Obituaries

Nov 5, 2024

Ginny Lynn “Scooter” Rutherford, 55, of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

She was born in Dade City, Florida, a daughter of the late Art W. Phillips and Mary Virginia Vaughan.

Ginny enjoyed adult coloring with gel pens, putting smiles on other people’s faces, and cooking to feed...

Nov 2, 2024

Stephen Ray Varner Jr, 48, of Parkersburg, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Stephen and Barbara Stephens Varner of Mineral Wells.

Stephen was a 1994 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and was a retired Staff Sergeant from the United States...

Oct 26, 2024

Barbara Ann Null, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Eagle Point Healthcare, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late James and Ruth Brock.

Barbara worked as a commercial driver for several companies including long-haul trucking and local shuttle services. She was...

Oct 22, 2024

Leroy Payne, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.

He was born in Roane County, West Virginia, a son of the late Litall and Gathey Parsons Payne.

Leroy drove truck for the Teamsters Unions 175 and 505 and he enjoyed going to garage sales and loved spending...

Oct 10, 2024

Jean Eleanor Black Anthony, 90, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 10, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living.

She was born July 27, 1934, a daughter of the late Richard and Ethel Gates Black.

Jean worked for Merle Norman at the Grand Central Mall and later retired as manager...

Oct 8, 2024

Dolores Jean Archer, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Worthington Healthcare, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys Casto Duncan.

Dolores was a 1952 graduate from Parkersburg High School, a member of Big Tygart United Methodist, and she loved animals, baking, and especially caring...

Sep 23, 2024

Scotty Arthur, 69, of Danville, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 23, 2024.

He was born in Madison, West Virginia, a son of the late William and Velma Lockard Arthur.

Scotty was a longtime member of Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone and he loved...

Sep 22, 2024

David Kyle Blasingame, 31, of Belleville, West Virginia, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 22, 2024.

He was born in Parkersburg a son of David and Christina Sams Blasingame.

Kyle worked as a Behavior Health Technician, was a member of the Gathering Church and eagerly helped others. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, golf with his dad,...

Sep 21, 2024

Garry Dale Myers, 69, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence.

He was born November 21, 1954, at Fort Eustis, Virginia, a son of the late Wilson Kemp and Mable Louise Reed Myers.

Garry served his country for 16 years and 18 days in the United States Marine Corps...

Sep 20, 2024

Donna Faye Boyd Morris, 86, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Friday, September 20, 2024, at home.

She was born March 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Dallas and Lena Wright Boyd.

Donna attended the 19th Street Church of God. She lived a full, fun-filled, and simple life with an open-door policy that...

Sep 18, 2024

Wallace “Wally” D. Casto, 74, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

He was born February 11, 1950, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Ottie and Floda Tulley Casto.

Wally was a praying man of God and a member of the Word of Faith Fellowship...

Sep 17, 2024

Austin Adkins, 72, of Belleville, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Logan, West Virginia, a son of the late Golden and Mattie Carter Adkins.

Austin leaves behind loved ones including his daughter, Kristie Townsend (Steve) of Belleville; son, Jeremy Adkins of Parkersburg; siblings, Jimmy Adkins...

Sep 14, 2024

Cathy Hostottle, 67, of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She was born August 29, 1957, in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bud and Ilene Phillips Hostottle.

Cathy graduated from Williamstown High School in 1975 and was a member of the Pleasant...

Sep 8, 2024

Sue Ella Rye Thorn, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Parkersburg, WV.

Sue was the daughter of the late Margaret Merle Purdue and James Edgar Rye.

Sue married her lifetime husband and was going on 60 years of marriage upon her passing.

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Sep 3, 2024

Sarah Bell Cheuvront, 87, of Parkersburg passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born March 11, 1937, in Fairmont, West Virginia,  a daughter of the late David S. and Mildred Nuzum Elder.

Sarah had worked for Nashua Photo. She was an avid collector and enjoyed flowers, painting, and traveling...

Aug 27, 2024

Marvin Glen Bayles, 85, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away and went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2024.

He was born October 2, 1938 at Xenia, IL,  a son of the late Freddie and Lois Shreeves Bayles.

Marvin began operating tractors and farming the fields of Illinois with his father at the...

Aug 25, 2024

Betty J. Leek, 79, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her residence.

She was born February 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Shirley and Francis Moore Lipscomb.

Betty worked as a waitress at the Olympic Deli and May Flower restaurants. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, and was a loving...

Aug 23, 2024

David “Dave” Congrove, 70, of Davisville, WV, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at his residence.

He was born March 13, 1954, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Ernest and Evelyn Kinney Congrove.

Dave was a welder, mechanic, and jack-of-all-trades. He was a simple man who loved nature, especially bird watching, playing guitar, and...

Aug 22, 2024

Jerry Lee Hubbard, 78, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg. He was a son of the late William and Lena Howell Hubbard. Jerry attended Shenandoah Valley Academy, Virginia and received his GED while serving in the United States Navy. He served his country honorably. Jerry had a love for cars and sold...

Aug 22, 2024

Aletha Delray Knox, 62, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Arbors of Marietta, Ohio.

She was born May 18, 1962, a daughter of the late Jack and Nelda Trent Neaves.

Aletha loved Elvis, Dale Earnhardt, working crossword puzzles and coloring books. She was a Baptist by faith.

Those left to remember...