Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Sistersville, West Virginia

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Sistersville, West Virginia area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Sammy Ray Martin

Sammy Ray Martin

Mar 13, 2016

Martin, Sammy Ray, age 58, of Sistersville, WV died March 13, 2016. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements by Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville.

George William Thomas

George William Thomas

Mar 11, 2016

George William Thomas was born of Glen Eugene and Elizabeth Sauers and raised on Neville Island, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh on the Ohio River. Most of George's life was spent on the Ohio River. He began as a deck hand at the age of 15 on the Sewickley for John Hysmith. Before long he found himself in the pilot...

Frances Webb

Frances Webb

Mar 10, 2016

Frances Webb, 89, of Sistersville, WV, passed away, March 10, 2016 at Sistersville Center. She was born December 22, 1926, a daughter of the late Franklin Hill and Martha Roberts Hill. Frances owned and operated the Lilac Door Antique Shop in Friendly; she was an original member of the SGH Lilac Twig and a member of the Sistersville Garden Club;...

Charles Edward "Chuck" Placer

Charles Edward "Chuck" Placer

Mar 9, 2016

Charles Edward "Chuck" Placer, 64, of Sistersville, WV, passed away March 9, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1951, in Sistersville, WV, a son of Deloris Tuttle Placer and the late R. Herbert Placer. Chuck was a retired self-employed painter. He was a US Navy veteran and was a member of the St. Vincent De Paul...

Chester "Neil" O'Neil Williamson

Chester "Neil" O'Neil Williamson

Feb 29, 2016

Chester "Neil" O'Neil Williamson, II, 59, of Paden City, WV, passed away February 29, 2016 at Sistersville General Hospital. He was born January 17, 1957, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Chester O'Neil Williamson and Donna Jo Archer Williamson. Neil was a 1976 graduate of Sistersville High School. He was employed as a custodian for the Tyler County...

Letitia "Tish" Ann

Letitia "Tish" Ann

Feb 28, 2016

Letitia "Tish" Ice, 61, of Sistersville, WV, passed away February 28, 2016 at Ohio Valley Medical Center. She was born February 1, 1955, in New Martinsville, WV, a daughter of the late Glenn Davis and Sandra Howell. Tish was a florist at Joyce's Floral Bow-K. She loved to paint and one of her hand-painted Christmas ornaments was selected to hang...

Charles Norton Thorn

Charles Norton Thorn

Feb 21, 2016

Charles Norton Thorn, 87, of Shiloh, WV, passed away February 21, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 29, 1928 in Friendly, WV, a son of the late Gordon and Elsie Racer Thorn. Charles was a retired self-employed block layer and farmer. He was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He is...

Patsy "Pat" Deaton

Patsy "Pat" Deaton

Feb 20, 2016

Patsy "Pat" Deaton, 87, of Parkersburg, WV, formerly of Friendly, WV, went to be with her maker February 20, 2016 at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville, OH. She was born April 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Paul Frum and Marjorie Frum. Pat worked at Frum's Store in Bens Run, WV; she had a preschool in Sistersville,...

Lawrence C. "Larry" Harper

Lawrence C. "Larry" Harper

Feb 19, 2016

Harper, Lawrence C. “Larry”, age 59, of Sistersville, WV and Little Hocking, OH died Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born on April 30, 1956 in Warner Robins, GA a son of the late Drury Lawrence and Barbara Jean Welch Harper. Larry retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force with...

Phyllis O. Pierce

Phyllis O. Pierce

Feb 13, 2016

Pierce, Phyllis O., age 88, of Sistersville, WV died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at her family’s residence. She was born on May 3, 1927 in Jackson County, WV a daughter of the late Hod and Vera Cathers Milhoan. Phyllis retired as a health care worker at the former Colin Anderson Center, St. Mary’s, WV; was a member of the Church...

Daniel John Jeremy Villono

Daniel John Jeremy Villono

Feb 5, 2016

Villono, Daniel John Jeremy, age 29, of Sistersville, WV died Friday, February 5, 2016. He was born on August 22, 1986 in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late Sandra Villono. Daniel was a laborer and a Master Service Advisor. Survivors include his daughter; Kendra Kailan Villono; two brothers: Donald (Tammy) Villono of Sistersville and Jamie Villono of Carrollton, OH...

Richard Lee Smith,

Richard Lee Smith,

Jan 28, 2016

Richard Lee Smith, Sr., 76, of Jacksonburg, WV, passed away January 28, 2016 at home. He was born September 4, 1939, in Paden City, WV, a son of the late John Franklin Smith and Beulah Jones Smith. Richard was a retired construction worker and he was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening....

Gary Lee Bennett

Gary Lee Bennett

Jan 27, 2016

Gary Lee Bennett, Jr., 32, of Friendly, WV, passed away January 27, 2016 Ruby Memorial. He was born January 29, 1983, in Sistersville, WV, a son of Gary Bennett, Sr. and Anita Bennett, of Middlebourne, WV. Gary was a derrick hand for the oil field worker and a production worker for Simonton Windows. He loved hunting and fishing and his...

David "Dave" Forsyth Hooley

David "Dave" Forsyth Hooley

Jan 11, 2016

David Forsyth Hooley, 72, of, Sistersville, WV, passed away January 11, 2016, at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born February 11, 1943 in Quincy, Massachusetts, a son of the late David Hooley and Thelma Forsyth. Dave was retired from Bayer Corporation as a Chemical Engineer and he was a member of the Sistersville BPOE Elks #333....

Nancy Dabbs

Nancy Dabbs

Jan 4, 2016

Nancy Lyle Dabbs, 77, of Davenport, WV, passed away, January 4, 2016. She was born June 9, 1938, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas Lyle Chittum, Sr. and Maxine Hatfield. Nancy was a "Grandmother" with the Grandparent's Program at Sistersville Elementary School and she was a volunteer and Board Member at Olive Branch Animal Rescue. She was...

Rachel Suzanne Logan

Rachel Suzanne Logan

Dec 29, 2015

Rachel Suzanne Logan, 31, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Friendly, WV, passed away, December 29, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian. She was born December 6, 1984, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of Michael Logan and Annette Smith. Rachel's career as a Medical Assistant allowed her to help people which she enjoyed. She attended Tyler Consolidated Middle School and was a 2003...

Mary Jo Lewis Rose

Mary Jo Lewis Rose

Dec 28, 2015

Mary Jo Lewis Rose, 64, of Middlebourne, WV, passed away, December 28, 2015 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born August 4, 1951, in New Martinsville, WV, a daughter of the late Wesley Elwood Lewis and Pearl Barker. Mary was a homemaker and she loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. She is survived by her...

Harry Gene Buchanan

Harry Gene Buchanan

Dec 16, 2015

Harry Gene Buchanan, 76, of, Sistersville, WV, passed away December 16, 2015, at OVMC surrounded by his family. He was born January 26, 1939 in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Harry Eugene Buchanan and Ellen C. Smith. Harry was a member of Sistersville Elks BPOE #333 and the American Legion Post #67. He loved hunting and fishing and...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Swartzmiller

Robert "Bobby" Lee Swartzmiller

Dec 9, 2015

Robert "Bobby" Lee Swartzmiller, 69, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on December 9, 2015 at Sistersville General Hospital. He was born August 9, 1946, in Sistersville, WV, a step-son of Jim Mahoney of Pendleton, IN and the late Kathryn Swartzmiller Mahoney. Bobby was a member of the Sistersville ELKS #333, the American Legion Post #67 and a social member of...

Larry Wayne Workman

Larry Wayne Workman

Dec 7, 2015

Larry Wayne Workman, 56, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on December 7, 2015 at OVMC after a brief but courageous battle. He was born June 30, 1959, in Marietta, OH, a son of Colleen Oliver Workman and the late Larry Lee Workman. He is survived by his sons, Justin Workman and Daniel Workman; brothers, Mike Workman and Charlie Workman; sisters,...

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