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Chester W. Gault

Chester W. Gault, 81, of Vienna, WV, died on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 9, 1944, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Amos and Margaret (Barnes) Gault. He was a 1962 graduate of Parkersburg High School. On December 11, 1964, he married Sandra Harris and they shared ...

Robert “Matt” Lowe

Robert “Matt” Lowe, 37, of Parkersburg, passed away August 24, 2025, at his residence after a 16-month courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 22, 1988, in Parkersburg, a son of Cindy Lowe of Elizabeth, WV and the late Robert Lowe. Matt was a car salesman at Advantage Toyota ...

James W. “Jim” McFarland

James W. “Jim” McFarland, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025. He was the son of the late William “Ed” and Genevieve Maston McFarland. He was a loved and respected member of the George Street Church of Christ. Jim was a member of the 1957 class of St. Marys High School. He loved baseball and was a catcher for the Blue Devils. He finished high school with a .500 batting average. After high school, he signed with the North Platte Indians, a farm club for the Cleveland Indians. In the spring of 1958, he went to the Florida State League ...

Sumie Morgan

Sumie Morgan, age 88, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at The Wyngate Senior Living Community. She was born August 15, 1936, in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Ken, Japan. She was preceded in death by her parents Yukiki and Sueko Fukasawa, and her husband of 38 years Robert O. ...

Robert “Bob” Murray

Robert “Bob” Murray, 64, of Vienna, WV, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at home after an extended illness. He was born in Santa Rosa, California, a son of the late Bill and Betty Murray. Bob proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and United States Air Force. While serving ...

Mary Lou Pinkerton

Mary Lou Pinkerton, 94, of Barlow, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. Abiding with her wishes, she has been cremated, and a celebration of life will be announced on a later date. The BARLOW CHAPEL OF CAWLEY & PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME is honored to serve Mary Lou’s family.