Obituaries in Parsons, WV

Juanita Irene Powers McCauley, 66, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at home under the care of Mountain Hospice.Juanita's request for cremation was honored. 

Charles Ray “Greaser” Watson, 79, a resident of Beverly passed from this life Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the WV Caring Hospice Inpatient Center in Elkins.Charles was born Monday, February 11, 1946, in Beverly, a son of the late Flora Ella Watson Fuston. From the age of twelve, Charles’ uncle and ...

Patsy Dianne Huber Roberts, 74, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at West Virginia Caring Hospice Inpatient Center in Elkins. She had been in declining health.Patsy was born Friday, March 2, 1951, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Edwin Dale Huber and Nell...

Thelma Louise Sparks Shoemake, 85, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 14, 2026, at her home of more than 65 years under the care of Mountain Hospice with special gratitude to Amber Hinchman.She was born Saturday, August 31, 1940, in Marlinton, the daughter of the late Jonah Roy Sparks and Leth...

The Reverend Frederick Lee Bird, 79, passed away at his home on January 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Rev. Bird is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Donetta Bird; the mother of his children and first spouse, Karen Bird; and his three children, Sara Bird of Rochester, New York; Benjami...

Olen Glen Shiflett, 87, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center.Olen was born Thursday, June 2, 1938, at Rich Mountain in Beverly, a son of the late Joseph Austin Howell and Anna Flora Shiflett. On August 8, 1968, he was married...

Gary Doyle “Bud” Hoover, 78, a resident of Valley Head, passed from this life Friday, January 30, 2026, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins surrounded by his loved ones.Bud was born Monday, April 14, 1947, in Elkins, a son of the late Jesse Preston Hoover and Etrula Ruth Lantz Hoover. On July 16, 1965...

Wanda Jean Rowan Thompson, 80, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center.Wanda's request for cremation was honored. 

Sandra Ann Erickson Sanders, 84, a resident of Elkins, passed peacefully at home Thursday, January 8, 2026.Sandra was born Monday, April 28, 1941, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Ida Margaret Roach Erickson and Joseph Walfrid Erickson. She married her beloved Thomas Joseph Sanders who preceded her...

Allen Kendell Talbott, 48, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, January 8, 2026. Known for his boundless creativity, musical talent, and love of the Appalachian outdoors, Allen inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.Born Thursday, January 20, 1977, t...

Neal Wade Phillips, 65, a resident of Buckhannon passed from this life Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.Neal was born Tuesday, January 19, 1960, in Harman, a son of the late Robert “Steve” Phillips and Emma K. Mallow Phillips. On June 12, 2010, he was married to the...

Donna Mae Cross Cumberledge, 86, a resident of Elkins passed from this life Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins.Donna was born Tuesday, April 11, 1939, in Montrose, a daughter of the late Opha Cross and Lucy Mae Moore Cross. On July 11, 1964, she married Jerry Cumberl...