Phillip Hickman

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News Director at WTAP-TV (Parkersburg, WV)

News Director at WTAP. Married to Carrie Hickman, Alexis & Evan's dad. Believer. Enjoys watching the Mountaineers, Cubs, Dallas Cowboys & Bulls. WVStateU grad.

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Obituary: Kurner, Marian Evelyn

6 days ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

Marian Evelyn Kurner (nee Lloyd) passed away on April 16, 2025. She was born November 16, 1928, the second daughter of Franklin Chapman and Hettie Virginia (nee Geisinger) Lloyd. Descended from many generations of Ohio River Valley settlers, Marian was raised in Steubenville, Ohio, with her sister Ruth and brother Franklin. She attended school in Steubenville where she met her future husband, Charles “Chuck” Kurner, in seventh grade.
Obituary: Buck, William

6 days ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

William Buck, 63, of Marietta passed away May 6, 2025 in Marietta, OH. William was born on October 4, 1961 in Parkersburg, WV. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society. See an error in our reporting? Send us an email by clicking here!Copyright 2025 WTAP. All rights reserved.
Obituary: Rauch, John Francis

6 days ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

John Francis Rauch, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 90. John was a cherished resident of Marietta, Ohio and was born on October 30, 1934, in Lowell, Ohio to Herman and Rosa Boma Rauch. A proud graduate of Lowell High School, John went on to serve his country in the Army from 1958 to 1961.
Obituary: Jarrell, Donald Larry

6 days ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

Donald Larry Jarrell, 73, of Charleston, West Virginia, formerly of Van, WV, passed at his home quietly & peacefully in sleep to the Lord May 3rd, 2025. Donald was born in Montcoal, Raleigh County, West Virginia, January 4th, 1952. A son of the late Elwood Rudolph Jarrell & Mildred Joretta (Gallimore) Jarrell. Donald was a loving & caring husband, father, grandfather, brother & uncle.
Obituary: Huffman, Shirley Ann

6 days ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

Shirley Ann Huffman, 88, of Parkersburg passed away April 29, 2025, at Worthington Nursing Home. She was born in Marietta, OH a daughter of the late Darrell V. and Elsie (Needs) Cutshaw. She was a dedicated homemaker and also worked for Union Carbide. A faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, she served with compassion and commitment as a Pastoral Care Giver and Deaconess and was an active participant in the Bonnie White Circle. She was an enthusiastic bowler and competitive Scrabble player.
Obituary: Adams, James Russell Sr.,

1 week ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

James Russell Adams, Sr., 87, of Parkersburg passed away May 6, 2025 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1937 in Greenwood, WV a son of the late George and Hildred Montgomery Adams. He was a US Army veteran and welder all his life, working lastly for a Sugar Cane Company in Florida. He is survived by three children, James Russell Adams, Jr., Shane Lee (Jennifer) Adams, Shuana Denise Miller and five grandchildren.
Obituary: Ayers, Ona Laurabel

1 week ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

Ona Laurabel Ayers, 92, of Harrisville, beloved aunt, friend, and cornerstone of the community, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on May 6, 2025. Born May 22, 1932, in Smithville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Bailey Paul and Avis Fern (Elder) Ayers.
Obituary: Forsyth, Linda Kay Treadway

1 week ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

Linda Kay Treadway Forsyth, 81, of Marietta, Ohio, woke up in the arms of Jesus on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born June 29, 1943, in Marietta, Ohio, to the late Dayton and Orpha Treadway. Linda was known as a sweet Christian woman of unwavering faith, whose life was a beautiful reflection of grace, kindness, and love. Her walk with Christ was the cornerstone of her days-faithfully attending and serving in her church community, lifting others with prayer and encouragement.
Obituary: Walters, Kenneth Lee

1 week ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

Kenneth Lee Walters, 66, of Lowell passed away May 2, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was born on June 11, 1958 in Newark, OH a son of the late Vernon and Betty (Dill) Walters. He was a US Army veteran and worked as a forklift operator. He enjoyed his 3D printer and robotics.
Obituary: Johnston, David Allen

1 week ago | wtap.com | Phillip Hickman

David Allen Johnston, 73, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 29, 2025 at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg, WV after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 7, 1951 on Horse Fork in Kanawha County, WV to the late Edward William Johnston and Elsie Stockwell Johnston. Throughout his life, Dave was a huge science fiction fan and read voraciously in his teenage and young adult years.