Parkersburg High School Alumni
Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV)
Recent Members
| Barbara R Murdock Hensley | 1964 |
| Brenda Hardman | 1979 |
| Delbert Newberry Jr | 1964 |
| John Luke | 2020 |
| Lisa Gapa | 2020 |
| Mary Gondek | 1982 |
| Maureen Fetter | 1964 |
| Noah Blaine | 2020 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
AARON MICHAEL DEATON
Class of 1996
Navy, 21 Years
Retired in 2022 after 21.5 years in the Navy. Now serving as NJROTC Naval Science Instructor at Lincoln High School, Shinnston, WV.
Class of 1996
Navy, 21 Years
Retired in 2022 after 21.5 years in the Navy. Now serving as NJROTC Naval Science Instructor at Lincoln High School, Shinnston, WV.
Amos Curry
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Combat medic in Viet Nam with 173rd Airborne. Retired as a Social Work Officer in the United States Army.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Combat medic in Viet Nam with 173rd Airborne. Retired as a Social Work Officer in the United States Army.
Andrea Sall
Class of 2009
Air Force, 1 Years
Andrea completed her bachelors degree at Alderson Broaddus College in 2013 and then joined the Air Force in November of 2013.
Class of 2009
Air Force, 1 Years
Andrea completed her bachelors degree at Alderson Broaddus College in 2013 and then joined the Air Force in November of 2013.
Andrzej (Andy) Goldman
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
Military Intelligence Professional. Previously stationed at: Fort Bragg, NC, RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom, and Fort Drum, NY.
I was the 2009 Army NCO of the Year for the Army Element at the JIOCEUR (Joint Intelligence Operation Center Europe). I deployed as part of the SOIB in Support of NSHQ to Afghanistan where I was with ISAF SOFFC.
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
Military Intelligence Professional. Previously stationed at: Fort Bragg, NC, RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom, and Fort Drum, NY.
I was the 2009 Army NCO of the Year for the Army Element at the JIOCEUR (Joint Intelligence Operation Center Europe). I deployed as part of the SOIB in Support of NSHQ to Afghanistan where I was with ISAF SOFFC.
Anthony Deem
Class of 2004
Air Force, 3 Years
I am going into my 4th year of service, my job is Command and Control. I have been in Honduras and currently in Kyrgyzstan. I am stationed in Tampa, Fl.
Class of 2004
Air Force, 3 Years
I am going into my 4th year of service, my job is Command and Control. I have been in Honduras and currently in Kyrgyzstan. I am stationed in Tampa, Fl.
Arika Moats
Class of 2003
Air Force, 3 Years
Serving in the USAF (Security Forces) from 2004 - current. Stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska and now currently serving in Germany. Recently re-enlisted for another 4 years and will be enroute to Langley AFB, Virginia for next assignment
Class of 2003
Air Force, 3 Years
Serving in the USAF (Security Forces) from 2004 - current. Stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska and now currently serving in Germany. Recently re-enlisted for another 4 years and will be enroute to Langley AFB, Virginia for next assignment
ARTHUR SMAAGAARD
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
24 YRS SVC US ARMY, MAJ RET
17 YRS SVC US ARMY, CIVIL SVC, GS-13
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
24 YRS SVC US ARMY, MAJ RET
17 YRS SVC US ARMY, CIVIL SVC, GS-13
Bobby Nolan
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army Ranger Spec/Ops In Iraq 04-05. Retired in 2007, now working in Baghdad Iraq as a Site Manager of the Baghdad Embassy Security Force.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army Ranger Spec/Ops In Iraq 04-05. Retired in 2007, now working in Baghdad Iraq as a Site Manager of the Baghdad Embassy Security Force.
Bobby Riggs
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Vietnam orders canceled, 1st Marine to work for the Department of Navy, Paris Island,SC. Sent to Philippines for Marine Headquarters Group 1972/73. Honorable Discharge.
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Vietnam orders canceled, 1st Marine to work for the Department of Navy, Paris Island,SC. Sent to Philippines for Marine Headquarters Group 1972/73. Honorable Discharge.
Bonnie J. Conner
Class of 1971
Air Force, 12 Years
Served from 1972 to 1984, received many ribbons and several metals. I have been married three times. I now live in Phoenix Az.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 12 Years
Served from 1972 to 1984, received many ribbons and several metals. I have been married three times. I now live in Phoenix Az.
Breanna Robinson
Class of 1997
National Guard, 9 Years
WENT TO IRAQ BACK IN 03' TILL 04' NOW WORK FULL-TIME FOR THE GUARD AS A TECHNICIAN...
Class of 1997
National Guard, 9 Years
WENT TO IRAQ BACK IN 03' TILL 04' NOW WORK FULL-TIME FOR THE GUARD AS A TECHNICIAN...
Breanna Robinson
Class of 1997
National Guard, 10 Years
Sent to Iraq in '04 and still going strong..
Class of 1997
National Guard, 10 Years
Sent to Iraq in '04 and still going strong..
Brian Braham
Class of 1997
Air Force, 18 Years
Have been stationed in Florida, Japan, Arkansas, and Germany. Have done 1 tour in Iraq and 3 in Afghanistan. Am a Flying Crew Chief on C-130Js.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 18 Years
Have been stationed in Florida, Japan, Arkansas, and Germany. Have done 1 tour in Iraq and 3 in Afghanistan. Am a Flying Crew Chief on C-130Js.
Bruce P. Lyons
Class of 1971
Navy, 24 Years
US Navy Gunnersmate. Served from Sep. 1970 thru Nov. 1994. Time in included mine hunting in the Persian Gulf in 1988 and participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Class of 1971
Navy, 24 Years
US Navy Gunnersmate. Served from Sep. 1970 thru Nov. 1994. Time in included mine hunting in the Persian Gulf in 1988 and participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Bruce Wayne Phillips
Class of 1977
Army, 6 Years
82 nd Airborne Division 505 th 3 rd Bde Ft Bragg N.C. 1977-1981
Class of 1977
Army, 6 Years
82 nd Airborne Division 505 th 3 rd Bde Ft Bragg N.C. 1977-1981
Bryan Lyons
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
Was in the USN Seabees. Trained as a Construction Mechanic. Working on all types of construction equipment. Home ported in Port Hueneme, Ca. Did two deployments to Okinawa Japan and two Deployments to Subic Bay Phil. Separated out in Sept of 1982.
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
Was in the USN Seabees. Trained as a Construction Mechanic. Working on all types of construction equipment. Home ported in Port Hueneme, Ca. Did two deployments to Okinawa Japan and two Deployments to Subic Bay Phil. Separated out in Sept of 1982.
Chad Glaspell
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Army in Germany, Army Guard, Iraq 2003-2004, worked full time, retired 2015.
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Army in Germany, Army Guard, Iraq 2003-2004, worked full time, retired 2015.
Charles H. Duckworth
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Served 27 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer. Two combat tours in Vietnam. Retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Served 27 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer. Two combat tours in Vietnam. Retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Charles William Ball
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
1968-2003 enlisted corpsman SF
Registered Nurse
Ret SF Captain
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
1968-2003 enlisted corpsman SF
Registered Nurse
Ret SF Captain
Charles William Ball
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Entered 91B Helicopter Medic---1977 Registered Nurse Boards--Stayed with SF--Commissioned--Retired Captain 32 years
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Entered 91B Helicopter Medic---1977 Registered Nurse Boards--Stayed with SF--Commissioned--Retired Captain 32 years
Coy Ferrell
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1985 and retired in 2005 as a Gunnery Sergeant.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1985 and retired in 2005 as a Gunnery Sergeant.
Craig Sturm
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
I have served in Operations Just Cause, Desert Shield/ Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (twice). I am currently at Ft Hood, TX with my family.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
I have served in Operations Just Cause, Desert Shield/ Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (twice). I am currently at Ft Hood, TX with my family.
dana tanner
Class of 1992
Army, 16 Years
job description in the army is a combat engineer but currently serving as a drill sergeant at ft jackson sc. have deployes to somolia, haiti, kuwait, afganistan twice.
Class of 1992
Army, 16 Years
job description in the army is a combat engineer but currently serving as a drill sergeant at ft jackson sc. have deployes to somolia, haiti, kuwait, afganistan twice.
David Bush
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 12 Years
After a four year break, joined the North Carolina National Guard. Scheduled to be in Iraq by mid April.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 12 Years
After a four year break, joined the North Carolina National Guard. Scheduled to be in Iraq by mid April.
David Knotts
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Combat medic in Vietnam 69-70 with the 9th Inf. Div. Retired after 23years service in the medical field as Command Sergeant Major. Went to work for DoD and served in Kandahar Afghanistan in 2011 in support of our soldiers.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Combat medic in Vietnam 69-70 with the 9th Inf. Div. Retired after 23years service in the medical field as Command Sergeant Major. Went to work for DoD and served in Kandahar Afghanistan in 2011 in support of our soldiers.
David Wilcox
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
In Gitmo Missile Crisis in October 1962 .. was sent to Cuba from Caribbean... Tanker for 2 years...Admininstra Clerk 2 years .. Parris Island..Camp Lejeune..Okinawa..Portsmouth, Va.
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
In Gitmo Missile Crisis in October 1962 .. was sent to Cuba from Caribbean... Tanker for 2 years...Admininstra Clerk 2 years .. Parris Island..Camp Lejeune..Okinawa..Portsmouth, Va.
Dawn Daugherty
Class of 1989
Air Force, 3 Years
Aircrew Life Support Specialist, maintained life support equipment for C-141 aircraft crew members. Was stationed at Norton AFB in San Bernardino, CA
Class of 1989
Air Force, 3 Years
Aircrew Life Support Specialist, maintained life support equipment for C-141 aircraft crew members. Was stationed at Norton AFB in San Bernardino, CA
Don Butcher
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Bootcamp at Great Lakes, Ill March to May '72, San Diego, Cal 2 months, Data Systems "A" & "C" schools in Vallejo, Cal til Dec '73. Precom for USS MacDonough (DLG-8) in Norfolk, Va, Commissioned the ship in Philly May '74. Stationed in Charleston SC until Discharged honorably as an E 6, DS1. Blue Nose, Shellback, Order of the Ditch. Had a ball. Recieved an unexpected $300 check from West Virginia to say thanks for serving.
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Bootcamp at Great Lakes, Ill March to May '72, San Diego, Cal 2 months, Data Systems "A" & "C" schools in Vallejo, Cal til Dec '73. Precom for USS MacDonough (DLG-8) in Norfolk, Va, Commissioned the ship in Philly May '74. Stationed in Charleston SC until Discharged honorably as an E 6, DS1. Blue Nose, Shellback, Order of the Ditch. Had a ball. Recieved an unexpected $300 check from West Virginia to say thanks for serving.
Donald Smith
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Ground Radio Operator 1969-1974. Basic at Lackland AFB TX, Tech School at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS, 3 1/2 years at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo TX
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Ground Radio Operator 1969-1974. Basic at Lackland AFB TX, Tech School at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS, 3 1/2 years at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo TX
Donovan Joel Winters
Class of 2005
Navy, 2 Years
Fireman stationed in Norfolk, VA. To be deployed to USS Oahkhill LSD 51 Sept. 28,1009
Class of 2005
Navy, 2 Years
Fireman stationed in Norfolk, VA. To be deployed to USS Oahkhill LSD 51 Sept. 28,1009
Earl Edward Dougherty
Class of 1946
Marine Corps, 2 Years
I graduated in January 1946 and went right on into the military, the big war was over, but
my group went to China and stayed there until latter part of 1947, the troops came home at that time...i later went to College in Nashville Tennessee and graduated in 1950, worked 30 years there with the U.S Courthouse Credit Union, i married Eva Hinzman, we have 4 girls,..health is a problem at this time, but the good Lord has been with us numerious times,
Click on the web if you want to chat...e-mail addres is jackinthebox44412@hotmail.com Love and best wishes always...Ed & Eva
Class of 1946
Marine Corps, 2 Years
I graduated in January 1946 and went right on into the military, the big war was over, but
my group went to China and stayed there until latter part of 1947, the troops came home at that time...i later went to College in Nashville Tennessee and graduated in 1950, worked 30 years there with the U.S Courthouse Credit Union, i married Eva Hinzman, we have 4 girls,..health is a problem at this time, but the good Lord has been with us numerious times,
Click on the web if you want to chat...e-mail addres is jackinthebox44412@hotmail.com Love and best wishes always...Ed & Eva
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PHS Class member of 1966
Mary Elizabeth Tallman Starcher passed away at the age of 60 on July 31st 2009. She is survived by her husband Ernest (B...
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Our Parkersburg High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Parkersburg High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Parkersburg are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!