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Anna Mae Hoffman

Anna Mae Hoffman

Jul 17, 2025

Anna Mae (Clonch) Hoffman, 85, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home.

She was born November 2, 1939, in Henderson, WV, a daughter of the late Orville and Mildred Virginia (Wamsley) Clonch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Franklin “Tootie” Hoffman; sister, Ruth Higginbotham...

April Lynn Taylor

April Lynn Taylor

Jul 17, 2025

April Lynn Taylor, 53, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home.

She was born April 28, 1972, in Ripley, WV, a daughter of Roy Lincoln Shinn of Sandyville, WV, and the late Judith Evelyn (Spurlock) Ebert. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, David Charles “Pops” Ebert.

April...

David Allen Watterson

David Allen Watterson

Jul 13, 2025

David Allen Watterson, 69, of Apple Grove, WV, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV, following a brief illness.

He was born April 23, 1956, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late James Leonard "Jimmy" Jr. and Janice Ilene (Gillispie) Watterson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, James...

Bonnie Marie Chapman

Bonnie Marie Chapman

Jul 11, 2025

Bonnie Marie (Long) Chapman, 91, of Newport, MI, formerly of Apple Grove, WV, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Gardens of Carleton Assisted Living, Carleton, MI, with her daughter, Linda, by her side.

She was born February 5, 1934, in Apple Grove, WV, a daughter of the late Orlando Worthy and Mary Carolyn Kensler-Long. In addition to her parents,...

Donald "Sammy" Rayburn

Donald "Sammy" Rayburn

Jul 3, 2025

Donald L. "Sammy" Rayburn, 80, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

He was born February 8, 1945, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Everett Mead Sr. and Edith Eva (McCarty) Rayburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Beckner, Deloris Beckner, Carol Walker, and one niece,...

Bonnie Lou Duncan

Bonnie Lou Duncan

Jul 3, 2025

Bonnie Lou (Christy) Duncan, 71, of Gallipolis, OH, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell OH, following an extended illness.

She was born March 14, 1954, in Apple Grove, WV, a daughter of the late John Henry and Zelma (Litchfield) Christy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Kinniard, Connie McCallister, Edna...

John Henry Sayre

John Henry Sayre

Jul 1, 2025

John Henry Sayre, 77, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center, Point Pleasant, WV.

He was born January 11, 1948, in Henderson, WV, a son of Clara (Simpkins) Sayre and the late Guy Hensford Sayre. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brothers, Guy, Larry and Jerry Sayre;...

Patricia Lynn McPherson

Patricia Lynn McPherson

Jun 29, 2025

Patricia Lynn "Patti" McPherson, 79, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Rivers Health, Point Pleasant, WV.

She was born January 4, 1946, in Walla Walla, Washington, a daughter of the late Harold Aaron and Paulyne D. (Hoffman) Bright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Heather Ann (Rulen) Wood; siblings, Roger...

Christopher Perry Rayburn

Christopher Perry Rayburn

Jun 26, 2025

Christpher Perry Rayburn, 56, of Letart, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV.

He was born June 20, 1969, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Charles E. and Rosie A. (Duff) Rayburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Marty Rayburn.

Service will be 11 a.m.,...

Kenneth Eugene Lybarger

Kenneth Eugene Lybarger

Jun 26, 2025

Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Lybarger, 70, of Southside, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at home, with family by his side.

He was born August 12, 1954, in Newark, OH, a son of the late Paul and Julia (Johnson) Lybarger- Starling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Keith Whittington, and several siblings.

Kenny served...

James Martin "Jimmie" Edmonds

James Martin "Jimmie" Edmonds

Jun 24, 2025

James Martin “Jimmie” Edmonds, 82, of Apple Grove, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home.

He was born December 27, 1942, in Apple Grove, WV, a son of the late James Elmer and Martina Francis (Nowlin) Edmonds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Jane “Sissy” (Price)...

Warren Ray Cornell

Warren Ray Cornell

Jun 23, 2025

Warren Ray Cornell, 83, of Dunbar, WV, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at home.

He was born July 1, 1941, in Guyandotte, WV, a son of the late Clifford Leonard and Lydia Ann (Siders) Cornell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Edward "Bob", Danny and Tommy Paul Cornell; three sisters, Phylis Jean...

Deborah Ann Barnette

Deborah Ann Barnette

Jun 23, 2025

Deborah Ann (Holley) Barnette, 60, of Ripley, WV, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, following an extended illness.

She was born May 17, 1965, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Lloyd "Junior" and Hazel (Bailey) Holley.

Deborah was a 1983 graduate of Hannan High School and had recently worked in the Pot Room at Constellium...

Margaret Elizabeth Fraser

Margaret Elizabeth Fraser

Jun 22, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth (Anderson) Fraser, 88, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, OH.

She was born January 15, 1937, in Letart, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel C. and Edna (Pickens) Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Fraser; sisters, Edith, Elva and seven...

Lorena M. "Peggy" Harbrecht

Lorena M. "Peggy" Harbrecht

Jun 21, 2025

Lorena M. "Peggy" Harbrecht, 96, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at home, with family by her side.

She was born January 31, 1929, in Kaylong, WV, a daughter of the late Hervin Alfonso and Hazel Jessie (Heaton) Lieving. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Paul Harbrecht; daughter and...

Alice Marie Darst

Alice Marie Darst

Jun 21, 2025

Alice Marie Darst, 79, of Henderson, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born September 27, 1945, in Henderson, WV, a daughter of the late Thornton Levi Wood and Freda Lois (Lee) Wood.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Peggy Maureen Nelson

Peggy Maureen Nelson

Jun 17, 2025

Peggy Maureen (Sullivan) Nelson, 86, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, OH, following a brief illness.

She was born January 3, 1939, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Frances Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Becky Cradock, Sandy George,...

Myra Kaye Legg

Myra Kaye Legg

Jun 15, 2025

Myra Kaye Legg, 85, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Teays Valley, Hurricane, WV, following an extended illness.

She was born June 3, 1940, in Henderson, WV, a daughter of the late Harry Norton and Elizabeth Jane (Rogers) Calloway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael...

Lora Jo Wills

Lora Jo Wills

Jun 14, 2025

Lora Jo Wills, 45, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, OH.

She was born August 10, 1979, a daughter of Susie (McDermitt) Wooten and the late Johnny Lee Krebs Sr.

Lora had worked as a Nursing Assistant with Village Caregiving.

Survivors in addition to her mother, include her children, Haydn James Lee...

Robert Donald "Bob" Taylor

Robert Donald "Bob" Taylor

Jun 13, 2025

Robert Donald "Bob" Taylor, age 70, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at home.

He was born March 16, 1955, in Chambersburg, PA, a son of the late Rev. George Thomas Sr. and Mary Denman (Herr) Taylor.

Bob retired from Century Aluminum in Ravenswood and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #19 AM & FM of Point...

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