Bobby Ray "Bob" Powers
Aug 8, 2025
Bobby Ray “Bob” Powers, 94, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Rivers Health, Point Pleasant, WV.
He was born February 27, 1931, in Milton, WV, a son of the late Henry and Nannie (Conard) Powers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Frances (Whaley) Powers; sisters, Lou Emma (James)...
Kristin Dawn Call
Aug 1, 2025
Kristin Dawn Call was born on January 4, 1965, and transitioned from this life on August 1, 2025.
Kristin loved listening to music and held a deep appreciation for Michael Jackson, Alabama, The Monkees, and the Bee Gees. She enjoyed spending her time painting, dancing, and watching Scooby-Doo. She cherished time with her family and her pets. Kristin loved competing in...
Wesley Levi Simpkins
Jul 29, 2025
Wesley Levi Simpkins, 85, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center, Point Pleasant, WV.
He was born November 2, 1939, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Roy I. and Iva Gertrude (Killingsworth) Simpkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Leroy Simpkins; sisters, Hilda C....
Lloyd Arnold Akers
Jul 29, 2025
Lloyd Arnold Akers, 82, of Hinton, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Main Street Care, Hinton, WV.
He was born October 28, 1942, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Raymond Seth and Garnette Elizabeth (Pauley) Akers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna Kay Akers; daughter, Jessica Lee “Gurdie”...
Marlene Gay McCarty
Jul 23, 2025
Marlene Gay McCarty, 74, of Apple Grove, WV, passed away after a short illness on July 23, 2025.
Marlene was the daughter of the late Riley and Rosa (Black) Edmonds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Keith, Garrett, David, and Ernest Edmonds.
She was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Fraziers Bottom, WV,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
