Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Point Pleasant, WV

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Point Pleasant, WV area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Patricia Madolyn Stearns

Patricia Madolyn Stearns

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia M. Stearns, 81, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born July 21, 1942, a daughter of the late Charles C. Wedge and Donna V. (Massie) Wedge.

Patricia was a member of Heights United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant.  She was a graduate of...

Paul Allen Freeman

Paul Allen Freeman

Mar 11, 2024

Paul Allen Freeman, 58, of New Haven, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.

He was born December 11, 1965, in New Haven, Connecticut, a son of the late James Paul Freeman and Phyllis Jean (Jones) Butrick.

Paul was retired from the Emcor Group as a...

Mark Allen Huffman

Mark Allen Huffman

Mar 10, 2024

Mark Allen Huffman, 68, of Letart, passed away at home after a short illness Sunday, March 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Huffman McCoy and Troy "Shorty" Huffman; and a brother, Scott Huffman.

Mark was a 1973 graduate of Point Pleasant High School.  He attended Glenville State University, where he...

James Edward Rainey

James Edward Rainey

Mar 9, 2024

James Edward "Jim Ed" Rainey, 52, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024.

He was born July 7, 1971, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Ronnie David Rainey and Tana Kristine (Long) Rainey.

James was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School, Class of 1989 and a boilermaker with Local 667...

Juanita Carol Cooper

Juanita Carol Cooper

Mar 7, 2024

Juanita Carol Cooper, 84, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at home.

She was born January 5, 1940, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late James Burl Underwood and Katherine Marie (Plants) Underwood.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Robert Cooper; and a...

Pamela Sue Cullen

Pamela Sue Cullen

Mar 6, 2024

Pamela Sue Cullen, 60, of Leon, WV, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born April 17, 1963, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of the late James Alan Capehart and Margaret Ann (Long) Capehart.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Valerie...

Treva Dawn Wilcoxen

Treva Dawn Wilcoxen

Mar 5, 2024

Treva Dawn Wilcoxen, 77, of Ripley, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

She was born April 23, 1946, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel V. and Blanche Bowman.

Treva is survived by her children, Gary V. and LuAnn Wilcoxen of Point Pleasant, Tonya...

June Emma Mallette

June Emma Mallette

Mar 3, 2024

June Emma Mallette, 97, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center in Point Pleasant.

She was born August 24, 1926, in Malta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert Samuel Bragg and Mary Alwilda (Demster) Bragg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Brielle Perry Rimmey

Brielle Perry Rimmey

Mar 2, 2024

Brielle Perry Rimmey, 10, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV.

She was born December 29, 2013, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Nathan C. Rimmey and Rochelle L. Davis.

Brielle was a fourth grade student at Point Pleasant Intermediate School.  She was an energetic young...

Shirley Kay Leport

Shirley Kay Leport

Feb 25, 2024

Shirley Kay (Goodman) Leport, born April 9, 1957, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV on Sunday, February 25, 2024, surrounded by family members and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Greg who passed away June 21, 2022.  Shirley was also preceded in death by her parents, James...

Joe William Hatfield

Joe William Hatfield

Feb 25, 2024

Joe William Hatfield, 59, of Gallipolis Ferry, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his farm.

He was born February 6, 1965, in Gallipolis Ferry, a son of the late William "Bud" Hatfield and Virginia (Rainey) Hatfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...

Rita Jane Barker

Rita Jane Barker

Feb 15, 2024

Rita Jane Pearson Barker, 78, of Shreveport, LA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Rita loved the Lord and her family, friends and neighbors. She prayed daily for them. She attended Faith Community Church in Shreveport and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was born March...

George Allen Vaughan

George Allen Vaughan

Feb 14, 2024

George Allen Vaughan, 84, of Southside, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

He was born August 9, 1939, in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Thomas Chilton Vaughan and Edith Imogene (Sansom) Vaughan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Connie...

David A. Eads

David A. Eads

Feb 12, 2024

David A. Eads, 78, of Red House, WV, formerly of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

He was born December 25, 1945, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late James Oral Eads and Bernadine C. (Crooks) Eads.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Brittany Leann Martyn

Brittany Leann Martyn

Feb 9, 2024

Brittany Leann Martyn, 31, of Columbus, OH, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.

She was born October 29, 1992, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of Danny Martyn and Margie Dawn (Grimes) Brown.

Brittany loved being a mom and taking care of her daughter.  She also enjoyed talking with...

Judith Evelyn Ebert

Judith Evelyn Ebert

Feb 8, 2024

Judith E. Ebert, 73, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home.

She was born September 12, 1950, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Kenneth Alton Spurlock and Emma Ann (Henry) Fisher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Charles Ebert; and a...

Harriett G. Way

Harriett G. Way

Feb 8, 2024

In a snow drift outside the hospital Harriett couldn’t wait a few more steps to be born to Charlotte and Anthony Brancato in Hackensack, New Jersey Friday, February 13, 1948. She was the middle child of three daughters, older sister Lorraine Gilbert in Poway, California and younger sister Lynda Kmet in Crossville, Tennessee.

Settling down on a...

Connie Sue Mccallister

Connie Sue Mccallister

Feb 7, 2024

Connie Sue McCallister, 69, of Apple Grove, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at home.

She was born March 14, 1954, in Apple Grove, a daughter of the late John Henry Christy and Zelma (Litchfield) Christy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles Dewayne McCallister; a sister, Mary...

Arthur Henry Eads Jr.

Arthur Henry Eads Jr.

Feb 2, 2024

Arthur Henry Eads Jr., 79, of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Jacob's Ladder, End of Life Care Home in Springfield, Missouri.

He was born June 11, 1944, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Arthur Henry Eads and Madeline Laverna (McConihay) Eads.

In addition to his parents, he...

Julia Jacqueline Whittington

Julia Jacqueline Whittington

Feb 1, 2024

Julia Jacqueline (Lucas) Whittington, 91, of Letart, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at home.

She was born March 11, 1932, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late James Edward Lucas Sr. and Donna Hazel (McGhee) Lucas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, George...

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