Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Verda Rosalee Davis, 89, of Letart, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV.

She was born May 17, 1934, in Letart, a daughter of the late Clarence Richard Gill and Grace Kathryn (Roush) Gill.

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

Sep 5, 2023

Dallas Ray Edmonds, 70, of Glenwood, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born November 4, 1952, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Dallas Alvin Edmonds and Edna Bernadine (Wray) Edmonds.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Aug 22, 2023

Sandra Ann Rawson, 73, of Southside, WV entered Heaven on August 22, 2023.  She peacefully departed this world, surrounded by her loving family at Ohio State University, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

Ann was born on January 29, 1950, in Gallipolis, OH. She was a 1968 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and a...

Aug 22, 2023

Stacey Dawn Phillips, 46, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, passed away August 22, 2023 with her family by her side after fighting a very courageous battle against cancer.

She was born June 24, 1977, a daughter to the late David & Louetta Oliver.

Stacey was a wonderful wife, mother, & her favorite role of all Mimi....

Aug 21, 2023

Flint Richard Greer, 61, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.

He was born May 21, 1962, in Mason, WV, a son of the late Lowell Eugene Greer and Mary Kathryn (Hood) Greer of Middleport.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...

Aug 20, 2023

Ruth Estavaun O'Brien, 88, of Mt. Vernon, OH, formerly of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mt. Vernon, OH.

She was born August 7, 1935, in Apple Grove, WV, a daughter of the late Walter Stover and Ellen Elizabeth (Stover) Stover.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 4, 2023

Charles William Fulks, 89, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

He was born February 13, 1934, in Lawrence County, Ohio, a son of the late Junius J. Fulks and Gay (Pemberton) Fulks.

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

Aug 3, 2023

Kathy C. Selby, 66, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.

She was born November 4, 1956, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Charles William Leach and Phyllis Jean (Dunlap) Leach.

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

Aug 3, 2023

Evelyn Virginia Weise, 72, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born July 5, 1951, in Hogsett, WV, a daughter of the late Everett Garland Burris and Zelma Hazeldean (Conard) Burris.

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

Jul 21, 2023

Betty Lou Birchfield, 85, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.

She was born January 27, 1938, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Fred F. Willet and Nellie M. (Hutton) Willet.

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

Jul 18, 2023

Mary G. Bias, 77, of Ashton, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at home.

She was born December 23, 1945, in Ashton, a daughter of the late Ernest C. Waugh and Lucille Dorthy (Blake) Waugh.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Robinson, Francis Lawrence and Dolly "Dank" Waugh;...

Jul 17, 2023

Addison Darryl Lyons, 57, of Hartford, WV, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV

He was born June 30, 1966, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Bennie Robert Lyons and Helen Gene (Thornton) Lyons.

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

Jul 16, 2023

William S. "Pete" Duncan, 90, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH.

He was born September 16, 1932, in Hogsett, WV, a son of the late Harvey E. Duncan and Maggie R. (Bateman) Duncan.

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

Jul 15, 2023

Ruth I. Cassell, 94, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center in Point Pleasant.

She was born June 30, 1929, in Southside, WV, a daughter of the late Reuben Wilson Hayes and Sarah Ellen (Litchfield) Hayes.

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

Jul 12, 2023

Our beloved Mom, Granny, Mama and Mamasan, Hisae "Rosie" Durst, 95, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on August 11, 1927, in Kyoto, Japan to Kaichiro and Reiko Nakajima.

She enjoyed life to the fullest with her greatest pleasure of spending time with her...

Jul 11, 2023

Roger L. DeWeese, 48, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born August 6, 1974, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of Roger D. DeWeese and Wanda Y. (Walker) DeWeese of Southside, WV.

Roger was preceded in death by his precious child who is in...

Jul 9, 2023

Kelly Ann Rainey, 59, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at home.

She was born April 17, 1964, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of the late Earnest L. Rainey and Loretta M. (Ramsey) Rainey.

Kelly is survived by her children, Eric K. Dye and Jeanette Waugh of Glenwood, Heather M. Little and...

Jul 4, 2023

Roberta Jane Cromley, 86, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at home.

She was born October 12, 1936, in Portsmouth, OH, a daughter of the late Walter E. Shaffer and Ruth L. (Gillette) Shaffer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Cox; and brother, Donal...

Jul 2, 2023

Pat Meredith Wilson IV, 51, of Leon, WV, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at home.

He was born May 29, 1972, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of Pat M. Wilson III and Elaine A. (Schmoll) Wilson.

Pat was preceded in death by his wife, Joya Dawn (Hatfield) Wilson; and father, Pat M. Wilson III....

Jun 24, 2023

Peggy L. Jones, 67, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

She was born November 4, 1955, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Clarence F. "Buddy" Chapman and Melinda Ilene (Bonecutter) Chapman.

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