Obituaries

Mar 19, 2023

Walter O. "Otho" Mattox, 95, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Arbors of Gallipolis Nursing Center, Gallipolis, OH.

He was born April 15, 1927, in Middleport, OH, a son of the late Carl W. Mattox and Edna V. Mattox.

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

Mar 15, 2023

Peggy Joan Duncan, 82, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.

She was born February 7, 1941, in Cameo, WV, a daughter of the late Luther A. Price and Malinda A. (Hooten) Price.

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

Mar 14, 2023

Marilyn Ann (Hill) Cheesebrew, 68, of Point Pleasant, WV, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, after a brief illness.

She was born November 25, 1954, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Henry "Bee" Hill and Mary Agnes Morris Hill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Feb 27, 2023

Eddie Arnold Mayes, 79, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with his savior Monday, February 27, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born May 25, 1943, in Henderson, a son of the late George Albert Mayes and Helen Rae (Pearson) Mayes.

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

Feb 26, 2023

Merdith Adline (Searls) Marker went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Hospital as a result of a stroke.  Her loving family and a host of friends were by her side.  Merdith, and her husband Rev. Charles Marker were well known having pastored churches across West Virginia for the past sixty-one years.  Merdith...

Feb 24, 2023

Patty Lou Ridenour, 87, of Leon, WV, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born February 4, 1936, in Leon, a daughter of the late Charles Bernard Connolly and Sylvia Eldora (Taylor) Connolly.

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

Feb 24, 2023

Sheila Ann Elkins, 77, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

She was born November 6, 1945, in Mason, a daughter of the late Robert William Greer and Mildred Isabelle (Powell) Greer.

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

Feb 17, 2023

Joyce Ann Lanier, 80, of Henderson, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born September 3, 1942, in Henderson, a daughter of the late Lawrence Dickerson Bechtle and Beulah Margaret (Jordan) Bechtle.

Joyce was a member of Concord Baptist Church in...

Feb 13, 2023

Linda M. Raike, 88, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at home.

She was born November 24, 1934, in Gallipolis Ferry, a daughter of the late Charles L. Rulen and Alice M. (Canterbury) Rulen.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Raike; son, Jeffrey...

Feb 12, 2023

Roger Lee Mayes, 75, of Gallipolis, OH, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV.

He was born February 5, 1948, in Henderson, WV, a son of the late Edmund Mayes and Frances Estaline Mayes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Eugene...

Feb 12, 2023

George Edgar Miller, 83, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was born 1939, in Point Pleasant, a son of Howard E. and Kathryn (Durst) Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shela Miller; and grandson, Joseph Miller.

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Feb 6, 2023

Phyllis Ann Mayes, 88, went home to be with her Lord Monday, February 6, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

She was born November 18, 1934, in Beverly, OH, a daughter of the late Frank Wilson and Garnet Marie (Cozzens) Wilson.

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

Feb 3, 2023

Bernadine B. Kayser, 94, passed away on February 3 rd , 2023, peacefully in her home at Woodlands Retirement Community after enjoying a full day and dinner with good friends. She will be remembered as a woman of faith and family, loved by the many people who call her Mom, Memaw, and friend.

Bernadine was a lifelong...

Jan 26, 2023

Donna Fay Greene, 69, of Letart, passed away alongside family after a four year battle with cancer, Thursday, January 26, 2023.

She was born April 29, 1953, in Massillon, OH, a daughter of the late James Joseph McClure and Christena Mae (Evans) McClure.

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

Jan 25, 2023

Carolyn Elaine Chambers, 92, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2023.  She was a retired educator loved by many.

Carolyn was born October 9, 1930, in Leon, WV, a daughter of the late Carl Hayman and Disa (Burdette) Hayman.

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

Jan 23, 2023

Zora Avaline Chapman Racer, 92, of Apple Grove, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Hidden Brooke Way, Cabell Health Care Center in Culloden, WV.

She was born August 19, 1930, in Pliny, WV, a daughter of the late Ercel Avery Fellure and Edyth Opal (Whitt) Fellure.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jan 16, 2023

William A. Norville “Wild Bill”, age 69, of Leon, WV, unexpectedly passed away on January 16, 2023, peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his loving companion, four children, nine grandchildren, a great grandchild, two sisters, two brothers and countless friends. Bill grew up in Mason County, WV, throughout his life he was a traveler but always...

Jan 16, 2023

Ronald S. Payne, 81, of Apple Grove WV, passed away Monday January 16 th , 2023, at home.

He was born September 29th, 1941, in Columbus Ohio, to the late Dennis Payne and Sibyl (Hudson) Payne Martin.  He was raised in Glenwood WV by his grandparents, Harvey S. Hudson and Maudie F. (Mayes) Hudson.

In...

Jan 15, 2023

David Jon Darst, 72, of Letart, WV, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at home.

He was born August 2, 1950, in Pomeroy, OH, a son of the late Delmar Darst and Virginia Marie (Tipton) Darst.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Darst; and sisters, Joyce Newell...

Jan 2, 2023

Roger Dale Bonecutter, 75, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.

He was born February 25, 1947, in Gallipolis Ferry, a son of the late Leland Von Bonecutter and Mary Kathern (Pearson) Bonecutter.

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