Obituaries

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...

Jun 20, 2023

Keith Dale Bonecutter, 70, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at home.

He was born October 10, 1952 in Henderson, WV, a son of the late Robert E. Bonecutter and Dorothy E. (Likens) Bonecutter.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Coralea Pyles.

Keith was a graduate of...

Jun 19, 2023

Tony Lee Sturgeon, 64, of Ashton, WV, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, in Huntington, WV.

He was born July 2, 1958, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Calvin L. "Pood" Sturgeon and Betty Carolyn (Tolliver) Sturgeon of Ashton.

In addition to his father, he was...

Jun 16, 2023

Mabel Loretta "Lorie" Gault, 85, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Pikeville, KY, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, in Lexington, KY, after a brief illness.

She was born February 19, 1938, in Middlesboro, KY, a daughter of the late Tom Alvey Good and Grace (Hendrickson) Good.

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

Jun 14, 2023

Harriette Ann Finley, 72, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, in Huntington, WV.

She was born August 11, 1950, in Red House, WV, a daughter of the late Harry N. and Martha A. (Roush) Rhodes.

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

Jun 6, 2023

Judith Ann Riffle, 77, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, while at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

She was born October 25, 1945, in Swedesboro, NJ, a daughter of the late James and Jean Harbeson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Dover Riffle; brothers, Larry, Richard,...

Jun 6, 2023

Ira Dana Lovejoy, 65, of Point Pleasant, died peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 30, 1958, in Point Pleasant, the son of James and Reba (Sheline) Lovejoy.

Ira was preceded in death by his father, James Lovejoy; son, Shawn Bowser Lovejoy; and sister, Baby Lovejoy.

Ira...