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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George Paul Rorrer

George Paul Rorrer

Aug 9, 2022

George Paul Rorrer, 84, of Bidwell, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at home. He was born January 26, 1938, in Letart, WV, a son of the late George I. Rorrer and Lucille (Wells) Rorrer. George served his country in the United States Air Force for 21 years.He retired civil service as a federal firearms instructor.Georgewas also a licensed...

Sheila Joan Henry

Sheila Joan Henry

Aug 6, 2022

Sheila Joan Henry, 87, of West Columbia, formerly of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born April 27, 1935, in Peniel, WV, a daughter of the late Harry Benjamin Lewis and Lola (Fisher) Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee "Willie" Henry; a son, Kim Henry; and...

Francis Lee Dunlap

Francis Lee Dunlap

Aug 5, 2022

Francis Lee Dunlap, 83, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at St. Mary's Medical Center, in Huntington, WV. He was born May 9, 1939, to the late Jewell Dunlap and Grace (Carr) Dunlap. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Loretta June Cooper; and many other relatives. Francis served his...

Michael Odell Flory

Michael Odell Flory

Aug 4, 2022

Michael Odell Flory, 65, of Nelsonville, OH, formerly of Apple Grove, WV, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born September 1, 1956, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Chester Odell Flory and Bernice Frances (Wray) Flory. Michael was a member of Hambrick Church of Southside. He loved his family and friends, fishing and going to church....

Donald M. "Donnie" Vanmatre

Donald M. "Donnie" Vanmatre

Aug 2, 2022

Donald M. "Donnie" VanMatre, 82, of Sandhill Road, formerly of Grandview Heights, Point Pleasant, WV passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born January 17, 1940, in West Columbia, WV, a son of the late David VanMatre and Leah (Grinstead) VanMatre. Donnie was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Wahama High School Class...

Clifford Nelson "Mick" Oliver

Clifford Nelson "Mick" Oliver

Jul 29, 2022

Clifford N. "Mick" Oliver, 79, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born October 5, 1942, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Pearl Clifford Oliver and Kathleen Violet (McCarty) Oliver. Mick attended the Wesleyan Church in Point Pleasant. He was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1960 and retired as a...

Chauncey William Porter

Chauncey William Porter

Jul 23, 2022

Chauncey William Porter, 79, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at home. He was born September 18, 1942, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Curtis Clay Porter and Alma Grace (Scott) Porter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Porter and John Porter. Chauncey was a graduate of...

Glen Erwin Ward

Glen Erwin Ward

Jul 18, 2022

Glen Erwin Ward, 86, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born December 27, 1935, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Donald E. Ward and Fern M. (Cordts) Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Ward. Glen was...

James B. Kittle

James B. Kittle

Jul 17, 2022

Rev. James B. Kittle, 89, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Abbyshire Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bidwell, OH. He was born June 5, 1933, in Sandyville, WV, a son of the late Troy Kittle and Olive (Showalter) Kittle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Charlotte, Virginia, Maxine,...

Lorena Frances Litchfield Young

Lorena Frances Litchfield Young

Jul 13, 2022

Lorena Frances Litchfield Young, 90, of Apple Grove, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born December 3, 1931, in Apple Grove, a daughter of the late Leslie J. Fooce and Goldie F. (Long) Fooce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James...

Barbara Ann Freeman

Barbara Ann Freeman

Jul 4, 2022

In the early hours of July 4, 2022, Barbara Ann Freeman, 79, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family following a long illness. Born on December 21, 1942, in Liverpool, WV, she was the youngest of 10 children born to the late Roy and Janie Rhodes Mitchell. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death...

Ayden Lee Henry

Ayden Lee Henry

Jun 26, 2022

Ayden Lee Henry, son of Annlee Staats and Robert Henry passed tragically on his way to Cabell Huntington Hospital, at 16 years of age after an accidental gunshot wound to his pelvic area. He was born May 12, 2006, in Gallipolis, OH, to Robert Wesley Henry of Gallipolis Ferry and Annlee Marie (Staats) of Glenwood. Ayden was preceded in death...

Walter Franklin Stephens

Walter Franklin Stephens

Jun 22, 2022

Walter Franklin Stephens, 76, of Leon, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home. He was born March 21, 1946, in Leon, a son of the late Irvin Auto Stephens and Ida Opal (Rollins) Stephens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Fultz and Edna Seberig; and four brothers, Owens Stephens,...

Mary Frances Harmon Casto

Mary Frances Harmon Casto

Jun 18, 2022

Mary Frances Harmon Casto, 85, of Leon, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. She was born June 16, 1937, in Henderson, a daughter of the late John F. "Fuzz" Hoffman and Mary Luella (Wooten) Hoffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles "Pete" Harmon; a...

Bill Gordon

Bill Gordon

Jun 8, 2022

Bill Gordon, 84, of Middleport, OH, formerly of Leon, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Arbors of Pomeroy. He was born October 6, 1937, in Leon, a son of the late Dencil C. Gordon and Madge L. (Nunley) Gordon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Frances Thornton, Patricia Gordon, Alice Hatcher and...

Judith Allyn Rymer

Judith Allyn Rymer

Jun 8, 2022

Judith Allyn Rymer, 74, of Leon, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston. She was born October 11, 1947, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of the late George E. Cottrill and Vada I. (Greenlee) Cottrill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger C. Rymer II; and a...

Lahanna Mariah Clonch

Lahanna Mariah Clonch

Jun 8, 2022

Lahanna Mariah Clonch, 28, of Lavalette, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. She was born August 1, 1993, in Sayre, PA, a daughter of Richard L. Clonch Jr. and Teresa Sue (Jeffers) Holton. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Everett L. Jeffers; and paternal grandfather, Richard L. Clonch...

Mary Frances Wilcoxen

Mary Frances Wilcoxen

Jun 6, 2022

Mary F. Wilcoxen, 92, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was born October 29, 1929, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Walter O. Eads Sr. and Cora Mae (Bennett) Eads. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loraine L. Wilcoxen; a daughter, Anna Morris;...

Carol Suzie Miller

Carol Suzie Miller

Jun 2, 2022

Carol Suzie Miller passed away peacefully, June 2, 2022, at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.She was born September 11, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Grace Somerville.Suzie’s legacy is one of faith, family, and an accomplished career. A 1963 graduate from Point Pleasant High School, Suzie dated and...

Douglas Andrew Rodgers

Douglas Andrew Rodgers

May 27, 2022

Douglas Andrew Rodgers, 53, of Point Pleasant passed away in his sleep on Friday, May 27, 2022. Doug was born on October 21, 1968.He was a dedicated employee of the City of Point Pleasant for 35 years.Doug enjoyed golfing, fishing, and mushroom hunting in the spring.He was an avid NASCAR fan and a devoted follower of the Minnesota Vikings as...

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