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Donna Jean Richmond
Sep 8, 2021
Donna Jean Richmond, 85, of Point Pleasant, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a prolonged illness on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born July 13, 1936, in Mt. Nebo, WV, a daughter of the late Oliver Murphy and Josephine (Odell) Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; four brothers; and...
Kimberly Jill Scarberry
Sep 7, 2021
Kimberly Jill Scarberry, 37, of Apple Grove, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at home. She was born February 20, 1984, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of Edward A. "Joe" Watterson and Wanda Gail (Leport) Watterson of Apple Grove. Kim was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 2002 and a cashier for the Piggly Wiggly Store in...
Lana Jo "Jodie" German
Sep 4, 2021
Lana Jo "Jodie" German, 71, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was born June 28, 1950, in Henderson, WV, a daughter of the late Gene Allen Gardner and Irene Ruth (Lee) Gardner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Barbara and George Harper, George German...
Samuel "Sam" Frederick Neal
Aug 22, 2021
Samuel Frederick Neal, 81, beloved husband, son, and uncle passed away on August 22, 2021 at his home In Point Pleasant, W.Va. Sam was born on August 24, 1939 in Huntington, W.Va. He was the son of the late Madge Edith (Trout) Neal. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his aunt Flossie Trout, and numerous...
Arthur Odell Powers
Aug 22, 2021
Arthur Odell Powers, 82, of Glenwood, gained his wings on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Paramount Senior Living Center in Ona, WV. He was born September 2, 1938, in Glenwood, WV, to the late Claude Franklin Powers and Ida Frances (Deal) Powers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Eddie Rex Powers, Claude Wesley Powers,...
James Russell "Russ" Moore
Aug 19, 2021
James Russell "Russ" Moore III, 71, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born January 1, 1950, in Spencer, WV, a son of the late Dr. James Russell Moore Jr. and Joan (Sinnett) Moore. Russ was a member of the American Legion Post #23 of Point Pleasant. He was a graduate of...
Jerry Edward Lanier
Aug 15, 2021
Jerry E. Lanier, 64, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born January 27, 1957, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Marvin C. Lanier and Amanda E. "Nookie" (Fadeley) Lanier. Jerry was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Point Pleasant.He was a graduate...
Jack Allinder Buxton
Aug 12, 2021
Dr. Jack A. Buxton, 93 of Point Pleasant, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born November 11, 1927, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late Fred H. Buxton and Grace A. Buxton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his late wife Mary Ann Buxton,...
Marjorie Frances Stover
Aug 6, 2021
Marjorie Frances Stover, 90, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. She was born May 7, 1931, in Apple Grove, a daughter of the late Charles Conard and Nettie Evelyn (Mayes) Conard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52...
James Edward Campion
Aug 1, 2021
James Edward "Ed" Campion, 85, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. He was born September 7, 1935, in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Lazar) Pasco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred M. (Wamsley) Campion;...
Anita Evalee Mckinney
Jul 28, 2021
Anita Evalee McKinney, 92, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. A private family graveside service and burial will be held at the Leon Cemetery in Leon.Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in Evalee's memory to the Leon Elementary PTO, c/o Leon Elementary School, 1226 Burdette Street, Leon,...
Henry Harold Plantz
Jul 27, 2021
Henry Harold Plantz, 88, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at home. He was born October 2, 1932, a son of the late Henry H. Plantz and Annie S. (Denny) Plantz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Stella M. Plantz; brothers, Arthur, Ivan and Paul Plantz; and sisters, Geneva...
Larry Ross Miles
Jul 27, 2021
Larry Ross Miles, 79, of Gallipolis, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at home after fighting a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 25, 1941, in Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Shirley Miles and Nona (Yeager) Miles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Jean McCoy and...
Jacob Briar Wolfe
Jul 25, 2021
Jacob "Briar" Wolfe, 19, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born October 5, 2001, in Point Pleasant, a son of Paul Douglas Wolfe and Melissa M. (Simpkins) Wolfe of Pomeroy. Briar was a graduate of Meigs High School Class of 2020, where he had played baseball.He currently was a student at Hocking College in Nelsonville,...
Chester Allen Canter
Jul 24, 2021
Chester Allen Canter, 67, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. He was born April 2, 1954, in Lancaster, OH, a son of the late Amos Canter and Olive Bonita (Wilson) Canter. Chester served his country in the United States Army and was a truck driver. He is survived by children,...
Walter Lawrence Slayton
Jul 23, 2021
Walter Lawrence Slayton Jr., 48, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away unexpectedlyFriday, July 23, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. He was born September 15, 1972, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Walter L. Slayton Sr. and Loretta J. (Wears) Slayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Earthley...
Dexter Ray Dowell
Jul 22, 2021
Loving husband and devoted father, Dexter Ray Dowell, 80, of Gallipolis Ferry, went home to be with his lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born May 9, 1941, in Southside, a son of the late Leonard Alexander Dowell and Letha Catherine (Lanier) Dowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
William Franklin Hoffman
Jul 19, 2021
William F. "Tootie" Hoffman, 89, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at home. He was born February 10, 1932, in Maggie, WV, a son of the late John F. "Fuzz" Hoffman and Mary L. (Wooten) Hoffman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Cook, Inez Birchfield and Rosetta M. Hoffman. "Tootie"...
David Alen Driskill
Jul 13, 2021
David Alen Driskill, 55, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Hospice Care at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, WV. He was born September 18, 1965, in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late Wayne Driskill and Violet M. (Ulery) Driskill. David was a member of Faith Gospel Church in Gallipolis Ferry and had worked as a chemical...
Richard Lee Young
Jul 13, 2021
Richard L. Young, 60, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at home. He was born August 16, 1960, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late George Richard "Dick" Young and Audrey L. (Goff) Young of Point Pleasant. In addition to his dad, he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Murphy and Leona Goff; paternal grandparents,...
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