Obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

William "Bill" Carl Barger, 73, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at home.

He was born February 8, 1951, in Fort Eustis, VA, a son of the late William Herbert Barger and Katherine Ramona (Flowers) Barger.

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

Jan 17, 2025

Wanda Rawson Saxton Hendrick, 91, of Bidwell, OH, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

She was born February 14, 1933 to the late Leslie H. Rawson and Katie E. (Hawkins) Rawson.

Wanda attended Countryside Baptist Church in Bidwell. She was a retired housekeeper from Pleasant Valley...

Jan 7, 2025

Edward Leslie Kincaid, 81, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at home.

He was born May 5, 1943, in Mason City, WV, a son of the late Wayne Earl Kincaid Sr. and Margaret Alice (Dickens) Kincaid.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Emma Sue Smith...

Dec 26, 2024

Evelyn Jeanne Stover, 76, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away at home on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

She was born October 16, 1948 to the late Joseph Fowler and Geraldine (Barker) Fowler.

Evelyn attended Wyoma Penticostal Church and Mt. Carmel Church in Gallipolis Ferry. She was a retired cook from Pleasant Valley Hospital with over 20...

Dec 25, 2024

Steven Lloyd Bennett, 65, of Point Pleasant, passed away at home Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

He was born January 16, 1959 to the late James Russell Bennett and Eleanor Joann (Rayburn) Bennett.

Steven previously worked as a laborer at Quality Woods in Eleanor, WV and attended First Church of God in Point Pleasant.

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Dec 24, 2024

Jessica "Jessi" Hall, 44, Southside, WV, went to be with her Lord on Christmas Eve. Jessi was a sunshine that anyone who met her will never forget. Jessi was an amazing mother to not only her own children but many other children that she loved like her own. Jessi would give the shirt off her back to anyone and...

Dec 23, 2024

Ralph Ceward Calvert Jr., 78, of Racine, OH, passed away at home Monday, December 23, 2024.

He was born November 30, 1946, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Ralph Ceward Calvert and Edythe Dorothy (Joachim) Calvert.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ron Calvert and John...

Dec 23, 2024

Ruth Ann Deal, 91, passed away on December 23, 2024 in Hawaii where she had moved years prior to live close to her daughter.

She was born April 16, 1933 to the late Thomas and Naomi (Jeffers) Montcastle in Apple Grove, WV, and grew up there with her three siblings. In addition to her parents she is...

Dec 21, 2024

Judith Ann Adams, age 85 of Letart, WV passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, peacefully with her family by her side.

She was born July 6, 1939, at Holzer Hospital, in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Harley A. and Lorena M. (Bright) Bonecutter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 19, 2024

Carol Jean Duncan, 73, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.

She was born November 25, 1951, in Columbus, OH, a daughter of the late Okey C. Jordan and Helen Virginia (King) Jordan.

Carol was retired from Lakin Hospital with 37 years of service....

Dec 17, 2024

Charles Keith Chapman “Charlie”, 67 of Point Pleasant, passed away peacefully at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House on December 17, 2024 with family by his side.  He was born December 18, 1956 to the late Clarence “Buddy” and Ilene Chapman.

Charlie worked for the city of Point Pleasant for many years until his health forced him...

Dec 13, 2024

Geneva M. Gardner, 71, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV.

She was born April 28, 1953, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late James Roy Hurlow and Edith Marie Hurlow.

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

Dec 13, 2024

Earnest M. "Mac"  McCarty Sr.

Mac broke free of the mortal body that had trapped him for the past several years and entered into his heavenly kingdom on December13th, 2024 into the waiting arms of his two beloved grandsons, Parker and Trey along with multiple family and friends.

Mac was born on August 7th, 1943...

Dec 11, 2024

Naomi G. Vaughan, 62, of Leon, went home to be with Jesus, after a long illness, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born July 10, 1962, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of James Guy Pullins Sr. and Naomi (Hoschar) Pullins.

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

Dec 10, 2024

David William Lloyd, 83, of Apple Grove, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.

He was born January 21, 1941, in Nicholas County, WV, a son of the late Charles Mancel Lloyd and Hazel M. (Murphy) Lloyd.

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

Dec 6, 2024

Della Louease (Stone) Sayre, 84 of Letart, WV, passed away at Cabell Huntington Hospital on December 6, 2024, in Huntington, WV, surrounded by her family.

Louease was born on May 5, 1940 in Leon, WV, to Jay and Isabel (Welling) Stone.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband...

Nov 22, 2024

James Freemont Green, 77, of Milton, WV went home to be with his Lord Friday, November 22, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center in Point Pleasant.

He was born February 20, 1947, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Fred Johnson Green and Bernice Artist (Miller) Green.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Nov 17, 2024

Betty Frances Stover, 81, of Port Orange, FL, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024.

She was born March 23, 1943, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Ned Lambert Sr. and Katie M. (Shiflet) Lambert.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ned Lambert Jr.; grandchildren, Deanna M....

Nov 16, 2024

Lillian Gail Chapman, 68, of Henderson, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born March 5, 1956, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of the late Douglas "Pete" Mitchell and Betty Jane (Likens) Mitchell.

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

Nov 15, 2024

Elizabeth Suzanne Milstead, 90, of Saint Albans, WV, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, OH.

She was born November 3, 1934, in Martinsburg, WV, a daughter of the late Shearl L. Edler and Elizabeth Rebecca (Langstaff) Edler.

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