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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Gloria Jean Endicott

Gloria Jean Endicott

Oct 18, 2020

Gloria Jean Endicott, 90, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Holzer Medical Center, in Gallipolis, OH. She was born on October 26, 1929 in Silash, WV, to the late Shelby and Sybil (McClure) Legg. Gloria loved her home and family. As she journeyed through the last two months, her constant desire was to return to...

Linda Mae Long

Linda Mae Long

Oct 15, 2020

Linda Mae Long, 76, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. She was born August 28, 1944, in Point Pleasant, WV, a daughter of the late Hugh Francis Leach and Betty Jo (Robbins) Leach. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Lynn Long; one...

Richard Lee Willet

Richard Lee Willet

Oct 11, 2020

Richard Lee Willet, 52, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Holzer Medical Center, in Gallipolis, OH. He was born July 25, 1968, in Columbus, OH, a son of the late Edward Acie Willet and Goldie Louella (Blake) Willet of Point Pleasant. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Dakota...

Clarence Leo Gleason Jr.

Clarence Leo Gleason Jr.

Oct 8, 2020

Clarence Leo "Jugs" Gleason Jr., 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 8, 2020, at his home in Point Pleasant. He was born March 31, 1941, in Point Pleasant, to the late Clarence Leo Gleason and Opal May (Rainey) Gleason. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul "Rich" Gleason; and a sister, Susie McDaniel. He worked many years at...

Keith Ray Thornton

Keith Ray Thornton

Oct 2, 2020

Keith Ray Thornton, 84, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born August 9, 1936, in Hurricane, WV, a son of the late Everett Wilson Thornton and Mary Lee (Bird) Thornton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Anthony Wayne Thornton and Keith...

Betty Sue Hupp

Betty Sue Hupp

Oct 2, 2020

Betty (Long) Hupp, 73, of Mason, WV, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born January 14, 1947, in Henderson, a daughter of the late Cody and Catherine (Pearson) Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Terry Hupp; brothers, Charles, Bobby and Forrest Long;...

Dr. Raymond Howard Thornton

Dr. Raymond Howard Thornton

Oct 1, 2020

Dr. Raymond Howard Thornton of Yorktown Heights, New York, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Ray was the son of Howard R. and Kathryn J. Thornton. He graduated from PPHS in 1986 as Class President and Co-Valedictorian and went on to pursue three degrees in piano performance from the prestigious The Julliard School in NYC. While completing his DMA...

Zachariah Luther Harris Jr.

Zachariah Luther Harris Jr.

Sep 28, 2020

Zachariah Luther Harris Jr., 59, of Letart, left us Monday, September 28, 2020, while hunting. He was born November 24, 1960, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Zachariah Luther Harris and Lois Ann (Wood) Bumgarner. Zack loved being outdoors, and had a passion for farming. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother,...

Granville Douglas "Pete" Mitchell

Granville Douglas "Pete" Mitchell

Sep 26, 2020

Granville Douglas "Pete" Mitchell, 66, of Henderson, was a faithful servant of the Lord, who endured to the end and went home to receive his reward in Heaven on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by all of his family. He was born September 16, 1954, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Douglas "Pete" Mitchell and...

Franklin Boles

Franklin Boles

Sep 23, 2020

Franklin Boles, 88, of Leon, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. He was born March 14, 1932, in Leon, WV, a son of the late Lewis Pearl Boles and Louisa (Schultz) Boles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances (Prunty) Boles; three sisters; and three...

Jasper Ervin "Jack" Austin

Jasper Ervin "Jack" Austin

Sep 21, 2020

Jasper Ervin "Jack" Austin, 72, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at home. He was born November 21, 1947, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Arch R. Austin and Sylvia (Nibert) Austin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda M. Reynolds. Jack served his country in the United...

Oscar Franklin Gerlach

Oscar Franklin Gerlach

Sep 18, 2020

Oscar Franklin "Sonny" Gerlach, 88, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on December 23, 1931, Oscar was the youngest son of Lawrence R. and Mary Kathryn (Boggess) Gerlach. He is preceded in death by both parents, his brother, Lawrence R. Gerlach, Jr., and his...

Russell Emmons Thomas

Russell Emmons Thomas

Sep 13, 2020

Russell Emmons Thomas, 81, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born April 9, 1939, in Point Pleasant, the son of the late Emmons and Clara (Fauver) Thomas of Point Pleasant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Carl Knapp. Russell was a graduate of Point...

John William Ranegar

John William Ranegar

Sep 6, 2020

John William Ranegar, 54, of Lancaster, OH, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born September 12, 1965, in Wheeling, WV, a son of John Ranegar Jr. of Gallipolis, OH and the late Nora Patricia (Welch) Ranegar. John was employed with AEP for 32 years and was currently Manager of the Regional Service Organization. John is a loving...

Paul Ellwood Yoder

Paul Ellwood Yoder

Sep 6, 2020

Paul Ellwood Yoder I, 82, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at home. He was born April 3, 1938, in Hurricane, WV, a son of the late Roncie Leonard Yoder and Golda (Abbott) Yoder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Kathleen "Kitty" Yoder; a daughter, Sabrina Dawn Yoder; one...

Sandra Sue Roush

Sandra Sue Roush

Sep 4, 2020

Sandra Sue Roush, 73, of Letart, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, at home. She was born April 27, 1947, in Point Pleasant, WV, a daughter of the late George W. Hutton and Ruth V. (Stearns) Hutton. Sandra attended Hickory Chapel Church of Point Pleasant and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Walter Joseph Roush of Letart;...

Sherry Lee Cogar

Sherry Lee Cogar

Sep 3, 2020

Sherry Lee Cogar, 76, of Letart, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020, at home. She was born May 11, 1944, in Point Pleasant, WV, a daughter of the late Pearl Hayman and Stella Belle (Harmon) Hayman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Vernon Cogar; three sisters, Mae Adkins, Helen Pratt and Eleanor...

Fannie Joyce Rosas

Fannie Joyce Rosas

Sep 2, 2020

Fannie Joyce Rosas, 80, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Cabell Huntington Hospitial, Huntington, WV. She was born June 20, 1940, in Hurricane, WV, a daughter of the late Roncie Leonard Yoder and Golda (Abbott) Yoder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Madolyn Tincher and May Lotts; a brother,...

Joyce Marie Foglesong

Joyce Marie Foglesong

Sep 1, 2020

Joyce Marie Foglesong, 81, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Arbors of Pomeroy, Pomeroy, OH. She was born April 11, 1939, in Gallipolis Ferry, a daughter of the late Drury L. "Drew" Hatfield and Icie P. (Harper) Hatfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Hatfield. Joyce was a...

Marion A. Robinson Iii

Marion A. Robinson Iii

Aug 20, 2020

Marion A. Robinson III, 65, of Henderson, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at home. He was born July 18, 1955, in Milton, WV, a son of the late Marion "Ash" Robinson Jr. and Phyllis Faye (Black) Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Robinson; and brother-in-law, Jeff Sanders. Marion was a...

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