Shirley Rae Newbanks
Mar 26, 2019
Shirley R. Newbanks, 79, of New Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at home. She was born February 3, 1940, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Luther Glenn Newbanks and Sarah Elizabeth (Canfield) Newbanks. Shirley was the former restaurant owner of "Shirley's Place" in Parkersburg. She is survived by one daughter; two sons; a sister; and five...
Geraldine "Geri" Y. Hill
Mar 15, 2019
Geraldine "Geri" Y. Hill, 88, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 15, 2019, at Arbors of Pomeroy. She was born April 25, 1930, in Letart, WV, a daughter of the late Dallas E. Sayre and Mary O. (Thompson) Sayre. Geri was a Christian, an avid seamstress and enjoyed painting and drawing. She retired as...
Helen "Faye" Holmes
Mar 14, 2019
Helen "Faye" Holmes, 89, of Point Pleasant, entered into the presence of her heavenly father Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She was born June 10, 1929, in Whitesburg, KY, a daughter of the late J. D. Fairchild and Bonnie Pearl (Shackelford) Fairchild. Faye was a member of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian...
Donna Kay Akers
Mar 7, 2019
Donna Kay Akers, 80, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. She was born April 5, 1938, in Mason County, the daughter of the late Roy B. Kay and Pauline E. (Ballard) Kay. Donna was a member of First Church of God in Point Pleasant. She was a...
Birdie Franklin King
Feb 23, 2019
Birdie F. King, 83, of Point Pleasant, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born August 10, 1935, in Leon, a son of the late Samuel B. King and Lydia Washington (Baker) King. Birdie is survived by a son, Michael A. King of Point Pleasant; five grandchildren, Zoie Stardust Hill of Sidney, OH,...
John Wesley Cornell
Feb 20, 2019
John W. Cornell, 38, of Apple Grove, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born November 21, 1980, in Point Pleasant, a son of Michael L. Cornell and Nancy J. (Mayse) Cornell of Apple Grove. John was a graduate of Hannan High School Class of 2000 and a locks and dam operator...
Claudette Franklin
Feb 14, 2019
Claudette Webb Thompson Franklin joined the Church Triumphant on February 14, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV. She was 83. She was born on January 12, 1936 in Carroll County, VA, the third daughter of Howard and Maggie Webb. Claudette was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Betty Mae Wood, a daughter Tammy, from her...
Doris Arlene Hope
Feb 13, 2019
Doris Arlene Hope, 82, of Henderson, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. She was born August 2, 1936, in Southside, WV, a daughter of the late William "Kenneth" Wears and Mary F. (Terry) Wears. Doris was a homemaker and member of the Henderson Church of Christ in Henderson. In addition to her parents,...
Darlene Sue Fisher
Feb 11, 2019
Darlene Sue Fisher, 63, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 29, 1955, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Hazelwood and Juanita P. (Chapman) Hazelwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph...
Cecil Charles Sargent
Feb 9, 2019
Cecil Charles Sargent, 88, of Leon, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at home. He was born April 9, 1930, in Gassaway, WV, a son of the late Glen H. Sargent and Velma (Underwood) Sargent. Cecil was a Christian who loved bluegrass and gospel music. He played the guitar and sang with his family group the Sargent Family and the...
Joseph Walter Rayburn
Jan 31, 2019
Joseph Walter Rayburn, 88, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born August 16, 1930, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Dana G. Rayburn and Edith (Barnette) Rayburn. Joe served his country in the United States Navy and Air Force. He retired with 22 years service...
Karen L. Rorrer
Jan 27, 2019
Karen L. Rorrer, 76, of Point Pleasant, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones, Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. She was born June 5, 1942, a daughter of the late Ronald F. White and Margaret Elinor (Woodyard) White. Karen was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant. With...
Harold Eugene Rider
Jan 23, 2019
Harold Eugene Rider, 85, of West Columbia, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, WV. He was born December 11, 1933, in Selma, Virginia, a son of the late Clarence Rider and Josephine Mary (Powell) Rider. Harold was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by five children, Gary, Sherry, Terry, Carrie...
Gary Lee Sayre
Jan 19, 2019
Gary Lee Sayre, 50, of Letart, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 19, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born November 7, 1968, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Thomas Lewis Sayre and Louease (Stone) Sayre of Letart. Gary was a graduate of Wahama High School and West Virginia Institute of Technology. He was employed as a teacher...
Donald Fowler
Jan 14, 2019
On Monday, January 14, 2019, a good man went home. He fought as long as he could. We are glad he is not suffering anymore, but it still hurts. Donald "Don" Wade Fowler, 77, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away at Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell, OH. He was born March 15, 1941, in Rock Branch, WV, a son of the late...
Teresa Marie Bonecutter
Jan 12, 2019
Teresa Marie Bonecutter, 42, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at home. She was born April 14, 1976, at Camp LeJeune, NC, a daughter of Charles Ray and Laura Sue (Scarberry) Bonecutter of Gallipolis Ferry. Teresa was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1995. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John...
Nancy L. Wick
Jan 11, 2019
Nancy L. Wick, 79, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born January 8, 1940, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Marion V. and Margaret L. (Thompson) McNeeley. Nancy was a member of New Hope Bible Baptist Church in Point Pleasant. She was a graduate of Huntington East High...
Nora W. Lewis
Dec 31, 2018
Nora W. Lewis, 91, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. She was born December 29, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Ula Wolfe. Nora was a graduate and Valedictorian of Racine High School, Class of 1945, and worked at the Mason County Court House, County Clerk's Office and...
Lena May Robinson
Dec 31, 2018
Lena May Robinson, 84, of Point Pleasant, closed her eyes and woke up in the arms of Jesus, Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born December 11, 1934. Lena is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Orval Robinson; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger James and Kim Robinson of Heath, OH; and one grandson, Brian James and Dr. Shannon...
Richard Thomas Bateman
Dec 22, 2018
Richard Thomas Bateman, 86, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, passed away at home Saturday, December 22, 2018, with his sons and caregiver at his side. He was born March 18, 1932, to William T. and Charlotte Bateman. Retired from Ohio River Company, Richard had a passion for gardening and being outdoors. His family will greatly miss his contagious laughter, but takes...
