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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Orum Stanley Baker Jr.
May 29, 2019
Orum Stanley Baker Jr., 80, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at home. He was born March 14, 1939, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Orum S. Baker Sr. and Maxine E. (Bright) Baker. Orum was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He was an X-ray Technologist for 45 years working in Connecticut, Ohio...
Rev. Nancy J. Hamm
May 24, 2019
Rev. Nancy J. Hamm, 90, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born in Hinton, WV and was the oldest of five children of Howard and Jo (Patrick) Hayes. Nancy was preceded in death by Robert D. Hamm, her husband of over 70 years; two sons, William (Karen) of Kentucky and J....
Larry Ray Ogier Jr.
May 18, 2019
Larry Ray Ogier Jr., 62, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV. He was born May 15, 1957, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Larry R. Ogier Sr. and Peggy Joan (Price) Duncan of Point Pleasant. Larry was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1975...
Charles Richard Blain
May 14, 2019
Charles Richard Blain, 71, of Southside, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at home. He was born June 26, 1947, in Beech Hill, WV, a son of the late Harvey Otho "Brownie" Blain and Ruth "Ma" (Melton) Blain. Richard was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the...
Paul Kelly Morrison
May 7, 2019
Paul Kelly Morrison, 76, of Gallipolis Ferry, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. He was born April 7, 1943, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Austin and Bessie (Cheesebrew) Morrison. Paul was a member of Pleasant View Church and retired from the City of...
Evelyn M. Keefer
May 5, 2019
Evelyn M. Keefer, 93, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. She was born January 5, 1926, in Leon, WV, a daughter of the late Homer Boles and Nellie Beatrice (Morrison) Boles. Evelyn retired as a bookkeeper and secretary with 35 years service...
Clarence Groves
May 3, 2019
Clarence "Aaron" Groves, 78, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, May 3, 2019, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born August 23, 1940, in Summersville, WV, a son to the late Louis Groves Sr. and Mary (Woods) Groves. Aaron was a retired educator and principal from Wetzel County Schools. Since...
Zelma Mae Long
May 2, 2019
Zelma Mae Long, 87, of Apple Grove, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born June 7, 1931, in Ashton, WV, a daughter of the late Cleo Holley and Flossie Florence (Ball) Waugh. Zelma was a Christian and member of Barton Chapel Church in Apple Grove and a...
Edward Keith Blake
Apr 27, 2019
Edward Keith Blake, 82, of Glenwood, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Heritage Center in Huntington, WV. He was born March 4, 1937, in Huntington, a son of the late Erva "Judy" H. Blake and Sadie Rose (Wray) Blake. Ed was a member of Ball's Chapel Church in Ashton. He was a graduate of Hannan High School, served his...
Gregory Alan Mundell
Apr 19, 2019
Gregory Alan Mundell, 60, of Milton, loving husband and father of three, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2019, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born January 7, 1959, in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Martha Elizabeth (Loudin) Ritchie. Greg was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Southside, and...
William Earl Nibert
Apr 15, 2019
William Earl Nibert, 86, of Henderson, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at home. He was born November 14, 1932, in Groveport, OH, a son of the late William Henry Nibert and Edith Thelma (Crawford) Nibert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Earletta Kirker; and granddaughter, Amy Henry. Earl served his country honorably...
Jackie Lou Smith
Apr 13, 2019
Jackie Lou Smith, 70, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. She was born September 2, 1948, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late George W. Smith and Joyce L. (Barnhart) Smith. Jackie was a member of First Baptist Church of South Charleston, WV, a Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxillary volunteer...
John M. "Mickey" Elliott
Apr 11, 2019
John M. "Mickey" Elliott, 73, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. He was born July 17, 1945, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Amadee G. Elliott and Era Eleanor (Luckeydoo) Elliott. Mickey was a member of Faith Gospel Church of Gallipolis Ferry. In addition to...
Danny Lee Finley
Mar 27, 2019
Danny Lee Finley, 65, of West Columbia, formerly of Philippi, WV, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Lakin Hospital in West Columbia. He was born January 31, 1954, in Philippi, to the late Jeul Joseph Finley and Cleo P. (Costello) Findley. Danny was a self-employed contractor and veteran of the United States Navy. He was of the Pentecostal faith. In...
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...
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