Vernon Cogar
Mar 18, 2017
Vernon Cogar, 95, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. He was born January 8, 1922, in Arnoldsburg, WV, a son of the late James Cogar and Icy Gay (Cottrill) Cogar. Vernon was a member of Eddy Chapel Church and the C.B. Club of Point Pleasant. During his working career he...
Father W. Wayne Gibbeaut
Mar 15, 2017
Father W. Wayne Gibbeaut, 73, of Leon, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born July 2, 1943, in Leon, a son of the late Cecil Ray Gibbeaut and Wilma Frances (Thornton) Gibbeaut. Father Wayne was a former teacher in Mason County Schools. In 1983, he was...
John Ezra Bush
Mar 15, 2017
John Ezra Bush, 84, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at home. He was born August 21, 1932, a son of the late Carl Bush and Rachel Rebecca (Donnally) Bush. John retired with 30 yrs. service from Carolina Lumber Co. in Point Pleasant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances...
Dr. Ruth Marie Eshenaur
Mar 13, 2017
Dr. Ruth Marie Eshenaur, 80, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Mason, with Pastor Rob Grady officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family...
Brigitte Renate Thomas
Mar 11, 2017
Brigitte Renate Thomas, 76, of Gallipolis Ferry, died Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. At her request, there will be no public visitation or service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Leo R. Daugherty
Mar 9, 2017
Leo R. Daugherty, 90, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1926, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Roy Daugherty and Naomi Reed (Greer) Daugherty. Leo was a lifetime member of the Hereford Cattle Association and the AFL-CIO. He retired with 41 yrs. service from...
Eloise "Ellie" Frances Smith
Mar 7, 2017
Our beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma, Eloise "Ellie" Smith, 87, of Dunbar, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Abbyshire Place in Bidwell, OH, after a long, valiantly fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Isaiah 40:28-31. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Marguerite Smith;...
Bryan "Ashton" Jones
Feb 25, 2017
Bryan "Ashton" Jones, 26, of Point Pleasant, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, from injuries received as a passenger, in an automobile accident. He was born June 2, 1990, in Point Pleasant, a son of Bryan William Jones and Karla Kay (Woodall) Jones of Point Pleasant. Ashton was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 2008. After graduation he...
John Douglas Krimm
Feb 22, 2017
John Douglas Krimm, 83, of Gallipolis Ferry, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Doctors Hospital, in Sarasota, FL. He was born November 5, 1933, in Clifton Forge, VA, a son of the late Frank Nicholas Krimm and Lucy (Via) Krimm. John is a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Point Pleasant. He served his country in the United...
James Lester Bird
Feb 21, 2017
James Lester Bird, 88, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Holzer Senior Care in Bidwell, OH. He was born November 5, 1928, in Lizemores, WV, a son of the late Henry Estil Bird and Mary Charolette (Ramsey) Bird. Lester was a member and deacon of Faith Gospel Church in Gallipolis Ferry....
Donald Walker
Feb 18, 2017
Donald Walker, 71, of Henderson, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, February 18, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born March 7, 1945, in Gallipolis Ferry, a son of the late Jessie Bennett Walker and Minnie Marie (Pearson) Walker. Donald was a retired truck driver, logger and business owner. In addition to his...
Naomi Pullins
Feb 15, 2017
Naomi Pullins, 81, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the home of her daughter. She was born May 17, 1935, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Johnnie Hoschar and Inez (Parsons) Hoschar. Naomi was a homemaker and baptist in faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Betty Josephine Daugherty
Feb 15, 2017
Betty Josephine Daugherty, 78, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. She was born March 23, 1938, in Jeffersonville, KY, a daughter of the late William Johnson Trimble and Myrtle Laura (Johnson) Trimble. Betty was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Point...
Robert "Bob" Erwin
Feb 1, 2017
Robert "Bob" Erwin, 73, of Gallipolis Ferry, went peacefully to be with Jesus his Savior and received his heavenly reward Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. He was born April 22, 1943, in Huntington, a son of the late Rollie and Georgia (Wooten) Erwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Art Hartley Sr.
Jan 31, 2017
Art Hartley Sr., 88, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born January 15, 1929, in Cottageville, WV, a son of the late Vitus Bering Hartley Sr. and Minnie May (Newberry) Hartley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Murlin Elizabeth (Hill) Hartley;...
Douglas R. Childers
Jan 24, 2017
Douglas R. Childers, 70, of Point Pleasant, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Charleston Area Medical Center, in Charleston, WV. He was born August 7, 1946, in Charleston, a son of the late Raymond Walter Childers and Macil F. (Stanley) Childers. Doug was a member of the Henderson Church of Christ. He served his country in the United States Navy...
Larry Ray Sayre
Jan 23, 2017
Larry R. Sayre, 66, of Letart, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at home with his family by his side. He was born November 5, 1950, in Henderson, WV, a son of the late Guy H. Sayre and Clara (Simpkins) Sayre of Point Pleasant. Larry was a member of the Old Town Board Baptist Church. He was a Point Pleasant High...
David Leroy Merica
Jan 22, 2017
David Leroy Merica, 79, of West Columbia, died Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Lakin Hospital. He was born January 11, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, a son of the late David Clinton Merica and Florence May (Symbold) Merica. He is survived by three sisters, Loretta Corbett of Fredrick, Maryland, Bonnie Bollmen of Augusta, West Virginia and Ann Shifflet of Winchester, Virginia....
Emma Anna Fisher
Jan 21, 2017
Emma Anna Fisher, 85, of Gallipolis Ferry, went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, in Point Pleasant. She was born June 26, 1931, in Gallipolis Ferry, a daughter of the late Asa Utley Henry and Mary Evelyn (Putney) Henry. Anna was a member of Faith Gospel Church in Gallipolis Ferry and a retired...
Frank Edward Rainey
Jan 18, 2017
Frank E. Rainey, 82, of Gallipolis Ferry, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, in Huntington. He was born July 16, 1934, in Gallipolis Ferry, a son of the late Harvey Ray Rainey and Alice Margaret (Yester) Rainey. Frank served his country honorably in the United States Army. He retired from American Car and Foundry with 32 years...
