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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Glenn Russell Shank

Glenn Russell Shank

Sep 13, 2016

Glenn R. Shank, 85, of Gallipolis, OH, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Abbyshire Place, in Bidwell, OH. He was born February 12, 1931, in Apple Grove, WV, a son of the late Walter Russell Shank and Nancy (Bateman) Shank. Glenn served in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict and was a retired member of the 3664th...

Beverly Kay (Morgan) Ward

Beverly Kay (Morgan) Ward

Sep 13, 2016

Beverly Kay (Morgan) Ward, 53, of Leon, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at home. She was born July 8, 1963, in Parkersburg, a daughter of William Gene Morgan and Jeanette Lee (Browning) Morgan of Ravenswood. Beverly was a homemaker and graduate of Ravenswood High School Class of 1981. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband,...

Sharon Louise Huddleston

Sharon Louise Huddleston

Sep 10, 2016

Sharon L. Huddleston, 70, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center, in Huntington. She was born May 3, 1946, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Frank E. and Ruby E. Morrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Huddleston Sr.; a daughter, Megan...

Megan Renee Huddleston

Megan Renee Huddleston

Sep 7, 2016

Megan R. Huddleston, 24, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center, in Huntington. She was born March 12, 1992, in Point Pleasant. Megan was so special God gave her two moms and two dads. She was preceded in death by her dads, Michael E. Huddleston and Thomas E. Huddleston Sr. and is survived...

Stephen Russell Templeton

Stephen Russell Templeton

Sep 5, 2016

Stephen Russell Templeton, 71, of Gallipolis Ferry, went home to be with his Lord Monday, September 5, 2016, at home. He was born March 11, 1945, in Huntington, a son of the late John Russell Templeton and Jewel Gladys (McCoy) Templeton. Steve was a member of the Christian Valley Church of Christ in Glenwood, WV, and United Steel Workers Local...

Norsie M. Anderson

Norsie M. Anderson

Sep 3, 2016

Norsie M. Anderson, 98, of Parkersburg, formerly of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Worthington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Parkersburg. She was born August 24, 1918, in Johnson County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Shanklin Wheeler and Mary (Sloane) Wheeler. Norsie was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Anderson; and son, Jim L....

Vitus Ray Hartley

Vitus Ray Hartley

Aug 31, 2016

Vitus Ray Hartley, 61, of Point Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at home. He was born August 1, 1955, a son of the late Murlin Elizabeth (Hill) Hartley and Art Ellis Hartley Sr. of Point Pleasant. Vitus had trained with Heil and Quaker in heating and cooling and was co-owner of City Ice and Fuel and G & M...

John William Burdette Sr.

John William Burdette Sr.

Aug 28, 2016

John William "John Bill" Burdette Sr., 75, of Leon, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at home. He was born January 3, 1941, in Leon, a son of the late Arthur Bradbury Burdette and Florence Louise (Schul) Burdette. John Bill was a member of the Leon Baptist Church in Leon and Kanawha Valley Masonic Lodge 36 of Buffalo, WV. He...

Joyce Marie (Wood) Mccain

Joyce Marie (Wood) Mccain

Aug 27, 2016

Joyce Marie (Wood) McCain, 84, of Gallipolis Ferry, left this life to a better and new life, Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was born March 17, 1932, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Nathan Raleigh Wood and Erma Vee (Harbour) Wood. Joyce retired from the Cabell-Huntington Health Department in 1994, after 26 years of...

Anthony Paul Harbrecht

Anthony Paul Harbrecht

Aug 22, 2016

Anthony Paul Harbrecht, 90, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016, at Holzer Medical Center, in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born December 3, 1925, in Athens, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph E. Harbrecht and Beulah (Templin) Harbrecht. Paul was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant. During...

Ralph Franklin Fisher Jr.

Ralph Franklin Fisher Jr.

Aug 21, 2016

Ralph F. Fisher Jr., 61, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, August 21, 2016, at home. He was born May 20, 1955, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Ralph Franklin Fisher and Goldie Belle (Martin) Fisher. Ralph was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School, served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired from GKN with...

Carl Ray Parsons

Carl Ray Parsons

Aug 21, 2016

Carl R. Parsons, 84, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Holzer Medical Center, in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born July 2, 1932, in Gallipolis, a son of the late Joseph Clayton Parsons and Docha (Cottrill) Parsons. Carl attended New Hope Bible Baptist Church in Point Pleasant and Cornerstone Baptist Fellowship Church in Sebastian, FL. He retired...

Lewis Ansel Allen

Lewis Ansel Allen

Aug 5, 2016

Lewis Ansel Allen, 90, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. He was born October 7, 1925, in Newton, WV, a son of the late James Simpson Allen and Bertha Hester (Wilson) Allen. Lewis was a member of the Sand Hill Road Church of Christ in Point Pleasant....

Delores Jean Brown

Delores Jean Brown

Jul 29, 2016

Delores Jean Brown, 82, of Point Pleasant, formerly of Apple Grove, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016, at home. She was born December 31, 1933, in Mercers Bottom, Mason County, a daughter of the late Clyde Wesley Bowen Sr. and Bonnie Mae (Nowlin) Bowen. Delores was a homemaker and member of Beale Chapel Church in Apple Grove. In addition to...

Glenna F. Williamson

Glenna F. Williamson

Jul 28, 2016

Glenna F. Williamson, 70, of Southside, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 10, 1946, in Pliny, WV, a daughter of the late Rex Davis Adams and Mary Maxine (Chapman) Adams. Glenna attended the Siloam Baptist Church in Pliny. She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1964,...

Charles Lee Baird

Charles Lee Baird

Jul 22, 2016

Charles Lee Baird, 89, of Point Pleasant, formerly of Southside, when home to be with his Lord Friday, July 22, 2016, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. He was born April 6, 1927, in Hogsett, WV, a son of the late Charles A. Baird Sr. and Iva (Bush) Baird. Lee was a member of Hambrick Church...

Penny Ann Swisher

Penny Ann Swisher

Jul 18, 2016

Penny A. Swisher, 67, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at home. She was born June 21, 1949, in Gallipolis, a daughter of the late Bruce E. Dennis and Sybil A. (Wood) Dennis. Penny was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1967 and the Gallipolis Business College. She retired as Executive Secretary for Special...

Donnie (Don) Brown

Donnie (Don) Brown

Jul 13, 2016

Donnie (Don) Brown, 67, of Point Pleasant, completed his earthly journey today, Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Born in Hardy, Pike County, KY on March 18, 1949, to Millie (Scott) Brown and Claude Brown, who both preceded him in death. Don leaves behind in the loving care of the Lord Jesus; his precious, caring and loving wife, Tammy, who was always...

Angela Lynn Lathey

Angela Lynn Lathey

Jul 8, 2016

Angela Lynn Lathey, 40, of Gallipolis, died Friday, July 8, 2016, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was born October 4, 1975, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Randy Wayne Colegrove and Rebecca L. (Berkley) Grueser of Letart. Angela was a guard at the Lakin Correctional Facility with the rank of Lieutenant. In addition to her father, she was...

Edward Wallis Thomas

Edward Wallis Thomas

Jul 5, 2016

Edward Wallis Thomas, 84, of Point Pleasant, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at home with his family by his side. He was born November 21, 1931, in Newlyn, WV (Fayette County), a son of the late Harry Pentreath Thomas and Mary Ann (Binns) Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Doris...

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