James A. "Jim" Capehart
Sep 19, 2015
James A. "Jim" Capehart, 78, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday September 19, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 8, 1936, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Frank Howard Capehart Jr. and Janet (Slater) Capehart. Jim was a lifelong resident of Point Pleasant and was actively involved with the community through his...
Lawrence E. Patterson
Sep 17, 2015
Lawrence Edward Patterson, 51, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, died Thursday, September 17, 2015, at home. He was born September 21, 1963, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late William Harrison Patterson and Virginia Ann (Mayes) Patterson. Lawrence had a love for the river industry, having worked as a mate for several companies. He also enjoyed the outdoors. In addition...
Emma Jane Kearns
Sep 12, 2015
Emma Jane Kearns, 79, of Point Pleasant, WV, died Saturday, September 12, at home. She was born October 27, 1935, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Adkins Sr. and Mildred Hazel (Ferguson) Adkins. Emma was a member of the First Church of God in Point Pleasant. She was a graduate of Huntington East High School Class...
Theanna "Jo" Greathouse
Sep 8, 2015
Theanna "Jo" Greathouse, 87, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. She was born July 21, 1928, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Toney Arkon and Cordia V. (Duffield) Butcher. Jo was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Point Pleasant...
Clarence Roy Henning
Sep 8, 2015
Clarence Roy Henning, 66, of West Columbia, formerly of Fairmont, WV, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015. He was born May 21, 1949, in Mt. Clare, WV, a son of the late Charles Roscoe Henning and Minnie Ada (Kendall) Henning. Clarence is survived by two sisters; a brother, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday,...
Sarah Elizabeth Ebert
Sep 6, 2015
Sarah Elizabeth Ebert, 18, of Letart, WV, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, September 6, 2015. She was born November 27, 1996, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Lisa L. Humphrey Ebert and Michael S. Ebert of Point Pleasant. Sarah attended Heights United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant and was active with the youth of the...
William Vernon Cogar
Sep 5, 2015
William Vernon Cogar, 71, of Letart, WV, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at his home. At William's request there will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting...
Freda Lucinda "Cindy" Meaige
Sep 4, 2015
Freda Lucinda "Cindy" Meaige, 61, of Leon, WV, went home to be with her Lord Friday, September 4, 2015, at Pleasant Valley Hospital with her family and friends by her side. She was born July 4, 1954, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Charles Pete Harmon and Mary Frances (Hoffman) Harmon Casto of Leon. Cindy was a member...
David K." Cheyenne" Simpson Sr.
Aug 29, 2015
David Kelson "Cheyenne" Simpson Sr., 79, of Point Pleasant, departed this life, Saturday, August 29, 2015. He was born February 23, 1936, in his beloved hometown of Rainelle, WV, a son of the late Emory Calvin Simpson and Elizabeth (Robinson) Simpson. Cheyenne served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and was Commander of...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Arrington
Aug 25, 2015
Jacqueline "Jackie" Arrington, age 85, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. She was born on July 11, 1930. Jackie was the daughter of the late Russell and Virginia Henry. She is survived by her soul mate of 67 years, Garland Arrington. Jackie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend...
Joshua Lee Baird
Aug 22, 2015
Joshua Lee Baird, 32, of Southside, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born April 5, 1983, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Gary Lee Baird and Ruthie E. (Birchfield) Baird of Southside. Josh attended College Hill Church at Gallipolis Ferry and was raised in the Hambrick...
William "Bill" Jennings Mellert
Aug 20, 2015
William "Bill" Jennings Mellert, 82, of Point Pleasant formerly of Charleston and Dunbar, WV, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born December 24, 1932, in Huntington, a son of the late Hubbard K. Mellert and Stella (Frazier) Mellert. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War....
Marshall Slayton
Aug 17, 2015
Marshall Slayton, 84, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, August 17, 2015, at Holzer Assisted Living, Gallipolis, OH. He was born June 10, 1931, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Carl Slayton and Ester (Agner) Slayton. Marshall was a member of Krebs Chapel Church in Point Pleasant. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the...
Eileen Virginia Hatten
Aug 15, 2015
Eileen Virginia Hatten, 88, of Gallipolis Ferry, entered the gates of Heaven, Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, OH. She was born March 1, 1927, in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Pearlie Morrison and Eskie (Clay) Morrison. Eileen was a devoted Christian and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bidwell, Ohio. She...
Deborah Lynn Georgi
Aug 3, 2015
Deborah Lynn Georgi, 60, of Point Pleasant, WV, died Monday, August 3, 2015 at her home. She was born July 9, 1955, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Otho Neal and Virginia (Mayes) Neal. Deborah was an exceptional wife, mother and homemaker to her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Walter Owen "Red" Eads Jr.
Jul 27, 2015
Walter Owen "Red" Eads, Jr., 82, of Point Pleasant, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 27, 2015, at home surrounded by his family and friends. "Red" never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He was known for his Christian witness, knowledge of scripture and his constant smile. He will be greatly missed...
Harold Frederick Ross
Jul 25, 2015
Harold Frederick Ross, 96, of Gallipolis Ferry died Saturday, July 25, 2015, at home. He was born March 22, 1919, in Pomeroy, Ohio, a son of the late Andrew Jackson Ross and Florence Elizabeth (Miller) Ross. Harold was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant. He had been a member of the church choir at Trinity Church...
Mildred Marie Campion
Jul 24, 2015
Mildred Marie Campion, 92, of Point Pleasant died Friday, July 24, 2015, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 18, 1922, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Charles Franklin Wamsley and Bessie (Brown) Wamsley. Mildred was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant where she taught Sunday School for over 27...
Robert D. "Bobby" Tillis Jr.
Jul 23, 2015
Robert D. "Bobby" Tillis Jr., 65, of Point Pleasant passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 13, 1949, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Robert D. "Bob" Tillis Sr. and Vivian Knapp Tillis of Point Pleasant. Bobby was a 1967 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and retired...
Terrance Franklin Blankenship
Jul 18, 2015
Terrance Franklin Blankenship, 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Saturday, July 18, 2015, at home. He was born January 24, 1948 in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Okey Pearl Blankenship and Virginia Ann (Camden) Blankenship. Terrance was a former employee of Foote Mineral Company in New Haven and enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. In addition to his parents,...
