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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Lester S. Stewart
Nov 4, 2015
Lester S. Stewart, 89, of Racine, OH, formerly of Mason, WV, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at home. He was born April 19, 1926, in West Columbia, WV, a son of the late Harry H. Stewart and Mary (Williams) Stewart. Lester had worked for Evans Grocery as a refrigeration repairman and was the owner of Les's Carry Out and...
Kevin Dean Capehart
Oct 31, 2015
Kevin Dean Capehart, 59, of New Haven, WV, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, OH. He was born April 29, 1956, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Lloyd Herbert Capehart and Betty N. (Shinn) Capehart of New Haven, WV. Kevin was a member of First Baptist Church...
Bobby Joe "Bob" Swain
Oct 30, 2015
Bobby Joe "Bob" Swain, 88, of Point Pleasant, WV, died Friday, October 30, 2015, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born December 28, 1926, in Mercerville, OH, a son of the late Webster Thomas Swain and Garnett (Donnally) Swain. Bob served his country in the United States Army and retired as Command Sergeant Major. For many years he was a...
Murlin Elizabeth Hartley
Oct 28, 2015
Murlin E. Hartley, 86, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Point Pleasant. She was born September 8, 1929, in Rock Castle, WV, a daughter of the late Ray Hill and Belle (Stewart) Hill. Murlin was a homemaker, always there to help with family members, children and grandchildren. She was a...
Dale Sanders Rulen
Oct 27, 2015
Dale Sanders Rulen, 83, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. He was born July 19, 1932, in Gallipolis Ferry, a son of the late Charles L. Rulen and Alice M. (Canterbury) Rulen. Sanders had served his country honorably in the United States Army...
Granville Henry Timberman Sr.
Oct 22, 2015
Granville "Henry" Timberman Sr., 65, of West Columbia, WV, died Thursday, October 22, 2015, at Lakin Hospital. He was born April 19, 1950, in Mesa, AZ, a son of the late Ernest Arthur Timberman Sr. and Charlotte Marie (Taylor) Timberman. Henry had owned Stark Upholstery and Custom Car Shops. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Betty Jo Goodremont
Oct 16, 2015
Betty Jo Goodremont, 73, of Leon, WV, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, after an extended illness at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. She was born September 30, 1942, a daughter of the late Spencer Stutler and Corda Frances (Snyder) Stutler. Betty Jo was a homemaker who loved to garden, can, and cook. She also loved helping others....
Chalmers Walter Ferguson
Oct 15, 2015
Chalmers W. Ferguson, 89, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. He was born February 17, 1926, in Kentucky, a son of the late Charles Ferguson and Zola (Combs) Ferguson. Chalmers was a retiree of AEP-Kyger Creek Plant in Cheshire, Ohio and was an avid Kentucky Wildcat Fan. In addition...
Edward Dean Blakeman
Sep 28, 2015
Edward D. Blakeman, 78, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, September 28, 2015, at home. He was born October 2, 1936, in Fort Scott, Kansas, a son of the late Raymond F. Blakeman and Francis Sidwig Blakeman. Edward was retired from the Lowe Hotel as desk clerk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol...
Samuel Lee Bates
Sep 27, 2015
Samuel L. Bates, 76, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born August 9, 1939, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late John L. Bates and Janet Irene (Knapp) Bates. Sam had worked as a deckhand and engineer with several river towing companies. In addition to his parents, he was...
James N. "Jim" Grueser Sr.
Sep 19, 2015
James N. "Jim" Grueser Sr., 59, of Letart, died Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born June 16, 1956, in Mason, WV, a son of the late Nicholas Nye Grueser and Marjorie Bernice (Carpenter) Grueser. Jim was a retired maintenance manager at Lakin Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Randy Wayne Colegrove;...
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...
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