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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Jacqueline "Jackie" Arrington

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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,...

Barbara Jo Lucas

Barbara Jo Lucas

Jul 12, 2015

Barbara Jo Lucas, 76, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, July 12, 2015, at home. She was born January 4, 1939, a daughter of the late Fritz Bonecutter and Cora E. (Riffle) Bonecutter. Barbara had worked in housekeeping for Holzer Hospital and the Holiday Inn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Betty McCoy; and...

Linda Yvonne Tarbett

Linda Yvonne Tarbett

Jul 11, 2015

Linda Yvonne Tarbett, 57, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at home. She was born May 2, 1958, in Birmingham, AL, a daughter of the late Louis Elton Bellville and Eunice Eurena (Rambo) Bellville. Linda was a warehouse manager for NAPA in Point Pleasant. She is survived by her husband, Timothy William Tarbett of Gallipolis Ferry; stepdaughter,...

Herschel Harold Shank

Herschel Harold Shank

Jul 9, 2015

Herschel Harold Shank, 91, of Milton, WV, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born January 22, 1924, in Apple Grove, WV, a son of the late Walter Russell Shank and Nancy (Bateman) Shank. Herschel was a member of the Palestine Baptist Church in Ashton. He served his country honorably in the...

Ian Christopher Thomas

Ian Christopher Thomas

Jul 5, 2015

Ian Christopher Thomas, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents Christopher and Melissa Thomas of Leon, West Virginia. Ian was born June 20, 2015, at 4:49 a.m., at Cabell Huntington Hospital and met the eyes of Jesus at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015, in Heaven. During his brief time with us, he touched the lives of...

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Huddleston

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Huddleston

Jun 22, 2015

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Huddleston, 72, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, June 22, 2015, at Abbyshire Place in Bidwell, OH. He was born February 16, 1943, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Basil Edward Huddleston and Hildreth E. (Rogers) Huddleston Drake. Tommy was retired from Inland Marine Company as a riverboat captain and for 28 years was private club...

Phyllis Jean (Forbes) Plants

Phyllis Jean (Forbes) Plants

Jun 12, 2015

Phyllis Jean (Forbes) Plants, 84, of Winfield, WV, died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Angel Avenue Assisted Living, Hurricane, WV. She was born July 25, 1930 in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Joseph Wesley Forbes and Opal Pauline (Love) Forbes. Phyllis was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1949 and had worked for C &...

Ervin Lee Conard

Ervin Lee Conard

Jun 8, 2015

Ervin Lee Conard, 67, of Glenwood, left this earth for his heavenly home, Monday, June 8, 2015, surrounded by his family and extended family, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. He was born December 5, 1947, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Erva Conard and Fannie Belle (Neighborgall) Conard. Ervin was retired from CSX Railroad of Huntington....

Dana Theodore Brown

Dana Theodore Brown

May 29, 2015

Dana Theodore Brown, 82, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, May 29, 2015 at home. He was born April 8, 1933, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Dana Theodore Brown and Ruth Elizabeth (Rohr) Brown. Dana was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant. He was a Point Pleasant High School graduate Class of 1952, attended...

Karen Lee (Green) Smith

Karen Lee (Green) Smith

May 7, 2015

Karen Lee (Green) Smith, 32, of Point Pleasant, died Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. She was born December 16, 1982, in Lake Chelan, Washington, a daughter of the late LeRoy James Green and Susan Diana (Wallace) Roush of Point Pleasant. Karen was a homemaker and member of Grace Baptist Church in Point Pleasant....

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