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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Arthur Harding Stephens

Arthur Harding Stephens

May 6, 2015

Arthur Harding Stephens, 94, of Leon, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Eldercare Health and Rehabilitation in Ripley, WV. He was born August 23, 1920, in Leon, a son of the late Samuel Hartford Stephens and Esther Bertie (Sayre) Stephens. Arthur had honorably served his country in the United States Army and worked 33 years for M.T. Epling Sand and...

William Irvin "Bud" Hatfield

William Irvin "Bud" Hatfield

May 3, 2015

William Irvin "Bud" Hatfield, 91, of Gallipolis Ferry, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home. He was born February 7, 1924, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late James Leonard Hatfield and Martha Jane (Trent) Hatfield. Bud was a farmer and retired with 39 years of service from the Mason County...

Avery Mitchell Parsons

Avery Mitchell Parsons

Apr 29, 2015

Avery Mitchell Parsons, son of Jack Edward Parsons and Jennifer Rose Riddell of Point Pleasant, was stillborn on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charles Ray Parsons. In addition to his parents, Avery is survived by one sister, Stephanie Parsons of Gallipolis, OH; two brothers, Joshua...

Bernice Marie Pike

Bernice Marie Pike

Apr 27, 2015

Bernice Marie Pike, 75, of Ashton, died Monday, April 27, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Health Care, Lexington, KY. She was born August 30, 1939, in Ashton, a daughter of the late Pearly Edward Pike and Edith Marie (Waugh) Pike. Bernice was in nursing for 40 years, retiring from Lakin Hospital in 2005. Her family church where she attended...

David Andrew Nott

David Andrew Nott

Apr 27, 2015

David Andrew Nott, 52, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, April 27, 2015 in Point Pleasant. He was born March 18, 1963, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Donald Eugene Nott and Nancy L. (Sheppard) Nott Armbruster. David was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1981. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Raymond L. Ferrell

Raymond L. Ferrell

Apr 26, 2015

Raymond L. Ferrell, 82, of Valrico, FL, died Sunday, April 26, 2015, at home. A private graveside service and burial will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant, with Rev. Randy Parsons officiating. Arrangments are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Online condolences may be made at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.

John Junior Smith

John Junior Smith

Apr 18, 2015

John Junior Smith, 90, of Point Pleasant, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at home. He was born February 24, 1925, in Gallipolis Ferry, WV, a son of the late Harry Smith and Nellie (Ord) Smith. John was a member of Bellemead United Methodist Church and had co-owned Smith Plumbing and Heating in Point Pleasant. He loved to play his guitar...

Kenneth Dale Cooper

Kenneth Dale Cooper

Apr 11, 2015

Kenneth Dale Cooper, 67, of Point Pleasant, WV, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, April 11, 2015, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born November 17, 1947, in Princeton, WV, to Clarence and Martha (Hill) Cooper. Kenneth was a proud Vietnam Veteran and employee of AEP for 40 years before his retirement in 2010. He was...

Thomas C. Leonard

Thomas C. Leonard

Apr 11, 2015

Thomas C. Leonard, 67, of Pomeroy, OH, died Saturday, April 11, 2015 in McArthur, OH. He was born July 24, 1947, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Phillip Leonard and Nellie Mae (McCoy) Leonard. Tom was a mechanic for Dresser Industries of Columbus, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ella...

Cleo M. Lieving

Cleo M. Lieving

Apr 11, 2015

Cleo M. Lieving, 84, of Point Pleasant, died Saturday, April 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 11, 1930 in Couch, WV, a daughter of the late Howard L. Birchfield and Audra O. (Lewis) Birchfield. Cleo was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant where she was active with the United Methodist...

Larry Clifford Chapman

Larry Clifford Chapman

Apr 10, 2015

Larry Clifford Chapman, 66, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2015 at home. He was born October 31, 1948, in Milton, WV, a son of the late Harvey Chapman and Elevena (Meadows) Chapman. Larry was a retired security guard with Guardsmark and an ordained minister of the gospel. He loved to...

Goldie Frances Denney

Goldie Frances Denney

Apr 7, 2015

Goldie Frances Denney, 74, of Southside, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Abbyshire Place in Bidwell, OH. She was born August 16, 1940, in Ashton, WV, a daughter of the late John Carl Wray and Clara Frances (Hughes) Wray. Goldie was a member of Hambrick Church in Southside and a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Donald Albert Nibert

Donald Albert Nibert

Apr 3, 2015

Donald A. "John" Nibert, 82, of Point Pleasant, WV, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at Arbors of Gallipolis, OH. He was born February 22, 1933, in Gallipolis Ferry, WV, a son of the late Emmett Nibert and Katherine Elizabeth (Gillispie) Nibert. Donald was a United States Navy veteran and was retired from Ravenswood Aluminum with 37 years of service. After...

Lillian "Sis" Fitzgerald

Lillian "Sis" Fitzgerald

Mar 26, 2015

Lillian "Sis" Fitzgerald, 94, of Point Pleasant, WV, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born August 7, 1920, in Kaylong, WV, a daughter of the late Frank VanMatre and Myrtie May (Russell) VanMatre. Lillian was a member of Salem Community Church in West Columbia and a homemaker. In addition to her parents,...

Howard "Ray" Raymond Andrews Jr.

Howard "Ray" Raymond Andrews Jr.

Mar 25, 2015

Howard Raymond "Ray" Andrews Jr., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Willow Brook at Delaware Run surrounded by those whom he loved. Born on April 9, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Howard and Juanita (Armstrong) Andrews. A proud Eagle Scout at age 14, he followed the Scout...

Pamela Jean Jeffers

Pamela Jean Jeffers

Mar 13, 2015

Pamela Jean Jeffers, 63, of Southside, WV, died Friday, March 13, 2015, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born November 10, 1951, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late McKinley Wagoner and Juanita Jean (Haws) Wagoner of Gallipolis. Pam was a member of Harmony Baptist Church at Southside and a retired registered nurse. In addition to...

Mamie June Hicks

Mamie June Hicks

Feb 28, 2015

Mamie June Hicks, 84, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the home of her son in Circleville, OH. She was born June 4, 1930, in Cabin Creek, WV, a daughter of the late Carlos Crawford and Mamie Ethyl (Morris) Crawford. June was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and...

Betty Helena Wallis

Betty Helena Wallis

Feb 27, 2015

Betty H. Wallis, 84, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 27, 2015, at Midland Meadows Senior Living in Ona, WV. She was born September 4, 1930, in Kanauga, OH, a daughter of the late Garry Elsworth Roach and Effie Evelyn (Birchfield) Roach. Betty was a member of Bellemead United Methodist Church of Point...

Kenneth Wade Reed Sr.

Kenneth Wade Reed Sr.

Feb 25, 2015

Kenneth W. Reed Sr., 73, of Point Pleasant, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. He was born June 11, 1941, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Wade Reed and Virginia (Marks) Reed. Kenneth was a retired truck driver from Johnson Controls of Baltimore, Maryland and member of Loyal Order of Moose...

Harold L. Keefer

Harold L. Keefer

Feb 25, 2015

Harold L. Keefer, 88, of Point Pleasant, WV, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Holzer Senior Care Center in Bidwell, OH. He was born June 9, 1926, in Leon, WV, a son of the late Henry Milroy Keefer and Martha Jane (Casto) Keefer. Harold was retired from Pantasote Chemical Plant in Point Pleasant. In addition to his parents, he was...

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