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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Herman Richard Stephens

Herman Richard Stephens

May 7, 2014

Herman Richard Stephens, 78, of West Columbia, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, WV. He was born March 11, 1936, in Leon, a son of the late Irvin A. Stephens and Opal (Rollins) Stephens. Herman was retired from the WV Malleable Iron Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

James Keith Shinn

James Keith Shinn

May 4, 2014

James Keith Shinn, 84, of Charleston, formerly of Point Pleasant, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at home.He was born May 11, 1929, in Leon, WV, a son of the late Glenna Shinn and Audrey (Jividen) Shinn.Keith was a member of Bellemead United Methodist Church, in Point Pleasant. He graduated from Point Pleasant High School,...

Helen Louise Roush

Helen Louise Roush

Apr 30, 2014

Helen Louise "Wezzie" Roush, 88, of Lewisburg, WV, formerly of Point Pleasant, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Summers County Appalachian Hospital, in Hinton, WV.She was born March 15, 1926, in New Haven, WV, a daughter of the late Dewey Roush and Esther Ruth (Cook) Roush.Louise was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant, and Point Pleasant Chapter...

Janet Lee Watterson

Janet Lee Watterson

Apr 27, 2014

Janet Lee Watterson, 81, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio.She was born April 12, 1933, in Glenwood, WV, a daughter of the late Alta Pearl (Wallace) Wray.Janet was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Point Pleasant. She graduated from Point Pleasant High School, Class of 1952, and retired...

Betty Jean Cook

Betty Jean Cook

Apr 24, 2014

Betty Jean Cook, 79, of Henderson, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV.She was born August 5, 1934, a daughter of the late John F. "Fuzzy" Hoffman and Mary Luella (Wooten) Hoffman.Betty was a homemaker, and member of Church of Christ in Christian Union of Point Pleasant.In addition...

Gary Gano Boggess

Gary Gano Boggess

Apr 17, 2014

Gary Gano Boggess, 71, of Gallipolis Ferry, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant.He was born September 17, 1942, the son of the late Mansford Boggess and Norma Montena (Williams) Boggess.Gary was a retired boilermaker with local 667 of Winfield, WV.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Roger Lee Halstead

Roger Lee Halstead

Apr 9, 2014

Roger Lee Halstead, 58, of Southside, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH.He was born January 21, 1956, the son of the late Ronald Halstead and Eithel (Eckard) Halstead.Roger was employed with 25 years of service, with Guardsmark as a security guard supervisior at M & G Polymers. He was also a farmer. He enjoyed...

Ruby Deloris Gentry

Ruby Deloris Gentry

Apr 2, 2014

Ruby Deloris Gentry, 90, of Ripley, WV, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Camden Clark Medical Center, in Parkersburg, WV.She was born May 27, 1923, in London, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Cleveland Emerson Jones and Minnie Catherine (Simpkins) Jones.Ruby retired with 50 years service, as a binder for Universal Printing, Columbus, OH, and was a member of...

William Lester Newell

William Lester Newell

Mar 31, 2014

William Lester Newell, 75, of Southside, WV, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at home.He was born December 8, 1938, in Beech Hill, WV, a son of the late Lester William Newell and Nellie Mae (Higginbotham) Newell.William was a retired truck driver for Overnight Trucking, served his country in the United States Army, and was a member of Point Pleasant Moose...

Roger Ray Oliver

Roger Ray Oliver

Mar 28, 2014

Roger Ray Oliver, 64, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Point Pleasant.He was born May 12, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio, a son of the late Jack Oliver Sr. and Ruth Evelyn (Thompson) Oliver.Roger was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1967, served his country in the United States...

Sybil Ann Dennis

Sybil Ann Dennis

Mar 24, 2014

Sybil Ann Dennis, 82, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, March 24, 2014, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant.She was born February 26, 1932, the daughter of the late William Lewis Wood and Olive Velma (Medors) Wood.Sybil was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Point Pleasant. She had worked as an aide for the...

William Kyle Marshall Sr.

William Kyle Marshall Sr.

Mar 21, 2014

William Kyle Marshall Sr., 86, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, March 21, 2014, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant.He was born June 21, 1927, in Dante, Virginia, a son of the late William Paris Marshall and Dolly Frances (Burke) Marshall.William was retired from Kaiser Aluminum in Ravenswood, and served his country during World War II in...

Sarah Lucretia Nott

Sarah Lucretia Nott

Mar 21, 2014

Sarah Lucretia Nott, 21, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, March 21, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.She was born September 18, 1992, in Huntington, the daughter of Russell G. Nott Jr. and Brenda L. (Layton) Nott of Point Pleasant.Sarah was a very caring and compassionate daughter. She was a third year student at Marshall University, where she...

Lowell Carroll Shinn

Lowell Carroll Shinn

Mar 16, 2014

Lowell Carroll Shinn, 80, of Leon, WV, died Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Pike Community Hospital in Waverly, OH.He was born October 22, 1933, in Leon, a son of the late Glenna and Audrey (Jividen) Shinn. Lowell was a member of the Leon Baptist Church, served his country in the United States Navy, and was co-owner of Shinn's Tractor Sales...

Judith A. Reynolds

Judith A. Reynolds

Feb 28, 2014

Judith A Reynolds, 71, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, February 28, 2014, at Arbors of Gallipolis, OH. She was born February 25, 1943, in Crown City, OH, to the late Fred Facemire and Mettie (Raines) Facemire. Judith was retired from Holzer Medical Center with 20 years of service as a registered nurse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Katie Margaret Lambert

Katie Margaret Lambert

Feb 28, 2014

Katie Margaret (Shiflet) Lambert, 90, of Point Pleasant, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2014, at home surrounded by family. She was born August 9, 1923, in Point Pleasant, WV, a daughter of the late John W. Shiflet and Ida Mae (Neal) Shiflet. Katie was a homemaker and attended the Faith Valley Community Church in Gallipolis,...

James David Hall

James David Hall

Feb 24, 2014

James David Hall, 67, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, February 24, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. He was born November 10, 1946 in Pulaski, VA, and raised in Hurricane, WV to the late James Miller Hall and Beatrice (Dalton) Hall. Dave was a 1964 graduate of Hurricane High School where he lettered in football, baseball, and wrestling....

Orville Allen Poar

Orville Allen Poar

Feb 21, 2014

Orville Allen Poar, 81, of Vinton, OH, died Friday, February 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 1932, in Fraziers Bottom, WV, a son of the late Davey Dewey Poar and Ilo Grace (Harmon) Poar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Poare. Orville was a farmer...

Opal Mae Darst

Opal Mae Darst

Feb 3, 2014

Opal Mae Darst, 94, of Point Pleasant, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, February 3, 2014, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was born July 26, 1919, in Henderson, WV, a daughter of the late Theodore Turner and Ida Mae (Asbury) Turner. Opal was a homemaker, and attended the Maranatha Fellowship Church of Ripley, WV. She...

Ralph Edward Kiser

Ralph Edward Kiser

Jan 26, 2014

Ralph E. Kiser, 61, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, January 26, 2014, at home. He was born July 16, 1952, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Ferrell V. Kiser and Belva I. (Kouns) Kiser. Ralph was a former employee of J. & L. Steel of Cleveland, OH. He is survived by two sisters, Renee (John) Howard of Gallipolis...

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