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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Clyde Wesley Bowen Jr.
Jul 30, 2013
Clyde Wesley "Red" Bowen Jr., 78, of Apple Grove, WV, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. He was born January 3, 1935, in Mercers Bottom, WV, a son of the late Clyde Wesley Bowen Sr. and Bonnie Mae (Nowlin) Bowen. Red was a member of Ashton Baptist Church, and Pipefitters Local...
Eula Dayonez Keister
Jul 26, 2013
Eula Dayonez (Lilly) Keister, 91, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 26, 2013 at home. She was born January 9, 1922, in Upland, WV, a daughter of the late Jason Granville Lilly and Maple Vanina (Byus) Lilly. Dayonez was a member of the Glenwood Methodist Church and attended New Hope Bible Baptist Church...
Dana Lee Nowlin
Jul 24, 2013
Dana Lee Nowlin, born January 20, 1934, left this earth Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at age 79. He is survived by Helen Joyce Nowlin his loving wife of 58 years. Dana graduated from Point Pleasant High School in 1951 prior to entering the United States Air Force. He then enlisted with the West Virginia National Guard and was activated during...
Robert Milton Shank
Jul 22, 2013
Robert Milton Shank, 84, of Gallipolis, OH, formerly of Lancaster, OH, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013, at his home in Gallipolis. He was born February 25, 1929, in Pliny, WV, a son of the late Walter Russell Shank and Nancy (Bateman) Shank. Robert served in the United States Army as Honor Guard from 1951-1953, and was baptized at Faith...
Doren Gerald See
Jul 11, 2013
Doren Gerald See, 82, of Point Pleasant, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. He was born June 14, 1931, in Letart, WV, a son of the late Robert Earl See and Dana M. (Moody) See. Doren was a drywall finisher by trade and had worked for various companies. In addition to...
John Bernard David Jr.
Jun 15, 2013
John Bernard David Jr., 82, of Stratham, New Hampshire, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio. He was born July 7, 1930, in Webster, Massachusetts, a son of the late John B. David Sr. and Agnes (Albetski) David. John was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant, served his country in the United...
Ruby Mae (Pearson) Jordan
Jun 12, 2013
Ruby Mae (Pearson) Jordan, 72, of Gallipolis Ferry, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born January 6, 1941, in Hogsett, WV, a daughter of the late Ernest Fredrick Pearson and Laura Jane (Flint) Pearson. Ruby attended the House of Praise Church in Point Pleasant, and was a homemaker. In addition...
Regenia Ann Gillespie
Jun 2, 2013
Regenia Ann (Nibert) Gillespie, 60, loving wife, mother and gigi of Gallipolis Ferry, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born August 11, 1952, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Theodore Nibert and Violet Mae (Clonch) Nibert Cofer. Regenia was a member of Wyoma Pentecostal Church in Gallipolis Ferry, and...
Darlene Kay Wedge
Jun 1, 2013
Darlene Kay (Nibert) Wedge, 65, of Point Pleasant, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at home. She was born June 3, 1947, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of John William Nibert Sr. of Point Pleasant and the late Betty Lou (Sauer) Nibert. Darlene was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Point Pleasant and worked as a bridal consultant. In addition...
Janette "Jean" Louise Dewees
Jun 1, 2013
Janette "Jean" Louise Dewees, 75, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Holzer Assisted Living in Gallipolis, OH. She was born December 12, 1937, in Leon, WV, a daughter of the late William Lewis Smith and Sylvia Violet (Gleason) Smith. Jean had a love for music her entire life which started...
Ollie Raymond Nunnery
May 22, 2013
Ollie Raymond Nunnery, 92, of Point Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV. He was born December 7, 1920, in Williamson, WV, a son of the late Thomas Oliver Nunnery and Nora Alice (Burchett) Nunnery. Ollie served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a retired AEP employee with...
Betty J. Morrow
May 20, 2013
Betty Jane (Forbus) Mitchell Morrow, 82, of Lafayette, Louisiana, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at Cornerstone Village in Lafayette, where Betty spent most of her adult life. She was born September 7, 1930, in Point Pleasant, WV, a daughter of the late Lloyd Golden Forbus and Freda Marie (Jacobs) Forbus. Betty was a loving daughter, sister, wife, THE BEST MOTHER,...
Thomas Lee Beckner
May 15, 2013
Thomas Lee Beckner, 79, of Point Pleasant, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at St. Marys Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born January 30, 1934, in Henderson, WV, a son of the late Cobert Beckner and Ethel Ada (Henry) Beckner. Tom was a lifetime member...
Nell C. Riffle
May 14, 2013
Nell C. Riffle, 93, of Leon, WV, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. She was born March 25, 1920, in McDowell County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late James and Hessie Ann (Huskins) Renfro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Leonard Guy Presley
May 9, 2013
Leonard Guy Presley, 90, of Point Pleasant, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Ravenswood Care Center in Ravenswood, WV. He was born October 24, 1922, in Mill Creek, WV, a son of the late Joseph Leonard Presley and Laura Minnie (Smith) Presley. Leonard was a member of First Christian Church in Hinton, WV, graduated from Ripley High School Class of...
Sidney Dee Spry
Apr 29, 2013
Sidney Dee Spry, 66, of West Columbia, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Lakin Hospital. He was born November 10, 1946, in Huntington, WV to the late Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Spry. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2013, at Lakin Hospital Chapel in West Columbia with Speaker...
Anthony Wayne Thornton
Apr 27, 2013
Anthony Wayne Thornton, 53, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born July 8, 1959, in South Charleston, WV, a son of Keith Thornton and Darlin R. (White) Thornton of Point Pleasant. Anthony had worked as an enviromental specialist with the EPA. He was a...
John William Cook Jr.
Apr 27, 2013
John William Cook Jr., 81, of Henderson, WV, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 10, 1931, in Henderson, a son of the late John William Cook Sr. and Mamie Ellen (Walker) Cook. Junior was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian...
Rev. Orville Ray White
Apr 16, 2013
Rev. Orville Ray White, 83, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born June 7, 1929, in Hinton, WV, a son of the late Elmer White and Leola (Lilly) White. Orville was a retired teacher from Mason County Schools, and a Methodist...
Gary Lee Baird
Apr 13, 2013
Gary Lee Baird, 52, of Southside, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. He was born August 19, 1960, in Southside, a son of Charles Lee Baird of Point Pleasant and the late Patricia L. (Rimmey) Baird. Gary was a member of Hambrick Church, a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1978, and...
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