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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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Wavie "Jewell" (Denney) Burns

Wavie "Jewell" (Denney) Burns

Mar 25, 2013

Wavie "Jewell" (Denney) Burns, 93, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born February 24, 1920, in Southside, WV, a daughter of the late Steward Lesley Denney and Mattie Estella (Mulford) Denney. Jewell was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Southside, WV, attended New Hope Bible Baptist Church in...

Virginia Aileen Watterson

Virginia Aileen Watterson

Mar 20, 2013

Virginia Aileen Watterson, 99, of Apple Grove, WV, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was born January 25, 1914, in Ashton, WV, a daughter of the late Harvey Sturgeon and Mary Ethel (Reese) Sturgeon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold D. Watterson; a grandson, Troy McQueen; a son-in-law,...

Teresa "Sue" Barnette

Teresa "Sue" Barnette

Mar 15, 2013

Teresa Marie "Sue" Barnette, 73, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was born March 1, 1940, a daughter of the late Hampton and Jewel Hensley. Sue was a woman of strong faith, and greatly enriched the lives of those around her. She was born and raised in Beckley, WV where she...

Doris Mae Miller

Doris Mae Miller

Mar 14, 2013

Doris Mae (Forshee) Miller, 86, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Point Pleasant, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the Levine Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, North Carolina. She was born January 1, 1927, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Frank D. Forshee and Maysil A. (Barringer) Forshee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Ida Mae Jeffers

Ida Mae Jeffers

Mar 6, 2013

Ida Mae Jeffers 87, of Southside, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at her home. She was born April 2, 1925, in Southside, a daughter of the late Noah Clarence Hudson and Sarah (Hopson) Hudson. Ida Mae was a homemaker and member of Harmony Baptist Church at Southside, WV. She thought of her...

Buster Clonch

Buster Clonch

Mar 2, 2013

Buster Clonch, 91, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Saturday, March 2, 2013, at home. He was born February 12, 1922, in Henderson, WV, a son of the late Charles Issac Newton Clonch and Rebecca Jane (Neal) Clonch. Buster attended the Silver Memorial Freewill Baptist Church in Gallipolis; and was a member of Carpenters Local No. 650 of Pomeroy, OH. He had...

Mary Eileen Mcnutt

Mary Eileen Mcnutt

Feb 18, 2013

Mary Eileen McNutt, 63, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, February 18, 2013, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 6, 1949, in Westerly, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Thomas Howard Peabody and Hazel May (Drake) Peabody. Mary was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Charles William "Bill" Durst

Charles William "Bill" Durst

Feb 13, 2013

Charles William "Bill" Durst, 87, of Letart, WV, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, surrounded by his loved ones at home. He was born May 7, 1925, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Charles Henry Durst, and Marie (Flowers) Durst. Bill was a member of Fisherman's Net Ministry where he supported his wife's ministry....

Helen Deane Morton

Helen Deane Morton

Feb 4, 2013

Helen Deane Morton, 96, of West Columbia, WV, formerly of Huntington, WV, died Monday, February 4, 2013, at Lakin Hospital. She was born July 9, 1916, in Springfield, Illinois, a daughter of the late James Flowers and Julia( Kovach) Flowers. Helen was a Registered Nurse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Morton,...

James Washington Legg

James Washington Legg

Feb 2, 2013

James Washington Legg, 71, of Thurman, OH, died Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Abbyshire Place in Bidwell, OH. He was born February 27, 1941, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late George Washington Legg and Lillian Dell (Waugh) Legg. James was a retired welder from OKan Dock and Marine. He served his country in the Army, was a member...

Brian Ebert

Brian Ebert

Jan 31, 2013

Brian C. Ebert, 56, of Rio Grande, Ohio, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at home after a long illness. He was born September 30, 1956, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Clarence Ray Ebert and Carol Jean (Dabney) Ebert Powell. Brian attended Jordan Baptist Church at Gallipolis Ferry, and was an avid outdoorsman, sharing his love of...

Roger Clark Paxton Sr.

Roger Clark Paxton Sr.

Jan 31, 2013

Roger Clark Paxton Sr., 89, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. He was born March 21, 1923, in Witcher Creek, Kanawha County, a son of the late Henery Clay Paxton and Allena (Jarrett) Paxton. He was orphaned at a very young age and was reared by his grandparents, John Henery...

Jessica Lee Harris

Jessica Lee Harris

Jan 31, 2013

Jessica Lee Harris, 50, of Leon, WV, died Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was born December 21, 1962, in Hawthorne, California, the daughter of Lloyd A. Akers of Point Pleasant and JoAnna L. (Shamblin) Spencer of Point Pleasant. Jessica attended Otter Branch Church in Buffalo, WV, and was a Juvenile Correctional Officer at the James H. "Tiger" Morton Juvenile Center....

Michael Edward Viers

Michael Edward Viers

Jan 25, 2013

Michael Edward Viers, 60, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at home. He was born August 28, 1952, in Gallipolis, Ohio, a son of the late Edward Viers and Mary (Jeffers) Viers. Mike had worked for River Front Honda in Gallipolis, and was a self employed mechanic. Mike is survived by one daughter, Samantha Lynn Viers and her...

Geraldine Irene (Adams) Putney

Geraldine Irene (Adams) Putney

Jan 24, 2013

Geraldine Irene (Adams) Putney, 71, of Pliny, WV, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the home of her son. Gerri joined her daughter, Sandra Elaine Putney; father, Rex Davis Adams; and brother, Robert Adams in Heaven. She was born February 14, 1941, in Pliny, a daughter of Mary Maxine Adams of Pliny, and the late Rex Davis Adams....

Grace Yvonne Mayhorn

Grace Yvonne Mayhorn

Jan 23, 2013

Grace Yvonne Mayhorn, 58, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 27, 1954, in Syracuse, Ohio, to the late Hugh Avery Thomson and Rosella (Hudson) Thomson Secoy. Grace was a homemaker, and attended French City Baptist Church until her illness prohibit her from attending. In addition...

David L. Holley

David L. Holley

Jan 23, 2013

David L. Holley, 71, of Apple Grove, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was born January 8, 1942, in Apple Grove, a son of the late Marvin Holley and Blondiena (Montcastle) Holley. David was a former resident of Huntington, WV for over 50 years, a member and honorary deacon of the Central...

Lloyd Rexall Carlyle Jr.

Lloyd Rexall Carlyle Jr.

Jan 20, 2013

Lloyd Rexall Carlyle Jr., 74, of South Bloomfield, OH, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, OH. He was born December 7, 1938, in Gallipolis Ferry, WV, a son of the late Lloyd Rexall Carlyle Sr. and Stella Mae (Nibert) Carlyle. Rex was a member of Redeemer's Church West of Grove City, OH; and retired as...

Clarence "Butch" Greenlee

Clarence "Butch" Greenlee

Jan 17, 2013

Clarence "Butch" Greenlee, 75, of Point Pleasant, went to his Heavenly home, Thursday, January 17, 2013. Butch was born August 16, 1937, in Point Pleasant to the late Clarence "Beans" Greenlee and Margaret (Cunningham) Greenlee. Butch attended Gallipolis Church of God of Prophecy, was an Army veteran, and had worked for Valley Bell Dairy and retired from American Electric Power...

Mary Ellen Wischner

Mary Ellen Wischner

Jan 6, 2013

Mary Ellen (Gerlach) Wischner, 83, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at home peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. She was born August 1, 1929, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Lawrence Roy Gerlach Sr. and Mary Kathryn (Boggess) Gerlach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son and...

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