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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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Charles Anderson "Andy" Cottrill
Nov 12, 2011
Charles Anderson "Andy" Cottrill, 34, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Andy was born May 31, 1977 in Morgantown, WV, a son of Charles E. "Bud" Cottrill and Lu Anne (Blankenship) Cottrill of St. Albans, WV. He graduated from Hedgesville (WV) High School in 1995 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from West Virginia...
Janet Ann Selby
Nov 8, 2011
Janet Ann Selby, known as Nanny to many, passed away at her home Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Janet was a Class of '57 graduate from Point Pleasant High School and she was also a graduate from the Huntington School of Business. She was a 26 year member of the American Legion Women's Auxilliary. Janet retired from Citizens National Bank after...
Tasha Ann Meeks Sturgeon
Nov 2, 2011
Tasha Ann Meeks Sturgeon, 30, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at home. She was born September 2, 1981 in Gallipolis, Ohio, a daughter of Paul Wayne Sturgeon of Gallipolis Ferry, and Gay Marie "Sissy" (Meeks) Davis of Gallipolis Ferry. Tasha was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Calvin "Pood" Sturgeon; aunt, Betty Meeks; and a nephew,...
Anna Margaret King
Nov 1, 2011
Anna Margaret King, 73, of Point Pleasant went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at home, with her family by her side. She was born April 13, 1938 in Letart, WV, a daughter of the late Elvin Lawrence Keefer and Freda Elizabeth (Baker) Keefer. Anna was a member of Faith Gospel Church in Gallipolis Ferry, and...
Calvin Lee Hoschar
Oct 29, 2011
Calvin Lee Hoschar, 51, of Southside, died Saturday, October 29, 2011. He was born April 27, 1960, in Gallipolis, Ohio, a son of the late Johnnie Hoschar and Nellie Marie (Lindsay) Hoschar. Calvin was employed as a loader operator with Twin River Hardwood of Southside. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard "Poncho"...
Garland Eugene Bechtle
Oct 28, 2011
Garland Eugene Bechtle, 78, of Henderson, WV, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 28, 2011 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born September 4, 1933 in Southside, WV, a son of the late Garland G. Bechtle and Sally E. (Kinnaird) Bechtle. Garland was a member of the Concord Baptist Church in Henderson. He...
Silas B. Jeffers
Oct 27, 2011
Silas B. Jeffers, 54, of Southside, WV, died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born April 18, 1957 in Southside, a son of the late Robert F. Jeffers and Betty Imogene (Hudson) Jeffers. Silas attended Hambrick Church of Southside and was a laborer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Mae Francis "Todd" Staub
Oct 26, 2011
Mae Francis "Todd" Staub of Gallipolis Ferry, WV died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born October 14, 1917 in Gallipolis Ferry, a daughter of the late Ocean and Lillie Francis (Lambert) Gardner of which she was the oldest and last surviving child. "Todd" was a homemaker and formerly employed by the...
Wanda Lucille Hollingshead
Oct 10, 2011
Wanda Lucille Hollingshead, 85, of Point Pleasant died Monday, October 10, 2011, at home. She was born March 14, 1926 in Hogsett, WV, a daughter of the late Clarence Stanley Burris and Grace (Lanier) Burris Glover. Wanda was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Point Pleasant. She was also a former employee of Holzer Medical Center...
Paul Richard "Rich" Gleason
Oct 6, 2011
Paul Richard "Rich" Gleason, 72, of Mason, WV, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, WV. He was born August 26, 1939 in Point Pleasant, WV to the late Clarence Leo Gleason and Opal May (Rainey) Gleason. Rich was a member of New Hope Bible Baptist Church and Power in the Blood Ministry....
Francis James "Jim" Reymond
Sep 23, 2011
Francis James "Jim" Reymond, 64, of Point Pleasant, WV died Friday, September 23, 2011 at home. He was born October 6, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Francis Louis Reymond and Emogene (Lamb) Reymond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Joseph Miller. Jim graduated from Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg,...
Rozita Cheryl Miller
Sep 15, 2011
Rozita Cheryl Miller, 68, of Point Pleasant, died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born December 25, 1942 in Madison, WV, a daughter of the late Carlos Chambers and Edith (Lamp) Chambers. Rozita was a homemaker and member of the Lifeline Apostolic Church in Point Pleasant. In addition to her parents, she was...
Shirley Edward Voiers
Sep 8, 2011
Shirley Edward Voiers, 68, of Gallipolis Ferry, died Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born October 10, 1942 in Sharon, WV, a son of the late Andrew Jackson Voiers and Mary Luella (Daylong) Voiers. Shirley was a former employee of Standard Products. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Audrey Marie Chapman
Sep 7, 2011
Audrey Marie Chapman, 94, of Gallipolis Ferry, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Summit's Trace Healthcare Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 20, 1917 in Salt Rock, WV, a daughter of the late Hiriam Eplin and Anna (Adkins) Eplin. Audrey was a member of Millstone Christian Church in Apple Grove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Emerson "Gene" Mayes
Aug 30, 2011
Emerson "Gene" Mayes, of Apple Grove, WV, born July 12, 1926, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 surrounded by family at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Gene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a Christian and attended Ashton Baptist Church. He also was a U. S. Army veteran and had retired from ACF Industries in Huntington,...
Helen Louise Caynor
Aug 21, 2011
Helen Louise Caynor, 94, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 23, 1917 in Henderson, WV, a daughter of the late James Thomas Mayes and Molly Frances (Arthur) Mayes. Louise was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Point Pleasant. She...
Emily Mae Wood
Aug 17, 2011
Emily Mae (Hess) Wood, 71, of Apple Grove, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Holzer Senior Care. She was born January 30, 1940, in Ansted, WV to the late Leslie Franklin Hess and Emily Merle (Blair) Hess. Emily was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and most of all, a good christian lady who...
Freda Mae Arbogast
Aug 17, 2011
Freda Mae Arbogast, 67, of Point Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1944, in Mt. Nebo, a daughter to Mertie Ellen (Beam) Dooley and the late Arlie Emmit Dooley. She was currently a clerk with Walmart with eleven years of service and a graduate of Richwood High School. She is...
Raymond Franklin Wray
Aug 15, 2011
Raymond Franklin Wray, 75, of Apple Grove, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born January 31, 1936, in Ashton, a son of the late John Carl Wray and Clara Frances (Hughes) Wray. He was a welder by trade with Yeager Machine. He honorably served his country with the United States Army. In addition to his...
Shonna Katherine Dempsey
Aug 8, 2011
Shonna Katherine Dempsey of Point Pleasant, WV, formerly of Mayville, New York, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior August 8, 2011. She was born January 24, 1919 in Syracuse, New York. She was married to William J. Dempsey in 1943 until his death in 1996. Shonna is survived by son Michael Dempsey of LaQuinta, CA, and his...
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