Obituaries

Apr 6, 2024

Ruth A. Hughes, 91, of Parkersburg, WV, formerly of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Parkersburg Care Center.

She was born January 14, 1933, in Beech Hill, WV, a daughter of the late Gordon Hughes and Dicie (Hall) Hughes.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Apr 5, 2024

Sean Matthew Capehart, 53, of Huntington, WV, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at home.

He was born September 7, 1970, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.  Sean is the son of Dr. William L. Capehart and Sandra C. (Marshall) Capehart of Surfside Beach, SC.

Sean was a graduate of Wahama High School, Class of 1988...

Apr 3, 2024

Debra Sue Law, 72, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born September 24, 1951, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late John Adam Bonecutter and Helen Maxine (Mayes) Bonecutter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie...

Mar 29, 2024

James Dean "J.D." Adkins, 54, of Apple Grove, died Friday, March 29, 2024, from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born October 26, 1969, in Portsmouth, OH, a son of the late Jim and Pat Adkins of New Boston, OH.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Mar 23, 2024

Paul Eugene Rayburn, 87, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Healthcare in Point Pleasant.

He was born November 15, 1936, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Dana Granville Rayburn and Edith (Barnette) Rayburn.

Paul was a member of Faith Gospel Church of Gallipolis Ferry.  He was a...

Mar 22, 2024

Kenneth Laverne Hope, 65, of Henderson, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at home.

He was born August 4, 1958, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Kenneth "Danny" Nelson Hope and Doris Arlene (Wears) Hope.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Wayne Hope.

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Mar 15, 2024

Patricia M. Stearns, 81, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born July 21, 1942, a daughter of the late Charles C. Wedge and Donna V. (Massie) Wedge.

Patricia was a member of Heights United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant.  She was a graduate of...

Mar 11, 2024

Paul Allen Freeman, 58, of New Haven, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.

He was born December 11, 1965, in New Haven, Connecticut, a son of the late James Paul Freeman and Phyllis Jean (Jones) Butrick.

Paul was retired from the Emcor Group as a...

Mar 10, 2024

Mark Allen Huffman, 68, of Letart, passed away at home after a short illness Sunday, March 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Huffman McCoy and Troy "Shorty" Huffman; and a brother, Scott Huffman.

Mark was a 1973 graduate of Point Pleasant High School.  He attended Glenville State University, where he...

Mar 9, 2024

James Edward "Jim Ed" Rainey, 52, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024.

He was born July 7, 1971, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Ronnie David Rainey and Tana Kristine (Long) Rainey.

James was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School, Class of 1989 and a boilermaker with Local 667...

Mar 7, 2024

Juanita Carol Cooper, 84, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at home.

She was born January 5, 1940, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late James Burl Underwood and Katherine Marie (Plants) Underwood.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Robert Cooper; and a...

Mar 6, 2024

Pamela Sue Cullen, 60, of Leon, WV, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born April 17, 1963, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of the late James Alan Capehart and Margaret Ann (Long) Capehart.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Valerie...

Mar 5, 2024

Treva Dawn Wilcoxen, 77, of Ripley, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

She was born April 23, 1946, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel V. and Blanche Bowman.

Treva is survived by her children, Gary V. and LuAnn Wilcoxen of Point Pleasant, Tonya...

Mar 3, 2024

June Emma Mallette, 97, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center in Point Pleasant.

She was born August 24, 1926, in Malta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert Samuel Bragg and Mary Alwilda (Demster) Bragg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 2, 2024

Brielle Perry Rimmey, 10, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV.

She was born December 29, 2013, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Nathan C. Rimmey and Rochelle L. Davis.

Brielle was a fourth grade student at Point Pleasant Intermediate School.  She was an energetic young...

Feb 25, 2024

Shirley Kay (Goodman) Leport, born April 9, 1957, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV on Sunday, February 25, 2024, surrounded by family members and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Greg who passed away June 21, 2022.  Shirley was also preceded in death by her parents, James...

Feb 25, 2024

Joe William Hatfield, 59, of Gallipolis Ferry, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his farm.

He was born February 6, 1965, in Gallipolis Ferry, a son of the late William "Bud" Hatfield and Virginia (Rainey) Hatfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...

Feb 15, 2024

Rita Jane Pearson Barker, 78, of Shreveport, LA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Rita loved the Lord and her family, friends and neighbors. She prayed daily for them. She attended Faith Community Church in Shreveport and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was born March...

Feb 14, 2024

George Allen Vaughan, 84, of Southside, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

He was born August 9, 1939, in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Thomas Chilton Vaughan and Edith Imogene (Sansom) Vaughan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Connie...

Feb 12, 2024

David A. Eads, 78, of Red House, WV, formerly of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

He was born December 25, 1945, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late James Oral Eads and Bernadine C. (Crooks) Eads.

In addition to his parents, he was...