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Michael Joe Hively

Michael Joe Hively

Dec 19, 2023

Michael Joe Hively, 60, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

He was born November 19, 1963, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Clarence Hively and Helen (Burns) Hively.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Joe "Joey"...

Pauletta Taylor

Pauletta Taylor

Dec 17, 2023

Pauletta Taylor, 76, of Apple Grove, WV, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, with her family by her side.

She was born August 24, 1947, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Paul Frederick Greenlee and Hazel Oselene (Kimberling) Taven.

In addition to her parents,...

Shelva Dean Caruthers

Shelva Dean Caruthers

Dec 16, 2023

Shelva Dean Caruthers, 87, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, OH.

He was born March 19, 1936, in Alcot, West Virginia, a son of the late Fred and Patrotha M. (Turley) Caruthers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and eight...

Cynthia Ann Birr

Cynthia Ann Birr

Dec 16, 2023

Cynthia Ann Birr, 68, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at home.

She was born April 25, 1955, in Niles, MI, a daughter of the late Richard Eugene Arter Sr. and Lois June (Rinehart) Arter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, David Alan Meeks; and...

Roger Lee Peck

Roger Lee Peck

Dec 13, 2023

Roger L. Peck, 73, of Point Pleasant, went to be with his loving Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

He was born July 6, 1950, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Homer Peck and Hazel Edith (Thomas) Peck.

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

Elizabeth Anne Lloyd

Elizabeth Anne Lloyd

Dec 6, 2023

Elizabeth Anne Meadows (later Watterson and Lloyd), 89, of Upland, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born at her home on Walnut Lane Farm in the small community of Upland, located in Southern Mason County, West Virginia. The year was 1934. The country was in the midst of the Great Depression,...

Jill Maynard

Jill Maynard

Nov 25, 2023

Jillanna "Jill"  (Harbrecht) Maynard, 67, of Point Pleasant, passed away from a sudden illness Saturday, November 25, 2023.

She was born September 14, 1956, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of the late Anthony Paul Harbrecht and Lorena M. "Peggy" (Lieving) Harbrecht.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Andrew Donald "Deke" Decoy

Andrew Donald "Deke" Decoy

Nov 24, 2023

Andrew "Deke" DeCoy of Point Pleasant, West Virginia passed away with his wife by his side at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in North Canton, Ohio on November 24, 2023.  Deke was born at Dilly's Bottom, Ohio on October 30, 1938 to Andy and Mary (née DelVecchio) DeCoy.  His family moved to Gallipolis, Ohio where he graduated...

Thomas Richard Byus Sr.

Thomas Richard Byus Sr.

Nov 21, 2023

Thomas Richard Byus Sr., 75, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.

He was born July 10, 1948, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Jerry R. Byus Sr. and Mary E. (Jacobs) Nibert.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Janet Elizabeth Holland

Janet Elizabeth Holland

Nov 11, 2023

Janet Elizabeth Holland, 88, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

She was born December 1, 1934, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Lloyd G. Forbus and Freda M. (Jacobs) Forbus.

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

Verla Virginia Harrah

Verla Virginia Harrah

Nov 11, 2023

Verla Virginia Harrah, 92, of Mason, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, OH.

She was born October 5, 1931, in Letart, a daughter of the late Jess Roush and Lieulo Gladys (Cunningham) Roush.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Harrah;...

Osie Elizabeth Juniper

Osie Elizabeth Juniper

Nov 6, 2023

Osie Elizabeth Juniper, 92, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH.

She was born September 6, 1931, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Carl Andrew Gardner Sr. and Winifred (Rodgers) Gardner.

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

Michele Janeen Guyton

Michele Janeen Guyton

Nov 5, 2023

Michele Janeen Dunlap Guyton, 68, passed away peacefully after many years of declining health on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in the loving arms of her only child.

She was born on August 24, 1955, in Charleston, WV to the late Eugene "Gene" W. Dunlap and Evada Kearns Dunlap.

Michelle Janeen was a 1973 graduate of...

Rufus Hanley Blake

Rufus Hanley Blake

Nov 2, 2023

Rufus Hanley Blake, 85, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV, after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of 66 years to Caroll Sue Clark Blake.

He was born May 24, 1938, in Huntington, a son of the late Rufus and Opal M. Edmonds Blake....

Margaret Asher Waldie

Margaret Asher Waldie

Oct 25, 2023

Margaret Asher Waldie, 88, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.

She was born January 20, 1935, in Wasioto, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Amis Asher and Edna (Creech) Asher.

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

Rosalee Williamson

Rosalee Williamson

Oct 21, 2023

Rosalee Williamson, 91, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH.

She was born September 27, 1932, in Dorothy, Raleigh County, WV, a daughter of the late Lawrence Dameron and Memphis (Darby) Dameron.

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

David Allen Hanshaw

David Allen Hanshaw

Oct 9, 2023

David Allen Hanshaw, 64, of Mason, WV and formerly of Chatham and Lodi, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday, October 9, 2023.

He was born April 11, 1959, in Dennison, Ohio to Ronnie and Bonnie (Hall) Hanshaw.

David grew up in Chatham and attended the Cloverleaf Schools.  He had lived in Lodi before...

Robert Earnest Cromley

Robert Earnest Cromley

Oct 9, 2023

Robert Earnest Cromley, 89, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

He was born August 1, 1934, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Edward A. Cromley and Macy (Cooper) Cromley.

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

Linda D. Burris

Linda D. Burris

Oct 8, 2023

Linda D. Burris, 76, of Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

She was born June 14, 1947, in Kaylong, Mason County, WV, a daughter of Sidney Paul Fitzgerald and Lillian M. (VanMatre) Fitzgerald.

She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Lillian, and...

Terry Lee Cullen

Terry Lee Cullen

Oct 8, 2023

Terry Lee Cullen, age 64, of Letart, WV, went to rest with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2023. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family.

She was born February 3, 1959, in Point Pleasant, WV. Terry was a 4-H leader for many years; enjoyed gardening, volunteering and was a proud follower of Christ. She was happiest...

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