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William Tennant Holland

William Tennant Holland

Feb 23, 2022

William "Bill" Tennant Holland, born October 16, 1940, in Leon, WV, a son of Tennant and Virginia (Adkins) Holland, passed away at home, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, after a brief illness.

He leaves behind his wife of almost 60 years, Nancy Lee (Rollins) Holland; one daughter, Tina Lynn (Holland) Hartley; son-in-law, Greg Hartley, who had been...

Dorsel Franklin Russell

Dorsel Franklin Russell

Feb 8, 2022

Dorsel Franklin Russell, born May 15, 1929, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. Dorsel retired from the railroad.  Dorsel was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Russell, of Carey, OH; parents, Vada Wagner and Manuel Russell; grandson, Cody McGuire; two brothers, Woodrow Russell and Clyde Russell; sister, Mona Smith; great-grandson, Nick McGuire; and his beloved poodle dog, Angelo.

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Lawrence Leroy Rice

Lawrence Leroy Rice

Feb 8, 2022

Lawrence Leroy Rice, 86, of Leon, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Holzer Medical Center.  He was retired from the Mason County Schools Maintenance Dept. and attended Leon Community Church.  He was born October 30, 1935, in Leon, a son of the late Lucian D. ad Eva (Plants) Rice.  In addition to his parents, he was also...

Shirley Mae Chapman

Shirley Mae Chapman

Feb 6, 2022

Shirley Mae Chapman age 75, of Glenwood, WV passed away at her home, Sunday February 6, 2022

Shirley was born May 12, 1945 in Glenwood, WV to the late Stanley and Rosie (Shull) Nance, besides her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years Harold "Gene" Chapman, siblings; Jewel (Don) Grose, Ervin...

Wanda Louise Kearns

Wanda Louise Kearns

Feb 3, 2022

Wanda Louise Kearns AKA (Wicked Wanda) age 70, of Ripley, WV passed away Thursday February 3, 2022 at The Ohio State Medical Center In Columbus, OH.

Wanda was born November 11, 1951 in Belle, WV to the late Vera Elizabeth (White) Hancock and Dallas Bradford, she was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and continued her...

Bonita June Riggs

Bonita June Riggs

Jan 29, 2022

Bonita June Riggs age 75, of Point Pleasant, WV passed away Saturday January 29, 2022 at Pleasant Valley Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born July 1, 1946 in Point Pleasant, WV to the late Lloyd Wamsley and Lorene Wyant Wamsley.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings...

John William Taylor Jr.

John William Taylor Jr.

Jan 29, 2022

John William Taylor Jr, age 84 of Point Pleasant, WV passed away Saturday January 29, 2022 at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

John was born September 13, 1937 in Mason, WV to the late John William Sr. and Veda Jean Henry Taylor.

John graduated high school and began work at Philip Sporn Power Plant, he also served...

Roy E. Durst

Roy E. Durst

Jan 28, 2022

Roy E. Durst, 67, of Point Pleasant, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, on Friday morning, January 28, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus.  He was retired from CSX/Norfolk Southern Railroad and attended the Point of Faith Church.  Born February 24, 1954, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Lloyd, Sr., and Ida...

Judy Kay Sheasby

Judy Kay Sheasby

Jan 15, 2022

Judy K. (Bright) Sheasby, 72, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.  She held many different positions, including: realtor, auto financer, insurance and brokering licenses, and private investigation. She was born July7, 1949, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Aaron and Paulyne (Hoffmann) Bright.  In addition to her parents, she...

Kenneth G. Roush, Jr.

Kenneth G. Roush, Jr.

Jan 14, 2022

Kenneth G. Roush, Jr., 72, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.  He was born May 8, 1949, in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Kenneth G., Sr. and Florence (Kayser) Roush.  Kenneth was retired from M&G Polymers and was a graduate of PPHS, Class of 1967 and West Virginia Institute...

Curtis Frank Riffle

Curtis Frank Riffle

Jan 10, 2022

Curtis F. Riffle, 66, of Point Pleasant, passed away peacefully, on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was retired from the West Virginia State Road.  Born April 30, 1955, in Point Pleasant, he was a son to Leonard "Buster" Riffle, of Point Pleasant, and the late Juanita (Wears) Riffle.

In addition to his father, Curt...

Anna Louise Durst

Anna Louise Durst

Jan 7, 2022

Anna Louise (Keefer) Durst, 89, of Point Pleasant, passed into the arms of her Savior, on Friday, January 7, 2022.  She was retired from Holzer Medical Center and was a member of the First Church of God, in Point Pleasant.  She was born on October 14, 1932, in Leon, WV, a daughter of the late Okey and Mary (McKinney)...

Ralph M. Grimm, Jr.

Ralph M. Grimm, Jr.

Jan 7, 2022

Ralph M. Grimm, Jr, 66, of Bidwell, OH, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Holzer Medical Center.  He was a retired Captain, having served faithfully in the United States Air Force.  He had also been a nurse at Pleasant Valley Hospital.  He was born November 24, 1955, in Point Pleasant, a son to the late Ralph Grimm...

Samuel Allen Nibert

Samuel Allen Nibert

Jan 6, 2022

Samuel Allen Nibert age 64, of Point Pleasant, WV passed away Thursday January 6, 2022, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV.

He was born September 15, 1957, in Mason County, WV to the Fred Nibert and Jacquelynn Bates.

Sam was a river mand spending 30 years, working as a deckhand. In addition to...

Mary Cathern Mcdade

Mary Cathern Mcdade

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Cathern McDade age 81, of Pont Pleasant, WV passed away January 5, 2022, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.

Mary was born January 15, 1940, in Jackson, Co. WV to the late Asa Porter and Beula Hivley Porter.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a son, John Henry McDade, daughter,...

William Boyd Jefferies Iii

William Boyd Jefferies Iii

Jan 3, 2022

William Boyd "Scooter" Jefferies, III, age 47, of Point Pleasant, WV, gained his wings on January 3rd, 2022, at home, with his family by his side. "Scooter" was born December 9th, 1974, to the late, William B. Jefferies, Jr. and the late Belva Marie "Poochie" Jefferies. William was a graduate of Elkins High School. In addition to his parents,...

Wayne Eugene Mcneal

Wayne Eugene Mcneal

Dec 31, 2021

Wayne Eugene McNeal age 58, of Point Pleasant, WV passed away December 31, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital Surrounded by his family who are devastated by his passing. He fought a hard battle with a fighting spirit.

Wayne was born May 28, 1963, in Radkliff, Kentucky, and is a 1981 graduate of Grahm High School in St....

Alice Gleason

Alice Gleason

Dec 29, 2021

Alice Gleason age 80 of Point Pleasant, WV passed away Wednesday December 29, 2021 while at Arbors at Gallipolis.

Alice was born November 17, 1941 in Point Pleasant, WV, to the late Harold and Mildred (Harmon) Garrett

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her step-father; Oscar Steven, father of her Children, Paul...

George Alexander Vaughn

George Alexander Vaughn

Dec 29, 2021

George A. "Buck" Vaughn age 65, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center. He was born September 4, 1956, in Mason County, a son to the late George M. and Louvina (Patterson) Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Clarence "Pete" Vaughn.

Buck...

James Maxwell Reynolds

James Maxwell Reynolds

Dec 25, 2021

Captain James Maxwell Reynolds age 83 of Gallipolis Ferry, WV passed away Saturday December 25, 2021 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV. James was a retired boat Captain with the Ohio River Company. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Henderson, WV.

James is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Mae...

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