Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2024

Jackie "Jack" Ray Maines, 66, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was born November 4, 1957, in Alexander, KY, a son of the late Thurlis and Sylvia (Thompson) Maines. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Maines.

Jack is survived by...

Jan 21, 2024

Virgil Durst, of Patriot Ohio, passed away January 21st, at his home following a prolonged illness.  He was born April 7, 1937, in Cottageville, WV, to the late Ed and Bertha (Patterson) Durst.  He was the youngest of nine children.  Virgil was a lifelong farmer, and he enjoyed fox hunting, gardening, and making homemade tools.

Virgil was...

Jan 19, 2024

Barbara Ann (Abbott) Bechtle age 72 of Gallipolis, Oh. passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 19, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.

Barbara was born July 30, 1951, to the late Everrett Charles Abbott and Cora Melba Donally Abbott in Mason Co. WV. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by 4 brothers and one...

Jan 10, 2024

Ethel Geraldine Durst Hartley age 97 of Point Pleasant, WV passed away Wednesday January 10, 2024, at the Ravenswood Care Center in Ravenswood, WV.

Ethel was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Point Pleasant, WV.

She was born January 8, 1927, in Mason County, WV and was the daughter of the late James...

Jan 3, 2024

Donna Jo (Mock) Comer, 82 years old, of Apple Grove, West Virginia passed away on January 3, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. She was born on February 25, 1941 in Spring Hill, West Virginia to the late Robert Collett and Gilbertha L. (Myaux) Mock. Her childhood was enriched by living not only with...

Dec 28, 2023

Jane Bowles, 87, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her longtime home on 5th Street, surrounded by family. Born January 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Bill Reynolds and Edith (Crump) Riley. Jane was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School, raised...

Dec 26, 2023

Barbara J. (Bass) Cornell, 81, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at her home. She was born June 25, 1942, a daughter of the late Harry and Freda (Gardner) Bass. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cornell; daughter, Kay Boswell; and her brothers and sister.

Dec 18, 2023

Marquitta Kay Boswell (Bass), age 62, of Mason, WV, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and friends, on Monday, December 18, 2023.

She was born July 11, 1961, in Gallipolis, OH, and was the daughter of the late Edward "Bucky" and Ellen Bass.

Kay was a hard working independent woman with a...

Dec 13, 2023

Mary M. Stewart Fowler

It is with profound sadness that the family of Mary M. Fowler announces her passing in Huntington, WV at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. She left her earthly life and entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on December 13th, 2023. Mary was born on September 12, 1936 in Kaylong, WV...

Dec 13, 2023

Margie Viola Matheny, 95, of Leon, WV passed away at Mount View Care Center in Ripley, WV, on December 13, 2023.

She was born June 3, 1928, in Leon, WV, daughter of the late Henry H. and Mary Miller Matheny.

Margie attended local schools and was a member of Shiloh Community Church, in Leon, WV....

Dec 3, 2023

In Loving Memory

Obituary for Roger Dale Garrett

February 15, 1949- December 3, 2023

US Veteran

Roger Dale Garrett, age 74 of Point Pleasant, WV, went home to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, December 3, 2023, in Columbus, OH at the OSU James Cancer Hospital.

Preceded in...

Dec 3, 2023

Preston Blankenship, age 83, of  Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice Center, in Whiteville, NC.

With heavy hearts and sadness we say goodbye to one of our Army Sargent E7 Heros, Preston Eugene Blankenship. Thank you for your service, Brother "Prezz" You have...

Nov 13, 2023

Dora F. (Cullen) Weaver

1927-2023

Dora F. (Cullen) Weaver passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Rivers Health Hospital on November 13th, 2023. Born October 2, 1927, in McDowell County (Welch), WV to the late John B. & Mary Kay Cullen. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years,...

Nov 7, 2023

Dwight R. Greenlee Sr. age 82 of Point Pleasant, WV passed away Tuesday November 7, 2023, while at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV., after a brief illness.

Dwight was born at home in Leon, WV to the late Dwight W. Greenlee and Garnet Levetta Greenlee. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his loving...

Nov 4, 2023

Connie Sue Edwards Riffle age 73 of Point Pleasant,  WV passed away peacefully Saturday November 4, 2023 in Huntington, WV at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

Connie was born June 28, 1950 in South Charleston, WV to the late Robert and Mabel Edwards.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,  ...

Oct 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a remarkable soul, Dwight E. Swisher. Born on May 15, 1959, to Theron and Susie Swisher. He touched the lives of many during his brief but impactful journey on this earth. Dwight departed from us on October 27, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love,...

Oct 15, 2023

Phyllis A. Ratcliff age 61 of Gallipolis, Oh passed away early Sunday morning October 15, 2023, while at Arbors of Gallipolis.

Phyllis was born in Gallipolis, Oh on January 22, 1962 to the late Orlyn Bob and Beatrice (Grinder) Cochran besides her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Orlyn Robert Cochran Jr. and sister...

Oct 12, 2023

Ada Marie Franklin age 85 of Point Pleasant, WV passed away on Thursday October 12, 2023, at Rivers Health Center in Point Pleasant, WV.

Ada was born December 3, 1937 to the late Russell and Georgia Mae (shuford) Ray in Jefferson Co. Kentucky, besides her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Guy Edward...

Oct 9, 2023

Anna Marie Barb Wagener Roach age 96 of Point Pleasant, WV passed away peacefully Monday October 9, 2023, in Point Pleasant at the Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center surrounded by her family.

Anna was born September 20, 1927 in Dadelange, Luxemourg to the late Fredric Wagener and Catherine Alvine Zimmerman Wagener.

Besides her parents she is...

Oct 6, 2023

Sloane Penelope Barrett, daughter of Brenna McGraw and Steven Barrett, of Kanawha City, WV, was born sleeping at 9:45 a.m., on October 6, 2023, at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital, in Charleston.

Sloane is survived by her grandparents, Patty McDaniel, J.C. and Christi McGraw, of Point Pleasant, Janet Queen and Kevin Barrett, of Charleston, WV; aunts and...