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     Billy Everette Simpkins II Captain Billy E. Simpkins II, 59, of Point Pleasant, WV passed away Wednesday, December 08, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV with his family at his side. He was born May 17, 1962, in Point Pleasant, son to Billy Everett Simpkins I, and Patty Ann Stewart of Point Pleasant. Bill attended Point Pleasant High School. Bill chose to follow a family tradition and began his career on the river in 1979 as a deckhand, later becoming a Pilot. He was currently employed as a Captain by Bellaire Harbor Services, Bellaire, Ohio. He was a member of the Point Pleasant Moose Lodge #731, he was an avid golfer and member of Cliffside Golf Course, Gallipolis, Ohio. Bill would joke that he loved animals more than people, especially his Chlobug. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Zelda Simpkins, Jess and Rose Likens; his stepmother, Betty Jo Simpkins, his father-in-law, David "Gene" Bennett and mother-in-law, Betty Mae Bennett Rawlins. He was also preceded by his uncles Carl "Sonny" Simpkins and Harry "Moke" Simpkins. Bill is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Janet A. Simpkins, of Point Pleasant, daughters, Kaitlyn "Katie" Simpkins of Charlotte, NC and Jessie Simpkins of Point Pleasant, WV; Sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Randy Birchfield, of Point Pleasant, sisters-in-law, Charlene (Jeff) Anderson of Polk City, FL and Jean Ann (Jeff) Smith of Cumming, GA. Nephews, Brandon (Nikki) Roush of Point Pleasant, Jonhathan (Mikala) Malone of Huntington, WV. Nieces, Gracie and Lauren Smith of Cumming, GA, Jazmyne Malone of Polk City, FL. Great-nieces, Havin, Brynn and Bralee Roush of Point Pleasant, Great-Nephew, Oliver Malone ofHuntington, WV. As well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.³ He married Janet A. Unknown.^4,3 Billy Everette Simpkins II was born on May 17, 1962 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Grace Ann Bright on December 3, 1985 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Billy Everette Simpkins II died on December 8, 2021 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 59.³

     Betty Jo Williamson Betty Jo (Williamson) Simpkins, 59, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 10, 2014, at her home, with her family at her side. She was a riverboat cook with American Electric Power. Betty Jo was born on November 7, 1955, in Southside, a daughter to the late Roy and Virginia (Myers) Williamson Love. Betty Jo is survived by her husband, Bill Simpkins; two children and their spouses, Paula and Randy Birchfield, of Gallipolis Ferry and Billy and Janet Simpkins, of Point Pleasant; grandchildren, Brandon and Nikki Roush, Jessica Simpkins and Kaitlyn Simpkins; great-grandchildren, Havin, Brynn and Bralee Roush; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Dale Lou Williamson, of Southside and Sharon and Joseph Antal, Jr., of Point Pleasant. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, New Haven.¹ She was buried at Union Cemetery, New Haven, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Simpkins.¹ She married Billy Everett Simpkins, son of Carl William Simpkins and Zelda Elzetta Crump.¹ Betty Jo Williamson was born on November 7, 1955 at Southside, Mason Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on September 10, 2024 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 68.¹

     Brian S. Hoffman was born on July 18, 1965 at Prarie Du Chien, Crawford Co., Wisconsin.² He married Geraldine Lynn "Gerri" Simpkins, daughter of Harry Clay Simpkins and Pamela Sue Smith, on October 29, 1993 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Brian S. Hoffman died on May 29, 2020 at McFarland, Dane Co., Wisconsin, at age 54.² He Brian S. Hoffman, age 54, of McFarland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 18, 1965, in Prairie du chien, the son of Duane and Linda (Mason) Hoffman. He married Gerri Simpkins on Oct. 29, 1993, in Point Pleasant, WV. Brian graduated from Bloomington High School in 1983. after graduation, Brian attended airline school. He then worked for air Wisconsin airlines and later became supervisor for delta Global Services. Brian worked at ten airports all over the country and was proud of his 30- year airline career. Brian enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a passion for riding his motorcycle, which was his prized possession. Most of all, Brian loved spending time with his family and making memories with them all over the world. Brian is survived by his wife, Gerri; sons, Andrew (Laura) Hoffman and Michael (Abigail) Hoffman; parents; granddaughters, Adalynn and Anna; grandson, Nathan; brother, Brad (nancy Frohna); sister, Wendy (Gerald) Moris; paternal grandmother, Leta; brother-in-law, Craig (Kim) Simpkins; father and mother-in-law, Pam and Moke Simpkins; nieces, Sydney, Lela, and Sofia; and nephews, Mason, Justin and Kodi. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Andrew Hoffman; maternal grandparents, Ruth and Melvin Mason; and nephew, Aiden Hoffman. on May 31, 2020.²

     Millie Iona Johnson was buried at Saint Mary Cemetery, 426 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-34-3208.² She was born on May 10, 1926 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of May 5, 1945,her married name was Simpkins.¹ She married John Wesley "Johnny" Simpkins, son of Carl Clay Simpkins and Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty, on May 5, 1945 at Meigs Co., Ohio.^1,4 Millie Iona Johnson Mrs. Millie I. Simpkins, 51, of 620 Magnolia Drive, died early today in Grady Memorial Hospital after an extended illness with cancer. A native of West Virginia, Mrs. Simpkins had lived in Delaware since 1952 and was a cottage leader at Scioto Village. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, John W. Simpkins; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Simpkins and Miss Nell Johnson, both of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and Mrs. Madge Finnie, Sturgess, Ky., nieces and nephews. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. on May 9, 1978.⁴ She died on May 9, 1978 at Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio, at age 51.^6,4

     Alice Carmen Powell Alice Carmen Bougher, 63, of Powell, died Wednesday evening (Jan. 18, 2006) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born May 30, 1942 in Columbus to Melvin and Arabella (Eberts) Powell. A Delaware resident for 30 years, she was the kitchen manager for Sigma Chi fraternity at Ohio Wesleyan University, where she recently was awarded the lifetime sweetheart award because of her many years of service. She was a member of the AMVETs post 102, the Eagles lodge 376, an officer of the VFW post 3297 and Elks lodge 76. She always volunteered her time to help various organizations and she enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. She is survived by her husband, Harold; a daughter, DeLanna (Robert) Redman of Xenia; three sons, Melvin (Kathleen) Powell, James Rummer of Delaware, and Kahle (Jane) Rummer of Cardington; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Sondra Kay Fowler of Columbus, and Linda Lou Tilton of Lowell; a half-sister, Edith Mae Younker of Columbus; and a half-brother, Paul Dean Younker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John W. Simpkins; a sister, Ellen Francis Powell and a half-sister, Dorothy Pauline Younker.¹ Her Social Security Number was 274-38-1554.² Her married name was Simpkins.¹ She married John Wesley "Johnny" Simpkins, son of Carl Clay Simpkins and Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty.¹ Alice Carmen Powell was born on May 30, 1942 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,2,3 She died on January 18, 2006 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 63; The SSDI has a death date of Jan 19, 2006.^1,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 282-22-1913.³ Robert George Oiler was born on September 15, 1928 at Oak Hill, Jackson Co., Ohio.^1,3,5,4 He married Gladys Louise Simpkins, daughter of Carl Clay Simpkins and Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty, on April 23, 1955 at Wayne Co., Indiana.¹ Robert George Oiler died on April 11, 1998 at Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 69.^2,3,6,4 He Robert George Oiler, 69, of Fort Pierce died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in Columbia Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. He moved here from Oak Hill. He was a truck driver. Survivors include a son, Robert R. Oiler of Port St. Lucie; three daughters, Robin Hough of Columbus, Ohio, Rhonda Voss of Joliet, Ill., and Brenda Oiler of Laredo, Texas; his mother, Garnet Robinson of Bradenton; a sister, Dee Oiler of Bradenton; a special friend, Diane Tate of Port St. Lucie; and eight grandchildren. A native of Oak Hill, Ohio, he lived in Fort Pierce for 25 years. on April 15, 1998.²

     Gallie Thomas Thornton was buried at Tucker Cemetery, Grimms Landing, Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 236-28-4461.⁷ He and Gladys Louise Simpkins were divorced.⁸ Gallie Thomas Thornton was born on September 19, 1922 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6,4,5,7 He married Gladys Louise Simpkins, daughter of Carl Clay Simpkins and Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty, on September 26, 1942 at Gallia Co., Ohio.¹ Gallie Thomas Thornton died on November 30, 1974 at age 52.^2,6,5

     Her married name was Weikle.² Her Social Security Number was 232-70-8774.² Peggy Louise Thornton married Unknown Weikle.² Peggy Louise Thornton was born on May 16, 1943 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of October 1, 1962,her married name was Nutter.³ She married Terry Eugene Nutter on October 1, 1962 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.³ As of April 17, 1976,her married name was Roberts.⁴ Peggy Louise Thornton married John Arthur Roberts Jr. on April 17, 1976 at Okaloosa Co., Florida.⁴ Peggy Louise Thornton and John Arthur Roberts Jr. were divorced on December 1, 1998 at Okaloosa Co., Florida.⁵ Peggy Louise Thornton died on February 9, 2005 at age 61.^2,6