Portrait of Lewis Earl Sayre

Lewis Earl Sayre

, West Virginia

Lewis Earl Sayre 77 of Henderson passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026 at Arbors of Gallipolis. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School and a United States Marine veteran. He retired from Akzo Nobel Chemical. Lewis was a member of the American Legion and an avid drag racer. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing.Born April 7, 1949 he was the son of Hannah Jane Grimm Sayre of Grimms Landing and the late Earl Sayre. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death his wife, Claudette Sayre.In addition to his mother he is survived by his sons, Matt Sayre of Pt. Pleasant and Mike (Tiffany) Sayre of Belpre OH; brother, Osler (Rose) Sayre of Grimms Landing; granddaughter, Skylar Sayre.In accordance with his wishes there will be no formal services. Private burial will take place in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

Portrait of Bethany Nicole Rickard

Bethany Nicole Rickard

, West Virginia

July 25, 1982

Bethany N. Rickard 43 of Buffalo passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center following a short illness. She was a 2000 graduate of Pt. Pleasant High School and worked as a caregiver for many years. She will always be remembered for her kindness and caring spirit. Bethany enjoyed nature, going on walks, gardening and her love for animals. Her greatest joy was her family and spending every moment possible with them.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin “Petey” Harris and her grandfather, Donal Shaffer.Born July 26, 1982, in Pt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of Daniel Rickard and Dawnetta Shaffer Rickard of Robertsburg. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving daughter, Caitlyn Harris (Damion Saunders) of Buffalo; sister, Danelle (Rusty) Wandling of Pt. Pleasant; grandmothers, Daisy Williams and Betty Rickard; nephews, Lexington and Luke. Bethany is also survived by…

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