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Judith Evelyn Ebert
Feb 8, 2024
Judith E. Ebert, 73, of Gallipolis Ferry, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home.
She was born September 12, 1950, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Kenneth Alton Spurlock and Emma Ann (Henry) Fisher.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Charles Ebert; and a...
Harriett G. Way
Feb 8, 2024
In a snow drift outside the hospital Harriett couldn’t wait a few more steps to be born to Charlotte and Anthony Brancato in Hackensack, New Jersey Friday, February 13, 1948. She was the middle child of three daughters, older sister Lorraine Gilbert in Poway, California and younger sister Lynda Kmet in Crossville, Tennessee.
Settling down on a...
Connie Sue Mccallister
Feb 7, 2024
Connie Sue McCallister, 69, of Apple Grove, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at home.
She was born March 14, 1954, in Apple Grove, a daughter of the late John Henry Christy and Zelma (Litchfield) Christy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles Dewayne McCallister; a sister, Mary...
Arthur Henry Eads Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
Arthur Henry Eads Jr., 79, of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Jacob's Ladder, End of Life Care Home in Springfield, Missouri.
He was born June 11, 1944, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Arthur Henry Eads and Madeline Laverna (McConihay) Eads.
In addition to his parents, he...
Julia Jacqueline Whittington
Feb 1, 2024
Julia Jacqueline (Lucas) Whittington, 91, of Letart, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at home.
She was born March 11, 1932, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late James Edward Lucas Sr. and Donna Hazel (McGhee) Lucas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, George...
Joann Plants Sommer
Jan 31, 2024
Jo Ann Plants Sommer, 93, of Point Pleasant, passed away quietly Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Healthcare in Point Pleasant.
She was born May 28, 1930, in Point Pleasant to Virgil A. and Anna Casto Plants.
In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, G. C. “Pete”...
Lisa Ann Bush
Jan 22, 2024
Lisa Ann Bush, 42, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at home.
She was born December 16, 1981, in Point Pleasant, a daughter of the late Susan JoAnn (Bush) Halstead.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by aunts, Karen Lucille Wade and Nancy Ann Gardner; uncles, Paul, Ricky,...
Marjorie Joan Higginbotham
Jan 17, 2024
Marjorie Joan Higginbotham, 89, of Southside, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at home.
She was born September 5, 1934, in Southside, a daughter of the late William Maywood "Tobe" VanSickle and Goldia Mae (Dowell) VanSickle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold "Ray" Higginbotham; and sisters, Maxine...
Juanita Marie Holton
Jan 13, 2024
Juanita Marie Holton, 73, of Milton, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
She was born January 16, 1950, in Huntington, WV, to the late Dennis Riley Sowards and Goldie Ann (Wallace) Ford.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Royall E. Beattie
Jan 5, 2024
Royall E. Beattie, 75, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.
He was born August 18, 1948, in Leon, WV, a son of the late Andrew M. and Mary "Elizabeth" Beattie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Sue Beattie;...
William "Bill" Mathew Hanshaw
Jan 3, 2024
William "Bill" Mathew Hanshaw, 77, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.
He was born January 29, 1946, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Dwyer "Pappy" Mathew Hanshaw and Agnes Lulu (Scarberry) Hanshaw.
Bill attended the First Church of God in Point Pleasant and the...
Eva Lou Plumley
Jan 2, 2024
Eva Lou Plumley, 75, of Glenwood, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
She was born March 25, 1948, in Apple Grove, a daughter of the late Charles Ottho Meadows and Maude Emily (Stover) Shafer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee Plumley; grandsons, Gary Edward Plumley and...
Virgil Ray Queen
Jan 2, 2024
Virgil Ray Queen, 81, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at home.
He was born December 23, 1942, in Barboursville, WV, a son of the late William Queen and Doshie Mae (Siders) Queen Sydenstricker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Shelia Lynn Moore
Dec 28, 2023
Shelia Lynn Moore, 66, of Henderson, WV, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at home.
She was born July 19, 1957, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of the late Douglas "Pete" Mitchell and Betty Jane (Likens) Mitchell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Howard Lee Crawford Sr.
Dec 21, 2023
Howard Lee Crawford Sr., 95, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.
He was born September 20, 1928, in Groveport, Ohio, a son of the late William Wayne Crawford and Allie Rebecca (Neville) Crawford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
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
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
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
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
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,...
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