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Judith Evelyn Ebert

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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