Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Point Pleasant, WV

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Point Pleasant, WV area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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William Warren Sydenstricker

William Warren Sydenstricker

Aug 5, 2011

William Warren Sydenstricker, 59, of Huntington, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. He was born February 16, 1952 in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Warren William Sydenstricker and Doshie Mae (Siders) Sydenstricker. William was an Evangelist in the Pentecostal Church. He was...

Ashley Nicole (Baird) Crawford

Ashley Nicole (Baird) Crawford

Jul 26, 2011

Ashley Nicole (Baird) Crawford, 26, of Southside, WV died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Southside, WV. She was born May 29, 1985 in Point Pleasant, a daughter of Gary Lee Baird and Ruth Ellen (Birchfield) Baird of Southside. Ashley was a member of Pleasant View Church and attended Hambrick Church. She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class...

Tonda Lynn Mccarty Nelson

Tonda Lynn Mccarty Nelson

Jul 26, 2011

Tonda Lynn (McCarty) Nelson, 27, of Southside, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Apple Grove, WV. She was born August 9, 1983 in Point Pleasant, a daughter of John Lester McCarty and Connie Lynn (Bush) McCarty of Southside. Tonda was a homemaker, attended Rodney Pike Church of God, and was a Point Pleasant High School graduate with the Class...

William H. "Wally" Wallace

William H. "Wally" Wallace

Jul 8, 2011

William H. "Wally" Wallace, 56, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at home. He was born January 28, 1955 in the Azores, Portugal, a son of the late Herbert D. Wallace and Eva S. (Marrero) Wallace of Point Pleasant. Bill attended Marshall and Fairmont Universities and received his Masters Degree from West Virginia University. He was an Industrial...

Captain James Edward Morrow

Captain James Edward Morrow

Jul 4, 2011

Captain James Edward Morrow, 66, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, July 4, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born July 22, 1944 in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Frank E. Morrow and Ruby E. (Knapp) Morrow. James was a Riverboat Master Captain with 47 years service, and was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He retired from...

Kathy Jo Collins

Kathy Jo Collins

Jul 2, 2011

Kathy Jo Collins, 33, of West Columbia, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Lakin Hospital. She was born December 3, 1977 in Elkins, WV, a daughter of Jerry Joe Arbogast of Tunnelton, WV and the late Katherine Sue (Cogar) Arbogast. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Daff. Kathy Jo is survived by...

Henry L. "Jim" Mabry

Henry L. "Jim" Mabry

Jun 17, 2011

Henry Lee "Jim" Mabry Jr., 68, of Culloden, WV, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born August 22, 1942 in Wilcoe, WV, a son of the late Henry Lee Mabry Sr. and Mary Lou (Humphrey) Mabry. Jim attended Mount Zion Baptist Church of Fraziers Bottom, WV, and was...

James Howard Staats

James Howard Staats

Jun 15, 2011

James Howard Staats, 91, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 7, 1919, in New Haven, WV, a son of the late James Luther Staats and Margaret Jane (Balser) Staats. He was known by his nickname "Gramps" by his family and friends. In 1969, "Gramps" founded French...

Amanda Elizabeth "Nookie" Lanier

Amanda Elizabeth "Nookie" Lanier

Jun 1, 2011

Amanda Elizabeth "Nookie" Lanier, 89, of Southside, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 27, 1921, in Southside, WV, a daughter of the late Robert E. Lee Fadeley and Sarah Jane (Call) Fadeley. Her nickname of "Nookie" was given to her with love by her grandfather. Nookie faithfully attended the...

Darold Dwain Clark

Darold Dwain Clark

May 29, 2011

Darold Dwain Clark, 64, of Gallipolis Ferry, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born July 5, 1946, in Sunbeam, WV, a son of the late Alfred Jay Sullivan Clark and Anna Josephine (Peyton) Clark. Darold was retired from Carpenters Local No. 1159 of Point Pleasant, and had worked at Thompson Appliance. He also was a...

Howard Franklin Crump

Howard Franklin Crump

May 27, 2011

Howard Franklin Crump, 78, of Glenwood, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at his home. He was born January 9, 1933, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Isaiah Crump Sr. and Bessie Mae (Pearson) Crump. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Timothy Crump, Robert V. Crump and Charles T. Crump;...

John W. Whittington

John W. Whittington

May 25, 2011

John W. Whittington, 83, of Southside, WV, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at home. He was born September 5, 1927 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late John Edward Whittington and Fannie Mae (McCallister) Whittington. John was retired from Rockwell International as a machine operator with 30 years service. He also was a member of Hambrick Church, U.A.W. Local...

Randy Wayne Colegrove

Randy Wayne Colegrove

May 12, 2011

Randy Wayne Colegrove, 55, of Apple Grove, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at home. He was born October 5, 1955 in Point Pleasant, a son of the late Earl Colegrove and Freda Louise (Selby) Colegrove. Randy was a truck driver and owner of R.& R. Service Center in Point Pleasant. He also was a member of the Loyal Order of...

Fred James Slenker

Fred James Slenker

May 11, 2011

Fred James Slenker, 86, of Point Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at home. He was born June 26, 1924 in Giles Co., Iowa, a son of the late Harry Alfred Slenker and Anna Louise (Bouhart) Slenker. Fred was a member of the Wesleyan Holiness Church of Point Pleasant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Ronald "Dude" Eugene Lyons

Ronald "Dude" Eugene Lyons

May 10, 2011

Ronald "Dude" Eugene Lyons, 76, of Mason died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at home. He was born March 23, 1935 in West Columbia, WV, a son of the late Jess Robert Lyons and Freda Marie (Lee) Lyons. Dude was a graduate of Wahama High School Class of 1955, had retired from Southern Ohio Coal Company, and was a member of...

Garnett Ailene Fisher

Garnett Ailene Fisher

May 8, 2011

Garnett Ailene (Newell) Fisher, 77, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at her home. She was born December 11, 1933 in Beech Hill, WV, a daughter of the late Fredrick Littleton Newell and Reba Juanita (Williams) Newell. Garnett was a housekeeper and attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Point...

Otho "Bay" Mcdaniel Likens

Otho "Bay" Mcdaniel Likens

May 4, 2011

Otho "Bay" McDaniel Likens, 86, of Henderson, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born February 5, 1925 in Henderson, WV, a son of the late Joseph M. Likens and Leola A. (Clonch) Likens. Bay was a retired rural mail carrier and member of Concord Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he...

Paul Lee Flora

Paul Lee Flora

Apr 24, 2011

Paul Lee Flora, 62, of Pomeroy, OH, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Abbyshire Place Nursing & Rehabilitaiton Center. He was born September 17, 1948 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Hershel Lee Flora and Eloise (Ball) Flora. Paul attended the Church of God, and was a laborer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Dorothy Ball

Dorothy Ball

Apr 12, 2011

Dorothy (Wheaton) Ball, 92, of Apple Grove, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born June 29, 1918 in Upland, WV, a daughter of the late John Freeman Wheaton and Mary (Sturgeon) Wheaton. Dorothy was a member of Ashton Baptist Church, and a retired teacher from...

Gary Franklin Whittington

Gary Franklin Whittington

Apr 11, 2011

Gary Franklin Whittington, 57, of Apple Grove, a walking testimony to God's blessings, who has been healed for the last time, left earth for Heaven Monday, April 11, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born February 2, 1954 in South Charleston, WV, a son of the late Billie Lynn Whittington and Elsie Jane (Saunders) Whittington....

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