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Charles Louis Stutes

Charles Louis Stutes

Aug 29, 2024

Charles L. Stutes, Jr., 68, of Mason, WV, passed away on Thursday evening, August 29, 2024, at his home. He was a pipefitter with Local #104, in Mashtusha, PA. He was born April 18, 1956, in Calcasieu, LA, a son to Charles L., Sr. and Sandra (Wagner) Halcumb. Preceding him in death was his longtime companion, Marquitta Kay Boswell....

Griffin Lee Barker

Griffin Lee Barker

Aug 7, 2024

Griffin Lee Barker  January 16 2004 August 7 2024

Griffin Lee Barker age 20 passed away Wednesday August 7 2024 while in VA working. He worked for ECI Environmental Services. Griffin was Born in Gallipolis OH on January 16, 2004.

Griffin was an outdoor kid all his life. He loved to fish hunt and ride...

Mary Ann Sayre

Mary Ann Sayre

Aug 1, 2024

Mary Ann (DeVault) Sayre age 90 of Point Pleasant, WV passed away on Thursday August 1, 2024 while at Rivers Health Center in Point Pleasant.

Mary was born in Leon, WV on March 1, 1934 to the late Pinkney Ray and Oma Mae DeVault besides her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings: Jim DeVault,...

Jean Ann Bates

Jean Ann Bates

Jul 12, 2024

Jean Ann (Siders) Bates age 81 of Henderson, WV passed away early Friday July 12, 2024, at Rivers Health Center in Point Pleasant, WV.

Keeping with Jean's wishes, there will be no public services.

Family and friends may express condolences at crowhussellfh.com

Lucille M Durst

Lucille M Durst

Jul 6, 2024

Lucille Durst Obituary Lucille Maxine Durst, 93, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. She was born November 24, 1930, in Leon, West Virginia, the daughter of Earl and Madelene (McVee) McCarty. Mrs. Durst attended the Methodist Church and will always be remembered as a hard worker.

She had been employed at the Clark Memorial...

Joyce Ardella Oliver

Joyce Ardella Oliver

Jul 6, 2024

On July 6, 2024 Joyce A. (Putney) Oliver took her final journey home, while at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, WV. surrounded by her husband, children and sisters.

Joyce was born August 31, 1952 in Mason Co. WV to the late Lester "Bud" and Edna "Toots" Putney Sr. besides her parents she is preceded in...

Ramonda Jay Brumfield

Ramonda Jay Brumfield

Jul 3, 2024

Ramonda Jay Brumfield, 59, of New Haven, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. She was born May 22, 1965, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late James Brumfield and Elsia Blake Essington.

She is survived by her children, Nicholle Brumfield (Derek Rainey), of Point Pleasant, and Steven (Annie McMillan) Brumfield, of Parkersburg;...

Terry Chester Matheny

Terry Chester Matheny

Jun 27, 2024

Terry Chester Matheny age 71, of Leon, WV passed away Thursday June 27, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Center in Sissonville, WV.

Terry was a twin and one of 13 siblings born on April 16, 1953, in Mason County, WV to the late Roy Abraham and Ermma (Bodkin) Matheny. He is also preceded in death by one brother,...

Homer Whittington

Homer Whittington

Jun 13, 2024

Homer Eugene Whittington went home to his Lord on Thursday morning, June 13, 2024. Homer was born October 7, 1932, in Leon, West Virginia, to William (Bill) and Mildred Whittington.

He served his country as a corporal in the U. S. Army 22nd Infantry Regiment in Germany in 1953-1954.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal,...

Kathleen Virginia Mayes

Kathleen Virginia Mayes

Jun 7, 2024

Kathleen Virginia Mayes, 101, of Henderson, WV, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home. She was retired from Bernadine's Department Store, in Gallipolis and also had worked at the WV Malleable Iron. She was born March 12, 1923, in Mason County, a daughter of the late James and Elsie McDermitt. In addition to her parents, she...

Leonard F. Riffle

Leonard F. Riffle

Jun 4, 2024

Leonard F. "Buster" Riffle, 89, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center. He was formerly the mayor of Point Pleasant and was the first councilman-at-large. He retired from Celanese, in Gallipolis Ferry.  He was born February 21, 1935, a son to the late Frank Leonard and Gertrude (Truett) Riffle. In addition to...

Merlie Justine Hart

Merlie Justine Hart

May 30, 2024

Merlie Justine (DeVault) Hart, 85, of Leon, WV, passed into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home. She was born November 14, 1938, in Leon, a daughter of the late Elzie and Grace (Wheeler) DeVault. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Avalee Snyder, Mary Stewart,...

Brenda Sue Holley

Brenda Sue Holley

May 24, 2024

Brenda Sue (Bonecutter) Holley passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 71 at her home in Point Pleasant, WV.

Brenda was a loving soul who loved the Lord more than anything. Her caring nature and unwavering faith were evident to all who knew her. She always placed the needs of others above her own...

Carlisle Dewitt

Carlisle Dewitt

May 21, 2024

Carlisle DeWitt, 73, of Logan, OH, and formerly of Point Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Main St. Terrace Care Center, in Lancaster, OH. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum, was a 1968 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, and also a U.S. Army veteran. He was also an active bowler. Born May 24, 1950, in...

David Marion Sword

David Marion Sword

May 17, 2024

David M. Sword age 73 of Point Pleasant, WV., passed away at his home surrounded by his family.

David was born February 21, 1951in Springfield, Ohio to the late Ernest and Louise (Dalton) Sword.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Terry Sword of Springfield, OH.

David would tell...

Daniel William Higginbotham

Daniel William Higginbotham

May 5, 2024

Daniel William Higginbotham age 40 of Henderson, WV departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 5, 2024. Daniel's passing will be mourned by all who knew and loved him.

Daniel was born on January 16, 1984, at Pleasant Valley Hospital to his loving parents Carol E. Higginbotham and Carol Y....

Phyllis Ann White

Phyllis Ann White

Apr 24, 2024

Phyllis Ann (Flora) White age 73, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV passed away early Wednesday April 24, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born September 26, 1950 in Boone, Co. W.V.,  and is preceded in death by her father, mother Eloise Flora, and four brothers.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Sid Gibbeaut

Sid Gibbeaut

Apr 24, 2024

Sidney O. "Sid" Gibbeaut, 77, of Leon,  went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the James, at Ohio State University. Sid was retired from AEP River Operations. He was a member of the First Church of God, and was an avid outdoorsman, whether fishing or hunting, or just simply being outdoors.

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Willard Arthur Pierson

Willard Arthur Pierson

Apr 23, 2024

Willard Arthur Pierson, 78, of Leon, WV, passed from this life of struggle into his heavenly home, on April 23, 2024. Willard was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967, where he served in the Vietnam War. He worked at Foote Mineral and Malleable Iron. He was also the co-owner of Pierson Brothers Sporting Goods, with his brother, Douglas,...

Charles Jacob Gleason

Charles Jacob Gleason

Apr 13, 2024

Charles Jacob Gleason Jr., age 71 of Letart, WV passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 13, 2024 while working the farm with his brother.

Charles was born December 12, 1952 in Point Pleasant, WV to the late Charles J. Gleason Sr. and Sarah A. Johnson Gleason.

Besides his parents Charles is preceded in death by...

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