Obituaries – News and Sentinel

Liu-Yeh Cunningham

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:58 +0000

Liu-Yeh Cunningham, 79, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2026 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, WVU. The family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Funeral Services

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:51 +0000

BELKNAP, Alice Virginia (Blake) – Funeral, 2 p.m. Sunday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Visitation, one hour before the funeral.

HEATH, Don – Funeral, 1 p.m. Saturday, Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home. Interment, Evergreen North Cemetery with military honors. Visitation, 5-8 p.m. Friday, and one hour before the funeral Saturday at the funeral home.

LANG, Jeffrey J. – Funeral, 11 a.m. Saturday, Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, Marietta. Visitation, 4-7 p.m. Friday and 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Burial, East Lawn Memorial Park.

MICK, Curtis Randall – Visitation, noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Leavitt Funeral Home. Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday, Leavitt Funeral Home.

William Caplinger

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:47 +0000

William Caplinger, 73, of Davisville, passed away Aug. 4, 2026, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Rev. Everett L. Snyder

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:44 +0000

Rev. Everett L. Snyder, 84, of Parkersburg, WV (formerly of Rockport), died Tuesday, August 4, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born in Sandyville, WV, a son of the late Howard and Bernice (Hinzman) Snyder.

He spent his entire life in ministry; 62 years pastoring Tri County Worship Center (formerly Rockport Full Gospel), pioneered two churches, helped establish Singing Hills association, headed up many youth camps and camp meetings and served the Full Gospel Evangelistic Association. He was an Evangelist in many states and ministered in Africa, Spain, Mexico; and traveled many times to the Middle East.

He had three passions, Jesus, family and fishing!! We named his boat visitation, so it sounded spiritual when he was out fishing! Whether it be fishing for men or fish he did it with his whole heart!!

He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years Betty C. (Pfalzgraf) Snyder; daughter LaDonna Singleton (Ralph) of Rockport; son Matthew Snyder (Stephanie) of Webb City, Missouri; four grandchildren Cameron Snyder, Bentley Singleton, Sekka Hernandez, and Mkenzie Laubach; three great grandchildren; brother Floyd Snyder; and sister Janet Moore.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a foster daughter Terry Rose Arnold and brother Donald Snyder.

A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at Tri County Worship Center with his son Pastor Matthew Snyder and Pastor Joseph Dolpies officiating. Burial will be at Rockport Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5-8 PM at the church. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Singing Hills Assoc.

Dolletta Kay Paul

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:36 +0000

Dolletta Kay Paul, 72, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while under the compassionate care of Adoration Hospice.

Born on March 23, 1954, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Dolletta was the daughter of the late William Randolph Wright and Norma Wright.

She is survived by her son, Frederick Wright; her daughter, Jessica Stewart; her sisters, Terry Miller, Rhea Bailey, and Tina Cunningham; her grandchildren, Dustin, Seth, and Courtney Wright; and her great-grandchildren, Carter and Amelia Wright. She also leaves behind her lifelong friend, Scott Lucas, along with many extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

In addition to her parents, Dolletta was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Randolph.

Dolletta will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and friends, the kindness she showed to those around her, and the memories she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

At the family’s request, there are no services or visitations scheduled.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.

Sharon M. Gegner

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:33 +0000

Sharon M. Gegner, 88, of Marietta, Ohio, was tired and left for the peacefulness of the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Abiding her wishes, cremation has been observed, with no services planned. Ashes will be interred at Bethel Cemetery, near her family farm in Oregon.

Arthur L. Hunt

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:26 +0000

Arthur L. Hunt (Art), 83, of Washington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on July 26th. Art selflessly chose to donate his body to science. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Robert “Bob” Neff Jr.

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:16 +0000

Robert “Bob” Neff Jr., 65, of Elizabeth, W.Va., passed away at his home Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Celebration of Life, 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Matheny Whited Funeral Home. Visitation, 2-4 p.m. with a memorial service at 4 p.m.

Lesley “Rená” Mason

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:15 +0000

Lesley “Rená” Mason, 34, of Petroleum, Ritchie County, W.Va., passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Celebration of Rená’s Life today with visitation 5-7 p.m. at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Funeral, 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Robert Lindsey Caldwell II

Jeffrey Saulton — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000

Robert Lindsey Caldwell II, 67, of Ravenswood, passed away Aug. 4, 2026, in the Willows of Parkersburg. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. today, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood.