Wilcoxen Funeral Home

11/02/2026

Compassion makes all the difference.

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to recognize the dedicated professionals and volunteers who provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to individuals and families facing serious illness.

Their kindness, guidance, and unwavering support make a lasting difference in the lives of so many.

Tag a hospice nurse or aide who cared for your family and help us recognize the difference they made.

11/02/2026

Vernon Edward Jones Sr.

Vernon Edward Jones Sr., 82, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 11, 1944, in Michigan, a son of the late Marvin Gail and Virginia Reba (Morrison) Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Minerva Jones and Rebecca Kidwell. Vernon was a 1962 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and retired from Gavin Power Plant as a Machinist. He...

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11/01/2026

Samuel Slayton Stephens

Samuel Slayton Stephens, 69, of Point Pleasant, WV, went to be with his Lord on October 31, 2026. Sam was born October 21, 1957, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Albert Luther and Charlotte Lee (Carpenter) Stephens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard McClung and stepdaughter, Jessica Lee Hazelrigg. Sam lived with his family in St. Petersburg, FL before moving to Point Pleasant, WV, in 1973. He was married to...

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10/31/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

10/28/2026

Today, we honor our brave first responders who answer the call when our community needs them most.

On National First Responders Day, we extend our gratitude to the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and all emergency personnel who serve with courage, compassion, and dedication every day.

Thank you for the sacrifices you make and the care you provide.

Tag a first responder in the comments to show your appreciation!

10/26/2026

Grief doesn't come with a timeline, and you don't have to navigate it alone.

Losing someone you love is never easy, and everyone experiences grief differently. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, support is available when you need it.

Our care doesn't end when the service is over. We're here to support you and your family with grief resources and guidance long after the services are over.

Visit our website to explore our grief support resources.

10/26/2026

Granville Lee Likens Sr.

Granville Lee Likens Sr., 79, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. He was born May 17, 1947, in Henderson, WV, a son of the late Jasper and Cecil Irene (Clonch) Likens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty L. (Marshall) Likens; second wife, Donna (Parsons) Likens; five sisters, Agnes Conway, Betty Jane Mitchell, Edna Yvonne Leonard, Loretta Cook, Sharon...

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10/25/2026

Barbara Jean Dunlap

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Dunlap, age 85, of Point Pleasant, WV, who passed away October 25, 2026 surrounded by her daughter and son. Barbara was born on April 1,1941 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to the late William and Mary Miller. Barbara retired from Holzer Clinic after 30 plus years in healthcare and attended the First Church of God in Point Pleasant, WV. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death...

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10/25/2026

Barbara Jean Dunlap

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Dunlap, age 85, of Point Pleasant, WV, who passed away October 25, 2026 surrounded by her Daughter and Son. Barbara was born on April 1,1941 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to the late William and Mary Miller. Barbara retired from Holzer Clinic after 30 plus years in Healthcare and attended the First Church of God in Point Pleasant, WV. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death...

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10/23/2026

Did you know Abraham Lincoln's final journey home took nearly two weeks?

For this Friday's funeral fact, we're taking a look back at one of the most remarkable funeral processions in American history.

As part of President Abraham Lincoln's funeral arrangements, his body was transported by train from Washington, D.C., to his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. The journey covered more than 1,600 miles, with thousands of mourners gathering along the tracks and in cities along the route to pay their respects.

The train even retraced much of the route Lincoln had taken to Washington for his inauguration four years earlier.

What began as a journey home became a historic national farewell.