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Larry L. Long
Jun 28, 2025
Larry L. Long, 76, of Gallipolis, OH, peacefully passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 13, 1949, he was the son of the late Reuben and Margaret Long. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Phil Lee, Charles Lee, and Samuel Long, as well as his...
Carroll E. Taylor
Jun 27, 2025
Carroll E. Taylor, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on December 5, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late Harry Ross and Betty Ruth Comstock Taylor, Jr.
After returning from Vietnam in 1970, Carroll met Sarita "Rita" Rossiter; they were married...
Virginia L. Donnet
Jun 27, 2025
Virginia L. "Ginny" Donnet, 88, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at her residence. Ginny was born on September 16, 1936 in Poca, West Virginia, daughter of the late Martin and Elsie Walker Polcyn.
She graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1954 and retired after 25 years working as a TPW from Gallipolis Developmental Center. Ginny...
William G. "George" Johnson, Sr.
Jun 25, 2025
William G. “George” Johnson Sr., 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Holzer Medical Center.
George was born on June 26, 1946 to the late William Ferrell Johnson and Audrey McCall Johnson in Gallia County, Ohio. He served the country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion...
Donna S. Parsons-Likens
Jun 23, 2025
Donna S. Parsons-Likens, 79, of Henderson, West Virginia, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 23, 2025. She passed away peacefully at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Donna was born on October 6, 1945 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Donavan F. "Don" Clagg and Weltha Pauline Halley Clagg. Donna was the oldest of three...
Merika Reign Brumfield
Jun 22, 2025
Merika Reign Brumfield, 4, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Born on March 8, 2021 in Huntington, West Virginia, Merika was the daughter of Timothy “Shane” Brumfield II and Tashika McWhorter. In addition to her father and mother, Merika is survived by her brother, Ashton McWhorter of Gallipolis; grandparents, Tammy...
Jeanne M. Ours
Jun 22, 2025
Jeanne M. Ours, 73 of Gallipolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22nd 2025. Jeanne was born on February 2nd, 1952 in Port Huron, MI to Stephen and Theresa Geremesz. She graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1970 and went on to attend school at St. Mary's. She then worked at the Medical Plaza for many...
Nancy J. Buttrick
Jun 21, 2025
Nancy Jane Buttrick, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her home with her daughters by her side. Nancy was born on August 31, 1949, daughter of the late James "Herb" and Mable Warren McQuaid.
Nancy was devoted to her children and grandchildren; she loved them unconditionally. She took on the...
Terry E. Cremeens
Jun 18, 2025
Terry E. Cremeens, age 76, of Mercerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV.
Born on May 15, 1949, Terry was the son of the late J.E. "Dick" Cremeens and M. Darlene (Myers) Cremeens. He graduated from Hannan Trace High School in 1967. On October 14 of that same year, he...
Ruthie Freeman
Jun 13, 2025
Ruthie Lynn Freeman, 59, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at her residence. Ruthie was born on March 25, 1966 in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late Charles P. and Maggie M. Jeffers Freeman, Sr. Ruthie had worked for Johnson's Supermarkets as a cook, worked in home health, and worked at the Court House....
Debra K. Hall
Jun 13, 2025
Debra K. Hall, 62, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Debra was born on November 18, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late George M. and Charlotte R. (Burroughs) Hall, Sr.
Debra loved being with her grandkids and watching her soap operas. She is survived by her special daughter,...
Ramona Lee Lewis
Jun 12, 2025
Ramona Lee Lewis, 85, of Pomeroy, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Arbors at Pomeroy.
Born on February 24, 1940, in Gallia County, Ohio, Ramona was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Valeda Davis Lewis. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northland College and later returned to Ohio University...
Phyllis L Ingles
Jun 11, 2025
Phyllis L. Ingles, 94, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born on March 14, 1931 to the late Orin and Estella (Ashworth) Wiseman. Phyllis graduated from Cadmus High School, Class of 1949 and later worked for the Evans Grocery Company as a secretary.
Phyllis married Orville Ingles, July 4, 1958....
Sara "Sally" Bennett
Jun 9, 2025
Sara “Sally” Bennett, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 9, 2025. She passed away peacefully at Holzer Assisted Living. Born Sara Katheryn Stewart to Charles Stewart and Ella Reed Stewart on June 27, 1937, she was the youngest of 13 children and the last surviving.
Sally was a faithful member of...
Thelma Juanita Bane
Jun 7, 2025
Thelma Juanita Bane, 90, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Holzer Senior Care. Juanita was born on May 22, 1935 in Mason County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Homer Hill and Garnet Martin Hill, Sr.
Juanita was married to Richard M. Bane, and he preceded her in death in 2018. She is survived by a...
Lucas Allen Clonch
Jun 5, 2025
Lucas Allen Clonch, 14, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from a four wheeler accident. Lucas was born on August 3, 2010 in Huntington, West Virginia, son of Herb and Nicole Hancock Clonch.
Lucas was known as the "Wheelie King," loving to ride dirt bikes, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and ATV's. He was a very kind, loving person...
John Paul "Pete" Barry
Jun 4, 2025
John Paul "Pete" Barry, 69, entered Heaven at 3:57 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones overflowing the CCU Room 332 at Grant Medical Center.
There to welcome him home were his parents James and Lucille Barry, who bore him as their 6th child on March 27, 1956 in Rush, Kentucky and his Father and Mother-in-law Burnace...
Charles W. "Charlie" Pugh, Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
Charles W. "Charlie" Pugh, Jr., 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at his residence. Charlie was born on December 6, 1957 in Pomeroy, Ohio, son of the late Charles W. Pugh, Sr. and Betty Jane (Pugh) Hatten. Charlie was married to Linda Mae Lambert Pugh who preceded him in death on December 4, 1999....
Regina Mullins
Jun 3, 2025
Regina Kay Mullins, 47, of New Holland, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at her residence. Regina was born on August 13, 1977 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late William E. Mullins, Sr. and Brenda Kay Mayse Mullins who survives in New Holland.
Regina is survived by her son, Tyler G. Spencer of Gallipolis;...
Thomas R. "Tom" Comer
May 13, 2025
Thomas R. “Tom” Comer, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial.
Born on February 8, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Tom was the son of the late Thomas A. and Alma Metheney Comer. Tom lovingly said, “My father was a timber cutter and moonshiner; my mother was a hillbilly from Calhoun County,...
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