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Lonnie G. Browning
Aug 14, 2025
Lonnie G. Browning, 86, of Patriot, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Arbors at Gallipolis.
He was born on May 18, 1939 in Verner, West Virginia. Lonnie was the son of Landon and Effie Mae Lester Browning. Lonnie was a very hard- working man, he was a Contractor for Island Creek Coal Company, in...
Cindy Sue Miller
Aug 12, 2025
Cindy Sue Miller, 68, of Hilliard, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home.
She was a 1975 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and a 1980 graduate of the University of Rio Grande where she was a proud member of Chi Omega Alpha sorority and affectionately known as “Millie or Miller” by her much-loved...
Edward O. Penwell, Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Edward O. Penwell, Jr., 75, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.
Born on December 18, 1949 in Waverly, Ohio, Edward was the son of the late Edward Penwell, Sr. and Edith Everett Penwell. Edward married Wanda Anderson Penwell who preceded him in death on June 9, 2017. He had served in...
Charles F. Price
Aug 9, 2025
Charles Franklin Price, 92, son of Kermit and Audree Price, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born in Gallia County November 3, 1932 and was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, Gary. Charles graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1948 and received a Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University in 1952, followed...
Jessica Dawn Shriver
Aug 8, 2025
Jessica Dawn Shriver, 37, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at Ohio State Hospital East in Columbus, Ohio. Jessica was born on September 23, 1987 in Gallipolis, Ohio, to her loving parents, Bryan and Robin Shriver, who survive her in Vinton, Ohio.
Jessica had a light about her that she shared freely with everyone she met. Her soul...
Clifford E. Richie
Aug 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cliff Richie on August 7, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Cliff sustained serious injuries in a fall that occurred a few days before his passing. He was a beloved husband, father, step-father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, great-uncle and dear friend. Cliff was also grandfather to many wonderful grand-dogs over the...
Leshia Saunders
Aug 7, 2025
Leshia M. Saunders, 65, passed away surrounded by family at her home on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
On June 13, 1960, Leshia was born to the late Maxie Earl Roberts Sr. and Thelma Biars in Gallipolis, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Maxie Roberts Jr. and Danny Roberts.
Leshia retired from Holzer Medical Center...
Larry Michael Evans
Aug 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Larry Michael EvansFebruary 6, 1951 - August 3, 2025Larry Michael Evans, 74, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 6, 1951, in Nelsonville, Ohio, Larry lived a life marked by service, love, and quiet strength. A proud graduate of Nelsonville High School, he went on to...
Geoffrey W. "Jim/Monk" Ward
Aug 1, 2025
Geoffrey W. Ward “Jim/Monk,” beloved husband, father, and papaw, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born on December 15, 1956 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late James Orion and Mildred (Prater) Ward. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; older brother, Eddie Ward;...
Nancy Sara Marie Kidd
Jul 26, 2025
Nancy Kidd, 73, passed away surrounded by her family on July 26, 2025.
Nancy was born on November 25, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late William Othey and Florence King Rohr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Paul Rohr and Jerry Rohr; a sister-in-law, Barb Rohr; a grandson, Bobby Wray; a nephew, Jason Rohr;...
Thelma Sibley
Jul 26, 2025
Thelma Irene Sibley, age 92, went home to be with her Lord and savior at her residence on July 26, 2025.
She was born on July 22, 1933 in Gallia County to the late William Buss and Virginia McQuaid Cromlish. She married Carl L. Sibley on February 2, 1968, who passed away on October 20, 2013.
In her younger years, she attended...
Lee Ann Baker
Jul 25, 2025
Lee Ann Baker, 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at her residence on July 25, 2025 surrounded by love.
Lee was born on June 14, 1958 to the late Carl Lewis Baker and Gladys Janet Meadows. She married Larry Haas, who preceded her in death in 2021.
A lifelong nurturer, she worked as a registered nurse for 19 years at St Mary's...
Helen Barton
Jul 24, 2025
Helen L. Barton, 92, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her residence.
Born on July 6, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio, Helen was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Saunders Thevenin. Helen married Clarence Barton, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2004. She was an instructional aide for the Columbus City Schools...
Anthony Wayne Bosley
Jul 14, 2025
Anthony Wayne “Tony” Bosley, 61, of Thurman, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his residence.
Born on December 6, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Tony was the son of the late Willard and Martha Mathias Bosley. On May 14, 2016, Tony married Deborah Baisden Bosley who survives him in Thurman. Tony was a self-employed drywall finisher and painter. He...
Mary Ann McGuire
Jul 10, 2025
Mary Ann Walker McGuire, 90, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center. She was born on September 10, 1934, to Floyd and Freda Walker. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1952, then married her high school sweetheart, Gene McGuire, on March 27, 1953. To this union were born three children: Leesa (Stan) York, Keith (Janet)...
Rosalie Waugh
Jul 10, 2025
Rosalie Clary Waugh, 92, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Plum Creek Assisted Living Community in Brunswick, Ohio. Rosalie was born on June 29, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio and graduated from Mercerville High School. She was the daughter of Floyd Clary and Lona Tunnie Clary. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents and...
William C. Church
Jul 9, 2025
William C. “Bill” Church, 53, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Patriot, Ohio.
Born on March 14, 1972 in Findlay, Ohio, Bill was the son of the late Joyce Church Miller. He graduated from Buckeye Hills Career Center. Bill is survived by his half-sister, Jacklyn “Jacki” (Jonathan) McCaleb of Patriot, Ohio; niece and nephews, Jessica McCaleb,...
Gladys B. Sheets
Jul 7, 2025
Gladys B. Sheets, 83, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Born on June 4, 1942 in Gallia County, Ohio, Gladys was the daughter of the late William Farrell and Audrey G. McCall Johnson. On February 2, 1962, Gladys married George R. “Ron” Sheets...
Gracie J. Caldwell
Jul 6, 2025
Gracie J. Caldwell, 98, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala, Ohio. Gracie was born on September 17, 1926 in Jackson County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Peter and Margie Hunt Parsons.
Gracie was a 1947 graduate of Mercerville High School and worked in housekeeping for motels. She was married to John...
Rick Lambert
Jul 1, 2025
Rick Lambert, 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Arbors at Gallipolis.
Born on April 3, 1958 in Ironton, Ohio, Rick was the son of the late Estle and Olive Evadene Hively Lambert. He married Teresa Adkins Lambert, who preceded him in death on October 29, 2011. Rick graduated from Southwestern High School and worked in...
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