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Vera Iris Small

Vera Iris Small

Aug 31, 2025

Vera Iris (Pinkerman) Small- loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother. Vera grew up in Gallia County in Southern Ohio. She was one of six children of Elva and Hillis Pinkerman. She was preceded in death by her mother Elva, her father Hillis, her brother Jennings, her sister Betty Gates, her brother Charles, her sisters Gerry DeWitt and Adele...

Jeremy Morehart

Jeremy Morehart

Aug 30, 2025

Jeremy Lee William Morehart passed away on August 30, 2025, in Bidwell, Ohio. He was born June 18, 1990, in Columbus, Ohio. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Amber Lee Morehart, two daughters, Payton and Brooklyn Morehart, Lancaster, OH., his stepchildren, Derrick Metheney, Jaykob Eplion, Harlee Whitlatch, his father, Harold Lee Morehart, Jr., his siblings, his...

Clarence E. Johnson

Clarence E. Johnson

Aug 27, 2025

Clarence E. Johnson, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center after a short illness. Clarence was born on April 18, 1949, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Clayton E. and Betty Springer Johnson, Sr.

Clarence is survived by a daughter, Lisa (Terry) Waugh of Gallipolis; like a daughter, Paula (Roger) Schartiger of...

Delores Louise Chambers

Delores Louise Chambers

Aug 20, 2025

Delores Louise Chambers, 82, of Thurman, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Louise was born on January 24, 1943 in Letart, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lawrence Alford and Geraldine Joy Foreman Vanmeter.

Louise had worked at Kaiser Aluminum as a pipefitter and welder. She began her career of...

Douglas Wayne "Doug" Pugh

Douglas Wayne "Doug" Pugh

Aug 20, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Wayne Pugh, 75, of Mercerville, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Born on May 4, 1950, in Beckley, West Virginia, Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Leonard Pugh and June Marie Snuffer Pugh; his brother, Harry Leonard Pugh II; and his brother-in-law, James “Jim” William Eggers.

Doug is survived...

Blakeley Pearl Isaacs

Blakeley Pearl Isaacs

Aug 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Blakeley Pearl Isaacs, May 26, 2025 – August 19, 2025.

Blakeley was always so happy, always had a big smile on her beautiful face, and always had her fists balled up and ready to fight the world. She was starting to learn to hold her bottle on her own. Blakeley tried to start crawling and even holding...

Lonnie G. Browning

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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