Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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;...

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,...

May 11, 2025

Betty Evelyn Walker, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Appropriately, this Mother’s Day was a special reunion and time of rejoicing when Betty met not only her Savior but also her precious mother.

Born on December 5, 1930 in Cheshire, Ohio, Betty was the daughter of the late...

May 5, 2025

John E. Nibert, 71, of Gallipolis, OH passed away at his residence on May 5, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1953 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Willis William and Hattie Marie Gardner Nibert.

He is survived by his daughters, Cindy (John) Ferrell and Stephanie Nibert, both of Gallipolis, Ohio; granddaughters, Abagayle Ferrell, Samantha Ferrell, and Lora Kay; grandsons,...

May 3, 2025

Ronald E. Betz, 95, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Abbyshire Place. He was born on August 25, 1929 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Basil W. and Betty M. McCallister Betz. Ronald was a 1947 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. He retired from Goodyear Rubber and Tire Plant in Apple Grove, West...

May 2, 2025

Kraig Watson Lemley, 62, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Friday May 2, 2025 at his residence. Kraig was born on September 12, 1962 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He was the son of the late Lawrence "Bud" and Doris Luella Wetherholt Lemley.

In his free time, Kraig enjoyed working on cars, as well as cooking. He is survived by his...

May 2, 2025

Shellia June Atha, 74, of Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Shellia was born on March 5, 1951 in Huntington, West Virginia, Daughter of the late Charles P. and Maggie M. Jeffers Freeman.

Shellia had operated a day care in Gallipolis for several years. She...

Apr 26, 2025

Danny Lee Cummons September 25, 1945 – April 26, 2025

Danny Lee Cummons, 79, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. Born on September 25, 1945, in Lecta, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late William H. and Bessie V. (Sprouse) Cummons.

On January 18, 1964, Danny married his sweetheart and the love...

Apr 26, 2025

Carroll Lee Ruff, 68, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 5, 1956 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Robert L. Ruff and Sue Wiseman Ruff who survives him in Thurman.

Carroll Lee was a retired owner/operator of Ruff Trucking and a life member of the NRA. He...

Apr 25, 2025

Debra Kay Melrath, 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on April 25, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1965 in Braxton County, West Virginia, to late Andy and Anna Tanner Greathouse. Debra spent her career as a homemaker.

Debra is survived by her husband, George Cason; daughter, Misty Nelson; son, Tyler (Samantha) Melrath; grandchildren, Sarah Jane Singleton, Leland Nelson, and...

Apr 22, 2025

Matthew A. Blair, 39, of Pomeroy, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Huntington, West Virginia.  Matt was born on April 8, 1986 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Linda Lewis DeVault and Mark D. Blair.

Matt was employed by Hopewell as a residential specialist.  He was a 2004 graduate of Gallia...

Apr 19, 2025

Sheila Mae Watson, 67, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on April 19, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington WV.

Sheila was born February 14, 1958 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Vora “Buck” Waugh and Hazel Yvonne Waugh.

Sheila was a retiree of the Gallia County Local School System as...

Apr 19, 2025

Jeannette L. Tate, 69, of Cheshire, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at her residence.  Jeannette was born on November 6, 1955 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Evond Dolly Smith and the late Dolan Smith.  She was a graduate of Kyger Creek High School and was a retired pre-marital counselor in Columbus, Ohio at Well...

Apr 14, 2025

Donald R. “Donnie” Moore, 71, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Born on November 12, 1953 in Gallia County, Ohio, Donnie was the son of the late Clemence Moore and the late Louise Goody Ballinger.  Donnie married Ida Casto Moore, who survives him...

Apr 11, 2025

Irena Skaggs, 88, of Rio Grande, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. Born on September 19, 1936, she was a cherished mother, wife, and sister.

Irena was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mary and Howard Pollock; her siblings, Mable Skaggs, Imogene McCloskey, and Howard Pollock; her children, Gary Allen Skaggs and Mary Christine Skaggs;...

Apr 10, 2025

Cindy L. Fitchpatrick, 66, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her residence.

Born on February 2, 1959 in Franklin County, Ohio, Cindy was the daughter of the late Virgil Charles and Katherine Sarah Ramey Booten.  Cindy graduated from Kyger Creek High School and was a home health aide.

Cindy is...