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Recent Obituaries in Gallipolis, OH
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Gallipolis, OH area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Dakota Andrew Lykins
Feb 25, 2025
Dakota Andrew Lykins, 21-day old son of William and Cheyenne Lykins, passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born in Gallipolis, OH, on February 4, 2025.
In addition to his parents, Dakota is survived by, sister, Nicole Thomas; step-brother, Jerry Lykins; maternal grandparents, Tanja Thomas, and Jim Thomas; and paternal grandparents, Steve (Lisa) Jackson.
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Luzon Mcquaid
Feb 24, 2025
Luzon Lee McQuaid, age 78, of Sumner Road, Chester, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025, with his family by his side. Luzon had been in deteriorating health for several months and was under the care of Ohio Health Hospice, Columbus and Athens, Ohio.
Luzon was born in Gallipolis, Ohio to Lawrence and...
Timothy Bossick, Sr.
Feb 23, 2025
Timothy Bossick, Sr., 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1961 in Canton, Ohio, to Donald Bossick and the late Lenora Whaley Bossick. Timothy was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Cavaliers, and former Cleveland Indians...
Hazel M. Workman
Feb 16, 2025
Hazel M. Workman, 97, passed to her Heavenly home on Sunday morning February 16, 2025. Born December 13, 1927 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Hazel was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillie (Casto) McKinney. She married Dale Workman in November 1946; he preceded her in death in May of 2019. She lived her life taking care of Dale and...
Karen A. Cornell
Feb 16, 2025
Karen A. Cornell, 78, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her residence.
Born on December 4, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Karen was the daughter of the late Ralph Holmes and Ruby Violet Queen McClead. On August 23, 1968, Karen married Daniel E. Cornell, who survives her in Crown City. In...
Ronnal J. "Ronnie" Wolford
Feb 15, 2025
Ronnal (Ronnie) J. Wolford, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at his residence.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Lillian Blake Wolford and two sisters, Ruby Wolford Halley and Jurrie Wolford Reynolds.
He is survived by two sisters, Marlene Wills of Grove City, Ohio and Emma...
Marjorie F. Jarvis
Feb 12, 2025
Marjorie F. Jarvis, 98, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
She was born on March 7, 1926 to the late Cordie E. Smith, Sr. and M. Edith (DeWitt) Smith. She graduated from Gallia Academy High School Class of 1944. Being raised on a farm, she learned early how...
Anthony D. "Tony" Angelo
Feb 12, 2025
Anthony D. "Tony" Angelo, 64, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his residence. Tony was born on January 16, 1961 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Doris Emogene Holley Jeffers and Anthony Angelo. Tony was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 27, DAV Chapter 141, and...
James D. Hilton
Feb 11, 2025
James D. Hilton, 78, of Lucasville, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at SOMC Hospice.
Born on October 17, 1946 in Marietta, Ohio, Jim was the son of the late Hoy and Nell Hilton. Jim married Bonita Soisson Hilton, who survives him in Lucasville, Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Science...
Mary E. Whealdon
Feb 11, 2025
Mary E. Whealdon, 64, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her residence.
Born on January 15, 1961 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Mary was the daughter of the late Vernon E. and Jemima Job Transeau Stanley. Mary married David Whealdon, and he survives her in Patriot. She graduated from Southwestern High School...
Dale Lear
Feb 10, 2025
Dale Lear passed away at home on Monday evening, February 10, 2025. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished grandpa.
Dale was born on December 19, 1954, to Garland Lear and Martha Helena Lear in Gallipolis, OH. Known in the area as a talented photographer, he owned multiple photography studios and photographed more...
Lucille Canaday
Feb 7, 2025
Lucille Waugh Canaday, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, in Holzer Medical Center. Lucille was born on February 3, 1940 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Denver Gardner and Anna Mae Shaffer Waugh.
Lucille attended Mercerville School and was a homemaker. She also attended Bailey Chapel and Crown City Methodist...
Shirley F. Elkins
Feb 5, 2025
Shirley F. Elkins, 78, of Bidwell, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Holzer Medical Center. Shirley was born on September 9, 1946 in Findlay, Ohio, daughter of the late Dale and Helen Shipley Benjamin.
Shirley was the former owner and operator of Elkins General Store, Eno, Ohio;...
Martha Lou Smith
Feb 4, 2025
Martha Lou (Brumley) Smith, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 4, 2025.
Martha was born on February 22, 1945 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She married the love of her life, John R. Smith, on August 18, 1967. John and she resided their entire married life in Gallipolis where...
Velma Lorraine Myer
Jan 30, 2025
Velma Lorraine Myer, 95, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her daughter’s home.
Born on October 8, 1929 in New Boston, Ohio, Velma was the daughter of the late George Garner and Anna B. Conn Payton. On March 29, 1969, Velma married Curtis W. “Skeet” Myer who preceded her in death...
Shirley A. Jones
Jan 29, 2025
Shirley A. Warren Jones, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her residence.
Born on August 28, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Shirley was the daughter of the late Homer O. and Goldie M. White Warren. Shirley graduated from Gallia Academy High School and was a member of Addison Freewill Baptist Church.
...Carol Yvonne Robinson
Jan 28, 2025
Carol Yvonne (Fowler) Robinson was born the daughter of James Henry and Mary Gertrude (Brown) Fowler on February 15, 1935 in Gallipolis, Ohio. She graduated from Gallia Academy High School Class of 1953 and Holzer School of Nursing in 1960. Carol married Charles E. “Chuck” Robinson of Bidwell in 1955. To this union were born Janet Lynn Lent of...
Paul Lawrence "Larry" Saunders
Jan 27, 2025
Paul Lawrence “Larry” Saunders, born to Virgil L. and Lucille Curry Saunders on October 15, 1941, passed away peacefully January 27, 2025, at home with his family. He married the love of his life, Mary V. Crump, in December 1967; and they recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. A 1959 graduate of Gallia Academy, Larry worked as a produce...
Robert V Holland
Jan 22, 2025
Robert V. “Bob” Holland, 87, of Cheshire, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his residence.
Born on January 5, 1938 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Bob was the son of the late Tennant and Virginia Adkins Holland. On December 21, 1963, Bob married Carolyn Mulford Holland, who survives him in Cheshire. Bob graduated from...
Johnny M. Dixon, Jr.
Jan 21, 2025
Johnny M. Dixon, Jr., 87, of Versailles, Kentucky, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Born on September 17, 1937 in Ashland, Kentucky, Johnny was the son of the late Johnny M. Dixon, Sr. and Charlotte Bishop Dixon. Johnny married Patricia Ann Dixon; they were married...
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