Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Judith Ann “Judy” Cline, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was born on April 26, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Paul and Mary Easterday Tilley. Judy was married to her loving husband, Stephen Cline, for a wonderful 58 years. Together, they spent time in Arizona...

Aug 18, 2024

James T. Boster, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Abbyshire Place.  Jim was born on June 3, 1944 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Charles Thomas and Fern Maxine Davis Boster.  He was raised by his grandparents, James L. and Liddie Mae Davis, on their family farm in Patriot, Ohio.

Aug 11, 2024

Shirley P. McDonald, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Darst’s Private Care Home in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Born on October 16, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia, Shirley was the daughter of the late Averill and Frances Fillinger McCormick.  Shirley had worked as an LPN at Gallipolis Developmental Center.

Shirley is...

Aug 10, 2024

Bronis L. Persons, 87, of Pomeroy, Ohio, formerly of Gallia County, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Arbors at Pomeroy.  Bronis was born on June 22, 1937 in Pike County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Alfred and Betty Thompson Young.

Bronis was married to Robert L. Persons on October 23, 1954; and he preceded...

Aug 9, 2024

Roy E. Dailey, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.  Roy was born on July 17, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio, son of the late Pearl and Nellie Worstel Dailey.

Roy was retired from Ravenswood Aluminum Plant and had also worked at Vepco Power and Gavin Power Plant.  He was...

Aug 8, 2024

Tillman Paul Bear of Thurman, OH, peacefully passed away at his home on August 8, 2024, at the age of 87 years, surrounded by his loving family. He suffered from cancer, and we are thankful his body has now been released to a place where there is no more pain or death.

Tillman Paul Bear was born...

Aug 1, 2024

John Lawrence Frazier, 66, of Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence.  John was born on July 1, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Emma Hayman Edmunds and Russell Frazier.

John had worked in the medical records department at Holzer Medical Center and had...

Aug 1, 2024

Carl Douglas Thompson, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence.

Born October 7, 1948 in Logan, West Virginia, Carl was the son of the late Jay and Erma Thompson. He was the eighth child born of nine children; Carl’s surviving sisters are  Brenda (Edward) Morrison and Joann (Jerry) Kucher. On...

Jul 26, 2024

Lorena Kathleen (Katie) Mullins, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully at Holzer Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024.  She was born at home, in Crown City, Ohio, to the late Charles Douglas Wallace and Clarice Kathleen Saunders Wallace on October 2, 1935.  Katie retired from AT&T in 1989.

Katie is survived by her daughter and two...

Jul 23, 2024

Denver A. Larson, 57, of Patriot, Ohio passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.  Denver was born on February 3, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late George and Beverly Mumpower Larson.  Denver enjoyed collecting and racing cars, and he had worked for Supreme Asphalt for many years.

Denver is survived by his...

Jul 19, 2024

Connie S. Johnson, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at her residence.

Born on July 21, 1951 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Connie was the daughter of the late James Edward and Helen Elizabeth Neville Johnson.  In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Johnson and...

Jul 17, 2024

Jerry Lee Rusk, 77, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence.

Born on July 29, 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Jerry was the son of the late H. Wilson and Maxine L. Davis Rusk.  Jerry married Carole Banks Rusk, who survives him in Bidwell.  Jerry earned a Bachelor of Science from Rio...

Jul 16, 2024

Alice F. Allbright, 78, of Chesapeake, Ohio, formerly of Gallia County, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the home of her daughter Joanna in Chesapeake.  Born on March 18, 1946 in Gallia County, Ohio, Alice was the daughter of the late George and Audrey Sims Brewer.

Alice was a homemaker and had worked as...

Jul 15, 2024

Carol A. Claggett, 80, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Born on September 13, 1943 in Syracuse, New York, Carol was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Edythe F. Kelly Zoll.  Carol married John W. Claggett, Jr., who preceded her in death on December 3, 1996.  She...

Jul 12, 2024

Dorothy Jean Plumley

March 13, 1946 - July 12, 2024

Dorothy was a woman among women. She did everything her own way, unconcerned about conforming to the expectations of others.

She had a kind heart and an even more kind soul. Dorothy was a woman fierce of love. She spent her life loving...

Jul 6, 2024

Walter Daniel Rose, age 92 years, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. He was the son of the late Arthur and Frances Marie Davis Rose. Named for both of his grandfathers, Harvey Walter Rose and Daniel Davis, he was born Aug. 14, 1931 at his Grandfather, Harvey Walter Rose’s home in German Hollow. He was married to Lillian...

Jul 4, 2024

Richard Steven Vanco, 82, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born on April 10, 1942, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Jewel Gibson Vanco and Andrew Steven Vanco, who preceded him in death and was survived by siblings, Molly Plymale, Karen Icard, Sharon White, and Roger Vanco.  He is survived by his...

Jul 3, 2024

William ‘Bill’ Webb born September 16, 1942 passed away at home following a brief illness on July 3, 2024.

Bill was a school teacher for 50 years. He taught Math, Physics, and Chemistry in Mason, Gallia, and Coshocton counties. His lifelong dedication to teaching helped mold countless doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, and farmers over the years.

Jun 29, 2024

Charles T. Kinder, 89, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center with his family with him.  He was born on January 7, 1935 in Mayslick, Kentucky, son of the late Anna Mae Kinder and George W. Kinder, Sr.

Charles was a butcher and was retired from the Bob Evans Sausage...

Jun 29, 2024

Diana Kay Ours Gladman, 76, of Crown City, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Diana was born on September 11, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth and Loueva Davis Ours.

Diana was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School Class...