Obituaries

FIND THE SERVICE AND OBITUARY IN MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE

Michael D. Ferrell

Michael D. Ferrell

Aug 13, 2013

Michael D. Ferrell, 28, of Marion, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1984, in Houston, Texas, son of David Lee Ferrell of Columbus, Ohio and Ruth McGrew Law, of Marion, Ohio, who survive him. Michael was a 2003 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. In addition to...

Owen Justin Ross, Sr.

Owen Justin Ross, Sr.

Aug 10, 2013

Owen Justin Ross, Sr. “OJ”, 70, of Crown City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born July 17, 1943 in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late William and Janie Massie Ross. He was a self employed contractor for many years. He attended Waterloo Schools. He...

Penny Kay Haner

Penny Kay Haner

Aug 5, 2013

Penny Kay (Long) Haner, age 67, of Gallipolis, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1945 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Mary K. (Waugh) Long and the late Grover C. Long. She was a 1963 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and then attended Huntington Business College. She was employed...

Jerry T. Martin

Jerry T. Martin

Aug 3, 2013

Jerry T. Martin, 74, of Oak Hill, Ohio, husband of Teresa Martin passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2013 at his residence. Jerry was born on December 3, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late George Edward and Effie Cremeans Martin. He was a carpenter and a member of the Church of Christ in Bidwell. Jerry is survived...

Melanie Ann Caldwell

Melanie Ann Caldwell

Aug 1, 2013

Melanie Ann Caldwell, 55, of Bidwell, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on November 16, 1957 in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late Orlyn and Mildred Wells Gregory. She married Randy Caldwell and he survives her. Melanie attended Buckeye Hills Career Center and graduated from Hocking Technical College. She was...

Jamie Allen Thomas

Jamie Allen Thomas

Jul 30, 2013

Jamie Allen Thomas, 42, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 26, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of James K. and Allyson Lewis Thomas, who survive him. Jamie was married to Sharon Deem Thomas and she survives also. He was a 1989 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and Buckeye...

Lisa L. Miller

Lisa L. Miller

Jul 17, 2013

Lisa L. Miller, 42, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Mason County, West Virginia. She was born February 25, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Dennis Lewis and Nancy Ward. Surviving are her daughters, Jennifer Miller and Adrian Lewis, both of Gallipolis. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send...

Gary L. Barry

Gary L. Barry

Jul 17, 2013

Gary L. Barry, 59, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born April 28, 1954 at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., son of the late John Vernon Barry and Eleanor Vaccaro Rodgers. Gary was a self employed/business owner in fire and water restoration, Special Care Drycleaners. Surviving are...

Phil Steven Unroe

Phil Steven Unroe

Jul 15, 2013

Phil Steven Unroe, 57, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 21, 1955 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Lawrence Vilas and Lillian Irene Day Unroe, Sr. Phil was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School and a former foreman for telephone line construction. Surviving are a daughter, Amy...

Gilbert Caldwell

Gilbert Caldwell

Jul 8, 2013

Gilbert Caldwell, 70, of Crown City, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Holzer Senior Care Center. He was born February 26, 1943 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Morton and Elma Daniels Caldwell. Gilbert was with Teamster Local 505, Huntington, West Virginia. Surviving are his children, Chris (Rod) Clary and Tim (Susan) Caldwell, all of...

Carolyn Yeauger

Carolyn Yeauger

Jul 3, 2013

Carolyn Yeauger, 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1943 in Gallipolis. Surviving are her children, Marri Anne Darst, Richard D. Darst and Tina, William Lee George and Cathy, and Daron Wayne Yeauger and Lisa; and six grandchildren At her request, there will be no services.

Evangelist Lewis E. Mikell

Evangelist Lewis E. Mikell

Jul 2, 2013

Evangelist Lewis E. Mikell, 91, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Holzer Senior Care Center. He was born May 14, 1922 in Morriston, Florida, son of the late Edward L. and Maggie Myrick Mikell. He married Ruth E. Mikell and she preceded him in death on February 25, 1988. In addition to his parents and first...

Ralph Mitchell

Ralph Mitchell

Jul 2, 2013

Ralph Mitchell, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at the Four Winds Nursing Home in Jackson, Ohio. Ralph was born December 8, 1930 in Plain City, Ohio, son of the late Opal and Henry Mitchell. He served four years in the Air Force. He retired from AEP, after 45 years of service. Ralph was a member of the Gallipolis Christian Church....

Julia Roese

Julia Roese

Jul 2, 2013

Julia (Julie) Carpenter Roese, 81, of Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Holzer Senior Care Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born December 8, 1931 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Floyd and Lucy Mossbarger Carpenter. Julie was married to Alex Roese Sr. and he preceded her in...

Jeffrey Allen White

Jeffrey Allen White

Jul 2, 2013

Jeffrey Allen White, 51, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. He was born April 25, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Ronald White and Leoma Snyder Waugh, who survives him. He married Debra Jewett and she also survives. He was the owner/operator of Southern Hills Ambulance...

Marsha A Clary

Marsha A Clary

Jul 1, 2013

Marsha A. Clary, 61, of Crown City, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 27, 1951 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Alonzo Glenn Burris Sr. and Mary Lewis Burris. Marsha was married to Ed Clary and he survives her. She worked at Gallipolis Developmental Center and...

William "Bill" Rotert

William "Bill" Rotert

Jul 1, 2013

William “Bill” Rotert, 57, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born April 19, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Charles Rotert and Helen McDaniel. Bill is married to Cathy Rotert and she survives him. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps. Surviving in addition to his wife, Cathy...

Adrian G. "Abe" Spencer

Adrian G. "Abe" Spencer

Jun 27, 2013

Adrian G. “Abe” Spencer, 74, of Bidwell, Ohio, left this earth to be with Jesus in his heavenly home on June 27, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Delores Nibert Spencer. To this union was born Connie Gillispie, Gary Adrian (Lyndsey) Spencer, both of Bidwell, Ohio and Amy (Chip) Spencer Blair of Proctorville, Ohio, all surviving....

Rosemary Notter Sheets

Rosemary Notter Sheets

Jun 25, 2013

Rosemary (Notter) Sheets, 75, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister of Kettering, Ohio, was called home June 25, 2013. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio April 28, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Clark) Notter. Her call in life was taking care of children, leading people to Christ, and making chocolate chip...

Lawrence B. Tabor

Lawrence B. Tabor

Jun 25, 2013

Lawrence B. Tabor, 57, of Evanston, Indiana has gone to be with the Lord. He passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at his home. Lawrence was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 28, 1956 to Billie Clifton and Daisy (Duty) Tabor. He was a coal yard supervisor with AEP for over 35 years. He was a member of...

Get Notified

OBITUARY NOTIFICATIONS

Subscribe to get new obituary notifications as
 Willis Funeral Home posts obituaries & tributes

The griefsteps logo is black and white and has a wave in the middle.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Contact Us