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Cynthia S. "Cindy" Bradley

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Bradley

Jan 14, 2024

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Bradley, 59, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born on March 10, 1964 in Canton, Illinois, daughter of the late Willard and Carolyn Marinich.  Cindy was a welder and truly loved living life to the fullest by doing outside activities.

Cindy...

Donald Ray Craigo, Jr.

Donald Ray Craigo, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Donald Ray Craigo Jr., 59, of Gallipolis died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in his home. He was born Feb. 7, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Donald Ray Sr. and Elsie Craigo. His passion was nature and especially wildlife, and he took a long drive on back roads every day at dusk so he could see what animals he...

Chester Clifford Mcguire

Chester Clifford Mcguire

Jan 12, 2024

Chester Clifford McGuire, 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 at approximately 2:00 p.m. surrounded by his family at his home. Chester was born on May 23, 1956 in Gallia County, son of the late Bert Edward McGuire and Rozella Mae Myers McGuire. He went to school at the old Cadmus High School in...

Vickie Brumfield

Vickie Brumfield

Jan 11, 2024

Victoria J. Brumfield, 71, of Crown City, Ohio went home to be with the Lord; her daughter and husband were with her.

Born on November 1, 1952 in Franklin County, Ohio, Vickie was the daughter of the late James L. Franklin and Nora Coon Anderson.  On September 8, 1972, Vickie married Terry Dean Brumfield, who survives her...

Vivian Joan Ralph Curfman

Vivian Joan Ralph Curfman

Jan 9, 2024

Vivian Joan Ralph Curfman, 78, of Ray, Ohio passed away on January 9, 2024 at Wyngate Senior Living in Circleville, Ohio. She was born on August 15, 1945 in Cheshire, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth and Marie Fife Ralph. Vivian was a 1963 graduate of Kyger Creek High School. She enjoyed her flower garden and traveling in her camper;...

Gilbert Eugene Henry, Sr.

Gilbert Eugene Henry, Sr.

Jan 6, 2024

Gilbert Eugene Henry, Sr., 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born on October 4, 1935 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Edward and Ada Cox Henry. Gilbert served in the United States Army and retired from Empire Furniture Stores after 50 years of employment. He had attended Faith Valley...

Betty L. Kemper

Betty L. Kemper

Jan 2, 2024

Betty L. Kemper, 94, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.

Born on November 3, 1929 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Betty was the daughter of the late James W. and Florence Collins Chandler.  Betty married Gordon W. Kemper, who preceded her in death on June 27, 2020.  A familiar face to...

Drexel L. Salyers

Drexel L. Salyers

Jan 1, 2024

Drexel L. Salyers, 82, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.

Born on June 5, 1941 in Westwood, Kentucky, Drexel was the son of the late George W. and Madge Johnson Salyers.  On July 22, 1963, Drexel married Anna L. Sergent Salyers, who survives him in Patriot.  After...

Debra Lynn Bloomer

Debra Lynn Bloomer

Dec 30, 2023

Debra Lynn Bloomer, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the home of her son. Debra was born on July 11, 1960 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late John B. and Mildred Harrison McGuire. Debra worked as a STNA in area nursing homes and enjoyed her family. Debra is survived by one son,...

Judy Ann Dillon

Judy Ann Dillon

Dec 28, 2023

Judy Ann Dillon, 79, of Gallipolis, OH passed away in Harrisburg, PA on Thursday, December 28, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Judy was born to Audrey (Higgins) Holley and Orville “Pete” Holley in Nitro, WV on February 1, 1944. She was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School and the former Gallipolis Business College. She married the...

Gary Lee Northup

Gary Lee Northup

Dec 19, 2023

Gary Lee Northup, 81 of Grove City, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1942 to the late Carl Paul and Madgeline Audrey (Elliott) Northup in Gallipolis, OH. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Gallia Academy and attended Univ. of Rio Grande. He started his own businesses K & K...

Patricia Ann Bryant

Patricia Ann Bryant

Dec 17, 2023

Patricia Ann Bryant, 73, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Springfield, Ohio at the home of her daughter, Darthy "Dot" Wray. Patricia was born on September 12, 1950 in Baxley, Georgia, daughter of the late Marcus and Mary Lou Lolies Bryant. Patricia is survived by her children and their families: daughter, Darthy "Dot"...

Howard D. Mullins

Howard D. Mullins

Dec 15, 2023

Howard D. Mullins, 85, formerly of Gallia County, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2023.  He was born on January 8, 1938 in Gallia County, son of the late Mark and Audrey Wallace Mullins.

Howard was a retired Gallia County Deputy Sheriff, serving for 31 years and was the Marshall of Crown...

Judy Dell Harrington Mckinniss

Judy Dell Harrington Mckinniss

Dec 10, 2023

Judy Dell (Harrington) McKinniss, 81, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Born on August 9, 1942, in Gallipolis, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of the late Fred and Eva Mae Harrington.  Judy was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1960 and of the Huntington Business College.  She spent most...

Phyllis Joy Stinson

Phyllis Joy Stinson

Dec 7, 2023

Phyllis Joy Stinson, 81, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 after a battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.  Joy was born on April 4, 1942 in Logan County, West Virginia to James Turner Dingess and Rebecca Birdie (Workman) Dingess, who preceded her in death.

Joy married Fred Stinson in 1963.  In addition to her...

Harry E. "Eddie" Ray

Harry E. "Eddie" Ray

Dec 7, 2023

Harry Edward “Eddie” Ray, 66, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.

Born on January 10, 1957 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Eddie was the son of the late Harry F. and Dorothy Porter Ray.  He retired from Jefferson Industries in West Jefferson, Ohio.  Eddie served in the...

Griff Clifton Cook, Jr.

Griff Clifton Cook, Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

Griff Clifton Cook, Jr., 84, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Ohio State University Hospital.

He was born in Cadmus, Ohio on November 17, 1939 and attended Cadmus High School where he played basketball.  Most of his career, Griff worked as a supervisor at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and later...

Sherry J. Lundy

Sherry J. Lundy

Dec 6, 2023

Sherry J. Lundy, 54, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Central Ohio Hospice at OSU Medical Center.

Born on July 25, 1969 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Sherry was the daughter of the late Grady Emerson and Audrey Mae Bennett Robertson.  She graduated from St. Mary's High School Class of 1987.  Sherry married...

Briella Grace Taylor

Briella Grace Taylor

Nov 30, 2023

Briella Grace Taylor, 8 day old daughter of Myrandia Taylor of Bidwell and Patrick Beall of Gallipolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Briella is survived by 4 siblings, Kayleigh Clagg, Nathan Ireland, Harper Ireland, and Madison Taylor; maternal grandparents, Andrew Taylor of Gallipolis and Kristal (Tony) McCrae...

Raymond Edgar "Ed" Gibson

Raymond Edgar "Ed" Gibson

Nov 28, 2023

Raymond Edgar “Ed” Gibson, 84, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. Born on January 1, 1939 in Lawrence County, Ohio, Ed was the son of the late Robert and Shirley Holland Gibson. Ed married Sharon Anne Stapleton Gibson, who survives him in Crown City. He graduated from Chesapeake High...

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