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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Linda Deckard Betz
Nov 23, 2023
Linda Deckard Betz, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her residence with her family.
Born on October 23, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Linda was the daughter of the late Elbert Kendall and Zella Lavena Harrison Deckard. Linda was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1965 and was a...
Richard E. Cox
Nov 19, 2023
Richard E. Cox, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his home in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was formerly from the Little Bullskin/Mercerville area.
He was born on October 1, 1946 in Gallia County/Clay Township to the late Willard T. and Geneva “Jude” (McGuire) Cox. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Knepper)...
Lois Ann Thomas
Nov 18, 2023
Lois Ann Thomas, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her residence.
Born on June 1, 1934 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Lois was the daughter of the late Raymond O. and Esther L. Christy Gooch. Lois married Wendell B. Thomas, who survives her in Gallipolis. On September 19, 2023, Lois and Wendell celebrated...
Mary Jane Siders
Nov 17, 2023
Mary J. Siders, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1942 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward and Ada Cox Henry. Mary was a homemaker and had attended Bell Chapel. She was married to James Edward Siders and he preceded her in...
