Obituaries

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Nov 10, 2023

Earl F. Dunlap, Sr., 89, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence.  Earl was born on January 15, 1934 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Arthur and Neta Turner Dunlap.   He was an auto body man and had attended Elizabeth Chapel Church.  Earl enjoyed hunting and playing music.

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Nov 7, 2023

James George Byrnes, 83, recently of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center after a short illness surrounded by his family. Jim was born on August 9, 1940 in Baltimore, Md. He was the son of the late George M. Byrnes and the late Bertha P. Wosk Byrnes. He was...

Nov 7, 2023

Dr. Barry E. Thompson, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Abbyshire Place.  He was born on April 15, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles Rufus and Dorothy Swangler Thompson.  Barry was a professor at the University of Rio Grande for 40 years.

Barry is survived by his wife,...

Nov 6, 2023

Phillip Lynn Pope, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at home on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Avalon Pope and his brother, Donovan Marcus Pope. Born on September 16, 1939, Phil was the son of the late MaeBelle and Woodrow Pope. Phil was a graduate of The Ohio...

Nov 4, 2023

Linda L. McGuire, 78, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Gallia County, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Linda was born on April 4, 1945 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Alva and Wilma McGuire. Linda, while in Gallipolis, attended First Baptist Church; she is survived by...

Nov 3, 2023

Harriet Martin, 90, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripley, Ohio. Born on September 24, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio, Harriet was the daughter of the late Russell and Fannie Neal Haner, Sr. Harriet had worked at Gallipolis Developmental Center and Robbins & Myers. She...

Nov 2, 2023

Amara Rose Evans, daughter of Timothy Evans and Rebekah Stevenson, was stillborn on November 2, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Amara is survived by two sisters, Samaria Evans and Ellianna Stevenson; maternal grandparents, Tina (James) Ellis of Tennessee and Robert (Georganne) Stevenson of Gallipolis; and paternal grandmother, Jennifer Range of California. Willis Funeral Home is...

Oct 26, 2023

James L. “Jimmy” Hamilton, 48, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Grant Medical Center.  Jimmy was born on May 6, 1975 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Katrina A. Drummond Northup and Leland P. Hamilton.

Jimmy had worked at Norris-Northup and Cliffside Golf Course.  He was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School...

Oct 19, 2023

Gail V. Shafer, age 93, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Abbyshire Nursing Center on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1930 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Gail was the daughter of the late Joseph Dewey and Helen Halley Wilcoxon. In addition to her parents, Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Fairrell Shafer;...

Oct 18, 2023

Kenneth M. Feustel, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his residence. Born on November 6, 1943 in Gallia County, Ohio, Kenneth was the son of the late Willard and Jewell White Feustel. Kenneth married Nancy Frazier Feustel, who preceded him in death on November 21, 2013. He graduated from North Gallia High School and...

Oct 17, 2023

Billy Ray Sergent, 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence.

Born on November 28, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Billy was the son of the late Lloyd and Juanita Rose Shaver Sergent.  Billy worked for Tope Furniture and Life Style Furniture.  He enjoyed NASCAR and music.

Billy is survived...

Oct 17, 2023

Carl E. Saunders, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Darst Private Care Home in Pomeroy, Ohio.  He was born on February 14, 1946 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Saul M. and Bessie Arbaugh Saunders.

Carl was retired after working 31 1/2 years for Goodyear, Shell Oil, and M&G...

Oct 15, 2023

Mary K. Bays, 72, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away in the arms of her savior on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 9:25 AM. She married the love of her life, Homer L. Bays, at the age of 16 and enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Together they traveled to all 50 states. Branson, Pigeon Forge, Mackinac Island were just a few...

Oct 15, 2023

Joyce Louise Miller, 67, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

Born on December 29, 1955 in Bowling Green, Ohio, Joyce was the daughter of the late Marvin M. and Carolyn Nancy Fite Church.  Joyce married Edward Jacob Miller, who survives her in Patriot, Ohio.  She...

Oct 12, 2023

James Lee Williams, 78 of Gallipolis, OH passed away October 12, 2023 from myelodysplastic syndrome at Holzer Hospital. Jim was born on June 17, 1945 to J. Orland and Mary Jane Mathews Williams in Columbus, OH.

After graduating Athens High School in 1963, he attended Ohio University and earned his Business Administration Degree. He was a member...

Oct 9, 2023

Albert "Tony" Jerome Gallagher II, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at the Holzer Medical Center. Tony was born on January 9, 1940 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late Albert Jerome and Patricia Ann Burke Gallagher. He was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church and was currently serving as the President of...