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Recent Obituaries in Gallipolis, OH

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Gallipolis, OH area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Opal Virginia Morris

Opal Virginia Morris

Feb 25, 2008

Opal Virginia Morris 82, of Racine, Ohio passed away on February 25, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Earl and daughter Janet Morris, brothers Opha Jeannine Offutt and George Patti Offutt, nieces and nephews. In keeping with Opal's wishes, she will be cremated with no services. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US

Thelma I. Giles

Thelma I. Giles

Feb 21, 2008

Thelma I. Giles, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at the Arbors at Gallipolis. She was born on August 7, 1927 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Samuel and Carrie Elizabeth Lugg Hart, Sr. Thelma was a homemaker, and member of the Mt. Zion Church in Pomeroy and a member of the Church's garden club....

Geraldine Caudill

Geraldine Caudill

Feb 18, 2008

Geraldine Caudill, 80 of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 18, 2008 in the emergency room of the Holzer Medical Center. She was born in Jacobs, KY. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Stansberry officiating. Burial will be in the Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m....

Homer E. Mcwilliams

Homer E. Mcwilliams

Feb 11, 2008

Homer E. McWilliams, 72, of Gallipolis passed away on Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Arbors at Gallipolis. He was a heavy equipment operator. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US

Melvin Lee Church

Melvin Lee Church

Feb 11, 2008

Melvin Lee Church, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Scenic Hills Care Center. He was retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center, a former school bus driver, a member of the Providence Baptist Church; and U.S. Air Force Korean Conflict Veteran. He was born on November 2, 1930 in Gallia County, Ohio son of...

Belva Catherine Miller

Belva Catherine Miller

Feb 3, 2008

Belva Catherine Miller, 101, of Patriot, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. She was born January 23, 1907 in Ashe County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Calvin C. and Elizabeth Miller Phillips. Belva was married to John Mart Miller and he preceded her in death in...

Leon Donald Scott

Leon Donald Scott

Jan 30, 2008

Leon Donald Scott, 75, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born June 30, 1932 in Mahwah, New Jersey, son of the late Mary E. and Leon S. Scott. While living in New Jersey, he was employed as a sheet metal worker. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of...

Lewis W. Sturgeon

Lewis W. Sturgeon

Jan 26, 2008

Lewis W. Sturgeon, 45, of Crown City, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at the emergency room at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on December 5, 1962 in Mason County, WV to Lewis Sturgeon and the late Maxine Ellen Fielder Sturgeon. Lewis was a self-employed truck driver hauling for Besil Transport in Ravenswood, WV. Surviving are his...

Danny E. Taylor

Danny E. Taylor

Jan 25, 2008

Danny E. Taylor, 53, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008 at his residence. He was employed at the Phillip Sporn Plant in New Haven, WV working in the maintenance department. Danny was born on April 27, 1954 in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Harry Taylor and Myrtle Taylor who survives in Spencer, West Virginia. Danny...

Eunice G. Shane

Eunice G. Shane

Jan 22, 2008

Eunice G. Shane, 87, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born March 24, 1920 in Meigs County, Ohio daughter of the late Casper and Elizabeth Sarson Sayre. Eunice married Walter E. Shane and he preceded her in death on July 6, 1987. She was retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center...

Zelma Vivian Benson

Zelma Vivian Benson

Jan 14, 2008

Zelma Vivian Benson, 80, of Columbus, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born on October 6, 1927 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late LeRoy and Ora Thomason Elliott. She was married to James F. Benson Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1994. Zelma was...

June E. Taylor

June E. Taylor

Jan 14, 2008

June E. Taylor, 75, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 14, 2008 at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1932 in Nickelsville, Virginia to the late Alvis Vincent Burke and Nannie G. Kilgore Burke. She was a homemaker and attended the Apostolic Gospel Church in Gallipolis. June is survived by three daughters, Norma J. Jenkins of...

Sylvia M. Watts

Sylvia M. Watts

Jan 13, 2008

Sylvia M. Watts, 75, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at her daughters residence in Creola, Ohio. She was born on December 12, 1932 in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Henry and Fannie Bevins Burchett. She was married to Kenneth Watts and he preceded her in death. Sylvia was a homemaker and member of the Regular...

Martha Anne Moore

Martha Anne Moore

Jan 12, 2008

Martha Anne Moore, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the St. Marys Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. She was born on April 25, 1939 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Percy G. and Virgie M. Blythe Harrison. Martha Anne was a homemaker and a member of the Gallipolis Church of Christ 259...

Lavina Michelle Shaffer

Lavina Michelle Shaffer

Jan 10, 2008

Lavina Michelle Shaffer, two days old, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born on January 8, 2008, the daughter of Seth and Erin Shaffer of Crown City. Also surviving are grandparents, Milinda and Rick Meaige of Gallipolis and Bev and Terry Shaffer of Crown City; an aunt, Bethani Shaffer of Crown City;...

James H. Holley

James H. Holley

Jan 9, 2008

James H. Holley, 78, of the Evergreen Community, Bidwell, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on October 3, 1929 in Mason County, West Virginia to the late Charles W. and Verne Holley. James was married to Anita Hudkins Holley and she survives him. He was retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center and...

Jerome E. Hundley, Sr.

Jerome E. Hundley, Sr.

Jan 8, 2008

Jerome E. Hundley, Sr., 49, of Crown City, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born on February 19, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Amos E. Hundley and Westine L. Grimmette Hundley. Jerome was a former truck driver. Surviving are his mom, Goldie Hundley, of Crown City; two sons,...

Alba M. Del Rosario

Alba M. Del Rosario

Dec 31, 2007

Alba M. Del Rosario, 82, of Bidwell, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born on April 16, 1925 in Buenaventura, Colombia, South America, daughter of the late Roberto Casierra and Rosa Pretelt Casierra. She married Francisco Del Rosario and he preceded her in death in August of 1977. Surviving are...

Raymond Paul Thompson

Raymond Paul Thompson

Dec 27, 2007

Raymond Paul Thompson Uncle Bob, 73, of Gallipolis, passed away on December 27, 2007 in his sleep at his home after a long illness. He was born on October 9, 1934 at Ona, West Virginia, son of the late Burley and Maudie Hughes Thompson. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum. He was a Navy Seal in the Korean War and was...

Shirley Sigman

Shirley Sigman

Dec 24, 2007

Shirley Sigman Lorene P. Shirley Sigman, 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 24, 2007 at the Holzer Medical Center. Shirley was born on January 31, 1949 in Logan County, West Virginia the daughter of the Rev. Andrew and Lucille Belcher Parsons. She was a homemaker and a member of the Silver Memorial Freewill...

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