Obituaries

Jan 29, 2024

Marianne Boggs Campbell, 97, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born on July 28, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of William O. and Arista Harrington Boggs. Marianne was married to Bill C. Campbell on October 21, 1950; and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2012. In addition to her...

Jan 25, 2024

Hubert “Hugh” Francis, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his residence. Born on April 14, 1943 in Pikeville, Kentucky, Hugh was the son of the late John and Loraine Crum Francis. On April 4, 1964, Hugh married Sue Cox Francis who survives him in Gallipolis. Hugh served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam; he...

Jan 21, 2024

Derry E. Adams, 96, born December 12, 1927 in Kanauga, Ohio, went to his heavenly home January 21, 2024.

He was the son of the late Tom and Nettie (Lawrence) Adams. Derry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was probably best known for being a longtime baseball coach.

Derry married Dottie...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert K. "Bob" Garbesi,  67, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.  He was born on July 25, 1956 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Robert E. and Jean Garbesi.

Bob was retired from Burnett's Heating and Cooling; and he enjoyed politics, bird watching, gardening, and deer hunting.  ...

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Johnston, age 59, peacefully passed away on Thursday January 18, 2024, at SOMC in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mary was born on December 15, 1964, in Gallipolis, OH, Mary Johnston was a cherished daughter, sister, and mother. She is survived by her children, Ricky and David (D.J.) Johnston, her grandchildren, Landon Knox Jordan, Hunter Dean Johnston, Elijah Raphael Johnston, her parents,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...