Obituaries

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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Maryellen Lambert

Maryellen Lambert

May 13, 2007

Maryellen Lambert, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at her residence. She was born on July 20, 1931 in Greensburg, PA to James F. and Pauline Ramage Jerson. She was a secretary having worked for Toler and Toler Construction, an admitting clerk for Holzer Hospital, a billing clerk for Dr. Simon and Valley Diagnostic Lab....

Ellis C. Alexander

Ellis C. Alexander

May 13, 2007

Ellis C. Alexander, 83, of Bidwell went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at his residence. He was born on August 18, 1923 in East Jordan, Michigan to Thurman and Ruth Qualls Alexander. Ellis was a retired truck driver from Smith Transportation in Staunton, VA where he received many driving and safety awards. He acquired...

Irene Lilly

Irene Lilly

May 9, 2007

Irene Lilly, 83, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Irene was born on October 30, 1923 in Patriot, Ohio. She was the daughter of Ruth Betz McGuire who preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Connie Lilly of Bucyrus, Ohio and David L. Shirley Lilly of Gallipolis; 3 grandchildren,...

Myron E. Sheets

Myron E. Sheets

May 8, 2007

Myron E. Sheets, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on August 31, 1921 in Gallia County, son of the late of Cecil and Letha Sheets. Myron was married to Florence Fellure Sheets for 63 years. They have a daughter, Linda, of Seattle,...

Earl Jackson Goldie, Jr.

Earl Jackson Goldie, Jr.

May 7, 2007

Earl Jackson “Jack” Goldie, Jr., 72, of Whitehall, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 7, 2007 at his residence. He was born on August 30, 1934 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, son of the late Earl Jackson Goldie, Sr. and Hazel Yarbar Goldie. Jack married Mary Alice Finley on August 24, 1954 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and she survives him....

Linda F. Shamblin

Linda F. Shamblin

May 7, 2007

Linda F. Shamblin, 59, of Charleston, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 7, 2007, after a courageous, year long battle with brain cancer. She was a loving and devoted companion, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She lived life to the fullest enjoying cruises, drag racing, shopping and especially trips to the beach...

Donald L. Henry

Donald L. Henry

May 6, 2007

Donald “Donny” L. Henry, 47, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born on May 8, 1959 in Gallipolis, son of the late Robert A. “Gabby” Henry, who passed away in 2004 and Ella Mae Brown Henry who survives him. Donny was married to Michele Hager. He was with...

Marshall M. Burnett

Marshall M. Burnett

May 6, 2007

Marshall M. Burnett, 92, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at his residence. He was born on May 19, 1914 in Mercerville, Ohio son of the late Mark and Cora Caldwell Burnett. Marshall married Louise Wood on July 10, 1947 in Kentucky and she survives him. He was a former junior high school teacher at Kyger Creek...

Jacob Michael Ours

Jacob Michael Ours

May 5, 2007

Jacob Michael “Jake” Ours, 19 month old son of James Michael and Jackie R. Merry Ours, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 5, 2007. Jake was born on October 5, 2005 in Gallipolis, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Jackie Ours of Patriot, a brother Layne Ours at home, Maternal grandparents, Anita and...

Brent Pierce Kincaid

Brent Pierce Kincaid

Apr 26, 2007

Brent Pierce Kincaid, 36, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1971 in Gallipolis, son of the late Wayne Kincaid Jr. and Sherry Kincaid McBride who survives him. Brent was a 1989 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and attended Gallia Cornerstone Church. He loved his family, music and...

Robert L. Taylor

Robert L. Taylor

Apr 25, 2007

Robert L. Taylor, 43, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born on May 14, 1963 in Gallipolis, son of the late Robert H. Taylor, who preceded him in death in February, 2005 and Carol Peterson Taylor, who survives him. He was married to Nicole Haag on January 31,...

Amy Dianne Saunders Vinson

Amy Dianne Saunders Vinson

Apr 23, 2007

Amy Dianne Saunders Vinson, 58, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2007 at her home after a yearlong courageous battle with brain cancer. Born August 29, 1948 in Herman County, Michigan, daughter of Haskell and Ivy Gathercole Saunders of Bidwell, Ohio. She was a 1966 graduate of North Gallia High School and married her husband of 40 years,...

Thomas R. Hornsby

Thomas R. Hornsby

Apr 19, 2007

Thomas R. Hornsby, 69, Milford, Ohio formerly of Gallipolis, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the Clermont Nursing Care Center in Milford. Thomas was born on July 24, 1937 in Hugheston, West Virginia to the late Shirley E. Dobbins Hornsby and Eugene A. Hornsby, Sr. Thomas was a former employee of the Hercules...

Brian R. Porter

Brian R. Porter

Apr 19, 2007

Brian R. Porter, 38, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Brian was a Gallia County Sheriff’s Deputy and a child care worker at the Children’s Center of Ohio. Brian attended Vinton Baptist Church and enjoyed basketball and fishing. He was a 1987 Graduate of Gallia Academy High School and...

Donnie H. Day

Donnie H. Day

Apr 18, 2007

Donnie H. Day, 73, of Crown City, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at the Scenic Hills Nursing Center. He was born on April 26, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late Oakley and Maude Walters Day. He married Vivian Loretta Simms on July 8, 1953 and she survives him. Donnie was a farmer and laborer. He enjoyed...

Deborah L. Tipple

Deborah L. Tipple

Apr 15, 2007

Deborah L. “Debbie” Tipple, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at her residence. She was born on December 28, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul Fletcher and Emogene Wright Fletcher, who survives her. Debbie married Richard “Rick” Tipple on June 15, 1974 in Ada, Ohio. She was a teacher’s aide at...

Eddie Arnold Belville

Eddie Arnold Belville

Apr 13, 2007

Eddie Arnold Belville, 61, of Crown City, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2007 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1946 near Crown City; son of Marlene Callicoat Belville of Gallipolis, and the late Arnold Ray Belville. Eddie was a 1965 Graduate of Hannan Trace High School, and retired from CSX Transportation in Huntington, WV, where he...

Ranford Earl Cox

Ranford Earl Cox

Apr 10, 2007

Ranford Earl Pete Cox left this life on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Pleasant Valley Hospital surrounded by his family. He fought a long and courageous battle the last year of his life and was ready to go to meet his heavenly father. He was 78 years old. Pete was a remarkable husband, father, grandfather and friend to all that...

Patricia M. Oxyer

Patricia M. Oxyer

Apr 9, 2007

Patricia M. Oxyer, 46, of Cheshire, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2007 at her residence. She was born December 10, 1960 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of the late Willard Oxyer and Mary Haines Oxyer, who survives her. Patricia was a social worker having worked for the Gallipolis Developmental Center, Woodland Centers and Lakin State Hospital. She was...

Paul E. Burnette

Paul E. Burnette

Apr 9, 2007

Paul E. Burnette, 80, of Thurman passed away on Monday, April 9, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 26, 1927 in Williamson, WV to the late Landon and Myrtle Bevans Burnette. Paul was a retired self-employed carpenter; a World War II US Navy Veteran, and a member of the Centerville Masonic Lodge 371....

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