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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Jean A. Parrish

Jean A. Parrish

Dec 9, 2005

Jean A. Doyle Parrish, 75, of Gallipolis, passed away on December 9, 2005 at her residence. She was born on March 26, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William and Nina Doyle. She was married to Rufus Russ C. Parrish and was a homemaker. Surviving are friends, Savilla and John Hammond and Jerry and Charlene Wade, all of Gallipolis....

Betsy R. Sheets

Betsy R. Sheets

Dec 8, 2005

Betsy Ross Dawson Sheets, 65, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Thursday December 8, 2005 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born on July 3, 1940 in Bradshaw, WV to the late Robert Dawson and Lillie Belle Chambers Dawson Skeens. Betsy was the loving mother to her children, a son A. I. “Toby” Sharon Sheets of Fayetteville,...

Otis Wayne Mcgowan I

Otis Wayne Mcgowan I

Dec 6, 2005

Otis Wayne McGowan I, 63, of Pollocksville, North Carolina, died Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina. Mr. McGowan was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. McGowan and one daughter, Teressa L. McGowan. Surviving are children, Otis Wayne McGowan II, Frederick McGowan and his wife, Crystal L. Baver, Paul A. Belcher,...

Curtis W. Myer

Curtis W. Myer

Dec 5, 2005

Curtis W. “Skeet” Myer, 97, of Gallipolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2005 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on February 6, 1908 in Athens County, Ohio to the late Ellsworth and Louie Spencer Myer. He was married to Velma Lorraine Payton on March 29, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a superintendent...

Jerry M. Gust

Jerry M. Gust

Dec 4, 2005

Jerry M. Gust, 74, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on November 20, 1931 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota to the late George and Julia Pribula Gust. He married Susan Gust on March 13, 1982 and she survives him. He was retired having...

Jason A. Hunt

Jason A. Hunt

Dec 2, 2005

Jason A. Hunt, 28, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 2, 2005 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV. Jason was formerly a laborer for Community Action. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and football. Jason was born on May 31, 1977 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Lula Mae Halley Green and William C. Hunt. Jason has two children, a daughter,...

Densil C. Roberts

Densil C. Roberts

Nov 30, 2005

Densil C. Roberts, 85, of Gallipolis, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2005 at the Veterans Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia after an extended illness. He was born on August 17, 1920 at Alum Creek, West Virginia, son of the late Hubert Roberts and Rilla Bowman Roberts Underwood. He was a retired minister/self-employed contractor and was...

Robert A. Slagle

Robert A. Slagle

Nov 29, 2005

Robert A. Slagle, 85, of Crown City, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at his home after an extended illness. Born May 23, 1920 in Youngstown, he was the son of Joseph R. and Mabel M. Slagle. Mr. Slagle retired from Crown City Mining, was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of...

Alison Lynn Daniels

Alison Lynn Daniels

Nov 28, 2005

Alison Lynn Daniels, 40, of Crown City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2005 at her home. She was born on July 10, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Ross and Doris Caldwell Fulks, who survive her. She was a 1983 graduate of Hannan Trace High School. She was a member of Good Hope Church. Alison...

Garland Lee Oldaker

Garland Lee Oldaker

Nov 25, 2005

Garland Lee Oldaker, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to be with Jesus on Friday, November 25, 2005 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1930 in Mason County, WV to the late James H. and Retha F. Doss Oldaker. Garland attended the Wyoma Pentecostal Church in Gallipolis Ferry, WV. He loved to hunt and sing. He...

Retta M. Williams

Retta M. Williams

Nov 20, 2005

Retta M. Redden Williams, 71, of Pt. Pleasant, WV passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2005 at the Pleasant Valley Hospital Emergency Room. She was born on February 28, 1934 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Ambrose and Exie Kegley Redden. Retta was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking, especially pies. She was a member of First...

James A. Pennington

James A. Pennington

Nov 20, 2005

James A. “Squeak” Pennington, 21, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2005. He was born on September 17, 1984 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia to James M. Pennington and Mary L. Scarberry Pennington, who both survive him. He was employed by the Gallipolis Daily Tribune as a paper carrier. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 2003....

Helen Mae Russell

Helen Mae Russell

Nov 18, 2005

Helen Mae Russell, 81, of Patriot, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2005 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 18, 1924 in Peytona, West Virginia to the late Thomas and Mary Cobb Carson. She was preceded in death by two husbands, James Peyatt and Raymond Russell. Helen was of the Baptist faith and was...

Marilyn Jane Nutter

Marilyn Jane Nutter

Nov 18, 2005

Marilyn Jane Nutter, 71, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2005 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Vernon D. and Viola Andrews Fox. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Centenary Cemetery with Rev. Eugene Harmon officiating. Friends may call at...

Emma Jean Waugh

Emma Jean Waugh

Nov 17, 2005

Emma Jean Waugh, 74, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at the Holzer Senior Care Center. She was born on September 3, 1931 in Crown City, Ohio, the daughter of the late Stanley C. and Clarice Fife Church. Emma Jean was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Harlan “Bub” Waugh of Crown City;...

Everett Chapman, Jr.

Everett Chapman, Jr.

Nov 17, 2005

Everett Chapman, Jr., age 81, of Columbus and Gallia County passed away on November 17, 2005 at Riverside Hospital with his children at his side. Born December 31, 1923 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Everett Chapman, Sr. and the late Mina Hall Chapman, he was predeceased in July 2005 by his devoted wife of 63 years, Mary Florence Myers...

Emagene Dray

Emagene Dray

Nov 16, 2005

Emagene Barcus Dray, 85, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV. She was born on June 8, 1920 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late Robert and Clara Lanthron Barcus. Emagene was preceded in death by two husbands, Harold Criner in 1950 and Divers E. Dray in 1998. She was...

Olive L. Brown

Olive L. Brown

Nov 15, 2005

Olive L. Brown, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Scenic Hills Nursing Center. She was born on July 16, 1922 in Cabell County, West Virginia to the late Omar and Eugenia Wright Saunders. She was married to Merrill E. Brown and he preceded her in death in 1986. Olive was a former sales person for...

Weltha Louise Pennington

Weltha Louise Pennington

Nov 12, 2005

Weltha Louise Pennington, 86, of Crown City, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2005, peacefully at her home at 8:00 pm. Louise was born on January 21, 1919 in Bladen, Ohio; the daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Lewis and Lueva Houck Lewis. She was retired from Timken Roller Bearings of Columbus, Ohio as an...

Glenn T. Marr

Glenn T. Marr

Nov 3, 2005

Glenn T. Marr, 89, of Patriot, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Scenic Hills Nursing Center. He was born on April 22, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Mary Anne Buchan Marr. He was married to Carrie Mae Notter Marr who preceded him in death on May 20, 1989. Glenn was a retired superintendent of...

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