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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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James Henry Maddox

James Henry Maddox

Mar 23, 2024

James Henry Maddox, affectionately known as Jimmy or Jim, age 78, of Gallia County, near Rio Grande, Ohio, went home on March 23, 2024, surrounded by family. James was born in Culloden, West Virgina on October 13, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene Maddox; sisters, Helen Mollette and Lee (Norma) Deridder; stepson, Rodger...

Dewey Stanton King

Dewey Stanton King

Mar 22, 2024

Retired Pastor Reverend Dewey Stanton King, 80, of Lexington, North Carolina and formerly of Rutland, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Atrium Health in Pineville, North Carolina.

Dewey was born on August 31, 1943 in Summersville, West Virginia, son of the late Dorsey P. and Sarah Martha Bailes King.  Dewey was a wonderful loving...

Sherry L. Sayre

Sherry L. Sayre

Mar 15, 2024

Sherry L. Sayre, 52, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at her residence.

Born on July 25, 1971 in Wilmington, Ohio, Sherry was the daughter of the late Robert and Wilma Burns Sayre.  Sherry is survived by her son, Justin Flinner of Pomeroy, Ohio; boyfriend, Steve Liberatore; and cousins, Mandi Burns and Todd...

Penny J. Moore

Penny J. Moore

Mar 10, 2024

Penny J. Moore, 72, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center. Penny was born in Gallia County, Ohio on April 27, 1951, daughter of the late Raymond E. and Edna M. (Clary) Cochran.  Penny was a home care worker and bartender.  She enjoyed drinking her coffee and having conversation with her family...

Carolyn F. Holley

Carolyn F. Holley

Mar 8, 2024

Carolyn F. Holley, 81, of Plain City, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Kobacker House in Columubs, Ohio.  She was born on August 11, 1942 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy and Norma Johnson Hively.  Carolyn had worked for several years for Swan Cleaners in Columbus, Ohio and was a caretaker for her...

Pauline G. Unroe

Pauline G. Unroe

Mar 8, 2024

Pauline G. Unroe, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at the home of her daughter on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born on June 16, 1937 in Branchland, West Virginia, Pauline was the daughter of Shellio and Narie Queen Slone. Pauline was a member of Dickey Chapel Church since the age of 12. Pauline had worked as a cook for...

David F. Hager

David F. Hager

Mar 4, 2024

David F. Hager, 74, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence.

Born on February 9, 1950 in Gallia County, Ohio, David was the son of the late Ernest F. and Rose B. Barnett Hager.  On March 21, 1970, David married Nora D’Amto Hager in Rio Grande, Ohio.  David was a retired...

James H. Watson

James H. Watson

Mar 2, 2024

James Hartley Watson, 83, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.

Born on May 21, 1940 in Gallia County, Ohio, James was the son of the late Hartley Watson and Mariam Danner Watson-Pursley.  On September 22, 1984, James married Barbara Watson, who preceded him in death in 2014.  James was...

Cynthia D. "Cindy" Williams

Cynthia D. "Cindy" Williams

Mar 2, 2024

Cynthia D. “Cindy” Williams, 52, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Cindy was born on September 16, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Jerry Williams and the late Sharon Andrews Thunander.  Cindy is survived by her husband, Robert L. “Bob” Williams, Jr....

Marjorie Sue Holley

Marjorie Sue Holley

Mar 1, 2024

Marjorie Sue Holley, 75, formerly of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on February 18, 1949 in Gallia County, Ohio, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Marvin and Edith Taylor McGuire. On December 25, 1980, Marjorie married Earl Holley. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Earl Holley; siblings, Dorothy Walker...

Robert P. Stanley

Robert P. Stanley

Feb 26, 2024

Robert P. Stanley, 62,  of Patriot, Ohio went to his heavenly home to join his parents, George and Gloria (Brown) Stanley and his sister, Ruth Messer on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Robert is survived by his lifelong partner, Vicki Massie of Patriot; sisters, Linda Stanley of Patriot and Sheri Quickle of Vinton; brothers, Randy (Ruby) Stanley of...

Phyllis Ann Thomas

Phyllis Ann Thomas

Feb 23, 2024

Phyllis Ann Waters Thomas, 92, of Gallipolis, Ohio departed this life on Friday, February 23, 2024.  She was born November 30, 1931, in Wadsworth, Ohio, the daughter of William Waldo Waters and Dorothy Chase Waters.  Phyllis and her family moved to Clintonville (Columbus) in 1936.  She graduated from North High School “Polar Bears” in 1950, where she was involved...

Jerry A. Myers

Jerry A. Myers

Feb 20, 2024

Jerry A. Myers, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Born on April 9, 1939 in Mercerville, Ohio, Jerry was the son of the late Clarence C. and Grace E. Houck Myers.  Jerry loved sports.  He played football and basketball for the Mercerville Wildcats.  In 1956, Jerry placed 2nd in...

Rex H. Unroe

Rex H. Unroe

Feb 17, 2024

Rex H. Unroe, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at the home of his daughter on February 17, 2024 at 7:18 a.m.  He was born on March 18, 1935 in Gallia County, son of the late Harold and Virginia Miller Unroe.  Rex was a member of Dickey Chapel Church and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  ...

Tabitha D. Cochran

Tabitha D. Cochran

Feb 13, 2024

Tabitha D. Cochran, 36, of Patriot, Ohio passed away quietly on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home in Patriot, Ohio. Born on August 23, 1987 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Tabitha was the daughter of Joseph and Beverly Burden. On February 22, 2022, Tabitha married Donnie Cochran; they had been together for twelve years. Tabitha was a graduate...

Oley A. Angel

Oley A. Angel

Feb 13, 2024

Oley A. Angel, 52, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on June 29, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Oley was the son of the late Oley Z. “Buckshot” Angel and Carolyn Glover Angel, who survives him in Gallipolis. He was a believer in God and gave his life...

James Herbert "Jimmy" Mcquaid, Jr.

James Herbert "Jimmy" Mcquaid, Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

James Herbert “Jimmy” McQuaid, Jr., 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Abbyshire Place.

Born on December 22, 1945 in Ironton, Ohio, Jimmy was the son of the late James “Herb” McQuaid, Sr. and Mable Warren McQuaid.  Jimmy never met a stranger and, in turn, made many friends throughout his life.  If...

Hazel Ruth Swindall Carico

Hazel Ruth Swindall Carico

Feb 9, 2024

Hazel Ruth Swindall Carico passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born on August 14, 1922 in Norland, Virginia, daughter of the late Thomas Calvin and Julia Davis Swindall. Her brothers were Curtis and Clyde Swindall, and her sisters were Joella Nelson and Olive Puckett Mays; all have preceded her in death. Hazel married...

Helen Marie Taylor

Helen Marie Taylor

Feb 6, 2024

Helen Marie Taylor, 84, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Holzer Senior Care Center. Helen was born on August 9, 1939 in Meigs County, Ohio, daughter of Darlene and Ray Warren. Helen grew up in Patriot and attended Patriot Methodist Church with her family. She was very much a tomboy and enjoyed being active,...

Deborah A. Stanley

Deborah A. Stanley

Feb 5, 2024

Deborah A. Stanley, 68, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Deborah was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, daughter of the late Rolland and Amanda Bell Schales Johnston, Sr.

She was an artist where she painted with water colors and acrylics; she had a love for music,...

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