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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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Craig A. Taylor
Feb 5, 2024
Craig A. Taylor, 53, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Holzer Medical Center. Craig was born on November 21, 1970 in Glendora, California, son of Violet Williams Taylor and James D. Taylor.
Craig attended Guiding Hand and Gallco. He loved parades, holiday decorations, and country music. Craig is survived by his...
Mary Maxine Carman
Feb 5, 2024
Mary Maxine Carman, 101, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her granddaughter's home in Lexington, Kentucky, where she resided for the past two years. She was born March 3, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of James Alfred McCoy and Mary Grace Leavell.
Maxine McCoy married Fred R. Carman on August...
Arthur Jeffrey "Jeff" Hart
Feb 5, 2024
Arthur Jeffrey “Jeff” Hart, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at his residence.
Born on April 19, 1955 in Mason, West Virginia, Jeff was the son of the late Arthur H. and Drusilla Wolfe Hart. On January 25, 1980, Jeff married Phyllis Sheppard Hart, who survives him in Gallipolis; they celebrated 44...
Phyllis Jean "Jeannie" Beaver
Feb 4, 2024
Phyllis Jean “Jeannie” Beaver, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence.
Born on July 2, 1951 in Boone County, West Virginia, Jeannie was the daughter of the late William Jackson Ferguson and Wanda Mae Short Ferguson. Jeannie was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1969; she later...
Dedidre Ann Mccullough
Jan 30, 2024
Dedidre “Dee” Ann McCullough, 61, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born on October 26, 1962 in Point Pleasant, WV., daughter of the late Donald Mitchell and Carol Mitchell-Palm who survives her. Dee spent her career working at Adult Protective Services where she retired.
...Marianne B. Campbell
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...
Hubert "Hugh" Francis
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...
Derry E. Adams
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...
Robert K. Garbesi
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. ...
Mary Johnston
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,...
Cynthia S. "Cindy" Bradley
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...
Donald Ray Craigo, Jr.
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...
Chester Clifford Mcguire
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...
Vickie Brumfield
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...
Vivian Joan Ralph Curfman
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;...
Gilbert Eugene Henry, Sr.
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...
Betty L. Kemper
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...
Drexel L. Salyers
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...
Debra Lynn Bloomer
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,...
Judy Ann Dillon
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...
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