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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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Gary Lee Northup
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...
Patricia Ann Bryant
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"...
Howard D. Mullins
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...
Judy Dell Harrington Mckinniss
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...
Phyllis Joy Stinson
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...
Harry E. "Eddie" Ray
Dec 7, 2023
Harry Edward “Eddie” Ray, 66, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.
Born on January 10, 1957 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Eddie was the son of the late Harry F. and Dorothy Porter Ray. He retired from Jefferson Industries in West Jefferson, Ohio. Eddie served in the...
Griff Clifton Cook, Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Griff Clifton Cook, Jr., 84, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Ohio State University Hospital.
He was born in Cadmus, Ohio on November 17, 1939 and attended Cadmus High School where he played basketball. Most of his career, Griff worked as a supervisor at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and later...
Sherry J. Lundy
Dec 6, 2023
Sherry J. Lundy, 54, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Central Ohio Hospice at OSU Medical Center.
Born on July 25, 1969 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Sherry was the daughter of the late Grady Emerson and Audrey Mae Bennett Robertson. She graduated from St. Mary's High School Class of 1987. Sherry married...
Briella Grace Taylor
Nov 30, 2023
Briella Grace Taylor, 8 day old daughter of Myrandia Taylor of Bidwell and Patrick Beall of Gallipolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Briella is survived by 4 siblings, Kayleigh Clagg, Nathan Ireland, Harper Ireland, and Madison Taylor; maternal grandparents, Andrew Taylor of Gallipolis and Kristal (Tony) McCrae...
Raymond Edgar "Ed" Gibson
Nov 28, 2023
Raymond Edgar “Ed” Gibson, 84, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. Born on January 1, 1939 in Lawrence County, Ohio, Ed was the son of the late Robert and Shirley Holland Gibson. Ed married Sharon Anne Stapleton Gibson, who survives him in Crown City. He graduated from Chesapeake High...
Linda Deckard Betz
Nov 23, 2023
Linda Deckard Betz, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her residence with her family.
Born on October 23, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Linda was the daughter of the late Elbert Kendall and Zella Lavena Harrison Deckard. Linda was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1965 and was a...
Richard E. Cox
Nov 19, 2023
Richard E. Cox, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his home in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was formerly from the Little Bullskin/Mercerville area.
He was born on October 1, 1946 in Gallia County/Clay Township to the late Willard T. and Geneva “Jude” (McGuire) Cox. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Knepper)...
Lois Ann Thomas
Nov 18, 2023
Lois Ann Thomas, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her residence.
Born on June 1, 1934 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Lois was the daughter of the late Raymond O. and Esther L. Christy Gooch. Lois married Wendell B. Thomas, who survives her in Gallipolis. On September 19, 2023, Lois and Wendell celebrated...
Mary Jane Siders
Nov 17, 2023
Mary J. Siders, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1942 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward and Ada Cox Henry. Mary was a homemaker and had attended Bell Chapel. She was married to James Edward Siders and he preceded her in...
Earl F. Dunlap, Sr.
Nov 10, 2023
Earl F. Dunlap, Sr., 89, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence. Earl was born on January 15, 1934 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Arthur and Neta Turner Dunlap. He was an auto body man and had attended Elizabeth Chapel Church. Earl enjoyed hunting and playing music.
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James George Byrnes
Nov 7, 2023
James George Byrnes, 83, recently of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center after a short illness surrounded by his family. Jim was born on August 9, 1940 in Baltimore, Md. He was the son of the late George M. Byrnes and the late Bertha P. Wosk Byrnes. He was...
Dr. Barry E. Thompson
Nov 7, 2023
Dr. Barry E. Thompson, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Abbyshire Place. He was born on April 15, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles Rufus and Dorothy Swangler Thompson. Barry was a professor at the University of Rio Grande for 40 years.
Barry is survived by his wife,...
Phillip L. Pope
Nov 6, 2023
Phillip Lynn Pope, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at home on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Avalon Pope and his brother, Donovan Marcus Pope. Born on September 16, 1939, Phil was the son of the late MaeBelle and Woodrow Pope. Phil was a graduate of The Ohio...
Linda Lou Mcguire
Nov 4, 2023
Linda L. McGuire, 78, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Gallia County, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Linda was born on April 4, 1945 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Alva and Wilma McGuire. Linda, while in Gallipolis, attended First Baptist Church; she is survived by...
Harriet Martin
Nov 3, 2023
Harriet Martin, 90, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripley, Ohio. Born on September 24, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio, Harriet was the daughter of the late Russell and Fannie Neal Haner, Sr. Harriet had worked at Gallipolis Developmental Center and Robbins & Myers. She...
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