Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Cindy L. Fitchpatrick, 66, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her residence.

Born on February 2, 1959 in Franklin County, Ohio, Cindy was the daughter of the late Virgil Charles and Katherine Sarah Ramey Booten.  Cindy graduated from Kyger Creek High School and was a home health aide.

Cindy is...

Apr 9, 2025

Hazel Yvonne Waugh, 94, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Harbor Health Care in Ironton, Ohio.

Born on December 25, 1930 in Gallia County, Ohio, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Grace Adkins Johnson.  Yvonne married Vora Ollie “Buck” Waugh, who preceded her in death on April...

Apr 8, 2025

Elbie Eugene “Gene” Burgess, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Abbyshire Place.

Born on November 27, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, Gene was the son of the late Rev. Noah and Judith Keith Burgess.  Gene married Carolyn Walker Burgess, who survives him in Gallipolis.  He was a member of Promised Land Church...

Apr 8, 2025

Mable Dianna "Diannie" Halley, 81, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, went home to meet her Lord, whom she loved above all, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant.

Born on December 2, 1943 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Diannie was the daughter of the late Howard Edward Elliott and the late Thelma Reitmire...

Apr 3, 2025

John Mark Haggerty, 66, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his residence.  Mark was born on December 6, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Robert Vance and Lucille Yvonne McKean Haggerty.

Mark was a self-employed tradesman; he enjoyed training and raising race horses and was an avid hunter which he...

Apr 3, 2025

Thelma L. Patterson,  70, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.  Thelma was the daughter of the late Walter Eugene and Mary Lillian Cordell.

Thelma retired from Buckeye Community Services.  She enjoyed being with her family and is survived by her children, Herbert E. (Lori Coen) Cordell,...

Mar 30, 2025

Roosevelt Plumley, JR (Junebug)

04/04/1940-03/30/2025

Roosevelt was born a miracle, at a very early 5 month gestation on April 4, 1940.He passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 at Arbors of Gallipolis, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Plumley; son, Norman Plumley; his parents, Inez and Roosevelt Plumley;...

Mar 28, 2025

David Michael Saunders In Remembrance

David M. Saunders, 58, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Born on March 23, 1967 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, David was the son of Richard H. Saunders of Gallipolis and the late Bonny G. Sanders Saunders, who preceded him in death on May 12,...

Mar 27, 2025

Luella Johnson

December 20, 1930 - March 27, 2025

Luella Johnson, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.

On December 20, 1930, Luella was born to the late Floyd Neal and Gracie Dulaney Neal.  She was born in the Walnut...

Mar 27, 2025

Johnnie J. McGuire, 66, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on March 27, 2025 at his home.

He was born on August 27, 1958, the son of John B. McGuire and Mildred Harrison.  Johnnie married Mary Church McGuire.  He retired from Gallia Auto Sales and Auto Body.  Johnnie enjoyed farming and Model A and Model T cars.

Mar 26, 2025

Elaine D. Johnson, 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Holzer Medical Center.  Elaine was born on November 25, 1957 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Herman and Norma Jean Sims, Jr.

Elaine was married to Larry K. Johnson; and he survives her in Gallipolis, Ohio.  Also surviving are two...

Mar 26, 2025

Margaret Louise Montgomery Myers, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Arbors at Gallipolis.

On July 26, 1939, Margaret was born to the late John Monroe Montgomery and Bonnie Irene Phillips Montgomery.  She was born in Eblin Hollow in Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio.  Margaret was the second child in a family...

Mar 24, 2025

Mary L. Vaughn, 60, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her residence.

Born on July 21, 1964 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late Albert P. and Beatrice O. Wickline Barker.  On January 6, 1989, Mary married Jess Harley Vaughn, Sr. in Virgina.  Mary graduated from Southwestern High School...

Mar 20, 2025

Shirley Lilly, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Arbors at Gallipolis.

Born on January 24, 1943 in Crown City, Ohio, Shirley was the daughter of the late Hazel E. White Montgomery and the late Oris Needles.  Shirely was married to David L. Lilly, who preceded her in death on October 16,...

Mar 19, 2025

Lindsey Marie Campbell (Crago), 31, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Lindsey was born on April 17, 1993 to Wendy Harold and the late David Crago.

She attended Gallia Academy High School and graduated from Buckeye Hills School of Cosmetology. Lindsey was active in sports, 4-H, and pageants throughout school. She enjoyed...

Mar 17, 2025

Aaron Scott Phillips peacefully entered his forever home on Monday, March 17, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center ER after a courageous and faith-filled fight with Glioblastoma. He was surrounded by so many who loved him when he saw the face of his Savior. Aaron won his fight that day and received a reward beyond what we could ever...

Mar 12, 2025

Howard Lee Brewer, 57, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his residence.

Born on August 14, 1967 in South Williamson, Kentucky, Howard was the son of the late John H. Brewer, Sr. and the late Donna Jean Gilman Brewer.  Howard graduated from high school in Lenore, West Virginia.  He enjoyed singing, playing...

Mar 11, 2025

Regina G. Flanagan, 64, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Born on June 23, 1960 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Regina was the daughter of Clyde E. and Evelyn Rhodes Clark.  Regina was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1978.  She served...

Mar 10, 2025

Braylon Jade Cox, 12 days old, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  Born on February 26, 2025 in Huntington, West Virginia, Braylon was the son of Starr Blakeman and Colton Jade Cox of Gallipolis.  In addition to his parents, Braylon is survived by a twin brother, Jaylon Dean Cox of Gallipolis;...

Mar 5, 2025

Harold Lee Heugel, age 81, of Bidwell, Ohio, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, while in Arbors Nursing Home.  Harold was born March 5, 1944 in Henlawson, West Virginia, son of Robert Elwood Heugel and Regina Ellen (Claypool) Heugel.

Harold is survived by his daughter, Cathy (Brad) Bryant of Gallipolis; two...