Obituaries

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...

Mar 4, 2025

Jim Rose, 65 years old, passed away on March 4th at his residence after his 5.5 year battle with cancer. Jimmie leaves behind his wife Tande Pope Rose, son Brandon Montgomery and daughter-in-law Erin, four grandchildren Ellie, Sadie, Maggie, and Hank Montgomery, Brother Steve (Sheri) Rose, Aunt Daisy Smoot, Sisters-in-law Cynde Kuhn and Amy (Stoney) Johnson, Brother-in-law Chad (Deanna)...

Mar 3, 2025

Walter Obley, Jr., 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Holzer Medical Center.  Walter was born on March 27, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey, son of the late Walter Obley, Sr. and  Ann Cole Obley.

Walter was a retired supervisor for National Starch and Chemical Company in...

Feb 28, 2025

Rev. Charles E. Curry, 95, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord and his beautiful wife of seventy-one years, Nada Jean, on Friday, February 28, 2025. Born on October 10, 1929 in Monaville, West Virginia to Rev. Jeff Curry and Mary Wooten Curry, he was a devoted Free Will Baptist minister who faithfully served his congregations...

Feb 25, 2025

Dakota Andrew Lykins, 21-day old son of William and Cheyenne Lykins, passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born in Gallipolis, OH, on February 4, 2025.

In addition to his parents, Dakota is survived by, sister, Nicole Thomas; step-brother, Jerry Lykins; maternal grandparents, Tanja Thomas, and Jim Thomas; and paternal grandparents, Steve (Lisa) Jackson.

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Feb 24, 2025

Luzon Lee McQuaid, age 78, of Sumner Road, Chester, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025, with his family by his side.  Luzon had been in deteriorating health for several months and was under the care of Ohio Health Hospice, Columbus and Athens, Ohio.

Luzon was born in Gallipolis, Ohio to Lawrence and...

Feb 23, 2025

Timothy Bossick, Sr., 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1961 in Canton, Ohio, to Donald Bossick and the late Lenora Whaley Bossick. Timothy was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Cavaliers, and former Cleveland Indians...

Feb 16, 2025

Hazel M. Workman, 97, passed to her Heavenly home on Sunday morning February 16, 2025.  Born December 13, 1927 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Hazel was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillie (Casto) McKinney.  She married Dale Workman in November 1946; he preceded her in death in May of 2019.  She lived her life taking care of Dale and...

Feb 16, 2025

Karen A. Cornell, 78, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her residence.

Born on December 4, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Karen was the daughter of the late Ralph Holmes and Ruby Violet Queen McClead. On August 23, 1968, Karen married Daniel E. Cornell, who survives her in Crown City.  In...

Feb 15, 2025

Ronnal (Ronnie) J. Wolford, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at his residence.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Lillian Blake Wolford and two sisters, Ruby Wolford Halley and Jurrie Wolford Reynolds.

He is survived by two sisters, Marlene Wills of Grove City, Ohio and Emma...

Feb 12, 2025

Marjorie F. Jarvis, 98, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

She was born on March 7, 1926 to the late Cordie E. Smith, Sr. and M. Edith (DeWitt) Smith.  She graduated from Gallia Academy High School Class of 1944.  Being raised on a farm, she learned early how...

Feb 12, 2025

Anthony D. "Tony" Angelo, 64, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his residence. Tony was born on January 16, 1961 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Doris Emogene Holley Jeffers and Anthony Angelo. Tony was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 27, DAV Chapter 141, and...

Feb 11, 2025

James D. Hilton, 78, of Lucasville, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at SOMC Hospice.

Born on October 17, 1946 in Marietta, Ohio, Jim was the son of the late Hoy and Nell Hilton.  Jim married Bonita Soisson Hilton, who survives him in Lucasville, Ohio.  He earned a Bachelor of Science...

Feb 11, 2025

Mary E. Whealdon, 64, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her residence.

Born on January 15, 1961 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Mary was the daughter of the late Vernon E. and Jemima Job Transeau Stanley.  Mary married David Whealdon, and he survives her in Patriot.  She graduated from Southwestern High School...