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David L. Ramey

David L. Ramey

Nov 11, 2022

David L. Ramey, 67, of Rio Grande, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at his residence. David was born on January 11, 1955 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Robert Ramey and Velma Calhoun Ramey who survives him. David was a retired truck driver and enjoyed woodworking and repairing things.

In addition...

Barbara Lynn Abels

Barbara Lynn Abels

Nov 9, 2022

Our world became a little darker on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 when Barbara Lynn Abels peacefully passed away at her home in Gallipolis, Ohio with her friends Dee and Christina, who loved her very much, by her side. Barb was born on November 30, 1957 in Augusta, Georgia; she was the daughter of the late Gene and Jean Allyn Abels....

Paul E. Facemire

Paul E. Facemire

Nov 7, 2022

Paul E. Facemire, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Arbors at Gallipolis.

Born on April 4, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Paul was the son of the late Fred and Mettiemore Raines Facemire, Sr.  Paul was married to Shari Wallis Facemire, who preceded him in death.  He was a truck driver for...

Teresa Lynn Cardwell

Teresa Lynn Cardwell

Nov 2, 2022

Teresa Lynn Cardwell, 68, of Crown City, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

Born on June 16, 1954 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Teresa was the daughter of the late Junior Ray and Dorothy Jean Persinger Hall.  On October 12, 1972, Teresa married Lester E....

Harold Edward "Gabby" Duncan

Harold Edward "Gabby" Duncan

Nov 2, 2022

Harold Edward “Gabby” Duncan, 80, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center.

Born on September 17, 1942 in Mason County, West Virginia, Gabby was the son of the late Ray E. and Nettie DeWitt Duncan.  Gabby married Bessie Marlene Holley Duncan, who survives him in Crown City.  He was...

Jo Burnett Garbesi

Jo Burnett Garbesi

Oct 29, 2022

Jo Burnett Garbesi, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at her residence.  Jo was born on April 26, 1954 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Clyde B. and Freeda Dunn Burnett.  She was a Registered Nurse, retiring from Holzer Medical Center in 2019.  Jo worked in the OB-GYN and Surgical Departments for the...

Bobby Gerald Watson

Bobby Gerald Watson

Oct 24, 2022

Bobby Gerald Watson, 86, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on October 24, 2022 at home with his wife and children at his side.  Born June 12, 1936 in Gallia County, Ohio, Bobby was the son of the late Hartly Watson and Mariam Danner Watson Pursley.  He was a member of Mercerville Baptist Church.

Bobby is survived...

Albert L. Saunders

Albert L. Saunders

Oct 24, 2022

Albert L. Saunders, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.  Albert was born on October 20, 1936 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Omar M. and Eugenia Wright Saunders.  He was a heavy equipment operator.  Albert was married to Corena Cromlish Saunders for 68 years, and she...

Charles B. Scouten

Charles B. Scouten

Oct 20, 2022

Charles B. Scouten, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center ER.

Born on March 17, 1938 in Noxen, Pennsylvania, Charles was the son of the late Clyde and Francis Sweezy Scouten.  On September 2, 1961, Charles married Norma Corbin Scouten, who survives him in Gallipolis.  Charles retired from Goodyear/Shell...

Carrel Wayne "Jack" Gladman

Carrel Wayne "Jack" Gladman

Oct 13, 2022

Carrel Wayne “Jack” Gladman, 88, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center.

Born on June 2, 1934 in Northup, Ohio, Jack was the son of the late Clarence and Lillian Florence Cremeens Gladman.  On June 6, 1987, Jack married Diana Ours Stapleton at Good News Baptist Church in Gallipolis;...

Rev. Robert D. Grubb

Rev. Robert D. Grubb

Oct 11, 2022

Rev. Robert D. Grubb, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his residence.  Bob was born on January 26, 1939 in Sophia, West Virginia, son of the late Carrie Mae Andrews Belcher and Merlin R. Belcher.  Bob was retired from Holzer Medical Center as an Electronics Technician and was a registered piano technician for...

Thomas Matthew Fife

Thomas Matthew Fife

Oct 10, 2022

Thomas Matthew Fife, 62, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Tom was born on April 19, 1960 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Lewis G. and Louise Johnson Fife.   He was a retired insulator with Local #207 New Haven, West Virginia and worked at Clifford Stapleton's...

John Emil Moore

John Emil Moore

Oct 5, 2022

John Emil Moore, 90, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1932 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Albert and Rosha Moore. John was married to the love of his life, Barbara (Pack) Moore, for nearly 66 years.

John was a selfless and kind man...

Roy E. Hebebrand

Roy E. Hebebrand

Oct 4, 2022

Roy E. Hebebrand, Sr., 67, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Roy loved his coffee, his animals, tinkering with vehicles, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Roy is survived by his wife, Della, his daughter, Angela (Brian) Solic j of Virginia; his son, Roy Jr. of Chesterton, Indiana; 5 grandsons, Andrew (Bryana), Devin, Zachary, Conner, and Mason; 2...

Loren William Rowley

Loren William Rowley

Oct 2, 2022

Loren William Rowley, 91, of Cheshire, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Abbyshire Place.  He was born on June 21, 1931 in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late James and Alice Wright Rowley.  Bill was a retired Union Construction Worker and a United States Army Veteran.  Bill was married to Alma Lee Rowley, and she...

Kimberly J. (Allen) Stout

Kimberly J. (Allen) Stout

Sep 25, 2022

Kimberly J. (Allen) Stout, 64, of Rio Grande, Ohio passed away peacefully after a courageous 18-year battle with cancer on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends.

Born on January 26, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Kim was the daughter of the late Robert W. “Bob” and Barbara Crabtree Allen.  Kim married...

David Andrew "Andy" Whaley

David Andrew "Andy" Whaley

Sep 25, 2022

David Andrew “Andy” Whaley, 58, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 25, 2022 at his residence.

Born on February 25, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio, Andy was the son of the late Charles E. and Kathleen Fisher Whaley.  Andy was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School.

Andy is survived by his siblings, Kim...

Sam C. Gray

Sam C. Gray

Sep 24, 2022

Samuel C. Gray, 97, of Chapin, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his residence.

Born on August 6, 1925 in Birchton, West Virginia, Sam was the son of the late Feldon and Maggie Earls Gray.  Sam married Helen “Betty” Gray, who preceded him in death on November 4, 2013.  He retired from General...

Homer L. Bays

Homer L. Bays

Sep 22, 2022

Homer L. Bays, 79, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at his residence.

Born on October 8, 1942 in Gallia County, Ohio, Homer was the son of the late Andrew D. and Della Barry Bays.  Homer married Mary Brown Bays, who survives him in Bidwell. In 1992, Homer retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center...

Nathan Tyler Colburn

Nathan Tyler Colburn

Sep 22, 2022

Nathan Tyler Colburn, 24, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Nathan was born on May 19, 1998 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Brian K. and Andrea Lewis Colburn who survive in Crown City. He was a foreman for Triton Construction and member of Local 1353 in Charleston, West Virginia. Nathan enjoyed hunting, rodeoing, and...

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