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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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Daisy E. Knotts

Daisy E. Knotts

Jan 31, 2022

Daisy E. Knotts, 97, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at her residence. Born on December 24, 1924 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Daisy was the daughter of the late Nathan E. and Mary E. Casey Slayton. Daisy married Ronald E. Knotts, Sr. who preceded her in death. She attended Patriot Methodist Church. Daisy had a green thumb,...

Bernice Ann Lloyd

Bernice Ann Lloyd

Jan 28, 2022

Bernice Ann Lloyd, 70, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at her residence. Born on February 25, 1951 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Bernice was the daughter of the late John Dwight and Ruth Naomi Beman Lloyd. Bernice graduated from Southwestern High School Class of 1970 and was a member of Thurman United Methodist Church. Bernice is survived...

David A. Bailey

David A. Bailey

Jan 25, 2022

David A. Bailey, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at home after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on May 6, 1942 in Salem, Ohio, David was the son of the late Don T. Bailey, Sr. and Clara R. Waddell. He earned a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and a Master...

Richard Starkey, Jr.

Richard Starkey, Jr.

Jan 25, 2022

Richard Starkey, Jr., 72, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Arbors at Gallipolis. He was born on February 11, 1949 in Athens, Tennessee, son of the late Richard Starkey, Sr. and Ollie Evelyn Brooks. Richard was married to Kathy Stevens Starkey for fifty years; and she survives him, along with a son, David Ryan...

Timothy R. Mccartney

Timothy R. Mccartney

Jan 24, 2022

Timothy R. McCartney, 31, of Rio Grande, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident in Richmond Dale, Ohio. Tim was born on March 20, 1990 in Gallipolis, Ohio son of the late Catherine Ann McCartney who preceded him death in 2019. Tim is survived by his dad, Delbert F. McCartney of...

Paula Jo Tomlin

Paula Jo Tomlin

Jan 22, 2022

Paula Jo Tomlin, 51, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born on January 20, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul and Betty Rhodes Tope. Paula was a correctional officer at Lakin Correctional Center and Jail in Lakin, West Virginia. Paula was a graduate of...

Judy Louise Pugh

Judy Louise Pugh

Jan 22, 2022

Judy Louise Pugh, 63, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. Judy was born on October 27, 1958 in Pomeroy, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles W. Pugh, Sr. and Betty Edwards Pugh Hatten, who survives her in Gallipolis. Judy was a retired nurse’s aide. Judy is survived by three sisters, Peggy Musser...

Russell L. Ferguson

Russell L. Ferguson

Jan 19, 2022

Russell L. Ferguson, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his residence. Russell was born on February 9, 1950 in Boone County, West Virginia, son of William Jack Ferguson, who preceded him in death in 2001. Russell was a retired Union Boilermaker with Local #105. He was a graduate of Southwestern High School Class of...

John L. Sigman, Sr.

John L. Sigman, Sr.

Jan 14, 2022

John Leonard Sigman, Sr. passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Abbyshire Nursing Center in Gallipolis, Ohio at the age of 74. John was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mary Sigman, and his wife Lorene “Shirley” Sigman. He is survived by his children, John (Amanda) Sigman and Randy (Melissa) Sigman; grandchildren, Whitley Sigman, Erica (Adam) Massie, Megan...

William "Bill" Biars

William "Bill" Biars

Jan 13, 2022

William Andrew “Bill” Biars, 64, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on August 3, 1957 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Bill was the son of the late Christopher William and Beatrice G. Pullins Biars, Jr. On July 2, 1976, Bill married Joyce Sheets Biars, who survives him in Gallipolis. He was...

Shirley Ann Mcmasters

Shirley Ann Mcmasters

Jan 12, 2022

Shirley Ann Hineman McMasters, 83, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Shirley was born on May 12, 1938 in Mercerville, Ohio to the late Clarence and Marie Unroe Hineman. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by a brother, Norvin (Ila) Hineman; brothers-in-law, Ralph (Gracia) McMasters, Harold...

Marion E. Caldwell

Marion E. Caldwell

Jan 12, 2022

Marion E. Caldwell, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He attended the First Church of God for 62 years. He was a mill operator with Kaiser Aluminum for 13 years, a banker with Ohio Valley Bank for 11 years, the Green Township Clerk for 22 years, and a...

Lewis C. Clagg

Lewis C. Clagg

Jan 11, 2022

Lewis C. Clagg, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born December 14, 1941 in Gallipolis, to the late Clayton and Elsie Clagg. He married Lillian Clonch on August 6, 1960. She passed away on the same day as he did. Lewis was a hard worker, operated C & C Logging, and farmed for...

Diana Lynne Tope

Diana Lynne Tope

Jan 11, 2022

Diana Lynne Tope, 58, of Mason, West Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Born on August 7, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Diana was the daughter of the Jay Sheridan and Barbara Sheridan. Diana enjoyed spending time with her children and crafting. Diana is survived by her fiancé, Frank Wingrove of...

Lillian I. Clagg

Lillian I. Clagg

Jan 11, 2022

Lillian I. Clagg, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born April 2, 1942, in Henderson, West Virginia, to the late Buster and Dorothy Clonch. She married Lewis Clagg on August 6, 1960. He passed away on the same day as she did. Lillian was devoted in all she did. She was a member...

Mary Steinbeck Flood

Mary Steinbeck Flood

Jan 10, 2022

Mary Catherine Rife Steinbeck Flood, 101, of Gallipolis, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Arbors at Gallipolis. Mary was born on August 13, 1920 to the late Raymond Herbert and Virginia “Vergie” Shively Rife. She was preceded in death by two husbands, John Christian Steinbeck in 1969 and second husband Theodore...

Ann Meadows

Ann Meadows

Jan 7, 2022

Ann Meadows, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. Ann was born on June 22, 1943 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Glenville Lee and Nancy Lenora McGuire. Ann retired from Robbins and Myers and attended First Church of God. Ann was married to Doug Meadows, and he preceded her...

Kevin Thomas Hoffman

Kevin Thomas Hoffman

Jan 5, 2022

Kevin Thomas Hoffman, 59, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia passed away at 12:30 a.m. on January 5, 2022 at Worthington Healthcare Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia after a nearly six year long battle with cancer. Kevin was born on September 30, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late William H. and Nora Alyce Henry Hoffman. Kevin was a 1980...

David Valentine

David Valentine

Jan 5, 2022

David Valentine, 50, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his residence. Born on November 19, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, David was the son of Richard A. and Mary June Brooks Valentine. On June 18, 1997, David married Paula Kay Angel Valentine, who survives him in Gallipolis. He was a carpenter/mechanic and worked for D &...

Frances M. Houck

Frances M. Houck

Jan 4, 2022

Frances M. Houck, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her residence. Born on March 1, 1934 in Gallia County, Ohio, Frances was the daughter of the late James Chester and Gladys M. Allman Clark. On April 21, 1955, Frances married Chancey O. Houck, who preceded her in death on July 30, 2015. Frances was...

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