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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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Bonnie Louise Stevens

Bonnie Louise Stevens

Jan 3, 2022

Bonnie Louise Stevens, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. Bonnie was born on September 1, 1935 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Geoffrey and Vesta (Henson) Rucker. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a brother, Dorris Rucker; two sisters, Betty Cole and Virginia “Ruth” Skaggs; and...

Jackie Thomas Hunt, Sr.

Jackie Thomas Hunt, Sr.

Jan 1, 2022

Jackie Thomas Hunt, Sr., 46, of Thurman, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Marietta, Ohio. Born on December 4, 1975 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Jackie was the son of the late Jackie W. Hunt and Martha A. Luke Powell, who survives him in Thurman. Jackie graduated from Gallia Academy High School and earned an Associate Degree in Fine...

Robin Lynn Hooton

Robin Lynn Hooton

Jan 1, 2022

Robin Lynn Hooton, 60, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on November 12, 1961 in Erie, Pennsylvania, Robin was the daughter of the late Gerald Ryan and Carolyn Weston Powers. In addition to her parents, Robin was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ryan. Robin is survived by two daughters,...

Patricia Ann Evans

Patricia Ann Evans

Jan 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Evans, 73, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Holzer Senior Care in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born on November 30, 1948 in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late William W. and Lavonne Leonard Evans. Patricia was a kind and generous person who enjoyed family, country music, flea markets, and shopping. She...

Wayne B. Roush

Wayne B. Roush

Jan 1, 2022

Wayne B. Roush, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio died on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born on March 15, 1942 in Sissonville, West Virginia, Wayne was the son of the late Austin and Frances E. Plants Roush. Wayne was a retired butcher and a U.S. Army veteran. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Dan) Eno of Dunnellon, Florida; brother, Clarence Roush...

Margaret L. Bailey

Margaret L. Bailey

Dec 31, 2021

Margaret L. Bailey, 92, passed away at Arbors at Gallipolis on December 31, 2021. She was born February 11, 1929 in Lesage, West Virginia, daughter of the late Okey E. Bailey and Anna M. (Saul) Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Stiff and Frances Wood and two brothers, Charles O. Bailey...

Betty Jean Cantrell

Betty Jean Cantrell

Dec 29, 2021

Betty Jean Goodall Cantrell, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio, Centenary Community, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Abbyshire Place. Betty was born on January 3, 1934 in Bidwell, Ohio, daughter of the late Alonzo Cushing Goodall and Edna Ethel Smith Stewart Goodall. Betty was a 1953 Graduate of Bidwell-Porter High School and a 1971 Graduate of Rio Grande College...

Patricia L. Stephens

Patricia L. Stephens

Dec 27, 2021

Patricia L. “Pat” Stephens, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on January 17, 1945 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Pat was the daughter of the late Emory D. and Pauline Boster Bartels. Pat was married for five years to Thomas A. Stephens, who survives her in Gallipolis. In addition to her husband...

Wendora Fleming

Wendora Fleming

Dec 24, 2021

Wendora Fleming, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Holzer Senior Care. She was born on June 21, 1950 in Euclid, Ohio, daughter of the late Louis C. and Wanda Wihelm Kushlan. Wendora was a homemaker and attended Collinwood High School in Cleveland, Ohio. She was married to Patrick Fleming, and he preceded her in...

Sheila Lynn Springer

Sheila Lynn Springer

Dec 24, 2021

Sheila Lynn Springer, 67, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio due to complications from Covid-19. She was born on August 2, 1954 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Sheila was the daughter of the late Thomas Lewis and Beatrice Irene Banks Springer of Gallipolis, Ohio. Sheila graduated...

Larry M. Betz

Larry M. Betz

Dec 22, 2021

Larry M. Betz, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident occurring in Gallipolis. Larry was born on November 26, 1945 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth H. and Mary Jean Cornell Betz. Larry was the Gallia County...

Jane Ann Jordan

Jane Ann Jordan

Dec 21, 2021

Jane Ann Jordan, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her residence. Born on January 26, 1939 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Jane Ann was the daughter of the late Fred E. and Janet M. Truesdell Northup. On December 26, 1956, Jane Ann married Eugene Jordan, who survives her in Gallipolis. She was a graduate of Gallia...

Rochella Foster

Rochella Foster

Dec 21, 2021

Rochella Thornberry Foster (Sissy) longtime resident of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on December 21, 2021. Rochella, age 81, was born October 8, 1940 in Stone, Kentucky to Elmer and June (Francis) Thornberry. Rochella was an honor student at Stone Grade School, Belfrey High School and Pikeville College where she received her teaching degree and taught...

Olivia Marie Waugh

Olivia Marie Waugh

Dec 20, 2021

Olivia Marie Waugh, 23, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Olivia was the daughter of Penny Whittington Chambers and Gary Scott Waugh. Olivia was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 2016; she attended University of Rio Grande. She worked as a...

Gentry Edward Mcguire

Gentry Edward Mcguire

Dec 19, 2021

Gentry Edward McGuire, 7-month-old son of Jessica C. McGuire and David J. Johnson of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Gentry was born on May 3, 2021 in Gallipolis and is survived by his parents, Jessica and David; two brothers, Justin Case and R.J. Sickles; grandparents, Rebecca Lambert (Jimmy Simpkins) of Chillicothe, Ohio and David and Betty...

Harold Austin Sayre

Harold Austin Sayre

Dec 17, 2021

Harold A. Sayre, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on December 17, 2021 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on January 8, 1934 in Kaylong, West Virginia, son of the late Andy M. and Virginia Berkley Sayre. Harold was a retired truck driver being an owner operator; a member of the Teamsters Union, and worked eighteen years at...

Eugene L. Plants

Eugene L. Plants

Dec 17, 2021

Eugene L. Plants, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center, emergency room. He was born on September 9, 1939 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Gilbert L. and Opal I. Neal Plants. Gene was the owner operator of Gene Plants and Sons Plumbing and Heating for 35 years. He...

Ronald L. Kemper

Ronald L. Kemper

Dec 17, 2021

Ronald L. Kemper, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ronnie was born on June 20, 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio. son of the late George and Helen Mooney Kemper, Jr. He was a supervisor at GKN for 35 years and had worked at Mallable Iron in Pt. Pleasant. Ronnie...

William "Roger" Buttrick

William "Roger" Buttrick

Dec 14, 2021

William “Roger” Buttrick, 73, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the home of his daughter Tammy, with his children by his side. Roger was born on February 1, 1948 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia. He was the son of Thomas A. Buttrick and Audrey Marie (Craigo) Buttrick. After the death of his mother in 1961,...

James Edward Large

James Edward Large

Dec 12, 2021

James Edward “Jim” Large, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on June 27, 1941 in Gallia County, Ohio, Jim was the son of the late Marvin and Ethel Marie Queen Mullens. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Willett; brother, Jack Large; daughter,...

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