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Joseph W. Camden, Jr.
Jun 29, 2021
Joseph W. “Dude” Camden, Jr., 88, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. Born on December 24, 1932 in Gallia County, Ohio, Joe was the son of the late Joe and Margaret Angel Camden, Sr. Joe married Betty Dray Camden, who preceded him in death in 2004. He was a...
Arthur E. Jeffers
Jun 29, 2021
Arthur E. Jeffers, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on October 22, 1938 in Nitro, West Virginia, Arthur was the son of the late Chester Arthur and Ruth E. Lyons Jeffers. Arthur was a retired U.S. Marine; he was a member of the Marine League and American Legion #27. Arthur...
Jennifer R. Miller
Jun 28, 2021
Jennifer R. Miller, 31, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away. She was the daughter of Scott Miller and the late Lisa Lewis Miller. Jennifer was employed at McDonalds in Gallipolis, where she worked the morning shift making biscuits. She had formerly worked for Lorobis at the Silver Bridge Plaza. Jennifer loved her family, music, and animals. Jennifer is survived by her...
Velva E. Casey
Jun 27, 2021
Velva E. Casey, 100, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her residence. Velva was born on August 27, 1920 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Cox White. She was a member of the Addison Freewill Baptist Church, a homemaker, and a caregiver for the elderly. Velva was married to Charles...
Rosalie F. Beaver
Jun 26, 2021
Rosalie F. Beaver, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her residence. Born on October 4, 1944 in Gallia County, Ohio, Rosalie was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lucy Cox Halley. On May 23, 1964, Rosalie married James A. “Petie” Beaver, who survives her in Gallipolis. Rosalie was a homemaker; she loved planting...
Sheryl Ann Slone
Jun 20, 2021
Sheryl Ann (Staton) Slone, 68, of Crown City, Ohio gained her heavenly wings June 20, 2021. She was born on December 25, 1952 in Williamson, West Virginia to the late William and Vernie Staton. Sheryl was the volunteer coordinator at the Gallipolis Developmental Center where she retried. She was a supporter of the Gallia County Junior Fair and the 4-H...
Janet D'Amico
Jun 15, 2021
Janet D’Amico, 78, of Cheshire, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. Born on November 16, 1942 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Janet was the daughter of the late Esco and Cornelia Bevan Brumfield. Janet married Angelo D’Amico, who survives her in Cheshire. She was a homemaker, and she attended Elizabeth Chapel Church. In addition...
Carla J. O'Dell
Jun 8, 2021
Carla J. O’Dell, 64, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on January 15, 1957 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Carla was the daughter of the late Herbert and Adonna Swisher Harmon, Sr. Carla married Dempsey O’Dell, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Kyger Creek High School and a cashier...
Mary "Kay" Wright
Jun 8, 2021
Mary Catherine “Kay” Wright, 76, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on January 26, 1945 in Cheshire, Ohio, Kay was the daughter of the late Pearl and Gladys Opalene Carr Darst. Kay was also preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Johnson; second husband, Gene Wright, Jr.; and sister, Nina...
William G. "J.R." Johnson
Jun 5, 2021
William G. "J.R." Johnson, 51, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. J.R. was born on April 26, 1970 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Linda Preston Johnson and William G. Johnson, Sr., both of Gallipolis, Ohio. J.R. was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1988. He was a...
Wendi M. Matthews
May 30, 2021
Wendi M. Matthews, 38, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Forked Run State Park in Long Bottom, Ohio. Born on November 9, 1982 in Charleston, West Virginia, Wendi was the daughter of the late Karen McCracken Grimm, who preceded her in death in 2012, and Mark Matthews, who survives her in Teays Valley, West Virginia....
Kathleen "Kitty" Long
May 30, 2021
Kathleen “Kitty” Long, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Gallipolis Developmental Center. Born on August 22, 1937 in Carrollton, Ohio, Kitty was the daughter of the late William C. Long and the late Ruth Margaret Pfefferkom Emerson. Willis Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
Zenith L. "Kitty" Johnson
May 24, 2021
Zenith L. “Kitty” Johnson, 90, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Holzer Senior Care surrounded by family. Kitty was born on March 14, 1931 in Sidney Ohio, daughter of the late Palmer and Lucille Owen Watkins. She was the seventh of eleven children; they have all preceded her in death except one brother, Jim (Letha)...
Della K. Cox
May 20, 2021
Della K. Cox of Gallipolis, Ohio returned to her heavenly home on May 20, 2021. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her recent struggles and ultimately gave her peace. She was born July 3, 1936 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Nelson T. and Mona Whittington Myers. Della was married to...
Ryan Wilson Eggleton
May 16, 2021
Ryan Wilson Eggleton ,31, of Columbus Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on May 16,2021 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus Ohio following complications of Severe Pancreatitis. Born on April 22,1990 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Ryan was the son of Richard and Judy Eggleton, who survived him in Bidwell, Ohio. Ryan attended River Valley High school where he played Football, Varsity...
Mary K. Saxon
May 16, 2021
Mary K. Saxon, 58, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on June 18, 1962 in Springfield, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late William Edward Lewis and the late Katherine Mullins Willett. On February 8, 1979, Mary married William H. Saxon, who survives her in Bidwell. Mary...
Corena Thompson
May 15, 2021
Corena Thompson, 83, Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at O.S.U. Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Corena was born on February 2, 1938 in Crown City, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Laura Walls McGuire. Corena was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Gallipolis, Ohio. She enjoyed gardening...
Bonny G. Saunders
May 12, 2021
Bonny G. Saunders, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on December 27, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia, Bonny was the daughter of the late Dale Ray and Betty Black Sanders. On August 9, 1960, Bonny married Richard H. Saunders, who survives her in Gallipolis. In addition to...
Susan G. Gust
May 1, 2021
Susan G. Gust, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on February 13, 1939 in Clairton, Pennsylvania to Edward and Charlotte Sander Fagan. Susan’s contagious smile and outgoing personality made her many wonderful friends over the years. She was a devoted member of St. Louis...
Sandra J. Vanco
Apr 30, 2021
Sandra J. Vanco, 57, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born on June 2, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry M. Layne and Sarah E (Day) Layne. Sandy is survived by her husband Steven P. Vanco. She was a Resource Manager for the K-Mart Corp. In addition...
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