Obituaries

Mar 28, 2021

George Jackson Montgomery, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his sister’s residence. Born on January 19, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, George was the son of the late Elias Long and Helen Campbell Montgomery. George was a financial advisor and stock broker. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree and played football for Florida State; George also...

Mar 27, 2021

Bentley E. Long, 7, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on May 14, 2013 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Bentley was the son of Michael E. and Brandy Carter Long, Sr., who survive him in Gallipolis. Bentley liked lights and music; he loved being strolled. Bentley is survived by his...

Mar 26, 2021

David R. Johnson, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on March 26, 2021 at his residence. David was born on March 16, 1935 in Bloomingburg, Ohio, son of the late Frank and Eloise Whiteside Johnson. He was a Retired Fire Chief for the Veteran's Administration in Chillicothe, Ohio and former owner of the Tranquility Christmas Tree Farm in Jackson, Ohio....

Mar 26, 2021

Richard A. "Rick" Higginbotham, Sr., 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Rick was born on December 13, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late George and Lula Howard Higginbotham. He was a brick mason and worked out of the Union of Bricklayers and craft workers. Rick was...

Mar 25, 2021

Jacqueline Wills, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on October 21, 1932 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Martin and Marjorie Johnson Stahl. Jacqueline married George Wills, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and had attended various local churches. Jacqueline is survived...

Mar 21, 2021

Jessica Lynn "Jessie" Clark, 33, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on March 21, 2021 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Jessie was born on July 14, 1987 in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of Bessie Mae Smith of Gallipolis and James Allen Clark of Parkersburg, WV. In addition to her parents, Jessie is survived by three children; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Clark of Ashton,...

Mar 18, 2021

Corinne F. Wright, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away at Holzer Medical Center, on March 18, 2021. Corinne was born on February 8, 1933 in Wayne, WV; daughter of the late Leo Pauley and Emily Elsie Watts. Corinne spent her career as a front desk receptionist for Holzer Medical Center. She attended Elizabeth Chapel Church and volunteered at the French...

Mar 14, 2021

Adaline Smith, 93, of Jackson, Ohio passed on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Holzer Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born on May 11, 1927 in Chambersburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Virginia Kinder Day. Adaline was a self employed business woman and attended Elizabeth Chapel Church in Gallipolis, Ohio. Adaline is survived by her...

Mar 14, 2021

Maurice Raymond DeLille, 87, of Bidwell, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2021 at his residence in Bidwell, Ohio. He was born on October 14, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Tracie Spencer DeLille. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School and shortly after enlisted in the U.S....

Mar 14, 2021

Mary M. Swisher 77, Gallipolis, OH passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at CAMC in Charleston, WV. She was born in Christian, WV on April 25, 1943. Mary was a wonderful mother and the best grandmother and great grandmother you could ever want. She was sweet and kind and our best friend. She loved the hallmark channel and spoiling...

Mar 14, 2021

Mar 12, 2021

Morris Glen Sheets, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, March 12th,,at his residence attended by his family. Morris was born in Mercerville, Ohio on May 27th, 1940, son of the late Webster Sheets and Brookie (Halley) Sheets. A 1958 graduate of Hannan Trace High School, Morris spent the majority of his career as...

Mar 10, 2021

James Franklin Parsons, 71, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born on December 15, 1949 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Franklin S. and Violet E. Coleman Parsons. Jimmy was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam and receiving the Vietnam Service Medal...

Mar 7, 2021

Cathy J. Bryant, 45, of Circleville, Ohio passed unexpectedly on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Berger Hospital in Circleville. She was born on April 4, 1975 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of the late Marvin Bryant and Brenda Cox Bryant who survives in Pomeroy, Ohio. Cathy is survived by her companion Tony R. Hartshorn of Circleville, Ohio, her mother...

Mar 7, 2021

John F. Wamsley, 81, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. John was born on February 15, 1940 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Virgil V. and Wilma (Grinstead) Wamsley. He was a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local 18 in Columbus, Ohio. John enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2021

Earl L. “Pete” Spencer, age 80 of Gallipolis, went to heaven Saturday evening March 6, 2021 from Holzer Medical Center. Born February 27, 1941 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Marvin and Sarah Berry Spencer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Gomer and Randall Spencer, and sister Virginia...

Mar 4, 2021

Johnny D. Colley, 51, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Johnny was born on May 3, 1969 in Xenia, Ohio, son of the late Jerry Dean Colley and Jane E. (Erwin) Colley who survives him in Oak Hill. Johnny was a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting, fishing, drag racing, and...

Mar 2, 2021

Reba M. Wilcoxon, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her residence. Born on March 30, 1935 in Mason County, West Virginia, Reba was the daughter of the late John L. and Ora D. Henry Carroll. Reba married Lawrence Wilcoxon, who survives her in Gallipolis. She was a retired bus driver for the Gallipolis City...

Feb 28, 2021

Juan Marichal McCabe, 53, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away February 28, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends. Born July 30, 1967, in Gallipolis to Clarence McCabe (deceased) and Judy Payne, Gallipolis. Juan married Danette Clay on Dec. 19, 2008. Juan was employed by the State of WV Dept of Juvenile Services as Director of Juvenile Day Reporting in...

Feb 28, 2021

Rev. Robert Harrison "Wheat" Hersman, 79, of Bidwell, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on August 17, 1941 in Bidwell, Ohio, son of the late William and Clara (Flora) Hersman. He married Diana Jane Russell Hersman on December 22, 1962; and she preceded...