Steven D. James
Aug 26, 2020
Steven D. “Hacksaw” James, 62, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. Born on November 6, 1957 in Gallia County, Ohio, Steve was the son of the late Marlin F. James and Harriet Haner Martin, who survives him in Gallipolis. Steve was married to Tammy Haley James, who survives him in...
Gary R. Taylor
Aug 25, 2020
Gary R. Taylor, 58, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio from injuries received in an industrial accident. Born on June 15, 1962 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Gary was the son of Kennith R. and Audrey Slinde Taylor, who survive him in Gallipolis. On September 16, 1983, Gary...
Arnold Ray Mitchell
Aug 24, 2020
Ray Mitchell went to rest in God’s arms on August 24, 2020 at the age of 90 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Melva Mitchell, sister Maxine Mitchell, brothers Lawrence Alvin and Norman Mitchell, brothers-in-law Kenneth Sanders and Don James, great niece Jaime Supple and great nephew James Thompson. Also preceding him in death were...
Carter Leroy Belville
Aug 22, 2020
Carter L. Belville, 95, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his residence. Carter was born on April 19, 1925, in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late Major McKinley and Goldie Null Belville. Carter was a graduate of Waterloo High School, Waterloo, Ohio, and a member of Walnut Ridge Church, Lecta, Ohio. Carter was married...
Debra Sue Kirby
Aug 21, 2020
Debra Sue Kirby, 61, of Vinton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her residence. Born on November 3, 1958 in Gallia County, Ohio, Debra was the daughter of the late Donnie H. Day and Vivian L. Simms Day, who survives her in Gallipolis. Debra was married to Clarence “Chip” Kirby, who survives her in Vinton. She...
Danny Lee Pelfrey
Aug 20, 2020
Danny Lee Pelfrey, 73, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Danny was born on December 8, 1946 in Gallia County, son of the late Harvey and Mary Dyer Pelfrey. Danny was a retired small business owner in windows and siding. He had a passion for classic muscle cars. He...
Hester Jane Phillips
Aug 20, 2020
Hester Jane Elkins Phillips, 71, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born on July 1, 1949 in Ranger, West Virginia, daughter of the late Arthur and Mollie Cochran Elkins. She was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School and a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed reading Romance...
William "Billy" Mcbrayer
Aug 18, 2020
William “Billy” McBrayer passed away August 18, 2020. Born April 22, 1982, he was the son of Charles G. and Vicki (Gettles) McBrayer. He is survived by his mother, grandmother, Beverly Gettles, two brothers and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 11 a.m on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Centenary Cemetery with Rev. Mark Parsons.
Mark A. Cremeans
Aug 17, 2020
Mark A. Cremeans, 61, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, surrounded by his family after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born on March 25, 1959 in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late George and Joann Hughes Cremeans. Mark was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School Class of 1977. He was a member...
Charles L. Brumfield
Aug 16, 2020
Charles L. Brumfield, 78, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Charles was born on August 4, 1942 in Crown City, Ohio, son of the late Charles Harold and Virginia Fillinger Brumfield. Charles was a retired concrete truck driver and a farmer. He served in the National Guard. Charles...
Lesta Evelyn Mccalla
Aug 10, 2020
Lesta Evelyn McCalla, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence. Born on October 10, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, Lesta was the daughter of the late Lester Brooks and Jocie Stanley Copley. Lesta was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting. Lesta is survived by her sons, Michael Shane Irelan of Gallipolis and Martin (Juanita) Ferrell...
Larry O. Pickett
Aug 5, 2020
Larry O. Pickett, 66, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on November 1, 1953 in Crown City, Ohio, Larry was the son of the late Max E. and Thelma Rose Warren Pickett. Larry graduated from Hannan Trace High School Class of 1971. Larry is survived by his sister, Linda (Randy)...
Janice S. Burke
Aug 5, 2020
Janice S. Burke, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her residence. Born on November 2, 1948 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Janice was the daughter of the late Lewis H. and Geneva M. Swain Fisher. Janice was married to John S. Burke, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School...
Alvin Eugene "Gene" Blake
Jul 30, 2020
Alvin Eugene “Gene” Blake, 91, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence. Born on August 14, 1928 in Cabell County, West Virginia, Gene was the son of the late Leonard and Urdine Wallace Blake. Gene married Wanda Spurlock Blake, who preceded him in death on November 23, 2018; the...
James Lee Hively
Jul 30, 2020
James Lee Hively 76, of Patriot Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 30th, 2020. Jimmy was born November 1st, 1943 in Lawrence County Ohio. He was the son of the late Merrill Emerson Hively and Flora ( Stanley) Hively. Jimmy was a 1961 graduate of Southwestern High School. He was a master welder and began his career at the Semet Solvay...
Joanne Fillinger
Jul 29, 2020
Joanne Fillinger, 74, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. Born on April 25, 1946 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Joanne was the daughter of the late James Glen and Rosetta Huddleston Goodman, Sr. On July 13, 1996, Joanne married Fred E. Fillinger, who survives her in Gallipolis. Joanne was a retired...
Elmie M. Burnheimer
Jul 27, 2020
Elmie M. Burnheimer, 81, Pt. Pleasant, WV, formerly of Gallia County, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1939 in Vinton, Ohio, daughter of the late Burl and Stella Williams Burnheimer. She is survived by her daughter, Becky (Walter) Patterson of Pt. Pleasant, WV; two grandchildren, Lisa (Jeremy)...
Dannie R. Yoder
Jul 26, 2020
Dannie R. Yoder, 68, of Patriot, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 10:10 p.m. surrounded by family. He was born to the late Roman M. Yoder and Lizzie D. (Mast). Roman later married Emma D. (Beachy). He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He married Amanda J. (Hershberger) on July 1, 1971. Survivors...
Ronald L. "Ron" Carter
Jul 26, 2020
Ronald L. “Ron” Carter, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Arbors at Gallipolis. Born on October 24, 1942 in Gallia County, Ohio, Ron was the son of the late Charles L. and Violet J. Saunders Carter. Ron retired as a maintenance supervisor for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant in Apple Grove, West Virginia. For...
Darlene Price
Jul 25, 2020
Darlene Price, 91, of Cheshire, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her residence. Darlene was born on November 25, 1928 in Fostoria, Ohio, daughter of the late Oliver Wendell and Louise Belle Bradbury Roush. Darlene was a member of the Old Kyger Freewill Baptist Church for many years, and she loved to garden and to travel. She...
