Obituaries
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.
Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.
Ruth Chambers
Nov 9, 2020
Ruth Chambers, 80, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Ruth was born on November 12, 1939 in Greene County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late James and Sarah Daines Hull. Ruth was an LPN, retiring from Arbors of Gallipolis Nursing Home. She was attending the Rodney Church of Light. Ruth was...
James A. Siders
Nov 6, 2020
James A. Siders, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 in Holzer Medical Center. Born on February 20, 1931 in Gallipolis, Ohio, James was the son of the late Cecil Siders and Edith Long Pittman. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert Siders, Bill Siders, and Junior Siders and...
Daisy Dean Duty Tabor
Nov 5, 2020
Daisy Dean Duty Tabor, 93, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Holzer Senior Care. Born on August 22, 1927 in Leet, West Virginia, Daisy was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Maude Bee Fry Duty. Daisy married Billie Clifton Tabor, who preceded her in death. She was a payroll clerk for Sears and...
Wade Hampton Leslie Iv
Nov 3, 2020
Wade Hampton Leslie IV, 57, of Thurman, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his residence. Born on July 29, 1963 in Huntington, West Virginia, Wade was the son of the late Wade H. Leslie III and Sharon Ann Barker Leslie, who survives him in Huntington. Wade married Gale Jones Leslie, who survives him in Thurman. He was...
Bernard R. "Ray" Davis
Nov 2, 2020
Bernard R. “Ray” Davis, 84, of Rio Grande, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Crown Pointe Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. Ray was the son of the late James O. and Eva K. Davis. He married Jacqueline Snyder Davis, and she survives him. Ray was an insurance agent, retiring from Nationwide Insurance. Ray made a lot of...
David R. Miller
Nov 2, 2020
David R. Miller, 54, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on January 11, 1966 in Gallipolis, Ohio, David was the son of the late Frederick “Dean” Miller and Barbara Mink Sisson, who survives him in Gallipolis. David was a Volunteer Fireman with the Gallipolis Fire Department. He has worked for RJ...
Herman Ray Simms
Nov 2, 2020
Herman Ray Simms, 75, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his residence with loved ones around him. He was born on May 20, 1945 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Malinda Simms. Ray was also preceded in death by siblings, Donnie, Dale, Douglas, Mary, Frances, and Juanita. Ray was a beloved...
Joshua Kenneth Farmer
Nov 1, 2020
Joshua Kenneth Farmer, 19, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his residence. Josh was born on August 24, 2001 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Amy Griffith Mannon and Eli Boone Farmer who survives him in Gallipolis. Josh was a 2020 graduate of River Valley High School and was working in the Toyota Plant....
Lloyd W. Price
Oct 31, 2020
Lloyd W. Price, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Wheelwright, Kentucky, son of the late William W. and Martha Eva Vires Price. Lloyd was a retired U.S. Navy and U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam...
Daniel P. Mahan
Oct 30, 2020
Daniel P. "Dan" Mahan, 74, of Cheshire, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1946 in Valley City, Ohio, son of the late George and Ruby Mullett Mahan. Dan retired from Burnett's Heating and Cooling and was a member of the Addison Freewill Baptist Church and the Centerville Masonic Lodge....
Barbara J. Taylor
Oct 26, 2020
Barbara J. Taylor, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her residence. Born on April 6, 1943 in Wheeling, West Virginia, Barbara was the daughter of the late Melvin and Edna Mae Givens Coen. Barbara married Robert R. Taylor, who survives her in Gallipolis; they were married for 59 years. She graduated from Kyger Creek...
Mark Anthony Merola
Oct 25, 2020
Mark Anthony Merola passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center with his three children by his side. He was 63 years old. Mark was born on April 1, 1957. Mark attended the University of Rio Grande and the Hobart School of Welding. He was a certified Scuba diver and also served in the past on the...
Paul E. Ross
Oct 23, 2020
Paul E. Ross, 41, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on July 18, 1979 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Paul was the son of the late Owen Justin Ross, Sr. and Carolyn Drummond Ross, who survives him in Gallipolis. Paul worked in the University of Rio Grande Cafeteria for 22 years. He enjoyed...
Scott Allison
Oct 22, 2020
Scott Allison, 54, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Scott was born on June 30, 1966 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Ron and the late Ruth (Barr) Allison. He was employed by the City of Gallipolis and faithfully served in that capacity for the last 18 years. Prior to this, he was the manager of West...
Laura E. Carey
Oct 21, 2020
Laura E. Carey, 70, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The funeral service for Laura will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Willis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the...
Carol Sue Reynolds
Oct 17, 2020
Carol Sue Wilcoxon Reynolds, 61, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial. She was born on January 16, 1959 in Gallipolis, daughter of Lawrence A. and Reba M. Carroll Wilcoxon who survive her. Carol is also survived by her children, Marc (Dawn) Eblin, Ryan (Kayla) Reynolds, and Cara Henry all...
Brian N. Murphy
Oct 17, 2020
Brian N. Murphy, 64, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his residence. Brian was born on August 7, 1956 in Freeburn, Kentucky, son of the late Melvin Murphy and Rebecca Murphy. Brian grew up in the home of Myrtle and Frank Wolford, who also preceded him in death. A sister, Dinah...
Samuel Dean Smith, Jr.
Oct 16, 2020
Samuel Dean Smith, Jr., 61, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at his residence on Friday, October 16, 2020 after a short illness. Sam was born on December 2, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late Samuel Dean Smith, Sr. and Betty Lou Cox Bufkin. Sam was a Native American Cherokee Indian and worked with Mount's Tree Service. Sam...
Patsy R. Stanley
Oct 16, 2020
Patsy R. Stanley, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center. Patsy was born on December 17, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Garrett and Mildred G. McComas Watson. Patsy was married to Clinton Edward Stanley; and he preceded her in death on May...
Roy T. Saunders
Oct 13, 2020
Roy T. Saunders, 92, of Centenary, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from complications with cancer. Roy was born on February 5, 1928 at Lecta, Ohio in Gallia County to the late Henry A. and Nancy J. Saunders. He was a 1947 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. Roy owned and operated Saunders Radio and TV Repair Shop...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.


