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Katherine (Katie) Louise Shoemaker
Jan 7, 2020
Katherine (Katie) Louise Shoemaker, age 81 of Cheshire, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2020. Born August 23,1938, she was the daughter of Paul E. and Jewell (Neville) Martin. She was born on 1st Avenue, Gallipolis in the home of her great-grandparents H.J. and Cora Shahan. Katie grew up in Cheshire, Ohio where she...
George Edward Woodward Iii
Jan 4, 2020
George Edward Woodward III, 34, of Thurman passed away at his home on Saturday evening, January 4, 2020. George was born to Diana and George Woodward in Gallipolis. George was an over the road truck driver for Integrity Trucking, an occupation he loved. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School and Buckeye Hills Career Center in 2004 and earned a...
Eddie James Dotson
Jan 3, 2020
Eddie James Dotson, 60, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Ross Heart Center, O.S.U. Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Eddie was born on May 3, 1959 in Columbus, son of the late James Edgar and Georgia Ella Brake Dotson. He was a construction superintendent and a heavy equipment operator. Eddie enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Johnny Martin Dixon Iii
Jan 2, 2020
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, Johnny Martin Dixon III of Bidwell passed away at the age of 57 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. John was born on June 1, 1962 in Ashland, Kentucky to Johnny and Patricia Ann (Brown) Dixon. John was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting deer, turkey, and birds with his best friend, Buddy. He...
Banxli Lashai Gabrielle Rose Russell
Dec 23, 2019
Banxli LaShai Gabrielle Rose Russell, daughter of Lindsey Russell and Zachariah Armstrong of Bidwell, Ohio was stillborn on December 23, 2019 at the Holzer Medical Center. Family services were held at Willis Funeral Home.
Norma B. Johnson
Dec 18, 2019
Norma B. Johnson, 73, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Born on August 1, 1946 in Gallia County, Ohio, Norma was the daughter of the late Clayton and Betty Springer Johnson. On March 4, 1972, Norma married Ronnie E. Johnson, who survives her in Gallipolis. Norma attended Promised...
Carl E. "Tom" Cooper
Dec 17, 2019
Carl E. “Tom” Cooper, 89, of Bidwell passed away in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Tom was born on October 18, 1930 to the late Friend and Lucy Ray Cooper at Lesage, West Virginia. He married Rose M. Hagley on October 29, 1949. They recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. Tom worked and retired from Century...
Jeffrey James O'Dell
Dec 17, 2019
Jeffrey James O’Dell, 53, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on February 18, 1966 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Jeff was the son of James and Patricia Bush O’Dell, who survive him in Gallipolis. Jeff graduated from Gallia Academy High School and Buckeye Hills Career Center in the Building Trades...
John S. Burke Ii
Dec 16, 2019
John S. Burke II, 39, of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on March 29, 1980 in Gallipolis, Ohio, John was the son of the late John S. Burke and Janice Fisher Burke, who survives him in Gallipolis. John is survived by his girlfriend, Barbara Davis;...
Jason R. Henry
Dec 16, 2019
Jason R. Henry, 44, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2019. Jason was born on February 19, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Ronald E. and Mary Sue Angell Henry. Through his challenges, Jason was an inspiration to many, especially to his sister Leslie. Jason was a 1993 graduate of Logan Elm High School. He enjoyed...
Gina Silvers Stegall
Dec 13, 2019
Gina Rhiannon Silvers Stegall, 40, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the home of her sister surrounded by her family after an extended illness which she fought fiercely. Gina was born on September 9, 1979 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Ronnie E. and Janet M. Burchett Silvers who survives. Gina was a STNA...
Rita Gail Walker
Dec 13, 2019
Rita Gail Walker, 66, of Gallipolis passed away on December 13, 2019 at her residence. Born on April 17, 1953 in Huntington, West Virginia, Rita was the daughter of the late Oliver and Edna Sowards Barry. Rita was married to Archie Walker, who preceded her in death in 2002. She was a retired SSGT from the U.S. Army. Rita graduated...
Barbara Null Richards
Nov 29, 2019
Barbara Null Richards, 81, of Gallipolis passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on February 17, 1938 in Huntington, West Virginia, Barbara was the daughter of the late Ernest and Clarice Howard Null. Barbara was married to John R. “Jack” Richards, who preceded her in death on October 17, 2019. She was...
Dorothy Juanita Tackett
Nov 28, 2019
Juanita Cochran Fellure Tackett, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Dorothy Juanita Cochran was born on January 25, 1925 in Patriot, Ohio daughter of the late C.C. and Ethie Jane Donohue Cochran. Juanita was active member of the Patriot United Methodist Church and a 1943 graduate of Cadmus High School. She...
Joseph Ferrell Caldwell
Nov 22, 2019
Joseph Ferrell Caldwell, 86, of Gallipolis passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on April 10, 1933 in Gallia County, Joe was the son of the late Calvin and Florence Hayner Caldwell. Joe was married to Frances Marie Caldwell, who preceded him in death on September 4, 2012. He was a Union carpenter with Local...
Scott A. Davis
Nov 21, 2019
Scott A. Davis, 48, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his wife and sons after a brief and intense battle with adrenal cancer. Scott was born on September 23, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Merrill E. Davis and Jane Dillon Davis. He was the owner of ASD Construction....
Timothy Michael Petro
Nov 18, 2019
Timothy Michael Petro, 45, of Gallipolis passed away after a long illness on Monday, November 18, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. Born on January 19, 1974 in Huntington, West Virginia, Tim was the son of the late Michael John Petro, Jr. and Brenda Finley Wolford, who survives him in Gallipolis. Tim was a 1992 graduate of Hannan...
Thomas R. Goodwin
Nov 13, 2019
Thomas R. Goodwin, 69, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his residence. Born on November 4, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia, Thomas was the son of the late Otho Clair and Mayoma Hudnall Goodwin. Thomas was married to Brenda Kay Stamper Goodwin, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2018. Thomas is survived by...
Jessie J. Clagg
Nov 8, 2019
Jessie J. Clagg, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at her residence. Jessie was born on February 7, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Wesley Carl and Ruby Garnet Hoover Meeks, Sr. She was a member of the Addison Freewill Baptist Church and had retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center. Jessie was...
H. Ruth Saunders
Nov 7, 2019
H. Ruth Saunders, 87, of Centenary, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Holzer Senior Care. She was born on July 25, 1932 to the late J. Dewey and Helen Halley Wilcoxon. She married Roy T. Saunders on September 15, 1951, and he survives her. Ruth was a 1949 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. She was a member...
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