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William E. Brown

William E. Brown

Dec 15, 2024

William E. Brown, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.

Born on January 27, 1936 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Bill was the son of the late Thelma Evans Jackson.  On April 20, 1957, Bill married Wilma Roush Brown; she survives him in Gallipolis.  He worked for the Ohio Department of...

Terry J. Neal

Terry J. Neal

Dec 14, 2024

Terry J. Neal, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Arbors at Gallipolis.  Terry was born on May 18, 1941 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Gwendolyn Ailene Gothard Neal and Paul Neal.

Terry was a retired boilermaker with Westinghouse.  He was a former golfing...

Bill M. Johnson

Bill M. Johnson

Dec 13, 2024

Bill M. Johnson, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Crown City, Ohio, passed away at the home of his son, Todd, on Friday, December 13, 2024.  Bill was born on November 18, 1944 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Charles R. and Freda Lambert Johnson.

Bill was retired from Shell Chemical Company with 30 years...

Lisa G. Fisher

Lisa G. Fisher

Dec 13, 2024

Lisa G. Fisher, 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at her residence. Lisa was born on September 22, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of Faye Rossiter Unroe who survives in Gallipolis and the late Paul Milard.

Lisa retired from teaching after 35 years. She had spent 30 of those years with Gallia...

Bobby Gale Browning

Bobby Gale Browning

Dec 12, 2024

Bobby Gale Browning, 67, of Red House, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his residence.

Born on June 24, 1957 in Gilbert, West Virginia, Bobby was the son of the late Landon and Effie Mae Lester Browning.  On November 22, 1999, Bobby married JoAnn Unroe Browning who survives him in Red House.  Bobby...

Virginia Mae Dennison

Virginia Mae Dennison

Dec 4, 2024

Virginia Mae (McQuaid) Dennison, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2024 at Kobacker House, surrounded by loved ones.

Virginia was born in Gallipolis, Ohio to Lawrence and Rose Myrtle (Sheline) McQuaid on April 13th, 1941. She graduated from Kyger Creek High School in 1959. Shortly after, she married the love of her...

Peggy Marie Barcus

Peggy Marie Barcus

Dec 3, 2024

Peggy M. Barcus, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on December 3, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Hanley and Bernice Clark Gardner on June 25, 1956 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Peggy was married to Larry D. Barcus Sr.

In addition to her husband Peggy is survived by two daughters, Carrie (Robert) Burgess...

Idris Yvonne Halley

Idris Yvonne Halley

Nov 30, 2024

Idris Yvonne Halley, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Holzer Senior Care.  Idris was born on October 30, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Homer Jennings and Ruth M. Saunders Halley.

Idris was a graduate of Fairland High School Class of 1957.  She was a former insurance agent...

Martha J. Swisher

Martha J. Swisher

Nov 20, 2024

Martha J. Swisher, 86, of Cheshire, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her residence.

Born on June 7, 1938 in Cheshire, Ohio, Martha was the daughter of the late Dale I. and Lucille Bradbury Mulford.  Martha married Cloyce Swisher who preceded her in death on September 25, 2013.  She graduated from...

Anita Kay Church

Anita Kay Church

Nov 19, 2024

Anita Kay Church, 60, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.

Born on January 6, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio, Kay was the daughter of the late Ronald E. and Donna Mae Gothard Casey.  On September 27, 1996, Kay married Marvin Dennis Church, who survives her in Patriot.  Kay...

Orval R. "Bud" Mcmasters

Orval R. "Bud" Mcmasters

Nov 18, 2024

Orval R. “Bud” McMasters, 86, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his residence.

Bud was born on October 28, 1938 in Hundred, West Virginia, son of the late Allie and Cora McMasters. He married Shirley Ann Hineman McMasters, who preceded him in death on January 12, 2022.  Bud was a surveyor...

Bryan K. "Riff" Riffle

Bryan K. "Riff" Riffle

Nov 18, 2024

Bryan K. “Riff” Riffle, 41, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly, Ohio.

Born on August 2, 1983 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Bryan was the son of Patricia Ann Riffle and William “Bill” Harris.  Bryan was a lineman for Fiber Network Resources in Athens, Ohio.  He was artistic,...

Shirley Lou Williams

Shirley Lou Williams

Nov 12, 2024

Shirley Lou Clary Williams, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Heaven gained another beautiful soul, but not just any beautiful soul until our mother gained her wings on November 12, 2024.  Shirley Lou Clary Williams was born on June 16, 1937, daughter of the late Clarence B....

Haisley May Peck

Haisley May Peck

Nov 11, 2024

Haisley May Peck was stillborn on Monday, November 11, 2024 in Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  Her parents are Lydia Marie Burton Peck of Jackson, Ohio and Alexander Jackson Peck of Crown City, Ohio; other survivors include one brother, Jonathan Davis Peck; grandparents, Tocarra Brown of Jackson, Joshua Burton of Jackson, and Elizabeth and D.J. Matney of Crown...

Donald Ray Saunders

Donald Ray Saunders

Nov 9, 2024

Donald  Ray Saunders went to be with the Lord and join his beloved Mother and Father on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  He was born on July 3, 1951, son of the late Ray and Doris Saunders.

He was a member of Okey Chapel Church where his mother instilled in him a love for the Lord and his...

Sylvia Pauline Wade

Sylvia Pauline Wade

Nov 6, 2024

Sylvia Pauline Wade, 81, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.

Born on March 28, 1943 in Pikeville, Kentucky, Pauline was the daughter of the late James and Esteline Lou Wolford New.  Pauline was married to Jerry L. Wade, Sr., who preceded her in death on April 6, 2009.  ...

Ricky Allen Carroll

Ricky Allen Carroll

Nov 2, 2024

Ricky Allen Carroll, 62, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence.

Born on October 26, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Ricky was the son of the late Wade C. and Phyllis A. Broyles Carroll, Sr.  On June 10, 1983, Ricky married Christina White Carroll; she survives him in Gallipolis.  Ricky was a...

Rebecca L. Bickle

Rebecca L. Bickle

Nov 1, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Bickle, born on October 21, 1956, in Jackson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Lucasville, Ohio. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, cherished by her family and friends.  Becky is survived by her devoted husband, Allen Bickle; their two children, Seth Bickle of Atlanta, Georgia and Jillian Bigelow (Greg) of Powell, Ohio;...

Judy Bailey

Judy Bailey

Oct 28, 2024

Judy Bailey, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved husband, Scott Bailey.  Judy lived a long and fulfilling life, deeply devoted to her family.  As a dedicated mother, she treasured her children and embraced every moment with them.  Her role as mawmaw brought her immense joy.  Judy was the former owner of Food...

Mark A. Lane

Mark A. Lane

Oct 27, 2024

Mark A. Lane, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his residence.

Born on May 20, 1961 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Mark was the son of the late John W. and Stella Baird Lane.  Mark was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1979 and served in the US...

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