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Waylon Lee Slayton

Waylon Lee Slayton

Dec 1, 2018

From the first glimpse on the ultrasounds to the beautiful sound of your heartbeat, we fell in love. Our beloved, Waylon Lee Slayton went to be with our Lord on December 1, 2018 at 4:45 p.m. at Holzer Medical Center. Waylon was stillborn in Gallipolis, Ohio to Jeremy Slayton and Autumn McMillion. Waylon is also survived by grandparents, Jerry (Mary...

Sonya Swain Cowles

Sonya Swain Cowles

Nov 29, 2018

Sonya Swain Cowles, 51, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on July 15, 1967 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Sonya was the daughter of Monty Swain, who survives her in Crown City, and Jo Ann Angel Swain, who preceded her in death. Sonya was a 1985 graduate of Hannan Trace High School;...

Don Lee Drennen

Don Lee Drennen

Nov 28, 2018

Don Lee Drennen, 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Holzer Senior Care. Born on June 15, 1959 in Great Lakes, Illinois, Don was the son of the late Omar S. and June E. Burke Drennen. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by one brother, Sammy Drennen, Jr. Don is survived...

Larry E Fitzwater

Larry E Fitzwater

Nov 27, 2018

Larry E. Fitzwater, 65, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. Born on April 2, 1953 in Summersville, West Virginia, Larry was the son of the late Eugene Edward Fitzwater and Madeline Lucas Fitzwater, who survives him in Summersville, West Virginia. In 2001, Larry married Rita Hunt Fitzwater, who survives him...

Paul E. Davis

Paul E. Davis

Nov 27, 2018

Paul E. Davis, 54, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center. Born October 12, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio, Paul was the son of the late Lester C. Davis, Jr. and Nancy Justice Davis. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Davis. Paul is survived by two...

Farrell A Houck

Farrell A Houck

Nov 23, 2018

Farrell A. Houck, 80, of Bidwell, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1938 in Mercerville, Ohio to the late John E. and Virgie (Fellure) Houck. Farrell was an avid hunter. He enjoyed many trips to Colorado and Wyoming where he would hunt elk, antelope, and mule deer. He enjoyed hunting white-tail...

Wanda F. Blake

Wanda F. Blake

Nov 23, 2018

Wanda F. Blake, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 23, 2018 at her residence. Born on June 22, 1935 in Cabell County, West Virginia, Wanda was the daughter of the late John M. Spurlock and Lillian Hagley Pettit. In 1950, Wanda married Alvin Eugene “Gene” Blake, who survives her. The Blakes had...

Charles "Charlie" Ivan Adkins, Jr.

Charles "Charlie" Ivan Adkins, Jr.

Nov 21, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Ivan Adkins, Jr., 80, of Thurman, Ohio passed away surrounded by family on November 21, 2018. Charlie was born May 22, 1938 in Madison, WV to Charles “Ivan” and Nina (Robinette) Adkins. His childhood fishing and hunting trips and his scout camps instilled his love for many outdoor activities his entire life. He graduated from South Charleston High...

Mary M. Steinbeck

Mary M. Steinbeck

Nov 21, 2018

Mary M. Steinbeck, 97, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in Cape Coral, Florida. Born on February 11, 1921 in McArthur, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Maude Lee Barron. Mary married Henry L.“Luder” Steinbeck, who preceded her in death on June 20, 1997. She graduated from Hamden...

Lois E. Green Blair

Lois E. Green Blair

Nov 20, 2018

Lois E. Green Blair, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Abbyshire Place. Lois was born on September 5, 1935 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Sherman and Alma Evans Salisbury. Lois was attending the Church of Christ in Christian Union and had attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Gallipolis. She...

Pamela Ann Waugh

Pamela Ann Waugh

Nov 12, 2018

Pamela Ann Waugh, 51, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on July 6, 1967 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Pamela was the daughter of the late Edward Earl Henderson and Mary Dean Gardener, who survives her in Columbus, Ohio. Pamela married Roger W. Waugh, who survives her...

Philip Roger Wilson

Philip Roger Wilson

Nov 11, 2018

Philip Roger Wilson, 76, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his residence. Born on June 20, 1942 in Lawrence County, Ohio, Roger was the son of the late Amos B. and Lucille Kingery Wilson. On November 13, 1965, Roger married Karen G. Slagle Wilson in Waterloo, Ohio. For 45 years, Roger was a heavy equipment...

James Edward Reynolds, Sr.

James Edward Reynolds, Sr.

Nov 10, 2018

James Edward Reynolds, Sr., 75, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Overbrook Care Center in Middleport. Born on February 3, 1943 in Mason County, West Virginia, James was the son of the late Frank and Geraldine Rhoades Reynolds. James was a retired night manager for RC Bottling and a truck driver. James is survived by...

Alma Virginia Butler

Alma Virginia Butler

Nov 7, 2018

Alma Virginia Butler, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Born March 28, 1932 in Jefferson County, Ohio, Alma was the daughter of the late William and Minnie Haught Furbee. She was married to William T. Butler, who preceded her in death on March 6, 2011. Alma was...

Raymond C. Weiher, Jr.

Raymond C. Weiher, Jr.

Nov 7, 2018

Raymond C. Weiher, Jr., 88 of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born on October 20, 1930 in Allegheny County Pennsylvania, son of the late Raymond C. Weiher, Sr. and Elizabeth C. Williams Weiher. Raymond retired in 1994 from the Kyger Creek Power Plant. He enjoyed...

Beldon Elmer "Stormy" Storms

Beldon Elmer "Stormy" Storms

Nov 7, 2018

Beldon Elmer “Stormy” Storms, 61, of Rio Grande passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born September 21, 1957 in McArthur, Ohio to the late Elmer and Della (Mitchell) Storms, Stormy was retired from GKN and Stormy’s deliveries. Stormy was an accomplished musician who inspired many with his music. Playing and recording with...

Charles Jeffrey Moody

Charles Jeffrey Moody

Nov 6, 2018

Charles Jeffrey Moody, 70, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at his residence. Born on July 23, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio, Charles was the son of the late George Richard Moody and Marjorie Alice King Moody, who survives him in Cheshire. Charles was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lucille Hughes Moody on...

Larry R. "Butch" Davis

Larry R. "Butch" Davis

Nov 3, 2018

Larry R. “Butch” Davis, 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on November 18, 1950 in Lawrence County, Ohio, Butch was the son of the late Richard E. and Avanelle Miller Davis. Butch retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center. He enjoyed OSU games, coon hunting, collecting knives, and spending time with...

Donald E. Wright

Donald E. Wright

Oct 30, 2018

Donald E. Wright, 87, of Gallipolis, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Abbyshire Place. He was born April 30, 1931 in Gallia County, son of the late Eugene Dana Wright Sr. and Lena Mae Cox Wright. Donald was a photographer for the Gallipolis Tribune. He was a Sgt. in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member...

James William Lewis

James William Lewis

Oct 27, 2018

James William Lewis, 55, of Crown City, passed away on October 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 14, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Wilson Jr. Lewis and Vesta Wills Lewis. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. He was a truck driver. Surviving are his daughter, Rachael Lewis (Austin Addair) of...

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