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Rex Patrick Watson

Rex Patrick Watson

Jan 10, 2018

Rex Patrick Watson, 54, of Crown City, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born January 8, 1964 in Huntington, WV, son of the late Thomas M. Watson and Beatrice Joyce Turley Watson, who survives him. Rex was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School and a Domino’s Driver in Huntington,...

Lowell Ed Jeffers

Lowell Ed Jeffers

Jan 6, 2018

Lowell Ed Jeffers, 85, of Patriot, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Emogene Dolins Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born December 7, 1932 in Northup, Ohio, at the home of his late parents Lloyd E. and Erma L. Fraley Jeffers. Ed married Carolyn Wagoner, his wife of 65 years, on December 26, 1951. In 1953 he...

Cecil Eugene Lambert

Cecil Eugene Lambert

Jan 6, 2018

Cecil Eugene Lambert passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. Cecil was born on December 26, 1931 at (Cross Roads) Cadmus, Ohio to Estel and Olive Evadene Lambert. Cecil married Helen Elizabeth James on August 28, 1950. They were happily married for 67 years. Along with cutting timber Cecil enjoyed mowing grass, fishing, and his family. He was a faithful man...

Betty L. Bufkin

Betty L. Bufkin

Jan 5, 2018

740-446-9295 Betty L. Bufkin, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Holzer Medical Center. Betty was born on February 11, 1936 in Gallipolis, Ohio daughter of the late Joe and Marie Johnson Cox. She was a homemaker and attended Promise Land Church. Betty is survived by her children, a son Sam Smith of Gallipolis...

Marjorie Green

Marjorie Green

Jan 4, 2018

Marjorie Green, 100, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday, January 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1917 in Gallia County, Ohio daughter of the late Albert and Maria Waterson Gooldin. Marjorie was formerly employed at the Holzer Medical Center. She enjoyed Bible reading, puzzle books and her pet Dachshund dog Penny...

John F. Johnson

John F. Johnson

Dec 29, 2017

John F. Johnson, “JJ”, 50 of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center. John was born on November 15, 1967 and was a roofer. He was an Ohio State Buckeyes fan and loved cars. He is survived by his wife Shana Johnson, two sons, J-Jay F. (Aubree) Johnson of Gallipolis and Austin Johnson...

Frederick "Fred" L. Jayne

Frederick "Fred" L. Jayne

Dec 28, 2017

Frederick “Fred” L. Jayne, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born September 10, 1934 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, son of the late Lawrence H. and Neta Pfaff Jayne. Fred was married to Shirley J. Paugh on May 29, 1956 in Indiana and she survives him. He was retired from the U.S. Air...

Susan "Susie" Ann Lester

Susan "Susie" Ann Lester

Dec 21, 2017

Susan “Susie” Ann Lester, 56, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1961 in Yeager, West Virginia, daughter of Lonnie Gene Browning of Patriot and Marcelene Kennedy Browning of Gallipolis, who survive her. Susie was preceded in death by her stepmother, Fredda Kilgore Browning and a stepbrother, Bernie Richard...

Mary May Hannon

Mary May Hannon

Dec 19, 2017

Mary May Hannon passed into the arms of the Heavenly Angels to reunite with her beloved Don on December 19, 2017 at The Oaks at Northpointe Assisted Living in Zanesville, Ohio, after battling dementia for several years. Mary had a competitive spirit and fought until the very end. She was 86 years old. We rejoice in her life and love....

Allen Woodie

Allen Woodie

Dec 16, 2017

Allen Woodie, 60, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on April 3, 1957 in Ironton, Ohio son of Donald Woodie who survives and the late Maxine Roush Woodie. Allen is survived by a son David Woodie (Hallie) of Grove City, Ohio, a brother James Woodie (Crystal) and a sister...

Anitra G. Dray

Anitra G. Dray

Dec 16, 2017

Anitra G. Dray, 72, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 10, 1945 in Warehime, Massachusetts, daughter of the late William and Wanda Ramplewich Poling. Anitra married Nelson E. Dray and he survives her. She retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center after 30+ years. She was...

Sara Elizabeth Delong Burnette

Sara Elizabeth Delong Burnette

Dec 14, 2017

Sara Elizabeth DeLong Burnette, 29, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Pt. Pleasant, WV. She was born on May 3, 1988 in Gallipolis, Ohio daughter of Howard and Della Sanders DeLong who both survive. She was a dog groomer at DeLong’s Groom Shop and a 2006 Graduate of River Valley High...

Barbara Roush

Barbara Roush

Dec 11, 2017

Barbara Roush, 75, of Cheshire, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1942 in Red Jacket, WV, daughter of the late Wilson Justice and Elizabeth Tiller Justice. Barbara married Ed Roush and he preceded her in death in 2012. She was a member of Mt. Hermon United Brethren Church, Meigs County. Surviving...

Opal Collins

Opal Collins

Dec 9, 2017

Opal Collins, 91, of Patriot, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. Opal was born June 16, 1926 in Knott County, Kentucky, daughter of the late John and Ida Noble Amburgy. She was married to Oscar Collins and he preceded her in death on February 17, 1995. Opal was a member of Henderson Church of Christ...

Shirley Speakman

Shirley Speakman

Dec 7, 2017

Shirley Speakman, 76, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1941 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Joseph T. and Hazel Johnson Cox. In addition to her parents and her husbands, Lawrence Speakman and William Siders, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Surviving are...

Doris A Martyn

Doris A Martyn

Dec 3, 2017

Doris A. Martyn, 79, of Bidwell, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 1, 1938 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Samuel and Nora Bush Glover. Doris was a dietary aid at Arbors Nursing Home. Surviving are her four children: Lynn Stapleton of South Point, Janette (Mike) Beckly of Grove City, Yvette...

Fred A. "Jack" Taylor

Fred A. "Jack" Taylor

Dec 1, 2017

Fred A. “Jack” Taylor, 92, of Bidwell, Passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Holzer Senior Care. He was born on August 16, 1925 in Gum Stump Hollow, Aid Township in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late James and Fannie Robinson Taylor. He was a farmer, school bus driver and retired from the Gallia County Courthouse in...

Ladonna Jean Davis

Ladonna Jean Davis

Nov 30, 2017

LaDonna Jean Davis, 76, of Bidwell, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born September 6, 1941 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Charles W. Casey and Velva White Casey, who survives her. LaDonna was retired from the Holzer Medical Center as housekeeping supervisor. She enjoyed gardening, canning and crocheting. She...

John Harold Drummond

John Harold Drummond

Nov 30, 2017

John Harold Drummond, 85 was born on April 18, 1932 in Gallipolis, Ohio and passed away on November 30, 2017. He was the youngest of 12 children born to Lester Emerson Drummond and Minnie May (Rupe) Drummond. He lived in Gallia County Ohio during his childhood, but moved to Illinois directly after high school graduation to be near his brother,...

Alan Ladd Kuhn

Alan Ladd Kuhn

Nov 29, 2017

Alan Ladd Kuhn Alan Ladd Kuhn, 61 of Gallipolis, finished his work here on earth and started his new service in heaven on Wednesday November 29th surrounded by grace, mercy, and many loved ones by his side. Alan was always in a hurry to accomplish his tasks, including sharing about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Alan’s last eight months...

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