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Mary Margaret Willis
Oct 20, 2017
Mary Margaret Willis, 90, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Holzer Senior Care. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.
Joella Nelson
Oct 13, 2017
Joella Nelson, 79, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was born April 24, 1938 in Clintwood, Virginia, daughter of the late Thomas Calvin and Julia Davis Swindall. Joella was married to Theron “Jack” Nelson and he preceded her in death. She had a certificate in culinary studies and was a member of...
Dana H. Halfhill Sr.
Oct 10, 2017
Dana H. Halfhill Sr., 58, of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born on May 4, 1959 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Dana and Etta Jo Halfhill. Dana was a retired roofer. Surviving are his son, Dana H. (Gwen) Halfhill Jr. of Cheshire; his daughter, Suzanne Stanley of Pomeroy;...
Roberta Allensworth Kail
Sep 29, 2017
Roberta Allensworth Kail Roberta Mae Allensworth Kail, 90, of Cheshire, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born in Cheshire, Ohio, August 21, 1927 and she lived her entire life in Cheshire – the youngest of three daughters of the late F. Dale and Vida Rothgeb Allensworth. Also preceded in death by daughter,...
Donald E. Barlow
Sep 27, 2017
Donald E. Barlow, 79, of Patriot, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1938 in Gallia County, son of the late Lawrence and Loris Martin Barlow. He was married to Peggy Puckett and she survives him. Donald was a lifetime farmer and raised sheep for many years. Donald is survived by...
Joy M. Spencer
Sep 17, 2017
Joy M. Spencer, 81, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born November 4, 1935 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Heber and Ruby Shaw Saunders. Joy was married to Robert “Bob” Spencer and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2016. She was a retired teacher’s aide for Gallipolis City...
Jennifer Doris Copley
Sep 17, 2017
Jennifer Doris Copley, 30, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Jennifer I. Buckley Copley and William Keith Copley, who survives her. She was a 2005 Miami Trace High School graduate. Jennifer worked for S & D Traffic Control of Thornville, Ohio. She loved her pet wolf, Lakota....
Larry Hood
Sep 14, 2017
Larry Hood, 79, of Addison, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at his residence. Larry was born on September 2, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio son of the late Harold and Ida Mae Thompson Hood. He was retired from Carter’s Plumbing. Larry was an U.S. Navy Veteran and a 1956 graduate of G.A.H.S. He enjoyed fishing and spending...
Nathan Alan Janes, Sr.
Sep 10, 2017
Nathan Alan Janes, Sr., 33, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Xenia, Ohio. Nathan was born on September 19, 1983 in Athens County, Ohio son of Regina K. Nolan Janes who survives in Columbus and the late James Grimm Janes, Sr. In addition to his mother, Nathan is survived by his children, Janela Marie Janes,...
Ronald R Calhoun
Sep 7, 2017
Ronald R Calhoun, 85, of Pahrump, NV and formerly of Gallipolis, OH and Columbus, OH, passed away on September 7, 2017, in Las Vegas, NV. Ron was born of the late Flora (Thompson) Calhoun and William K Calhoun. Ron was preceded in death by son Craig S. Calhoun and brother-in-law E. Brian Peach. Ron is survived by his wife, E...
Patty Ann Graham Smith
Sep 4, 2017
Patty Ann Graham Smith, 60, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. She was born April 19, 1957 in Gallipolis, daughter of Glenn and Jacqueline “Jackie” Grubb Graham, who survive her. Patty married Stephen L. “Steve” Smith on July 8, 1995 and he survives also. She was a 1975 G.A.H.S. graduate and had...
Donna Frances Caldwell Voreh Hayden
Aug 31, 2017
Donna Frances Caldwell Voreh Hayden, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on July 7, 1936 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Calvin O. “Shorty” and Gracie Florence Hayner Caldwell. Frances was retired and worked in home health. She is survived by her children Steve (VanNessa) Voreh...
Monica J. Day
Aug 29, 2017
Monica J. Day, 54, of Crown City, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 28, 1963 in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late Anthony Sr. and Doris Jean Holley Angelo. Monica was married to Charles Day and he survives her. She was employed at Holzer Senior Care and attended Promise Land Church....
Troy Al Boggess
Aug 24, 2017
Troy Al Boggess, 77, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1939 in Wendel, West Virginia to parents Fred S. and Martha K. (Campbell) Boggess. Troy married Hazel Julia O’Dell on September 11, 1959 and she survives him. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather...
Steven "Steve" Clary
Aug 20, 2017
Steven “Steve” Clary, 57, of Crown City, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1959 in Gallipolis, son of Jim Clary and Barbara Angel Chambers, who survive him. Steve was a 1977 Gallia Academy High School graduate. He was a U.S. Navy veteran where he served in San Diego as a...
Virginia May "Boots" Wright
Aug 19, 2017
Virginia May "Boots" Wright, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the age of 93. She was born on May 29, 1924, to the late Frank and Thelma Goddard Persinger. She grew up in Gallipolis with sisters Frances and Mary and brothers Harold, Gerald, and Bill, who all preceded her in death. In 1942, Ginny married Edward E. Wright, her...
Charles E. Ellis
Aug 19, 2017
Charles E. Ellis, 80, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 19, 1936 in Madison, WV, son of the late Wilburn “Buster” and Ida Baisden Ellis. Charles was a retired truck driver and a member of Elks #107. Surviving are his partner, Loretta Hamon of Gallipolis; three sons, Chuck (Laura) Ellis...
Mark A. Sheets
Aug 17, 2017
Mark A. Sheets, 58, of Gallipolis, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his home. He was born December 21, 1958 in Gallipolis, son of the late Kenneth Ferrell Sheets and Luella Waugh Sheets, who survives him. Mark was married to Kathy S. Clark on February 26, 1999 in Pearisburg, Virginia and she survives him. He was a 1977 Kyger...
Debra "Debbie" M. Daft
Aug 14, 2017
Debra “Debbie” M. Daft, 62, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1955 in San Francisco, California, daughter of the late Henry Franklin Daft and Mildred Burns Daft who survives her. Debbie loved her dogs and was known for saying “Hi Baby”. Surviving are her mother, Mildred Daft of Gahanna;...
Nathaniel Stephen Keith Thomas
Aug 8, 2017
Nathaniel Stephen Keith Thomas, 19, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was born September 7, 1997 in Logan, Ohio, son of Stephen Keith Thomas and Mia Thomas, who survive him. Nathaniel was a student. He loved to skateboard, writing and reading. He loved writing music, playing music and playing many different kinds of instruments. He loved...
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