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Charles E. Ellis

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

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

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

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...

Donald C. James

Donald C. James

Aug 8, 2017

Donald C. James,80, of Gallipolis, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday, Aug.8, 2017. He was born May 9, l937 at Eureka, Ohio to the late, Frank and Norma Barcus James . In addition to his parents, he was, also preceded in death by a grandson, James A. Thompson; granddaughter, Jaimie Lynn Supple; brothers, Leo, Marlin and Carl James...

Oscar Pack Jr.

Oscar Pack Jr.

Aug 8, 2017

Oscar Pack Jr., 82, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. He was born November 4, 1934 in Mingo County, West Virginia, son of the late Oscar Pack Sr. and Veda Pack. Oscar was married to Carol Dawson and she survives him. He is a member of Cheshire Baptist Church and...

Billie Kay Caldwell

Billie Kay Caldwell

Aug 8, 2017

Billie Kay Caldwell, 73, of Crown City, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. She was born March 15, 1944 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late William Henry and Clarice K. Saunders Caldwell. Billie was a good friend, volunteer and honorary member of the Crown City Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are her son,...

Mark Anthony Gibson

Mark Anthony Gibson

Aug 8, 2017

Mark Anthony Gibson, 61, of Gallipolis passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 in the Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born on December 13, 1955 in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Lloyd Willis Gibson and Peggy Leadmon Gibson who survives him. Mark was an over the road truck driver and a graduate of Hurricane High School...

Leroy Dailey

Leroy Dailey

Aug 2, 2017

Leroy Dailey, age 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Holzer Senior Care Center. He was born in March12, 1935 in Carter County, Kentucky, the eldest child of the late Wylie and Avis Burchett Dailey. He was preceeded in death by his beloved parents. Leroy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred Pauline Myer...

Charlotte S. Rawlins

Charlotte S. Rawlins

Aug 1, 2017

Charlotte S. Rawlins, 61, of Bidwell, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. She was born November 22, 1955 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Bill and Dorothy Collinsworth Conley. Charlotte married Charles E. Rawlins and he survives her. In addition to her husband, Charles E. Rawlins, Charlotte is survived by children,...

Kimberle Lynnette Wigglesworth

Kimberle Lynnette Wigglesworth

Aug 1, 2017

Gallipolis native, Kimberle Lynnette (Waugh) Wigglesworth, age 58, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2017, following a very brief battle with breast cancer at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University where she was surrounded by her family and friends. Kim was born in Gallipolis, OH, July 3, 1959 to the late Calvin...

Harold M. Saunders

Harold M. Saunders

Jul 30, 2017

Harold M. Saunders, 91, of Gallipolis, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell. Harold, born February 22, 1926 was the son of the late Heber and Ruby Shaw Saunders. He was married to Janice Cornell Saunders, who preceded him in death August 7, 1987. He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Belville of Gallipolis and five sons,...

Robert Ray Thivener

Robert Ray Thivener

Jul 30, 2017

Robert Ray “Bob” Thivener, 68, of Gallipolis, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1949 in Gallia County, Ohio son of the late Herbert and Ethel Clark Thivener. Robert was a dishwasher at Golden Corral Restaurant. He attended Debbie Drive Chapel. He is survived by a son Robbie (Sara) Thivener of Crown...

Louise Burnett

Louise Burnett

Jul 28, 2017

Louise Burnett, 85, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Westley Ridge Assisted Living in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Louise was born on July 20, 1932 in Gallipolis, Ohio daughter of the late Kenneth Wood and Garnet Strait Klein. She was married to Marshall Burnett and his preceded her in death on May 6, 2007. She is survived...

Osia Maxine Jones

Osia Maxine Jones

Jul 24, 2017

Osia Maxine Jones, 76, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday July 24, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1941 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Calvin O. “Shorty” and Gracie Florence Hayner Caldwell. Maxine was married to Donald E. Jones and he preceded her in death in 2000. She was a homemaker, a member of Prospect...

Robert E. Thacker

Robert E. Thacker

Jul 22, 2017

Robert E. Thacker, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Holzer Assisted Living. He was born on December 23, 1934 in Wheelersburg, Ohio, son of the late Ervin Robert and Grace Allen Thacker. He was a delivery truck driver. Surviving are his children, Brenda (Richard) Gomez, of Lake Helen, FL, Patty (Dave) Brown of...

Randy Jay Gillespie

Randy Jay Gillespie

Jul 21, 2017

Randy Jay Gillespie, 58, of Middleport, Ohio died at his residence. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on April 2, 1959, son of the late Carl W. and Jean Allison Gillespie, who survives him. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1977. He attended Rodney United Methodist Church for several years. Randy loved playing his guitar, banjo and other...

Dorothy Jean Hall

Dorothy Jean Hall

Jul 21, 2017

Dorothy Jean Hall, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on November 24, 1937 in Huntington, WV daughter of the late Vincent Joseph and Rachel Ovellow Wall Persinger. She was married to Junior Ray Hall and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1999. She is survived...

Tamara Lee "Tammy" Clark

Tamara Lee "Tammy" Clark

Jul 17, 2017

Tamara Lee “Tammy” Clark, 54, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 28, 1962 in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late Betty Jean Putney Condee and George Clark Sr. who survives her. Tammy was a former waitress at Bob Evans. Surviving are a grandson, Casey Lee Neville Lowery; two sisters,...

Darrell L. Canaday

Darrell L. Canaday

Jul 17, 2017

Darrell L. Canaday, age 81, of Patriot, Ohio finished his work here on earth July 17, 2017, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a life-long farmer who loved the land, the woods, hunting, fishing, and just enjoying God’s creation. He was a past member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union...

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