James Edward Preston
Nov 12, 2017
James E. Preston James Edward Preston, 81, passed away early Sunday morning, November 12, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on November 10, 1936 in Cheshire, Ohio to parents Edward S. Preston and Helen (Noble) Preston. He grew up and lived most of his life in Cheshire. As a young boy, he spent countless...
Derek Ray Kirby
Nov 9, 2017
Derek Ray Kirby, 28, of Logan, Ohio, formerly of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. He was born February 6, 1989 in Gallipolis, son of Sherman Michael Kirby and Mary Elizabeth Nelson Fowler, who both survive him. Derek was a truck driver/dock worker for TNT Holland Trucking, Columbus, Ohio. He was a 2007 Eastern High School graduate....
Ronald "Ron" L. Beach
Nov 7, 2017
Ronald L. “Ron” Beach, 61, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his home in Centerville (Thurman), Ohio after a long illness and will be greatly missed. Ron was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on September 17, 1956, the son of Charles and Charlotte (James) Beach. He was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School, and spent over two decades...
Marketta "Keta" J. Lewis
Nov 6, 2017
Marketta “Keta” J. Lewis, 47, of Oregonia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Bethesda Arrow Springs Hospital, Lebanon, Ohio. She was born on September 27, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Marvin Carson Sr. and Millie Anderson Johnson, who survives her. Keta was married to Adan D. Lewis and he survives her. She was a...
Jon T. Rothgeb
Nov 3, 2017
Jon T. Rothgeb, 65, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home while surrounded by his loving family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Jon was born on March 21, 1952 in Huntington, WV, son of the late Verla Mae Rothgeb Myers. He was the eldest of three children who lived and attended school in Cheshire...
Van S. Johnson
Oct 31, 2017
Van S. Johnson, 51, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born June 20, 1966 in Pontiac, Michigan, son of the late June Alfred Johnson and Connie Cline Spina, who survives him. Van loved spending time with his family, watching movies, cars, his sister’s cooking and music. When...
Floyd Harold Hill
Oct 30, 2017
Floyd (Harold) Hill, 79, Gallipolis, went home on October 30, 2017. He was born December 13, 1937 in Hogsett, WV to the late Homer R. and Garnet E. Hill. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Roger D. Hill in 2014 and brothers: Edward Hill, Marvin Hill and Roy Hill. He is survived by his former spouse Betty...
Frank Leon Queen
Oct 29, 2017
Frank Leon Queen, 68, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Cornerstone of Huntington Hospital. He was born August 5, 1949 in Gallia County, son of the late Frank A. and Clara Jane Anderson Queen. Leon married Angela Beck on October 19, 1974 and she survives him. He was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army...
Phyllis E. Whobrey
Oct 27, 2017
Phyllis E. Whobrey, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16, 1931 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Barcus Goddard. She was married to Larry “HL” Whobrey on September 18, 1980 in Ft. Pierce, FL and he preceded her in death...
Ona White Fuller
Oct 26, 2017
Ona White Fuller, 81, of Bidwell, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Holzer Senior Care Center. She was born September 5, 1936 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of the late Wurley and Mary M. Henry Birchfield. She was married to R. Frank Fuller and he preceded her in death in 2000. Ona was a homemaker. Surviving are...
June E. Porter
Oct 26, 2017
June E. Porter, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at her grandson’s residence in Bidwell. She was born April 3, 1934 in Ohio Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Earl and Gusta E. Lanthorne Angell. In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her special friend, Bennie J. George, two brothers, Lester...
Cecil T. Clary
Oct 24, 2017
Cecil T. Clary, 78, of Scottown, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was born January 2, 1939 in Scottown, Ohio, son of the late Ora J. and Ada J. Hoskinson Clary. Cecil was married to Phyllis Waugh and she preceded him in death in 2014. He was a graduate of Waterloo High School and a...
Mary Margaret Baker Willis
Oct 20, 2017
Mary Margaret Baker Willis, 90, of Gallipolis, OH, passed away at Holzer Senior Care Nursing Home in Bidwell, OH, on Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017. Born March 30, 1927 in Gallipolis, OH, she was the eldest child of the late C. Vance and Elaine Pitchford Baker. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Lou Marchi, and her brother,...
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....
