James E. Baldwin
May 21, 2017
JAMES E. BALDWIN James E. Baldwin, 87, of Leon, West Virginia, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio passed from this world on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his home. Jim was born on Williams Hollow on August 23, 1929 to the late Dora Belle (Williams) and Briscoe Hayes Baldwin. He was preceded by his only sibling Urban (Mary) Baldwin of Gallipolis, an...
Peggy Evans
May 21, 2017
Peggy Evans, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Holzer Senior Care. She was born on September 6, 1933 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold and Caroline Tulloss Black. She was a co-founder of PJ’s Clothing store in Gallipolis and also retired from the First Presbyterian Church as their secretary. Peggy helped...
Earl R. Caldwell
May 14, 2017
Earl R. Caldwell, 70, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on April 2, 1947 in Gallia County, son of the late Morton and Elma Daniels Caldwell. He was a truck driver and life-long farmer. He was an U.S. Army Veteran serving during Vietnam. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing...
Karen E. Shaver
May 13, 2017
Karen E. Shaver, 69, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on Saturday May 13, 2017 at the Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born on September 23, 1947 in Athens, Ohio daughter of the late John and Gay Jefffers. Karen was married to Ora Shaver and his survives her. She is also survived by two sons Mike Shaver of Chillicothe and Jeff...
Janice Cook
May 13, 2017
Janice Cook, 73, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on August 29, 1943 in Inez, Kentucky, daughter of the late Elsie and Elkie Mae Preston. Janice was married to Henry Phillip Cook for 60 years and he survives. Janice is also survived by three daughters Debbie McAllister, Teresa...
Bernidean Danner Diehl
May 11, 2017
Bernidean Danner Diehl, 91 passed away on May 11, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Bernidean was born July 21, 1925 in Harrison Township, Gallia County, Ohio. Daughter of the late Walter L. Danner and Edith Cremeens Danner. Bernidean was an attentive and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved growing beautiful flowers and was an accomplished crafter. Bernidean had a...
Alan N. Roush
May 7, 2017
Alan N. Roush, 70, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1947 in Henderson, West Virginia, son of the late Austin and Frances E. Plants Roush. Surviving are his brothers, Clarence (Sharon) Roush of Brooksville, Florida, Gerald (Rita) Roush and Wayne Roush, both of Gallipolis; sister, Betty Oliver of Dayton, Ohio....
Wilma J. Porter
May 7, 2017
Wilma J. Porter, 72, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born February 10, 1945 in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Wayne and Nellie Logan Traylor. Wilma was married to James R. “Red” Porter and he preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Jerry (Tonya) Traylor of Rodney, Regina Eskew...
Jimmie Franklin Sheets
May 6, 2017
Jimmie Franklin Sheets, 78, of Mercerville, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Jimmie was born on July 27, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio son of the late Lewis M. and Bessie I. Barry Sheets. He was retired from the Ohio Valley Supermarkets. He was married to Geraldine Small Sheets on...
James Bernie Parsons
May 6, 2017
James Bernie Parsons, 71, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Arbors of Gallipolis. He was born December 14, 1945 in Mallory, West Virginia, son of Andrew Parsons, who survives and the late Lucille Belcher Parsons. Bernie was married to Deanna Wright Parsons and she preceded him in death in 1993. He graduated from Kyger Creek...
Ann Blackwell Henson
May 1, 2017
Ann Blackwell Henson, 77, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Abbyshire Place. She was born May 28, 1939 in Alabama, daughter of the late Lionel and Ruth A. Williams Blackwell. Surviving are daughters, Benita Henson of Gallipolis, Laurel Henson of Danville, West Virginia, April (Keith) Banks and Amy Henson Darby, both of Delaware, Ohio; sons, James...
Betty L. Siders
May 1, 2017
Betty L. Siders, 79, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 25, 1938 in Mason, West Virginia, daughter of the late Edward and Ada Cox Henry. She was married to Pearl William Siders and he preceded her in death on May 4, 1986. She was a homemaker and member of Promise...
Deborah D. Carhart
May 1, 2017
Deborah D. Carhart, 63, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Betty Brown Shiflet. She went to GAHS and was a retired supervisor for Gallipolis Developmental Center for 30 years. She enjoyed camping and going to the Outer Banks, and...
Debra "Debby" L. Johnson
Apr 30, 2017
Debra “Debby” L. Johnson, 46, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1970 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Richard “Fatman” and Virginia Faulkner Chapman. She graduated from Hannan Trace High School and Gallipolis Career College. Debby was an employee of A & L Home Health and attended Promise Land Church. She...
James A. "Fozz" Thompson
Apr 27, 2017
James A. “Fozz” Thompson, departed this earthly life, peacefully at home on April 27, 2017 surrounded by family. Jamie was born on June 2, 1978 to Rocky Thompson and Lesa James Lemley. He was a 1996 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. Jamie was active in Madrigals, Choir and JCL Club. He also attended the University of Rio Grande where...
Arlen B. Brown
Apr 24, 2017
Arlen B. Brown, 89, of Bidwell, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born March 2, 1928 in Boone County, West Virginia, son of the late Emory Brown and Orpha Kuhn Nelson. He was married to Josephine “JoAnn” Carrow Brown and she preceded him in death. Arlen retired from Ravenswood Aluminum. He...
Michael Lewis Hughes
Apr 24, 2017
Michael Lewis Hughes, 61, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1955 in Gallipolis, son of Ray and Janet Hughes, who survive him. Michael married Debbie Graham Hughes on February 2, 1974 and she survives also. He was a graduate of Kyger Creek High School. He was a dairy farmer,...
Basil Thurston "Sambo" Holley
Apr 23, 2017
Basil Thurston “Sambo” Holley, 88, of Bidwell, went home to the Lord Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. He was born November 28, 1928 in Bladen, Ohio, son of the late Peter Arnold and Allie Beatrice Lane Holley. He left behind his wife of 65 years, Myrtle Irene Angel Holley. He was a U.S....
Paul D Williams, I
Apr 21, 2017
Paul Dean Williams, I, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 15, 1944 in Gallipolis, son of the late Paul and Lena Belle (Sheets) Williams. He was a heavy equipment operator for Jaymar, Inc. and for Paul Williams and Sons Excavating. Paul was 50 year life member of...
Lenice A. Jeffers Waugh
Apr 20, 2017
Longtime Gallia County resident Lenice A. Jeffers Waugh, 93, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2017. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by family at the Hospice of Central Ohio in Newark. Lenice was born December 28, 1923, in Clay Township, Gallia County, OH, and was the older daughter of the late Ralph Mercer...
