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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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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