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Evelyn Raelene Northup
Sep 10, 2024
Evelyn Raelene (Burnette) Northup finished her Journey here on earth on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.
Raelene was born on March 23, 1957 in Gallipolis, Ohio. She graduated from Hannan Trace High School and earned an Associate Degree from Gallipolis Business College. Raelene had worked in Medical Records at Arbors at Gallipolis,...
Charles Malcum Fraley
Sep 9, 2024
Charles Malcum Fraley, 89, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, born August 9, 1935 in Logan County, West Virginia, went to his eternal home on September 9, 2024, surrounded by daughters at one of their homes, after a courageous fight with cancer. Twenty-nine days prior, Charles asked the Lord Jesus Christ to come into his heart and be his Savior....
Michele Dawn Smith
Sep 8, 2024
Michele Dawn Smith, 52, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her residence. Michele was born on July 18, 1972 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Letch Clayton Smith, Jr. and Susie Drummond who survives her in Gallipolis.
Michele was a member of Twin Rivers Jehovah's Witnesses and was a graduate...
Paula J. Harris
Sep 1, 2024
Paula J. Harris, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Ohio State University Medical Center. Paula was born on September 28, 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul R. Rucker and Mettie Jane Green Rucker.
Paula was married to Ken Harris, and he survives her in Gallipolis. In addition to...
Janet Cardwell
Aug 31, 2024
Janet Cardwell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully and joined her Lord and Savior on August 31, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on September 27, 1947, daughter of the late John D. Waugh Sr. and Wanda V. Waugh.
Janet attended North Gallia High School and proudly graduated from Hannan Trace High School...
Marlyn L. "Marty" Haner
Aug 31, 2024
Marlyn L. "Marty" Haner, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Marlyn was born on February 8, 1941 in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late William Lester and Nora Faye Myers Haner. Marlyn was retired from AEP Gavin Plant and enjoyed attending church.
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Charles Thomas Beard
Aug 29, 2024
Charles Thomas Beard, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Teays Valley Center in Hurricane, West Virginia.
Born on December 9, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Charles was the son of the late Gilbert and Alice Irene Rothgeb Beard. Charles graduated from Gallia Academy High School and worked at Goodyear/M & G Polymer. ...
Philip Roberts
Aug 24, 2024
The Honorable Philip M. Roberts
Philip Roberts, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, friend, and public servant, passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on September 8, 1944, Philip's life was a testament to resilience and kindness.
Philip was known for his warm heart and generous spirit. His career as a...
Avelene Carroll
Aug 23, 2024
Avelene Carroll, 83, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born on June 9, 1941 in Johns Creek, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Raymond and Pearlie Church Ward. Avelene retired after 28 years of service as a bus driver for the Gallia County Local Schools.
Avelene is survived...
Clester Tackett
Aug 21, 2024
Clester Tackett, 95, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
He was born on June 10, 1929, in Virgie, KY, son of the late Milton and Pearl Tackett. In addition to his parents, Clester was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Virginia Tackett; son-in-law, Ronnie...
Judith Ann Cline
Aug 18, 2024
Judith Ann “Judy” Cline, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was born on April 26, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Paul and Mary Easterday Tilley. Judy was married to her loving husband, Stephen Cline, for a wonderful 58 years. Together, they spent time in Arizona...
James T. Boster
Aug 18, 2024
James T. Boster, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Abbyshire Place. Jim was born on June 3, 1944 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Charles Thomas and Fern Maxine Davis Boster. He was raised by his grandparents, James L. and Liddie Mae Davis, on their family farm in Patriot, Ohio.
...Shirley P. Mcdonald
Aug 11, 2024
Shirley P. McDonald, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Darst’s Private Care Home in Pomeroy, Ohio.
Born on October 16, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia, Shirley was the daughter of the late Averill and Frances Fillinger McCormick. Shirley had worked as an LPN at Gallipolis Developmental Center.
Shirley is...
Bronis L. Persons
Aug 10, 2024
Bronis L. Persons, 87, of Pomeroy, Ohio, formerly of Gallia County, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Arbors at Pomeroy. Bronis was born on June 22, 1937 in Pike County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Alfred and Betty Thompson Young.
Bronis was married to Robert L. Persons on October 23, 1954; and he preceded...
Roy E. Dailey
Aug 9, 2024
Roy E. Dailey, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center. Roy was born on July 17, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio, son of the late Pearl and Nellie Worstel Dailey.
Roy was retired from Ravenswood Aluminum Plant and had also worked at Vepco Power and Gavin Power Plant. He was...
Tillman Paul Bear
Aug 8, 2024
Tillman Paul Bear of Thurman, OH, peacefully passed away at his home on August 8, 2024, at the age of 87 years, surrounded by his loving family. He suffered from cancer, and we are thankful his body has now been released to a place where there is no more pain or death.
Tillman Paul Bear was born...
John Lawrence Frazier
Aug 1, 2024
John Lawrence Frazier, 66, of Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence. John was born on July 1, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Emma Hayman Edmunds and Russell Frazier.
John had worked in the medical records department at Holzer Medical Center and had...
Carl D. Thompson
Aug 1, 2024
Carl Douglas Thompson, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence.
Born October 7, 1948 in Logan, West Virginia, Carl was the son of the late Jay and Erma Thompson. He was the eighth child born of nine children; Carl’s surviving sisters are Brenda (Edward) Morrison and Joann (Jerry) Kucher. On...
Lorena Kathleen "Katie" Mullins
Jul 26, 2024
Lorena Kathleen (Katie) Mullins, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully at Holzer Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born at home, in Crown City, Ohio, to the late Charles Douglas Wallace and Clarice Kathleen Saunders Wallace on October 2, 1935. Katie retired from AT&T in 1989.
Katie is survived by her daughter and two...
Denver A. Larson
Jul 23, 2024
Denver A. Larson, 57, of Patriot, Ohio passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Denver was born on February 3, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late George and Beverly Mumpower Larson. Denver enjoyed collecting and racing cars, and he had worked for Supreme Asphalt for many years.
Denver is survived by his...
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