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Jessica Loraine Berry
Jul 30, 2016
Jessica Loraine Berry, 32, of Gallipolis, died July 30, 2016. She was born September 20, 1983 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Daniel Ray Berry I and Tammy Hensley Taylor, who survives her. Surviving are her children, Ebony Howell, Andray Howell and Ciara Howell; her mother and stepdad, Tammy Taylor and Bill Donnet; siblings, Rachel Snyder, Dawn Berry and Daniel...
Jessica Loraine Berry
Jul 30, 2016
Jessica Loraine Berry, 32, of Gallipolis, died July 30, 2016. She was born September 20, 1983 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Daniel Ray Berry I and Tammy Hensley Taylor, who survives her. Surviving are her children, Ebony Howell, Andray Howell and Ciara Howell; her mother and stepdad, Tammy Taylor and Bill Donnet; siblings, Rachel Snyder, Dawn Berry and Daniel...
Bonnie Elaine Barker
Jul 30, 2016
Bonnie Elaine Barker, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV. Bonnie was born on November 17, 1947 in Gallipolis Ferry, WV, daughter of the late William A. and Vivian C. Kelly Barker. Bonnie was a graduate of West Virginia University where she received her BSN. She retired from...
Dorothy Baird
Jul 28, 2016
Dorothy Baird, 81, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 2, 1934 in Crown City, daughter of the late Oak and Maude Walters Day. Dorothy was married to Marvin “Wayne” Baird and he preceded her in death in September of 1978. She was co-owner of Gallipolis...
Michael Eugene Larkins
Jul 26, 2016
Michael Eugene Larkins, 59, of Gallipolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Mike is survived by his wife, Kimberly, whom he married on June 21, 1980 in Cheshire, Ohio and his children, Wesley and Whitney. Mike loved his family above everything. He was a devoted husband and father. Mike had a life-long passion for baseball and was an...
Thelma Louise Mullins
Jul 25, 2016
Thelma Louise Mullins, 90, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at her daughter’s home. She was born June 7, 1926 in Vinton, Ohio, daughter of the late Dewey and Glenna George Cochran. Thelma was married to Burgess Mullins and he preceded her in death in 1988. She retired from Robbins & Myers and attended Countryside Baptist Church....
Roger B. Burnett
Jul 20, 2016
Roger B. Burnett, 63, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1953 in Gallipolis, son of the late Buell G. and Pearl Northup Burnett. Roger was a member of the Army National Guard. He retired from Bob Evans Farms Inc. as the Springfield Plant Manager with over 40...
Joanne S. Mead
Jul 19, 2016
Joanne S. Mead, 86, of Bidwell, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Abbyshire Place. Joanne was born January 2, 1930 in Clifton, Ohio, daughter of the late Russell and Clemma Cornell Sanderson. She was married to Robert “Bob” Mead and he preceded her in death. Joanne was a retired guidance counselor for the Gallipolis City Schools. She was...
David I. Wellman Sr.
Jul 18, 2016
David I. Wellman, Sr., 69, of Vinton, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1946 in Monaville, West Virginia, son of the late Ira Wellman and Irene Smith Wellman, who survives him. David was married to Angela Watkins Wellman and she survives also. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served...
Mary K. Facemire
Jul 17, 2016
Mary K. Facemire, 81, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born December 27, 1934 in Vevay, Indiana, daughter of the late Matt T. and Abbey Lothridge White. Mary was married to Jack G. Facemire, who survives her. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Surviving are...
Bernard Larry Dearnell
Jul 12, 2016
Bernard Larry Dearnell, 61, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his residence. He was retired as a supervisor for the TTA of Huntington. He was the son of the late Labe and Margaret Williamson Dearnell. He was married to Susan V. Dearnell and she proceded him in death in 2014. Surviving is a daughter Erica...
George W Shamblin Sr.
Jul 10, 2016
George W. Shamblin Sr., 85 of Gallipolis passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born April 9, 1931 in Chesapeake Ohio, son of the late James and Edith Bonecutter Shamblin. George was retired from AEP as the general manager of the river division and the General manager of the GNC Towing. He was...
Freadith Fay Price
Jul 5, 2016
Freadith Fay Price, 87, of Patriot, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia. Fay was born April 10, 1929 in Lincoln County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Walter and Ethel Elliott Sanders. She was married to Pat Price and he preceded her in death in 1969. She was a member of...
Lori Elizabeth Kemper
Jul 4, 2016
Lori Elizabeth Kemper, 42, of Rio Grande, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born September 7, 1973 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late John Robert Johnson and Gladys Sue Day Johnson (John Sheets) of Patriot, who survives her. Lori loved family, friends and flowers. In addition to her mother, she is survived...
Cecil Kenneth Noble
Jun 29, 2016
Cecil Kenneth Noble, 74, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 after a lengthy illness at the home of his son. He was born October 30, 1941 in Bidwell, son of the late Earl F. and Jean Price Noble. Kenny married Evelyn Nunn and she survives him. He was a member of Painters Local 999, Ironton, Ohio. Kenny...
B. Louise Fraley
Jun 29, 2016
B. Louise Fraley, 82, was called to her eternal home in Heaven on June 29, 2016. The pain and struggles have ended for this most gentle, loving, strong, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Louise passed away in her home surrounded by loving family. Her gentle spirit will be missed by her family and all who knew...
Jewell Marie (Wilson) Miller
Jun 25, 2016
Jewell Marie (Wilson) Miller, 95, of Patriot Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, after a sudden illness. She was born July 14, 1920 in Wayne County, West Virginia to Sidney and Susie (Pauley) Wilson. After her mother’s passing in 1932, Jewell became, and remained throughout her...
Frederick H. "Freddie" Lanier
Jun 25, 2016
Frederick H. “Freddie” Lanier, 74, Marion, Ohio formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Marion Pointe Care Center in Marion. He was born on June 12, 1942 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Homer T. and Mary Frances Evans Lanier. Freddie enjoyed collecting model cars and loved his stuffed animals. He talked on the...
Bruce Michael Mcdonald
Jun 23, 2016
Bruce Michael “Mike” McDonald, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born on December 20, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Bruce B. and Ellabelle Chevalier McDonald. He was retired from the Kyger Creek Power Plant as an electrical engineer with 38 years of service. Mike was a graduate...
Jonnie Rex Mccalla
Jun 17, 2016
Jonnie Rex McCalla, 72, of Gallipolis died on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Holzer Medical Center. Survived by his wife, Lesta McCalla of Gallipolis. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences can be sent to Lesta at 69 Lovers Lane, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Willis Funeral Home are assisting the family.
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