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Michael Eugene Larkins

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

John L. Belville

John L. Belville

Jun 16, 2016

John L. Belville, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born May 13, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Stanley and Eunice Sheets Belville. John was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired as a farmer and businessman. He was also a...

Mary A. Burke

Mary A. Burke

Jun 13, 2016

Mary A. Burke, 92, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Hillspring Nursing Home, Springboro, Ohio She was born June 28, 1923 in Addison Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Orville and Anna Shaw Wills. Mary was married to Lloyd Burke and he preceded her in death in December, 1997. She was a World War II...

Tina Valerie Lawrence

Tina Valerie Lawrence

Jun 13, 2016

Tina Valerie Lawrence, 58, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at her daughter’s residence. She was born May 12, 1958 in Franklin County, Ohio, daughter of the late Lowell Lawrence and Cora Mae Davis. Tina volunteered with the Gallipolis Animal Rescue. Surviving are her two daughters, Joann Childers-Saunders of Huntington, West Virginia and Eliza Lawrence of...

Shirley L. Angel

Shirley L. Angel

Jun 13, 2016

Shirley L. Angel, 78, of Crown City, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at his residence. Shirley was born May 17, 1938 in Gallia County, son of the late Brady and Belva Martin Angel. He married Lynn Angel on December 13, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio and she survives him. He was a GAHS graduate and a retired self-employed excavator....

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