John M. Glenn
Mar 12, 2016
John M. Glenn, 82, of Hermitage, Tennessee, formerly of Gallipolis, died Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Alive Hospice, Madison, Tennessee. A memorial service by the family will be planned for later.
Marilyn J Davis
Mar 10, 2016
Marilyn J. Davis, 76, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at her son Tony Sowards residence in Vinton. Marilyn was born on June 11, 1939 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Merill Call and Hazel Craig Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Davis and by a brother Delmer Call....
Guy Woody Ferguson
Mar 5, 2016
Guy “Woody” Ferguson, 73, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Holzer Senior Care. He was born on April 8, 1942 in Johnson County, KY, son of Marvie Brewar and James Ferguson. Woody was a retired truck driver for Foster’s trucking. He is survived by his girlfriend and love of 23 years, Bonnie Anderson of Gallipolis....
Violet V Drake
Mar 3, 2016
Violet V. Drake, 84, of Gallipolis, Passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Holzer Senior Care. Violet was born in Charleston, WV, daughter of Eva M. Sheffer. Violet was married to Howard Drake and he preceded her in death on November 11, 1987. Graveside services will be 1 pm Monday, March 7, 2016 at Centenary Cemetery.
Jeremy M Drummond
Feb 26, 2016
Jeremy M. Drummond, 35, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born on October 31, 1980 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Carolyn “Kitty” and Larry C. Drummond who survive him. Jeremy had been a deck hand on the river. He loved buying, selling and trading and playing his music. In addition to...
Joann A. Haskins
Feb 24, 2016
Joann A. Haskins, 69, of Vinton, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 20, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lonie E. and Marguerite Spencer Pope. Joann was married to James Haskins and he preceded her in death in 2012. She was a retired aide after 22 years at Scenic...
Sam "Sammy" Drennen, Jr.
Feb 22, 2016
Sam “Sammy” Drennen Jr., 58, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Regency Inn, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born March 3, 1957 in Portsmouth, Virginia, son of the late Omar S. Drennen and June E. “Burke” Taylor. Surviving are his sisters, Norma J. Jenkins of Gallipolis, Judy Bowman of Gates City, Virginia, Nancy Drennen of Gallipolis;...
Deborah "Debbie" G. Hazlett
Feb 20, 2016
Deborah “Debbie” G. Hazlett, 65, of Langsville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 20, 1950 in Lorain County, Ohio, daughter of Donald W. and Mary Ruth Cain Barnett, Sr., who survives her. Debbie was employed by Woodland Centers. She was a member of the Church of Jesus...
Margaret "Tudy" J. Wolfe
Feb 18, 2016
Obituary for Margaret “Tudy” J. Wolfe Margaret “Tudy” J. Wolfe, 98, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her assisted living residence in Dublin, OH. She was born September 6, 1917 in Gallipolis Ferry, WV, daughter of the late John C. Mathews and Mary C. Nibert Mathews. She married Marvin Wolfe, who pre-deceased her. Margaret worked at...
Joseph B. Tirpak
Feb 17, 2016
Joseph B. Tirpak, 81, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born December 22, 1934 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, son of the late John and Anna Dudinyak Tirpak. Joe was married to Dorothy L. Fadeley Tirpak and she survives him. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran of both...
Geraldine "Geri" L. Proctor
Feb 16, 2016
Geraldine “Geri” L. Proctor, 72, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1943 in Orangeville, Indiana, daughter of the late Clarence Samuel and Thelma Lucille Goodpaster. She married Billy G. Proctor and he survives her. Geri was the owner/operator of G & G Grocery and Carryout for 29 years. She...
Roger N. Mcguire
Feb 12, 2016
Roger N. McGuire, 63, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Arbors at Gallipolis. He was born April 1, 1952 in Gallia County, son of the late Sherman and Sarah Jane Montgomery McGuire. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Roger was a former employee of the Gallipolis Developmental Center. Survivors include a daughter, Sarah (Nick)...
Wanda Saunders Willis
Feb 7, 2016
Wanda Saunders Willis, 75, went to meet her King on Sunday morning, February 7, 2016. She was born on March 10, 1940 in Gallia County, Ohio daughter of the late Ruby F. Shaw Saunders and Heber Marshall Saunders. Wanda was an elementary school teacher, retiring from the Gallipolis City Schools in 1990. After retiring, she worked for another ten years...
Ruth M. Allison
Feb 3, 2016
Ruth M. Barr Allison, 74, of Bidwell went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born on December 28, 1941 in Morgan Twp., Gallia County, Ohio, to the late Coy Ray Barr and Maggie Surber Barr. She was a 1959 graduate of North Gallia High School and is...
Lawrence L. "Pat" Patterson Sr.
Feb 1, 2016
Lawrence L. “Pat” Patterson Sr., of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1927 in Enid, Oklahoma, son of the late James and Maude Birchfield Patterson. Pat was a World War II Air Force veteran and was a retired riverboat captain. Surviving are nine children, Larry Patterson, Jeff Patterson and Ricky...
Michael Steven Hyde, Jr.
Jan 31, 2016
Michael Steven Hyde, Jr., 38, Rutland, Ohio formerly of Gallia County passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Holzer Medical Center. Mikey was born on July 28, 1977 in Sistersville, WV son of Michael S. and Brenda Faye Drummond Hyde, Sr. who both survive in Rutland. Mikey is also survived by three sisters Lisa Hyde, Kristi Cremeans and...
Laura B. "Boo" Crabtree
Jan 31, 2016
Laura B. “Boo” Crabtree, 102, of Gallipolis, OH passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Holzer Senior Care, Gallipolis, OH. She was born September 1, 1913 on a small farm near Limeton, VA, daughter of Emmit and Marian Rouzee Johnson. Laura was married to Gerald “Bud” Crabtree and he preceded her in death in 1987. She was a homemaker....
Bruce W. Johnson, Sr.
Jan 31, 2016
Bruce W. Johnson, Sr., 45 of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Bruce was born on August 15, 1970 in Gallipolis, Ohio son of the late Oshel Patterson and Ruth White Willett who survives in Gallipolis. Bruce was a Pittsburg Steelers fan. He is also survived by his wife Connie Dunbar Johnson of Gallipolis,...
Larry "Hl" Whobrey
Jan 27, 2016
Larry “HL” Whobrey Sr., 87, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his residence peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born June 4, 1928 in Bee Springs, Kentucky, son of the late Al and Mary Phelphs Whobrey. He was married to Phyllis Goddard on September 18, 1980 in Ft. Pierce, Florida and she survives him. Larry...
Tom Wheeler
Jan 27, 2016
Tom Wheeler, 60, of Gallipolis, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. He was born October 10, 1955 in Gallipolis son of the late Harry and Hazel Wheeler. Tom was a long time business owner and operator of the Colony Theatre and Kanauga Drive In. He brought numerous outdoor concerts to the Kanauga Drive In for the enjoyment of...
