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Donald "Don" C. Wolford
Aug 20, 2016
Donald C. “Don” Wolford, 66, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his residence. Don was born August 17, 1950 in Gallia County, Ohio son of the late Truman and Thelma Gladys Cox Wolford. He worked previously as a truck driver for Sequoia Building Supplies in Pritchard, WV and retired as a truck driver for...
Phyllis Buttrick
Aug 17, 2016
Phyllis Buttrick, 75, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Holzer Senior Care. Phyllis was born on March 27, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio daughter of the late Clayton E. and Betty Springer Johnson, Sr. She is survived by her daughter and son, Sherry (Larry) Mayse of Gallipolis and Tommy Buttrick of Jackson, Ohio; Grandkids, Terri and Angie...
Jane Ann Champer Phillips
Aug 17, 2016
Jane Ann Champer Phillips, 74, of Aurora, IL, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care Facility in Naperville, IL. Jane Ann was born on July 27, 1942 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the R. Foster and Doris Irene Mayberry Champer. She was a retired school teacher having worked in...
Zonabelle Huber
Aug 13, 2016
Zonabelle Huber, 89, of Centerville, Ohio, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at her son’s residence. Graveside services were held on Monday, August 15, 2016 with Willis Funeral Home assisting the family.
C. Marvin Hufford
Aug 11, 2016
C. Marvin Hufford, 80, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Emogene Dolen Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born April 22, 1936 in Cheshire, Ohio, son of the late Paul and Vesta Jane Siders Hufford. Marvin was married to Mary Ann St. Clair on June 4, 1961 in Cheshire, Ohio and she survives him....
Cruiz Garryson Spencer
Aug 11, 2016
Cruiz Garryson Spencer, son of Charles Garry “Chuck” and Andrea Cremeans Spencer of Hurricane, West Virginia, formerly of Gallia County, was stillborn on August 11, 2016. In addition to his parents, Cruiz is survived by his loving older brother Gabriel Cremeans of Hurricane, brothers, Coalton Spencer of Gallipolis, and Charles and Devan Spencer. Grandparents, Charles E. and Regina Johnson Cremeans...
Amber D. Shadle
Aug 8, 2016
Amber D. Shadle, 37, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 26, 1979 in Gallipolis, daughter of Roscoe and Kathy Wright Brumfield. Amber married Brad Shadle on March 12, 2002 and he survives her. She was a 1997 Gallia Academy High School graduate and was an RN at Holzer Medical Center....
Robert Spencer
Aug 7, 2016
Robert Spencer, 88, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born on May 20, 1928 in Drift, Kentucky, son of the late Lee and Nannie Daniels Spencer. Bob was married to Joy M. Saunders on August 7, 1954 and she survives him. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict....
Samuel R. Long
Aug 5, 2016
Samuel R. Long Jr., 61, of Gallipolis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1955 in Gallipolis, son of the late Samuel R. and Margaret J. Claytor Long Sr. Sam was formerly employed at West Virginia Malleable Iron. He was a 1973 graduate...
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...
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