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Jeremy M Drummond

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...

Orin Douglas Wheeler

Orin Douglas Wheeler

Jan 25, 2016

Orin Douglas Wheeler, 59, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born November 28, 1957 in Boyd County, Kentucky, son of Melvin and Linda Meeks Wheeler, who survive him. He was a 1975 Kyger Creek High School graduate, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was previously employed by...

Patricia Suver

Patricia Suver

Jan 22, 2016

Patricia Gay “Trish” Suver, 55, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1960 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Paul and Ima Wolford Phillips. Trish married Steven Suver and he survives her. She retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center after 36 years of service as a TPW. She loved...

Pearlie Raymond Mannon

Pearlie Raymond Mannon

Jan 21, 2016

Pearlie Raymond Mannon, 73, of Bidwell, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born February 20, 1942 in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late Pearl R. and Augusta Massie Mannon. He was a heavy equipment operator. Pearlie loved tinkering on race cars. Surviving are his wife, Karen Wilson Mannon...

Carl R. "Bob" Veith

Carl R. "Bob" Veith

Jan 20, 2016

Carl R. “Bob” Veith, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Holzer Senior Care. He was born on August 22, 1939 in Cheshire, son of the late John and Dorothy (Fife) Veith. Carl was a member of the Addison Freewill Baptist Church. He graduated from Kyger Creek High School in 1957 and served in U.S....

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