John Conkle
Jul 10, 2015
John Conkle, 70, of Pt. Pleasant, WV, died Friday, July 10, 2015 at Arbors of Gallipolis. Arrangements are at the convenience of the family. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Scott Everett Haislop
Jul 8, 2015
Scott Everett Haislop, 39, of Bidwell, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was born November 19, 1975 in Gallipolis, son of James W. and Carolyn Taylor Haislop, who survive him. He was a pipeline laborer and U.S. Army veteran. Scott was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Surviving are his parents, James W. and Carolyn Haislop of Bidwell;...
Frances Kelton
Jul 7, 2015
Frances Anne Kelton, 81, Sunnyvale, CA, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on July 7, 2015 in Santa Clara, CA. She was born on January 3, 1934 in Wharncliffe, WV, daughter of the late Forrest and Margaret Trent. Frances was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Gallipolis, 1951 Graduate of Gilbert High School and a graduate of WV...
Floyd Andrew Reynolds
Jul 4, 2015
Floyd Andrew Reynolds, age 68, of Bidwell, OH, passed away on July 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Geraldine Reynolds and his brother, Roger Reynolds. Surviving are his wife, Dianne; a sister, Judy Porter ; a brother, Jim Reynolds ; his children, Lee (Valerie) Reynolds, Brian George, Brent George, David (Melanie) George, Chris (Michelle)...
Loeta "Pete" Abblett
Jun 28, 2015
Loeta “Pete” Abblett, 96, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015. She was born October 26, 1918 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Harry A. and Mary Straight Betz. Pete was married to Walter D. Abblett and he preceded her in death in 2000. She was employed at EI Dupont deNemours in Point Pleasant during World War...
Judith "Judy" Johnson
Jun 26, 2015
Judith “Judy” Johnson, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 22, 1931 in Frankfort, Ohio, daughter of the late Roger and Ruth Garrison Acton. Judy married David R. Johnson and he survives her. She retired from the Mine Safety and Health Administration and former co-owner of Tranquility Christmas Tree Farm,...
Donald R. Casey
Jun 24, 2015
Donald R. Casey, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was born November 23, 1951 in Gallia County, son of the late Charles Casey and Velva White Casey, who survives him. He was a 1970 Kyger Creek High School graduate. Don was a retired self-employed truck driver. He was everyone’s “go to guy” when we were having...
Donna Pope
Jun 24, 2015
Donna Pope, 48, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1966 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Lloyd R. Finley and Frances M. McGuire Saunders who survives her. Surviving are her husband, Dennis Patrick Pope of Vinton; her children, Derek Zachariah Finley of Gallipolis and Jeffery Alexander Pope of Vinton;...
Henry Ray Fillinger
Jun 23, 2015
Henry Ray Fillinger, 57, of Crown City, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 26, 1957 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Floyd R. Fillinger and Pauline McKinney Wilson, who survives him. Ray was married to Tina Fillinger, who preceded him in death on December 23, 2009. He was a Hannan...
James R Simms, Sr.
Jun 20, 2015
James R. Simms, Sr., 86, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1928 in Meigs County, Ohio, son of the late Stanley and Mary Florence Taylor Simms. Jim retired from AEP with forty-two years of service. He was a member of Good News Baptist Church, an U.S. Army...
Steven R. Betz
Jun 13, 2015
Steven R. Betz, age 67, of Jackson, Ohio, formerly of Gallia County, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Trails End. Steve was born in Torrance, California on May 14, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert S. and Virginia K. Betz; and brother, Scott Betz. He is survived by his wife of 45 years,...
Ruth M Wooten
Jun 11, 2015
Ruth M. Wooten, 87, of Paris, Tennessee, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Paris Healthcare, Paris Tennessee. She was born on August 21, 1927 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Lawrence and Mina Thompson Lundy. Ruth married Bill Wooten and he preceded her in death in 2000. She was a member of Grace United...
Dorothy F. Coleman
Jun 9, 2015
Dorothy F. Coleman, 87, of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. She was born August 6, 1927 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Berkley and Ethel Morrow Wright. Dorothy married George F. Coleman and he preceded her in death on January 14, 1987. She was a 1948 graduate of Gallia Academy...
Claudia Lynn Yoho
May 27, 2015
Claudia Lynn Yoho passed away on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Martin, Kentucky on July 22nd, 1957 to John and Barbara Moore. Lynn worked for more than 30 years as an elementary school teacher. She taught at Washington Elementary in Gallipolis, Ohio and at Mark Twain Elementary in Westerville, Ohio. She was passionate...
William Junior Birchfield
May 26, 2015
William Junior Birchfield, 86, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1928 in Washington Court House, Ohio, son of the late William and Hazel Louden Birchfield. He married Osie Howell Birchfield on April 17, 1954 in Pikeville, Kentucky and she survives him. Junior was a retired custodian/bus driver for the...
Leon Dean Queen
May 20, 2015
Leon Dean Queen, 38, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 9, 1977 in Gallipolis, son of Leon and Angela Beck Queen. Dean attended First Church of God and was a construction foreman and truck driver. He enjoyed his kids and family, hunting, cars, and enjoyed riding his Harley. Surviving are...
Joseph Dane Carter
May 15, 2015
Joseph Dane Carter, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born on October 21, 1936 in Adams, Kentucky, son of the late Randall and Lena Adams Carter. Joe was married to Judith Deanne Carter and she preceded him in death on April 1, 2015. Joe graduated from...
Loretta A. Roush
May 10, 2015
Loretta A. Roush, 54, of New Lexington, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1960 in Gallia County, daughter of the late James and Clara Smith Sims. Loretta was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Ernie Roush; two daughters, Lora Beth Childress of Bidwell and Juli Danielle Childress of New Lexington;...
Virginia M. Taylor
May 10, 2015
Virginia M. Taylor, 95, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Holzer Senior Care Center. She was born September 20, 1919 in Cheshire, daughter of the late David Sr. and Mamie Fraser Matthews. Virginia was married to Fred J. Taylor on April 5, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio and he survives her. She was a retired LPN in...
Clarence M. "Fuzzy" Myers
May 10, 2015
Clarence M. “Fuzzy” Myers, 91, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born May 15, 1923 to the late Ensla and Gladys Miller Myers of the Gallia Community. Clarence was the 3rd of 8 children. He was married to Lemoyne “Leigh” Lewis Myers on June 3, 1950 and she survives...
