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Ann M Sickels

Ann M Sickels

Oct 11, 2015

Ann M. Sickels, 57, ended her courageous 10-year battle with cancer on Sunday, October 11, 2015, in her home, surrounded by her family and the love and support of her friends and community. She now lives peacefully, victoriously and cancer-free in Heaven. Born and raised in Gallipolis, OH, Ann was the daughter of Neil McMahon and Ruth Ann Roth. She...

Sheila Cromlish

Sheila Cromlish

Oct 9, 2015

Sheila Cromlish, 56, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia. She was born August 22, 1959 in Gallia County, daughter of the late William Larry and Margaret Barcus Cromlish. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her son, Ben Baird of Gallipolis; a grandson, Bryson B. Baird of Gallipolis; two sisters, Sherry (David) Clagg...

Wayne Eugene Harrison, Jr.

Wayne Eugene Harrison, Jr.

Oct 8, 2015

Wayne Eugene Harrison Jr., 58, of Crown City, Ohio died unexpectantly on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the Holzer Medical Center, Emergency Room. Wayne was born on April 29, 1957 in Gallipolis, Ohio son of the late Wayne E. Harrison Sr. and Linda Neal who survives him. He was an employee of the Ohio Valley Electric Corp. working at The...

George R. Kent

George R. Kent

Oct 7, 2015

George R. Kent, 78, of Cheshire, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Arbors of Gallipolis. He was born February 26, 1937 in Gallia County, son of the late Ross and Hazel Wilson Kent. George was married to Donna Reynolds Kent and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2010. He was a graduate of Cheshire High School,...

Nathaniel Minnies Staples

Nathaniel Minnies Staples

Oct 6, 2015

Nathaniel Minnies Staples, 69, of Gallipolis, passed away on October 6, 2015 at Arbors at Gallipolis. He was born January 29, 1946 in Logan, West Virginia, son of the late William Staples and Molly Mitchell Staples. He is survived by his friend and former wife, Sandra Tisdale of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Services were held on October 29, 2015 at Dayton National...

Edith M. Crosier

Edith M. Crosier

Oct 2, 2015

Edith M. Crosier, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at her son’s residence. She was born September 2, 1932 in Ronceverte, West Virginia, daughter of the late Othor and Arlena Ramsey Massie. She was retired from the tax department of the City of Gallipolis after 23 years of service. Edith was a member of 1st Christian...

Francis James Diclemente

Francis James Diclemente

Sep 29, 2015

Francis James DiClemente, 78, of Gallipolis, passed away on September 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1937 in Flushing, Ohio, son of the late Andrew and Ersilia Divenieceza DiClemente. He was married to Christine Petty DiClemente, who survives him. Surviving in addition to his wife, Christine are two sons, Andy DiClemente and Patrick DiClemente. There will...

Fred J. Taylor

Fred J. Taylor

Sep 28, 2015

Fred J. Taylor, 95, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at Holzer Senior Care Center. He was born October 11, 1919 in Cheshire, Ohio, son of the late Fred J. Sr. and Maude Lemley Taylor. Fred was married to Virginia Matthews Taylor on April 5, 1941 in Gallipolis and she preceded him in death on May 10,...

Thelma Puckett

Thelma Puckett

Sep 27, 2015

Thelma Puckett, 91, of the Mercerville Community, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Holzer Senior Care Center. She was born July 28, 1924 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Eura E. and Verba Saunders Wallace. Thelma married Stewart “Studie” Puckett on February 26, 1944 in Northup, Ohio and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2002....

Janet M. Viars

Janet M. Viars

Sep 24, 2015

Janet Marie Viars, 69, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born June 14, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred Boysel Sr. and Nellie Mae Casto Boysel. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by a grandchild, Raymond Stephens, a sister Ellen Johnson and a brother Alfred...

Martha J. Carpenter Kite

Martha J. Carpenter Kite

Sep 24, 2015

Martha J. Carpenter Kite, 85, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the home of her daughter, Mindy. Martha was born on November 3, 1929 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Floyd and Lucy Mossbarger Carpenter. She was a retired seamstress from the Bastille and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Rio...

James A. "Cotton" Taylor

James A. "Cotton" Taylor

Sep 22, 2015

James A. “Cotton” Taylor, 59, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1956 in Marion, Virginia, son of the late Carl Allen Taylor and Louise Crewey Taylor Thompson, who survives him. Cotton was a Master Electrician, a Master Plumber and a Class A contractor. He was a union electrician...

James Leo Eutsler Ii

James Leo Eutsler Ii

Sep 13, 2015

James Leo Eutsler II, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 in the St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Jim was born on September 24, 1938 in Hamden, Ohio, son of the late James Leo “Jack” Eutsler, I, and Marcella Day Eutsler. He was a 1956 graduate of Hamden High School and graduated from Rio Grande...

Jaxson Ray Bryant

Jaxson Ray Bryant

Sep 11, 2015

Jaxson Ray Bryant, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at University Hospital, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio. Graveside Services were held 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2015 at Macedonia Cemetery with Hilda Sanders officiating. Willis Funeral Home assisted the family.

Lawrence T. "Larry" Haley

Lawrence T. "Larry" Haley

Sep 7, 2015

Larry Haley ceased his labors and burdens on earth this past weekend when God changed his residence to Heaven. It is to his friends' and family's sorrow, but Larry is experiencing great joy with his savior, Jesus Christ. Lawrence Thomas (Larry) Haley, 60, of Gallia County, Ohio was preceded in death by his son, Alan Haley, and his parents, Ed...

Hence Sidney Sid Mcnabb

Hence Sidney Sid Mcnabb

Aug 27, 2015

Hence Sidney “Sid” McNabb, 73, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Sid was born on November 17, 1941 in Lenoir City, Tennessee son of the late Beryl and Nora Seals McNabb. He was a retired Ironworker, being a 50 year member of Local...

Darlene Sue Washington

Darlene Sue Washington

Aug 25, 2015

Sue Washington, 45, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Zusman at the Ross Hospice in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on May 12, 1970 in Lakeland, Florida, daughter of the late Jack Morris McGuire and Dorothy Irene Shafer McGuire who survives in Gallipolis. Sue was a nurse’s aide for several nursing homes and...

Hansel Lee Collins

Hansel Lee Collins

Aug 22, 2015

Hansel Lee Collins, 53, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1962 in Welch, West Virginia, son of the late Hansel Collins and Opal M. (Cline) Roberts of Gallipolis, who survives him. Surviving in addition to his mother are four sisters, Mary Ann Roberts (Junior Lopez) of Pikeville, Kentucky, Elaine...

Mary Doris Brumfield Vance

Mary Doris Brumfield Vance

Aug 19, 2015

Mary Doris Brumfield Vance. 86, died Wednesday, August 19 in El Paso, Texas. Mary was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 22, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Vianna (nee Sumpter) and Sheridan Brumfield. She spent her childhood in the hills of Lecta, Ohio and raised her seven children in the Gallipolis and surrounding areas. She filled her...

Mary J Russell

Mary J Russell

Aug 19, 2015

Mary J. Russell, 67, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born on September 10, 1947 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Rudy W. and Mabel A. McGuire Beaver. Mary was the loving wife of Paul E. Russell for 51 years and loving mother of Kenny...

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