Judge David T. Evans
Jan 28, 2015
Judge David T. Evans, 67, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 4, 1947 in Gallipolis, son of the late J. Tim and Betty L. Rothgeb Evans. David was a 1965 GAHS graduate and graduated at the top of his class from Ohio Northern University, College of...
Richard D. "Dick" Thomas
Jan 27, 2015
Richard D. “Dick” Thomas Sr., 81, of Scottown, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Arbors at Gallipolis. He was born March 28, 1933 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Roy and Iva Denny Thomas. Dick was married to Betty Stumbo on August 26, 1983 and she survives him. He was a U.S. Marine serving in...
Juanita "Tiny" Henry
Jan 24, 2015
Juanita “Tiny” Henry, 66, of Crown City, died on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1948 in Wyoming, West Virginia, daughter of the late Dewey Sargent and Wanda Hall Rupe. She was married to David L. Henry and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2005. Surviving are her daughter, Wanda Kelly...
Betty J. Sprouse
Jan 24, 2015
Betty J. Sprouse, 80, of Gallipolis, died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born August 13, 1934 in Meigs County, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry and Gretchen Laudermilt Sprouse. At her request, there will be no services. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy, Ohio. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send...
Robert Keith Cox
Jan 24, 2015
Robert Keith Cox, 43, of River Oaks, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 10, 1971 in Gallipolis, son of the late Curtis L. Cox and Glenna Phillips Cox, who survives him. He was an electrician and a member of the electrician’s union. He was also in the U.S. Marines. Surviving are...
Marie Barrett
Jan 21, 2015
Marie Barrett, 86, of Glen Fork, WV, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 7, 1928 in Mingo County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ballard and Sinda Hall. She was married to James Barrett and he preceded her in death on June 1, 2001. She was a homemaker...
John N. Notter Sr.
Jan 18, 2015
John N. Notter, Sr., 72, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1943 in Northup, Ohio, son of the late Cecil H. and Mary Clark Notter. John was married to Erma Ann Strait on August 11, 1962 and she survives him. He was a graduate of Southwestern High School and...
Edward Martin
Jan 18, 2015
Edward Martin, 96, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was born March 4, 1918 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late John W. and Ethel (Towns) Martin. Edward was a farmer and lifelong resident of Gallia County. He attended Bell Chapel Community Church as long as his health permitted. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy Maynard...
Vivian Hurlow
Jan 17, 2015
Vivian Hurlow, 77, of Bidwell, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Abbyshire Place. She was born September 1, 1937 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Woodrow and Bernadine Siders Call. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. Surviving are her sons, Tim Hurlow, Chris Hurlow, Gary Hurlow and Greg Hurlow; several grandchildren;...
Paul Ray Shaffer
Jan 13, 2015
Paul Ray Shaffer, 53, of Patriot, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1961 in Gallipolis, son of the late Jerry L. Shaffer and Irene Greene Shaffer, who survives him. Paul was married to Lisa Gothard on September 10, 1989 and she survives also. He was a...
Lee E Tyler
Jan 10, 2015
Lee E. Tyler, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Holzer Medical Center. Lee was born on September 10, 1938 in Ewington, Ohio, son of the late Keith and Helen Levis Tyler. He was the Purchasing Manager for Bowman & Hollis Manufacturing Plant in Charlotte, NC. Lee was a member of Victory Baptist Church...
Steve Baird
Jan 7, 2015
Steve Baird, 56, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 26, 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona, son of the late Donald J. and Bobby Purcell Baird. Steve was a 1976 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. He was the owner of Baird’s Towing and Body Shop. Steve...
Raju Patel
Jan 5, 2015
Raju Patel, 66, of Gallipolis, died on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on December 8, 1948 in Lakhanpore, India, son of the late Ranchhodbhai and Godavariben Patel. He was married to Jaya Patel and she survives him. Raju was the owner/operator of the Budget Inn. He is survived by his wife, Jaya Patel...
Mavis Ann Mcclain
Jan 5, 2015
Mavis Ann McClain, 69, of Bidwell, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born September 11, 1945 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Calvin “Shorty” and Florence Haner Caldwell. She was a U.S. Army veteran. Ann was a former employee of the Gallia County Senior Citizens. Surviving are her daughter, Ruth Kirby;...
Grace I. Cheney
Jan 1, 2015
Grace I. Cheney, 85, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 31, 1929 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Stacy and Nellie Halfhill Baird. She was married to Ray L. Cheney and he preceded her in death on September 29, 1997. Grace was a long time employee of the Kanauga...
John F Buttrick
Dec 17, 2014
John F. Buttrick, 64, of Patriot, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1950 in Cedar Grove, West Virginia, son of the late Thomas A. Buttrick and Audrey Marie Craigo. Surviving are his wife, Vicki Day of Patriot; three daughters, Kathy (Trent) Fillinger of Crown City, Diana (Ed) Blakeman of Mason,...
Julia "Judy" Ann Pyles
Dec 17, 2014
Julia “Judy” Ann Samples Pyles, 79, of Gallipolis, was united with her Savior, Jesus Christ at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. She was born August 23, 1935, daughter of the late Benjamin and Florence Rader Samples. Judy was married to Woodrow W. Pyles on February 3, 1956 in West Virginia and he survives her. She was a sweet,...
Larry Dean Beaver, Sr.
Dec 14, 2014
Larry Dean Beaver, Sr., 55, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Gallipolis on June 1, 1959 to the late Rudy W. and Mabel A. McGuire Beaver. Larry was married to Kimberly Russell on May 6, 1983 in Virginia and she survives him. He was a mechanic at The Barn and...
Carlos Edward Swisher
Dec 13, 2014
Carlos Edward Swisher, 74, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 13, 2014. Carlos passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by the love of his family by his side. He was born October 26, 1940 in Cheshire, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth J. Swisher and the late Alice Mae (Kail) Swisher. Carlos was preceded in death by...
Mark F. Bennett
Dec 13, 2014
Mark F. Bennett, 51, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Mark was born on September 11, 1963 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Emerson “Frankie” Bennett and Judy Putney Bennett George. Mark was a carpenter and enjoyed life. He is survived by a son Bruce Young...
