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Stephen B. Fisher

Stephen B. Fisher

Aug 30, 2013

Stephen B. Fisher, 64, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Ernest and Viola White Fisher. Stephen was in the U.S. Navy and worked drywall construction. Surviving are three daughters, Corrina Fisher of Gallipolis, Brandal Fisher of Lakeland, Florida and April Fisher...

Bertha "Bert" Evelyn Diehl

Bertha "Bert" Evelyn Diehl

Aug 28, 2013

Bertha “Bert” Evelyn Diehl, 81, of Patriot, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 30, 1932 in Meigs County, Ohio, daughter of the late Elmer Leroy Proffitt and Edra Emma Lathey. Bertha was married to Charles Henry Diehl and he preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughter, Peggy Blackman of Las Vegas,...

Gary Roy

Gary Roy

Aug 27, 2013

Gary Roy, 67, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, son of the late Calvert Ford Roy and Wanda Lee Knisely. Services will be 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Minnis officiating. Burial will follow in...

George E. "Big Red" Roush

George E. "Big Red" Roush

Aug 26, 2013

George E. “Big Red” Roush, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013 at his residence. He was born April 29, 1930 in Mason, West Virginia, son of the late Edgar and Ruth Betz Roush. George married Mable Smith and she survives him. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran and a member of VFW 4464. George...

Betty Ann Stewart

Betty Ann Stewart

Aug 26, 2013

Betty Ann Stewart, 84, Patriot, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2013 at the Holzer Senior Care Center. She was born on April 25, 1929 in Lawrence Co. Ohio The daughter of the late Stewart and Auris Nettie Wiseman Bradshaw. Betty was married to Paul C. Stewart and he preceded her in death on November...

John A. Miller

John A. Miller

Aug 24, 2013

John A. Miller, 74, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center. John was born on May 11, 1939 in Caroltown, Pennsylvania, son of the late Elmer and Annie Anna Miller. John was a retired manufacturing engineer with Rockwell International. He served his country by serving in the US Army from 1958-1961. John...

Charles Edward Sanders

Charles Edward Sanders

Aug 23, 2013

Charles Edward Sanders, 81, of Gallipolis, went home to the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born on December 7, 1931 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Wilfred and Lillian Henthorn Estes. On June 26, 1938, Charles along with brothers, sister and their father’s world was turned upside down. Charles, his brothers Ray & Ralph,...

Jennifer I Copley

Jennifer I Copley

Aug 21, 2013

740-446-9295 Jennifer I. Buckley Copley, 53, Gallipolis passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at The Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. She was born on August 20, 1960 in Frontenac, Kansas, daughter of the late Lewis and Treena Faye Buckley. She was married to William Keith “Red” Copley on June 9, 1983 and he survives. Jennifer enjoyed motorcycle riding and...

Richard Lee Hansen

Richard Lee Hansen

Aug 21, 2013

Richard Lee Hansen, 64, passed away on August 21, 2013 at his residence from an extended illness. He was born on April 25, 1949 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Richard B. and Stella L. Nickel Hansen. Richard was a retired over the road truck driver, working for Victory Express of Dayton, Ohio for 25 years. He was a veteran...

Sandra Faye Mccombs

Sandra Faye Mccombs

Aug 16, 2013

Sandra F. McCombs, 68, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at her residence. She was born on October 24, 1944 in West Virginia, daughter of the late Basil and Texie Davis Spurlock. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting and life. Sandra was a former Gallipolis City Police Officer. Sandra was married to Leo E. McCombs and...

Michael D. Ferrell

Michael D. Ferrell

Aug 13, 2013

Michael D. Ferrell, 28, of Marion, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1984, in Houston, Texas, son of David Lee Ferrell of Columbus, Ohio and Ruth McGrew Law, of Marion, Ohio, who survive him. Michael was a 2003 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. In addition to...

Owen Justin Ross, Sr.

Owen Justin Ross, Sr.

Aug 10, 2013

Owen Justin Ross, Sr. “OJ”, 70, of Crown City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born July 17, 1943 in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late William and Janie Massie Ross. He was a self employed contractor for many years. He attended Waterloo Schools. He...

Penny Kay Haner

Penny Kay Haner

Aug 5, 2013

Penny Kay (Long) Haner, age 67, of Gallipolis, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1945 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Mary K. (Waugh) Long and the late Grover C. Long. She was a 1963 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and then attended Huntington Business College. She was employed...

Jerry T. Martin

Jerry T. Martin

Aug 3, 2013

Jerry T. Martin, 74, of Oak Hill, Ohio, husband of Teresa Martin passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2013 at his residence. Jerry was born on December 3, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late George Edward and Effie Cremeans Martin. He was a carpenter and a member of the Church of Christ in Bidwell. Jerry is survived...

Melanie Ann Caldwell

Melanie Ann Caldwell

Aug 1, 2013

Melanie Ann Caldwell, 55, of Bidwell, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on November 16, 1957 in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late Orlyn and Mildred Wells Gregory. She married Randy Caldwell and he survives her. Melanie attended Buckeye Hills Career Center and graduated from Hocking Technical College. She was...

Jamie Allen Thomas

Jamie Allen Thomas

Jul 30, 2013

Jamie Allen Thomas, 42, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 26, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of James K. and Allyson Lewis Thomas, who survive him. Jamie was married to Sharon Deem Thomas and she survives also. He was a 1989 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and Buckeye...

Lisa L. Miller

Lisa L. Miller

Jul 17, 2013

Lisa L. Miller, 42, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Mason County, West Virginia. She was born February 25, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Dennis Lewis and Nancy Ward. Surviving are her daughters, Jennifer Miller and Adrian Lewis, both of Gallipolis. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send...

Gary L. Barry

Gary L. Barry

Jul 17, 2013

Gary L. Barry, 59, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born April 28, 1954 at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., son of the late John Vernon Barry and Eleanor Vaccaro Rodgers. Gary was a self employed/business owner in fire and water restoration, Special Care Drycleaners. Surviving are...

Phil Steven Unroe

Phil Steven Unroe

Jul 15, 2013

Phil Steven Unroe, 57, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 21, 1955 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Lawrence Vilas and Lillian Irene Day Unroe, Sr. Phil was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School and a former foreman for telephone line construction. Surviving are a daughter, Amy...

Gilbert Caldwell

Gilbert Caldwell

Jul 8, 2013

Gilbert Caldwell, 70, of Crown City, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Holzer Senior Care Center. He was born February 26, 1943 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Morton and Elma Daniels Caldwell. Gilbert was with Teamster Local 505, Huntington, West Virginia. Surviving are his children, Chris (Rod) Clary and Tim (Susan) Caldwell, all of...

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