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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Carolyn Yeauger
Jul 3, 2013
Carolyn Yeauger, 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1943 in Gallipolis. Surviving are her children, Marri Anne Darst, Richard D. Darst and Tina, William Lee George and Cathy, and Daron Wayne Yeauger and Lisa; and six grandchildren At her request, there will be no services.
Evangelist Lewis E. Mikell
Jul 2, 2013
Evangelist Lewis E. Mikell, 91, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Holzer Senior Care Center. He was born May 14, 1922 in Morriston, Florida, son of the late Edward L. and Maggie Myrick Mikell. He married Ruth E. Mikell and she preceded him in death on February 25, 1988. In addition to his parents and first...
Ralph Mitchell
Jul 2, 2013
Ralph Mitchell, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at the Four Winds Nursing Home in Jackson, Ohio. Ralph was born December 8, 1930 in Plain City, Ohio, son of the late Opal and Henry Mitchell. He served four years in the Air Force. He retired from AEP, after 45 years of service. Ralph was a member of the Gallipolis Christian Church....
Julia Roese
Jul 2, 2013
Julia (Julie) Carpenter Roese, 81, of Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Holzer Senior Care Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born December 8, 1931 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Floyd and Lucy Mossbarger Carpenter. Julie was married to Alex Roese Sr. and he preceded her in...
Jeffrey Allen White
Jul 2, 2013
Jeffrey Allen White, 51, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. He was born April 25, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Ronald White and Leoma Snyder Waugh, who survives him. He married Debra Jewett and she also survives. He was the owner/operator of Southern Hills Ambulance...
Marsha A Clary
Jul 1, 2013
Marsha A. Clary, 61, of Crown City, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 27, 1951 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Alonzo Glenn Burris Sr. and Mary Lewis Burris. Marsha was married to Ed Clary and he survives her. She worked at Gallipolis Developmental Center and...
William "Bill" Rotert
Jul 1, 2013
William “Bill” Rotert, 57, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born April 19, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Charles Rotert and Helen McDaniel. Bill is married to Cathy Rotert and she survives him. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps. Surviving in addition to his wife, Cathy...
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