Ruthie E. Welch, 55, of Gallipolis died on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Holzer Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on March 20, 1956 in Huntington, WV the daughter of the late Henry H and Janice Sloan Sr. she was a homemaker. Ruthie is survived by her son Joshuah L. Adkins of Dayton, Ohio, a sister Janie Thompson of Hagerstown, Md. Two brothers Henry H. Sloan Jr. of Patriot and Marvin M. Sloan of Gallipolis. Nieces and Nephews Tasha Penwell, Henry H. Sloan III, Shawnee Walker, Rachel Jones, Sr. A. Bryan Sizemore, and Bradley Sizemore. Funeral services will be on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at the Willis Funeral under the direction of Pastor Alfred Holley. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 until the time of the service. Visitation: at the Willis Funeral Home 3-4 pm on Sunday Nov. 20, 2011 Service: Willis Funeral Home 4 pm on Sunday, November 20, 2011