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Jerry A. Myers

Jerry A. Myers

Feb 20, 2024

Jerry A. Myers, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Born on April 9, 1939 in Mercerville, Ohio, Jerry was the son of the late Clarence C. and Grace E. Houck Myers.  Jerry loved sports.  He played football and basketball for the Mercerville Wildcats.  In 1956, Jerry placed 2nd in...

Rex H. Unroe

Rex H. Unroe

Feb 17, 2024

Rex H. Unroe, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at the home of his daughter on February 17, 2024 at 7:18 a.m.  He was born on March 18, 1935 in Gallia County, son of the late Harold and Virginia Miller Unroe.  Rex was a member of Dickey Chapel Church and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  ...

Tabitha D. Cochran

Tabitha D. Cochran

Feb 13, 2024

Tabitha D. Cochran, 36, of Patriot, Ohio passed away quietly on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home in Patriot, Ohio. Born on August 23, 1987 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Tabitha was the daughter of Joseph and Beverly Burden. On February 22, 2022, Tabitha married Donnie Cochran; they had been together for twelve years. Tabitha was a graduate...

Oley A. Angel

Oley A. Angel

Feb 13, 2024

Oley A. Angel, 52, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on June 29, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Oley was the son of the late Oley Z. “Buckshot” Angel and Carolyn Glover Angel, who survives him in Gallipolis. He was a believer in God and gave his life...

James Herbert "Jimmy" Mcquaid, Jr.

James Herbert "Jimmy" Mcquaid, Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

James Herbert “Jimmy” McQuaid, Jr., 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Abbyshire Place.

Born on December 22, 1945 in Ironton, Ohio, Jimmy was the son of the late James “Herb” McQuaid, Sr. and Mable Warren McQuaid.  Jimmy never met a stranger and, in turn, made many friends throughout his life.  If...

Hazel Ruth Swindall Carico

Hazel Ruth Swindall Carico

Feb 9, 2024

Hazel Ruth Swindall Carico passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born on August 14, 1922 in Norland, Virginia, daughter of the late Thomas Calvin and Julia Davis Swindall. Her brothers were Curtis and Clyde Swindall, and her sisters were Joella Nelson and Olive Puckett Mays; all have preceded her in death. Hazel married...

Helen Marie Taylor

Helen Marie Taylor

Feb 6, 2024

Helen Marie Taylor, 84, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Holzer Senior Care Center. Helen was born on August 9, 1939 in Meigs County, Ohio, daughter of Darlene and Ray Warren. Helen grew up in Patriot and attended Patriot Methodist Church with her family. She was very much a tomboy and enjoyed being active,...

Deborah A. Stanley

Deborah A. Stanley

Feb 5, 2024

Deborah A. Stanley, 68, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Deborah was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, daughter of the late Rolland and Amanda Bell Schales Johnston, Sr.

She was an artist where she painted with water colors and acrylics; she had a love for music,...

Craig A. Taylor

Craig A. Taylor

Feb 5, 2024

Craig A. Taylor, 53, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Holzer Medical Center.  Craig was born on November 21, 1970 in Glendora, California, son of Violet Williams Taylor and James D. Taylor.

Craig attended Guiding Hand and Gallco.  He loved parades, holiday decorations, and country music.  Craig is survived by his...

Mary Maxine Carman

Mary Maxine Carman

Feb 5, 2024

Mary Maxine Carman, 101, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her granddaughter's home in Lexington, Kentucky, where she resided for the past two years.  She was born March 3, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of James Alfred McCoy and Mary Grace Leavell.

Maxine McCoy married Fred R. Carman on August...

Arthur Jeffrey "Jeff" Hart

Arthur Jeffrey "Jeff" Hart

Feb 5, 2024

Arthur Jeffrey “Jeff” Hart, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at his residence.

Born on April 19, 1955 in Mason, West Virginia, Jeff was the son of the late Arthur H. and Drusilla Wolfe Hart.  On January 25, 1980, Jeff married Phyllis Sheppard Hart, who survives him in Gallipolis; they celebrated 44...

Phyllis Jean "Jeannie" Beaver

Phyllis Jean "Jeannie" Beaver

Feb 4, 2024

Phyllis Jean “Jeannie” Beaver, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence.

Born on July 2, 1951 in Boone County, West Virginia, Jeannie was the daughter of the late William Jackson Ferguson and Wanda Mae Short Ferguson.  Jeannie was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1969; she later...

Dedidre Ann Mccullough

Dedidre Ann Mccullough

Jan 30, 2024

Dedidre “Dee” Ann McCullough, 61, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born on October 26, 1962 in Point Pleasant, WV., daughter of the late Donald Mitchell and Carol Mitchell-Palm who survives her. Dee spent her career working at Adult Protective Services where she retired.

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Marianne B. Campbell

Marianne B. Campbell

Jan 29, 2024

Marianne Boggs Campbell, 97, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born on July 28, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of William O. and Arista Harrington Boggs. Marianne was married to Bill C. Campbell on October 21, 1950; and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2012. In addition to her...

Hubert "Hugh" Francis

Hubert "Hugh" Francis

Jan 25, 2024

Hubert “Hugh” Francis, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his residence. Born on April 14, 1943 in Pikeville, Kentucky, Hugh was the son of the late John and Loraine Crum Francis. On April 4, 1964, Hugh married Sue Cox Francis who survives him in Gallipolis. Hugh served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam; he...

Derry E. Adams

Derry E. Adams

Jan 21, 2024

Derry E. Adams, 96, born December 12, 1927 in Kanauga, Ohio, went to his heavenly home January 21, 2024.

He was the son of the late Tom and Nettie (Lawrence) Adams. Derry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was probably best known for being a longtime baseball coach.

Derry married Dottie...

Robert K. Garbesi

Robert K. Garbesi

Jan 19, 2024

Robert K. "Bob" Garbesi,  67, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.  He was born on July 25, 1956 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Robert E. and Jean Garbesi.

Bob was retired from Burnett's Heating and Cooling; and he enjoyed politics, bird watching, gardening, and deer hunting.  ...

Mary Johnston

Mary Johnston

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Johnston, age 59, peacefully passed away on Thursday January 18, 2024, at SOMC in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mary was born on December 15, 1964, in Gallipolis, OH, Mary Johnston was a cherished daughter, sister, and mother. She is survived by her children, Ricky and David (D.J.) Johnston, her grandchildren, Landon Knox Jordan, Hunter Dean Johnston, Elijah Raphael Johnston, her parents,...

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Bradley

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Bradley

Jan 14, 2024

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Bradley, 59, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born on March 10, 1964 in Canton, Illinois, daughter of the late Willard and Carolyn Marinich.  Cindy was a welder and truly loved living life to the fullest by doing outside activities.

Cindy...

Donald Ray Craigo, Jr.

Donald Ray Craigo, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Donald Ray Craigo Jr., 59, of Gallipolis died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in his home. He was born Feb. 7, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Donald Ray Sr. and Elsie Craigo. His passion was nature and especially wildlife, and he took a long drive on back roads every day at dusk so he could see what animals he...

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