John Timothy Evans
Oct 11, 2012
John Timothy Evans, 86, Gallipolis, Ohio, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away October 11, 2012. An era came to an end with the passing of Tim Evans, the final survivor of the six founders of Bob Evans Farms. Tim was born in Gallipolis September 21, 1926. His business career was in place by the time he was 14, when...
Margaret E. Drake
Oct 11, 2012
Margaret E. Drake, 75, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on April 21, 1937 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lester H. and Mae Shamblin Rose. Margaret was a retired School Cook at North Gallia High School. She enjoyed gospel music, fishing, and spending time...
Naomi 'Sis' Swain Ringgold
Oct 10, 2012
Naomi “Sis” Swain Ringgold, 84, of Roanoke, VA, formerly Gallia County, Ohio, went to be with her Savior, on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Webster and Garnet Swain; husband, William Ringgold; brothers, Junior and Bill; and sister, Patty. She is survived by two daughters and...
William C. Beard
Oct 9, 2012
William C. Beard, 78, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Holzer Assisted Living. He was born June 9, 1934 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Gilbert and Irene Rothgeb Beard. He married Ursula Spaeth Beard and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2006. William was a 1952 graduate of Gallia Academy High School...
Juanita Petrie
Oct 2, 2012
Willa Juanita Petrie, 86, of South Bloomfield, Ohio, formerly of Rio Grande, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 6, 1926 in Lawrence County, Ohio, the eldest of 5 children of the late Earl and Opal Dunfee Bennett. Juanita married Franklin C. Petrie, Sr....
Sheila K. Blakeman
Sep 30, 2012
Sheila K. Blakeman, 43, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday September 30, 2012 at the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. She was born January 25, 1969 in Gallipolis, daughter of the Edward D. Blakeman, Sr., who survives her and the late Carol Myers Blakeman. Surviving are her son, Charles E. Crews and a daughter, Starr Blakeman, both of Crown City;...
Gary Lee Thivener
Sep 25, 2012
Gary Lee Thivener, 58, of Crown City, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born November 16, 1953 in Ironton, Ohio, son of the late Cecil Gilbert Thivener, Sr. and Aljean Tyler Thivener, who survives him. He married Jenny Scott in Kentucky on August 10, 1995. Gary retired from Gallipolis Developmental...
Dale Cox
Sep 20, 2012
Dale Cox, 58, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at his residence after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1954 in Apple Grove, West Virginia to the late Willard and Geneva McGuire Cox. He was a 1972 graduate of Hannan Trace High School. Dale worked for Peaker Run, Burke-McGuire Coal Companies, HiLo Service Station...
Terry Lee Vallance
Sep 19, 2012
Terry Lee Vallance left his friends and loved ones to enter the presence of Jesus at 11:53 PM on September 19 in Savannah, Georgia. Terry was surrounded by loving family when he left this world after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife Linda Shrader Vallance of Point Harbor, NC, sister Sandy (Kevin) Dennis of Gallipolis, daughters Heather...
Frances Marie Caldwell
Sep 14, 2012
Frances Marie Caldwell, 78, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Holzer Senior Care Center. She was born September 3, 1934 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Raymond and Esta Shaver Stover. Frances was married to Joseph Ferrell Caldwell and he survives her. She was a homemaker and loved her flower beds. Surviving are her husband,...
Ida M. Pilcher
Sep 12, 2012
Ida M. Pilcher, 76, of Gallipolis, went home to be with the Lord and loved ones on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1936 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Jessie Monroe and Irene Lucille Queen White. Ida was married to Russell Pilcher and he preceded her in death in 2001....
Mamie Garnet Dillon
Sep 12, 2012
Mamie Garnet Dillon, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at her home in Gallipolis. She left this world the same way she lived her life, with a love for her family and a peaceful spirit. Her last words spoken to her children were “I love you.” Garnet, who was born on March 3, 1927, is now reunited with...
Kristopher Ryan Miller
Sep 8, 2012
Kristopher Ryan Miller, 25, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, formerly of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012. He was born January 13, 1987 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Roberta Jean “Bobbie” Halley Snyder, who preceded him in death in 2009. Surviving are his stepfather, Timothy Scott Snyder of Oak Hill; a brother, Carl...
Kimberly Kay Foley Jackson
Sep 7, 2012
Kimberly Kay Foley Jackson, 46, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on December 2, 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia. Kim had been employed at the Holzer Medical Center as a nurse’s aide and had an Associate Degree in computers. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
Carl W. Gillespie
Sep 7, 2012
Carl W. Gillespie, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio died unexpectedly on Friday, September 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born on April 10, 1934 at home on Cora Mill Road, Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Troy Coe and Clemmie Fuller Gillespie. Carl was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School, class of 1953. He was an U.S. Army Veteran...
Verbie O. Waugh
Sep 5, 2012
Verbie O. Waugh, 79, of Crown City, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1932 in Crown City, daughter of the late Peter and Margie (Hunt) Parsons. She married John Lee Waugh on January 17, 1950 and he preceded her in death October 1, 1994. Verbie was a member of Victory Baptist Church....
Alfred E. 'Gene' Ward
Sep 3, 2012
Alfred E. Gene Ward, 77, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Judy Jacks Ward, two daughters and several stepchildren. According to his wishes, he will be cremated and a graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Jewell Madelyn Ellcessor Hineman
Sep 3, 2012
Jewell Madelyn Ellcessor Hineman Jewell Hineman, 89 died at Holzer Medical Center on Monday, September 3, 2012 after a short illness. Jewell was born April 7, 1923 at Polkadotte, Ohio. She has resided the past three years at Abbyshire Place Nursing and Rehab Center in Bidwell, Ohio. She was a homemaker and nurses aide/caregiver. She was preceded in death by...
Charlene Bonecutter
Sep 3, 2012
Charlene Bonecutter, 82, of Kenna, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, West Virginia. She was born July 5, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Kent and Marie Kelley. Charlene married Robert H. Bonecutter and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2003. She was a homemaker and...
Mary Louise Burger
Sep 2, 2012
Mary Louise Burger, 79, of Crown City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of Frank John Thomas and Clara (Rothgeb) Burger. Mary was a former resident of Xenia, Ohio. She began her career as a nurse at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio and then at Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia,...
