Barry Sheets
Jul 2, 2023
Barry Sheets, a longtime lobbyist, friend, and team member of Center for Christian Virtue, went home to the Lord on July 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. In nearly three decades of working with CCV, Barry had a tremendous impact on the organization’s legislative efforts and served as a lasting model of how to faithfully represent Jesus Christ...
Matthew Nolan Sterrett
Jun 20, 2023
Heyworth, Illinois - Matthew Nolan Sterrett, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 20th at the age of 62. He was born on February 21, 1961, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Richard and Lois Sterrett. Matt led a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and a passion for learning.
Matt's journey began in...
Charles Nathan Holley
Jun 18, 2023
Charles Nathan Holley, 31, of Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Charles and Mary Holley passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Nathan was born on March 22, 1992 in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School, and he earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Christian University.
In addition to his parents, Nathan is...
Beulah Lunsford
Jun 18, 2023
Beulah Lunsford, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her residence. Beulah was born on July 4, 1943 in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late William and Mary Mullins Gordon. Beulah was married to Gary E. Lunsford, and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, William...
Louise Saunders
Jun 17, 2023
Aileen Louise Saunders, 92, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 17, 2023, at Holzer Health Systems due to natural causes. Louise, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Myrtle Luellen, was born May 11, 1931, and was the youngest of 10 children. She was also the last living. She is...
Jewell Norma Jean O'Neill
Jun 17, 2023
Jewell Norma Jean O'Neill, 90, of Scottown, Ohio was called home on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Ironton, Ohio.
Born on March 13, 1933 in Lawrence County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Thomas and Electa (Rossiter) O'Neill. Norma Jean was a farmer, and she loved her dogs.
Preceding her in death...
James Edward Miller
Jun 9, 2023
James Edward Miller, 86, of Waterloo, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Buckeye Forrest at Jackson, Ohio. James was born on December 24, 1936 in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late Jacob Atwood Miller and Martha Shepherd Miller (Meek).
He was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran, a life-long farmer, and a...
Carter Scott Weaver
Jun 4, 2023
Carter Scott Weaver, infant son of Gary and Rose Weaver, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hoops Childrens Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Faith Baptist Church, 3615 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Burial will follow in Valley View Mennonite...
Thelma Grace Shaffer
Jun 3, 2023
Thelma Grace Shaffer, 95, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Abbyshire Place in Bidwell, Ohio.
Born on August 1, 1927 in Gallia County, Ohio, Grace was the daughter of the late William Emory and Stella Mae Cox Johnson. On March 4, 1949, Grace married Clarence W. Shaffer, who preceded her in...
Virginia L. Tackett
Jun 1, 2023
Virginia L. Tackett, 90, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
She was born August 7, 1932, in Milton, WV, a daughter of the late Henry A. and Margie E. Barnett.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Ronnie Ellis; grandson, Tim...
Billy Gene Proctor
May 30, 2023
Billy Gene Delmar Proctor passed away at his home in Gallipolis on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 surrounded by friends and loved ones. Born January 29, 1940 in Racine, Ohio to the late William and Garnet Baker Proctor, Bill was the oldest of seven children. He graduated from Racine High School in 1958. Surviving him are his children, Jason Proctor...
Janice Margine Layne
May 29, 2023
Janice Margine Church Layne, 95, of Gallipolis, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the home of her daughter Carol Brown in Pittsburgh, PA. Janice was born in Tipp City, OH on December 1, 1927, to Wayne Carroll and Henrietta Bugg Church. She was a strong woman of faith as a life-long member of First Baptist...
Betty J. Gooch
May 27, 2023
Betty J. Gooch, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Holzer Senior Care. Betty was born on November 14, 1928 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Willie C. and Mary J. Wells Fillinger. Mary was a retired Ohio Bell telephone operator and enjoyed bowling.
Betty is survived by special...
Elizabeth Ann Ager
May 23, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Ager, 65, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on May 23, 2023. Ann was born on September 19, 1957 in England, daughter of the late Ray and Grace Baird Cheney.
Ann was a medical transcriptionist for Holzer Medical Center for over a decade. She loved collecting Longaberger baskets and had a special place in her heart...
Teddy L. Swartz, Jr.
May 20, 2023
Teddy L. Swartz, Jr., 62, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center. Teddy was born on June 10, 1960 in Pomeroy, Ohio, son of the late Ted L. and Frances King Swartz. Teddy was retired from the Gavin Plant in Cheshire, Ohio and was a 1978 graduate of Wahama High School.
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Margaret Elizabeth Burnette
May 19, 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Spencer Burnette, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at Holzer Senior Care. Margaret was born on November 2, 1935 in Mason County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Marvin H. and Sarah Ellen Berry Spencer. She retired from Green Elementary with over 27 years of public service. Margaret was a 55 year member of...
Juanita L. Mcguire
May 12, 2023
Juanita L. McGuire, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Born on July 5, 1951 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Juanita was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin and Lucille Acre Kitchen. Juanita married Glen “Monk” McGuire, who preceded her in death on January...
Jo Biars
May 11, 2023
Jo Merrick Biars, 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Jo was born on August 14, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late William "Bill" and Mildred Ann Dulaney Merrick. Jo was a 1981 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and had been employed at Holzer Medical...
Allen Monroe "Roe" Cox
May 9, 2023
Allen Monroe "Roe" Cox, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center. Roe was born on September 5, 1940 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Floyd D. and Claris Ann Halley Cox. He was a construction worker and U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by two daughters,...
Mary Lou King
May 6, 2023
Mary Lou King, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Mary Lou was born on September 5, 1947 in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late Cecil and Mary White Rice. She was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught at...
