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Bessie Marlene Duncan
Jan 23, 2023
Bessie Marlene Holley Duncan, 89, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the home of her sister Shirley Watson. Marlene was born on March 28, 1933 in Bladen, Ohio, daughter of the late Peter A. and Allie B. Lane Holley.
She was a homemaker and a member of Kings Chapel Church. Marlene...
Betty J. Rash
Jan 22, 2023
Betty J. Rash, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born on April 7, 1944 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence Jones and Opal Jones Williams. Betty had worked at Electrocraft for several years. She attended New Life Church of God in...
Hulda Hall Hendrick
Jan 21, 2023
Hulda Hall Hendrick, 96, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her residence. Hulda was born on July 21, 1926 in Mingo County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ballard and Sinda Hall. Hulda was a member of Gallipolis Church of Christ in Christian Union. She loved going to church...
Leon Saunders
Jan 20, 2023
(Edwin) Leon Saunders, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, peacefully with his family.
Leon was born to Otto and Frances Saunders on July 14, 1938, in Mercerville, Ohio, where he lived and attended school all through his youth. He worked hard in various positions over his lifetime, everything from driving trucks, to...
Gloria Lee Curry
Jan 20, 2023
On Friday, January 20, 2023, Gloria Curry, loving mother and wife, passed away at the age of 83.
Gloria was born on September 12, 1939 in Foster, Ohio to Ruby and Victor Wallace. Gloria worked for many years as a bookkeeper.
Gloria was married to the love of her life, Bill, for 52 years until...
Gerald D. "Jerry" Sayre
Jan 19, 2023
Gerald D. “Jerry” Sayre, 91, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on November 14, 1931 in Mason County, West Virginia, Jerry was the son of the late Andy M. and Virginia Berkley Sayre. Jerry married Mary Lewis Sayre, who survives him in Gallipolis; they shared 57 years of marriage. He...
Jerry Lee Dillon
Jan 17, 2023
Jerry Lee Dillon, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born to Kermit and Gladys Dillon on September 18, 1937 in Barboursville, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Barboursville High School, served in the National Guard, and taught Sunday School at Hebron Baptist Church in Barboursville. ...
Connie Carroll Garrett
Jan 14, 2023
Connie Carroll Garrett, 62, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her residence. Born on April 9, 1960 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Connie was the daughter of the late John Carroll Jr. and Linda Morris Carroll, who survives her in Gallipolis. Connie attended Gallia Academy High School. At one time, Connie worked at Gallipolis Developmental Center. ...
Ruth C. Henning
Jan 14, 2023
Ruth C. Henning, 70, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her residence.
Born on September 12, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, Ruth was the daughter of the late Carl Sharrer and the late Betty Perone. Ruth worked in Home Health Care.
Ruth is survived by her son, Jason Henning (Angela Clark)...
Grover W. Green
Jan 13, 2023
Grover W. “Dick” Green, 92, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on February 19, 1930 in Crown City, Ohio, Grover was the son of the late Ira E. and Myrtle Slater Green. Grover worked for Union Local #83 Portsmouth, Ohio and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing poker...
David North
Jan 13, 2023
David North, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Arbors of Gallipolis. Born on November 19, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio, David was the son of the late Woodrow and Celestine Duncan North. David worked construction and attended Centenary United Methodist Church. He enjoyed genealogy and was a Civil War buff and a member...
Thomas Jefferson Smith
Jan 11, 2023
Thomas Jefferson Smith, 76, of Gallipolis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Born on December 16, 1946 in Albany, Ohio, Tom was the son of the late James A. and Vada Ada McCallister Smith. Tom was married to Mickey Smith on August 18, 1966. Tom was a member of...
Adrian "Buddy" D. Haner
Jan 11, 2023
Adrian D. “Buddy” Haner, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Born on April 27, 1928 in Gallia County, Ohio, Buddy was the son of the late Russell and Fannie F. Neal Haner, Sr. On June 15, 1957, Buddy married Gladys Davis Haner who survives him in Gallipolis;...
Marvella Derenge
Jan 9, 2023
Cleola “Marvella” (Keels) Derenge, also known as “Grandmere,” was a beloved great grandmother, grandmother, mother, friend, and wife during her incredible 88 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early afternoon on Monday, January 9, 2023.
Marvella had a long full life. She was born on August 18, 1934 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Henderson and...
Mary Aldean Taylor
Jan 6, 2023
Mary Aldean Taylor, 75, of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Rio Grande, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at her residence. Mary was born on November 13, 1947 in Crown City, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold and Virginia (Fillinger) Brumfield. Mary married Jerry Lee Taylor on March 14, 1970; and he preceded her in death. Mary enjoyed singing, playing...
Lewis Ray Hughes
Jan 2, 2023
Lewis Ray Hughes, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his residence. Born on September 4, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio, Ray was the son of the late S. Lewis and Virginia Riggs Hughes. On September 1, 1952, Ray married Janet Fellure Hughes, who survives him in Gallipolis; Ray and Janet celebrated 70 years...
Glenvil Mcguire
Dec 31, 2022
Glenvil “Glen” McGuire, 88, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Adena Hospital in Waverly, Ohio. Born on January 17, 1934 in Crown City, Ohio, Glen was the son of the late George and Laura (Walls) McGuire. Glen married Doris A. Fellure McGuire, who preceded him in death on January 22, 2019. He was a stationary...
Frederick William "Fred" Wheeler
Dec 30, 2022
Frederick William "Fred" Wheeler, 70, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.
Born on July 30, 1952 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Fred was the son of the late Harry and Hazel Wheeler. On February 10, 1986, Fred married Margaret "Margi" Ehman Wheeler, who survives him in Gallipolis. Fred retired...
Robert D. "Bob" Atwood
Dec 29, 2022
Robert D. "Bob" Atwood, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his residence.
Born on March 16, 1935 in New Lexington, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Harold H. and Mary Margaret Dodson Atwood. On November 17, 1961, Bob married Joyce Bethel Atwood, who survives him in Gallipolis; Bob and...
Dianna Kay Ehman
Dec 19, 2022
Dianna Kay Ehman, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Buckeye Forest at Jackson. Born on September 12, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia, Dianna was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gilda Lykins Shamblin. Dianna married George A. Ehman, who preceded her in death in 2008. She attended Southwestern High School and graduated from...
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