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Jeffrey R. Merry

Jeffrey R. Merry

May 6, 2022

Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Merry, 69, of Rodney, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence. Jeff was born on October 3, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio, son of the late James R. Merry and Betty Jane Sayre Merry, who survives him in Rodney. He was a graduate of G.A.H.S and was retired from being the parts manager at...

John Jeff Fulkerson

John Jeff Fulkerson

May 6, 2022

John "Jeff" Fulkerson, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2022 at Grant Medical Center surrounded by his children, after a long battle with failing health. Jeff was born on December 29, 1950 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Joe Fulkerson and Frances Mink Green. In addition to his parents, Jeff...

David Kingery

David Kingery

May 2, 2022

David Kingery, 83, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at his residence. Born on January 5, 1939 in Gallia County, Ohio, David was the son of the late Eugene and Eileen Burke Kingery. David was a US Army veteran and worked for Crown City Mines. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by...

Averie A. Kirk

Averie A. Kirk

May 1, 2022

Averie A. Kirk, 57, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her residence. Averie was born on February 21, 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of the late Margaret Black Buchan. Averie was a licensed cosmetologist and beautician, having worked at Brenda's Kut and Kurl in Gallipolis. Averie is survived by her husband, Raymond Kirk; one sister,...

Susanna K. "Sue" Collins

Susanna K. "Sue" Collins

Apr 23, 2022

Susanna K. "Sue" Collins, 67, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Holzer Medical Center. Sue was born on May 18, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio; daughter of the late Arlie and May Colborn. Sue is survived by her husband and companion for 38 years, Charles "Chuck" Collins; one daughter Samantha Grant of Bidwell; three grandchildren;...

Patricia L. Beach

Patricia L. Beach

Apr 19, 2022

Patricia Lynn Beach, 61, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the Select Specialty Hospital Victorian Village in Columbus, Ohio. Patty was the daughter of the late Charles W. Beach and Charlotte James Beach who survives her. She was a 1979 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. She loved spending time with friends, animals, and spoiling...

Roscoe D. "Buck" Edwards

Roscoe D. "Buck" Edwards

Apr 14, 2022

Roscoe D. “Buck” Edwards, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Buck was born on September 24, 1935 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Ernest and Olva Sergent Edwards. He was the retired owner of E & E Trucking for thirty plus years. Buck was married to...

Daisy R. Singh

Daisy R. Singh

Apr 9, 2022

Daisy R. Singh, 48 of Gallipolis, Ohio born on June 15, 1973 and passed away on April 9, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. On Sunday, April 17, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. friend may stop by the residence at 735 Third Avenue to share memories.

Thomas C. Patrick

Thomas C. Patrick

Apr 7, 2022

Thomas C. Patrick, 51, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on April 7, 2022 in Hospice in Columbus, Ohio. Tom was born on July 4, 1970 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth R. Patrick, Sr. and Kathleen A. Heater Patrick-Marchi who survives in Gallipolis. Tom was a lawn care /landscaper and graduated from Gallia Academy High School. Tom is...

Marion Lewis Angell

Marion Lewis Angell

Apr 7, 2022

Marion Lewis Angell, 86, of Crown City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on October 7, 1935 in Gallia County, son of the late Earl "Cap" and Agusta Angell. Marion retired from the GDC and was a life-long farmer. He loved sitting on his porch with his...

Joan W. Cole

Joan W. Cole

Apr 3, 2022

Joan W. Cole, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Holzer Senior Care. Born on November 1, 1934 in Franklin County, Ohio, Joan was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Scarberry Leach. Joan had worked for a vision center in Columbus, Ohio and had volunteered for Hospice of Gallia County. Joan is survived...

Maggie Lou Plants

Maggie Lou Plants

Apr 2, 2022

Maggie Lou Plants, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on May 17, 1939 in Floyd County, Kentucky, Maggie was the daughter of the late John and Cora Murphy Weddington. On July 9, 1979, Maggie married Gilbert R. Plants, who survives her in Gallipolis. Maggie was a former telephone operator and...

Phyllis A. Carroll

Phyllis A. Carroll

Apr 1, 2022

Phyllis A. Carroll, 88, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born on February 13, 1934 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late John L. and Adelphia Stover Broyles. Phyllis had worked at the Speed Queen Laundromat in Gallipolis. She enjoyed doing word searches and collecting. Phyllis was married to...

Arleda J. Fraley

Arleda J. Fraley

Mar 31, 2022

Arleda J. Fraley, 83, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center after a brief illness. Proverbs 31:10- “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Arleda was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who cherished her family more than anything. She was a true...

Ronald Vincent Blevins

Ronald Vincent Blevins

Mar 31, 2022

Ronald Vincent Blevins, 85, of Cypress, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born November 25, 1936 in Gallipolis, Ohio, a son of the late Virgil E. Blevins and Ida Gabrielli Blevins Dickerson. He was preceded in death by his son, V. Mark Blevins; grandson, John Blevins; and brother-in-law, Nam Tran. He is survived by his wife of...

Barbara Jean Wood

Barbara Jean Wood

Mar 30, 2022

Barbara Jean Lieving Wood, 77, of Point Pleasant, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. She was born June 6, 1944 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of the late Carl and Verna (Edwards) Lieving. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Leland and Norman Lieving, and sisters, Dorotha Gray and Margaret Brewer. Surviving...

Tyler S. Lucas

Tyler S. Lucas

Mar 30, 2022

Tyler S. Lucas, 38, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his residence. Born on January 8, 1984 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Tyler was the son of Timothy R. Lucas of Cheshire, Ohio and Tamara Lynn Plants of Gallipolis, Ohio. Tyler graduated from River Valley High School Class of 2002, earned an Associate Degree from Hocking Tech,...

Connie R. Brannen

Connie R. Brannen

Mar 22, 2022

Connie R. Brannen, 70, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Born on August 21, 1951 in Gallia County, Ohio, Connie was the daughter of the late Alfred Lee “Buck” and Ruth Geraldine Waugh Warren. On July 10, 1971, Connie married Keith A. Brannen, who preceded her...

Garnet L. Queen

Garnet L. Queen

Mar 21, 2022

Garnet L. Queen, 92, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Holzer Senior Care. Born on March 17, 1930 in Crown City, Ohio, Garnet was the daughter of the late George and Laura Walls McGuire. Garnet married Jack Queen, who preceded her in death in 2003. Garnet was a homemaker and member of Providence Missionary...

Romey F. Swanson, Jr.

Romey F. Swanson, Jr.

Mar 21, 2022

Romey F. Swanson, Jr., 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, March 21, 2022 and was surrounded by his loved ones. Romey was a faithful Christian, beloved husband, loyal daddy, pawpaw, and great pawpaw. Romey was a Veteran of the US Air Force, the founder of Hands Extended, a published author, and a motivational speaker....

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