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Eleanor Lee Atkins

Eleanor Lee Atkins

Sep 4, 2021

Proverbs 31:10 “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Eleanor Lee Miller Atkins, 93, of Gallipolis, OH, entered her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 following a brief illness. Eleanor was born July 17, 1928 in Leon, WV, to the late Otmer and Lucy Hill Miller. She married Carlos T. Atkins on September...

Judy C. Althouse

Judy C. Althouse

Sep 3, 2021

Judy C. Althouse, 75, of Gallipolis passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on January 27, 1946 in Grove City, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of the late William H. and Audrey Marie Curnutte Gloyd. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her daughter, Ellen Baker and sisters,...

Shari L. Facemire

Shari L. Facemire

Sep 3, 2021

Shari L. Facemire, 54, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on August 14, 1967 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Shari was the daughter of the late Benny Wallis and Sharon Lane Newell, who survives her in Wellston. Shari married Paul E. Facemire, who survives her in Gallipolis. She was a...

Beverly L. Wilson

Beverly L. Wilson

Sep 2, 2021

Beverly L. Wilson, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 2, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, at Adena Health System in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on November 6, 1937 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Beverly was the daughter of the late Delmas D. and Phyllis F. Houck Mink. On December...

Gary Lee Facemire

Gary Lee Facemire

Sep 1, 2021

Gary Lee Facemire, 55, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center ER. Born on March 28, 1966 in Roanoke, Virginia, Gary was the son of Jack G. Facemire and the late Mary K. White Facemire. On July 15, 2003, Gary married Jenni Lyn Johnson Facemire, who survives him in Bidwell. Gary graduated from...

Tammy Jean Matthews

Tammy Jean Matthews

Aug 31, 2021

Tammy Jean Matthews, 60, of Dublin, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio. Tammy was born on April 14, 1961 in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late June A. Johnson, Sr. and Connie Cline Spina, who survives in Crown City, Ohio. Tammy was a loving and giving person. She enjoyed cooking,...

Brian Wesley Arthurs

Brian Wesley Arthurs

Aug 27, 2021

Brian Wesley Arthurs, 57, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Born on November 15, 1963 in Cambridge, Ohio, Brian was the son of the late Melvin and Beverly Arthurs. Brian was a mechanic at Dave’s Supreme Auto. Brian is survived by his wife, Loretta Arthurs of Gallipolis;...

John "Bud" Preston

John "Bud" Preston

Aug 27, 2021

John Louis “Bud” Preston, 85, died August 27, 2021, in Northville, Michigan. He was born March 1, 1936, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the first of two children of Louis Lee Preston and Ida Ellen (Eggleton) Preston, and was immediately given the nickname Buddy by his aunt. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School in Gallipolis in 1954 as co-valedictorian. As a...

Steven Hayman

Steven Hayman

Aug 23, 2021

Steven Hayman, 57, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his residence. Born on July 2, 1964 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Steven was the son of the late Earl E. Hayman Sr. and Nora Starkey. Steven attended the Kingdom Ministries church. Steven is survived by his wife, Tina Hayman; daughter, Amber Cox of Gallipolis, Ohio; son, Jacob...

Judith Ann Mcculty

Judith Ann Mcculty

Aug 20, 2021

Judith “Judy” Ann McCulty, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on October 5, 1942 in Gallia County, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of the late Robert “Bob” Erwin and the late Virginia Walker Wise. Judy married Billy G. McCulty, who preceded her in death on March 31, 2012. Judy was...

Ruth Ann Taylor

Ruth Ann Taylor

Aug 17, 2021

Ruth Ann Taylor, 70, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on June 9, 1951 in Delaware, Ohio, Ruth Ann was the daughter of the late Paul C. and Ethel Evans Pittman. On August 23, 1969, Ruth Ann married Frank E. Taylor, who survives her in Vinton. Ruth Ann graduated from Delaware...

Mary Jo Chandler

Mary Jo Chandler

Aug 15, 2021

Mary Jo Chandler, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Mary Jo was born on August 6, 1934 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late George W. and Ethel Josephine Haner Kemper, Sr. Mary Jo had been involved with the Ladies' Auxiliaries of the V.F.W. Post 4464, American Legion Post 27, AMVETS,...

Larry L. Boyer

Larry L. Boyer

Aug 14, 2021

Larry L. Boyer, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on June 14, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Larry was the son of the late Earl and Georgia Quickle Boyer. On August 14, 1966, Larry married Patricia Roach Boyer, who survives him in Gallipolis. In 1995, Larry started as an EMT with...

Amber D. Doss

Amber D. Doss

Aug 8, 2021

Amber D. Doss, 42, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on May 25, 1979 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Amber was the daughter of Christi Howell White and David Smith. Amber married Phillip T. Doss, who survives her in Gallipolis. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ...

Donna Jean Grate

Donna Jean Grate

Aug 8, 2021

On August 8, 2021, Donna Jean Baisden Grate went home to be with her Heavenly Father. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to many. She passed away at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri on August 8, 2021. Donna Jean Baisden was born in Mingo County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Lewis...

David L. Lilly Ii

David L. Lilly Ii

Jul 31, 2021

David L. Lilly II, 56, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia from injuries received from being shot. David was born on October 17, 1964 in Gallipolis, son of David L. and Shirley A. Lilly. David was a 1983 graduate of Hannan Trace High School and was employed...

Kimberly J. Jividen Rose

Kimberly J. Jividen Rose

Jul 31, 2021

Kimberly J. Jividen Rose, 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. Kim was born on July 12, 1962 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of the late Wayne O. and Jane Parsons Jividen who survives her in Gallipolis. Kim was the owner of Jividen's Farm Equipment, attended Northbend Church...

Roland Dovenbarger

Roland Dovenbarger

Jul 30, 2021

Roland Dovenbarger, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born on July 6, 1946 in Coshocton, Ohio, son of the late Clayton H. and Virginia Watson Dovenbarger. Roland worked very hard to take care of his family. He enjoyed his family, hunting, and working in his garden. Roland married Edna...

Patricia L. "Patti" Snyder

Patricia L. "Patti" Snyder

Jul 29, 2021

Patricia L. "Patti" Snyder, 66, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Patti was born on April 22, 1955 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Richard E. and Avanelle E. Miller Davis. Patti was married to James V. "Jim" Snyder; and he survives her in Bidwell,...

Ronald F. "Frank" Cochran

Ronald F. "Frank" Cochran

Jul 26, 2021

Ronald F. "Frank" Cochran, 52, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the home of his sister, Lisa. Frank was born in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Ronald F. and Cynthia Knight Cochran who survives him in Patriot. Frank was a self-employed carpenter and farmer. He enjoyed his family and friends. In addition to his...

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