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Jonnie Elizabeth Smith-Tuggle
Apr 18, 2021
Jonnie Elizabeth Smith-Tuggle, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Jonnie was born on August 19, 1957 in Ft. Elgin Air Force Base, daughter of the late Robert Lee Smith and Mildred E. "Jean" Rich. She was a retired LPN, having worked as a nurse for twenty-six years. Jonnie enjoyed her grandchildren,...
Thomas R. Beaver
Apr 18, 2021
Thomas R. Beaver, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on March 27, 1953 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Tom was the son of the late Stanford Houck and Dorothy Greene Beaver. On September 1, 1974, Tom married Shirley Barcus Beaver, who survives him in Gallipolis. Tom worked for Shell...
Nancy Anne Smith
Apr 18, 2021
On Sunday morning April 18, 2021, Heaven got a little bit sweeter. Nancy Anne Smith, 60, of Gallipolis, a faithful daughter, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend went to be with the Lord whom she loved and served faithfully for many years. She was born on December 18, 1960 in Gallipolis. She was the daughter of the late Margaret "Mickey" Hill...
Lowen Cline Saunders
Apr 14, 2021
Lowen Cline Saunders, 84, of Crown City, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1936 in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late Lowen and Garnet Clary Sanders. Lowen was a U.S. Navy Veteran; he served aboard the USS McCard from 1955-1959 and served an additional four years in the...
Gary Reynolds
Apr 14, 2021
Gary Reynolds, 70, of Gallipolis, OH passed away April 14, 2021, surrounded, by his loved ones. He was born April 11, 1951 in Legion, KY, son of the late Earl and Edna (Caudill) Reynolds. He is survived by his partner in life “Baby,” Dianna Johnson of Gallipolis, OH; three children, Stacey Artis of Gallipolis, OH, Amy (Brian) Kirby of Grove...
Ricky L. Buck
Apr 14, 2021
Ricky L. Buck, 62, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his residence. Born on July 18, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Ricky was the son of the late Charles Buck, Jr. and the late Carol Dawson Pack. Ricky was married to Jennifer L. Dunaway Buck, who survives him in Gallipolis. He retired from Asbestos Abatement Workers...
Linda Rose Newell
Apr 2, 2021
Linda Rose Newell, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on February 13, 1950 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Samuel and Nora Bush Glover. Linda was employed at GKN and attended various churches. She liked traveling, gardening, and her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, especially...
Beatrice K. Rossiter
Apr 1, 2021
Beatrice Kathleen Rossiter of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Holzer Senior Care at the age of 93. She is the daughter of Stanley L. and Lennie A. Boster Rossiter. She is survived by her daughter, Sarita Taylor and (Carroll); grandsons, Danny Taylor (Lindsay) and Gregory Taylor of Gallipolis; great granddaughters, Ashley Fryar (Steven) of Guysville,...
Brenda Bryant
Mar 28, 2021
Brenda Bryant, 64, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Brenda was born on October 17, 1956 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Harvey and Ellen Taylor Cox. She was married to Marvin Bryant, and he preceded her in death in 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, Brenda was...
George Jackson Montgomery
Mar 28, 2021
George Jackson Montgomery, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his sister’s residence. Born on January 19, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, George was the son of the late Elias Long and Helen Campbell Montgomery. George was a financial advisor and stock broker. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree and played football for Florida State; George also...
Bentley E. Long
Mar 27, 2021
Bentley E. Long, 7, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on May 14, 2013 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Bentley was the son of Michael E. and Brandy Carter Long, Sr., who survive him in Gallipolis. Bentley liked lights and music; he loved being strolled. Bentley is survived by his...
David R. Johnson
Mar 26, 2021
David R. Johnson, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on March 26, 2021 at his residence. David was born on March 16, 1935 in Bloomingburg, Ohio, son of the late Frank and Eloise Whiteside Johnson. He was a Retired Fire Chief for the Veteran's Administration in Chillicothe, Ohio and former owner of the Tranquility Christmas Tree Farm in Jackson, Ohio....
Richard A. Higginbotham
Mar 26, 2021
Richard A. "Rick" Higginbotham, Sr., 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Rick was born on December 13, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late George and Lula Howard Higginbotham. He was a brick mason and worked out of the Union of Bricklayers and craft workers. Rick was...
Jacqueline Wills
Mar 25, 2021
Jacqueline Wills, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on October 21, 1932 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Martin and Marjorie Johnson Stahl. Jacqueline married George Wills, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and had attended various local churches. Jacqueline is survived...
Jessica Lynn "Jessie" Clark
Mar 21, 2021
Jessica Lynn "Jessie" Clark, 33, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on March 21, 2021 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Jessie was born on July 14, 1987 in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of Bessie Mae Smith of Gallipolis and James Allen Clark of Parkersburg, WV. In addition to her parents, Jessie is survived by three children; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Clark of Ashton,...
Corinne F Wright
Mar 18, 2021
Corinne F. Wright, 88, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away at Holzer Medical Center, on March 18, 2021. Corinne was born on February 8, 1933 in Wayne, WV; daughter of the late Leo Pauley and Emily Elsie Watts. Corinne spent her career as a front desk receptionist for Holzer Medical Center. She attended Elizabeth Chapel Church and volunteered at the French...
Adaline Smith
Mar 14, 2021
Adaline Smith, 93, of Jackson, Ohio passed on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Holzer Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born on May 11, 1927 in Chambersburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Virginia Kinder Day. Adaline was a self employed business woman and attended Elizabeth Chapel Church in Gallipolis, Ohio. Adaline is survived by her...
Maurice Raymond Delille
Mar 14, 2021
Maurice Raymond DeLille, 87, of Bidwell, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2021 at his residence in Bidwell, Ohio. He was born on October 14, 1933 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Tracie Spencer DeLille. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School and shortly after enlisted in the U.S....
Mary M. Swisher
Mar 14, 2021
Mary M. Swisher 77, Gallipolis, OH passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at CAMC in Charleston, WV. She was born in Christian, WV on April 25, 1943. Mary was a wonderful mother and the best grandmother and great grandmother you could ever want. She was sweet and kind and our best friend. She loved the hallmark channel and spoiling...
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