Obituaries

Apr 11, 2024

Susan A. Jacobs, 60, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  She was born on February 26, 1964 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, daughter of the late Robert Jacobs and Vicki Metz Jacobs who survives her in Columbus, Ohio.

Susan had worked in health care at Middleton Estates in Gallipolis.  She enjoyed her family, fishing,...

Apr 10, 2024

Clarice Evelyn Valentine of Gallipolis passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at the age of 90.  Clarice lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many in the community.  Clarice was a loving wife to her husband George Leo Valentine who preceded her in death.  Clarice and Leo were married for 67 years;...

Apr 5, 2024

William L. "Bill" Shipley, 84, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital peacefully, surrounded by family after a long battle with illness.  Bill was born on June 8, 1939 in West Palm Beach, Florida, son of the late Buford and Mary L. Ruhlman Shipley.

In earlier years, Bill served as a...

Apr 4, 2024

Daniel "Danny" Ray Martyn, 55, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  Danny was born on May 30, 1968 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth Martyn and Doris Glover Martyn.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Brittany Martyn; two sisters,...

Mar 29, 2024

Clifford Harvey, Jr., born October 27, 1954 in Huntington, West Virginia to parents Clifford and Ruth Harvey, died March 29, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

Cliff, sometimes called Bud, was a graduate of Wayne High School where he excelled as a star football player for the Wayne Pioneers.  A picture of him in football uniform hangs in the...

Mar 28, 2024

Dalberta C. Cox, 46, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Ohio State University Wexner Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Dalberta was born on September 13, 1977 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Dale Cox and Carol Swindler Cox who survives.

Dalberta had worked as a waitress at Bob Evans and had been...

Mar 26, 2024

Helen Elaine Ryan, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.  She was born on March 27, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Kermit Paul and Virginia Lee Thomas Graham.

Elaine was a homemaker and formerly worked at City Loan & Savings before becoming a mom.  She...

Mar 24, 2024

Dana Matthew Shaw, 62, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

Born on March 29, 1961 in Barberton, Ohio, Dana was the son of the late Laylin Leon Shaw and Lola Louise Sheets Shaw.  Dana had worked as a powder coater for Falholt Corporation in...

Mar 23, 2024

James Henry Maddox, affectionately known as Jimmy or Jim, age 78, of Gallia County, near Rio Grande, Ohio, went home on March 23, 2024, surrounded by family. James was born in Culloden, West Virgina on October 13, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene Maddox; sisters, Helen Mollette and Lee (Norma) Deridder; stepson, Rodger...

Mar 22, 2024

Retired Pastor Reverend Dewey Stanton King, 80, of Lexington, North Carolina and formerly of Rutland, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Atrium Health in Pineville, North Carolina.

Dewey was born on August 31, 1943 in Summersville, West Virginia, son of the late Dorsey P. and Sarah Martha Bailes King.  Dewey was a wonderful loving...

Mar 15, 2024

Sherry L. Sayre, 52, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at her residence.

Born on July 25, 1971 in Wilmington, Ohio, Sherry was the daughter of the late Robert and Wilma Burns Sayre.  Sherry is survived by her son, Justin Flinner of Pomeroy, Ohio; boyfriend, Steve Liberatore; and cousins, Mandi Burns and Todd...

Mar 10, 2024

Penny J. Moore, 72, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center. Penny was born in Gallia County, Ohio on April 27, 1951, daughter of the late Raymond E. and Edna M. (Clary) Cochran.  Penny was a home care worker and bartender.  She enjoyed drinking her coffee and having conversation with her family...

Mar 8, 2024

Carolyn F. Holley, 81, of Plain City, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Kobacker House in Columubs, Ohio.  She was born on August 11, 1942 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy and Norma Johnson Hively.  Carolyn had worked for several years for Swan Cleaners in Columbus, Ohio and was a caretaker for her...

Mar 8, 2024

Pauline G. Unroe, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at the home of her daughter on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born on June 16, 1937 in Branchland, West Virginia, Pauline was the daughter of Shellio and Narie Queen Slone. Pauline was a member of Dickey Chapel Church since the age of 12. Pauline had worked as a cook for...

Mar 4, 2024

David F. Hager, 74, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence.

Born on February 9, 1950 in Gallia County, Ohio, David was the son of the late Ernest F. and Rose B. Barnett Hager.  On March 21, 1970, David married Nora D’Amto Hager in Rio Grande, Ohio.  David was a retired...

Mar 2, 2024

James Hartley Watson, 83, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center.

Born on May 21, 1940 in Gallia County, Ohio, James was the son of the late Hartley Watson and Mariam Danner Watson-Pursley.  On September 22, 1984, James married Barbara Watson, who preceded him in death in 2014.  James was...

Mar 2, 2024

Cynthia D. “Cindy” Williams, 52, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Cindy was born on September 16, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Jerry Williams and the late Sharon Andrews Thunander.  Cindy is survived by her husband, Robert L. “Bob” Williams, Jr....

Mar 1, 2024

Marjorie Sue Holley, 75, formerly of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on February 18, 1949 in Gallia County, Ohio, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Marvin and Edith Taylor McGuire. On December 25, 1980, Marjorie married Earl Holley. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Earl Holley; siblings, Dorothy Walker...

Feb 26, 2024

Robert P. Stanley, 62,  of Patriot, Ohio went to his heavenly home to join his parents, George and Gloria (Brown) Stanley and his sister, Ruth Messer on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Robert is survived by his lifelong partner, Vicki Massie of Patriot; sisters, Linda Stanley of Patriot and Sheri Quickle of Vinton; brothers, Randy (Ruby) Stanley of...

Feb 23, 2024

Phyllis Ann Waters Thomas, 92, of Gallipolis, Ohio departed this life on Friday, February 23, 2024.  She was born November 30, 1931, in Wadsworth, Ohio, the daughter of William Waldo Waters and Dorothy Chase Waters.  Phyllis and her family moved to Clintonville (Columbus) in 1936.  She graduated from North High School “Polar Bears” in 1950, where she was involved...