Irene Elizabeth Browning Scroggins, 89, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 25, 2021. Irene was born in Sarah Ann, West Virginia October 23, 1931 to the late Homer and Mary (Collins) Varney. She was a member of Rodney Pike Church of God. She worked in prison Ministry in Alabama. Irene was a Sunday School teacher most of her life, teaching all classes children to adult. She attended a five-year seminary class after which she taught the senior adult classes, and...

Geraldine “Geri” Parsons Long, 86, born September 24, 1934 in Logan, West Virginia and passed from this life Friday, July 23, 2021. Emmett Sr. and Geri married June 23, 1951. She is survived by her loving husband of seventy years and their children: Gwendolyn Newhart, Patricia (Ron) Dow, Emmett Jr. (Brenda) Long, Rebecca (Ricie) Dalton, and Phyllis Smathers (Jerry Mauler); brother, Bobby Gene (Wanda Jean) Parsons; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-eight...

Jack C. Layne, 80, Point Pleasant, West Virginia passed away at his home Friday, July 23, 2021. Born January 10, 1941 in Gallia County, Ohio he was the son of the late Granville Francis and Myrtle Etta (Barcus) Layne. A United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict, he married Virginia (Kuhn) Layne November 7, 1959 in Gallia County, Ohio, and she survives. Also surviving are their children: Richard (Beverly) Layne, Circleville, Ohio; Tim (Debbie) Layne, Gallipolis, Ohio;...

Tommie Sue Staton, 67, Vinton, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Kings Daughter Medical Center, Ashland, Kentucky. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia October 15, 1953, daughter of Kenna and Lura (Mitchell) Knight. A 1971 graduate of North Gallia High School, she attended Deer Creek Free Will Baptist Church, Vinton, Ohio and enjoyed singing and painting. Tommie is survived by her children: Casey Staton, Gallipolis, Ohio and Amber (Greg) Phillips, Rio Grande, Ohio;...

Clara Ellen Denney Owens, 92, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Clara was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Angel) Camden, born October 22, 1928 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She owned and operated Lady Bug Floral in Bidwell until her retirement. She married the late Paul Franklin Denney, Jr. August 11, 1950 and they were the parents of an only surviving daughter, Susan Jeanette Denney (Charles...

Rex L. Roberts, 81, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 25, 1940 in Elenor, West Virginia, son of the late Earl Mont and Christmas Elzetta “Sadie” Pelfrey Roberts. Rex retired in 1995 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 25 years of service where he was a control operator. His memberships include the Point Pleasant Moose Lodge #731, Point Pleasant, West Virginia and the “Hot and...

Bonnie “Delores” Coffee, 80, Vinton, Ohio passed away at her home Monday, July 12, 2021 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Mingo County, West Virginia, September 28, 1940 to the late Grover and Reba (Williamson) Ramey. Delores married John Thomas Coffee February 10, 1960 in Vinton, Ohio and he preceded her in death February 24, 2011. She was a faithful member of Vinton Baptist Church and Books and Friends, Vinton Chapter...

Walter K. “Moose” Young, 72, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Darst Private Care Home, Pomeroy, Ohio. Born June 2, 1949 in Webbville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Walter and Opal Crabtree Young. He married Patricia Casto Young March 27, 1999 and she preceded him in death February 4, 2020. Moose enjoyed the changes of the seasons, and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and a good meal. He never met a stranger and always made others feel...

Michael “Okie” Fortner, 43, Thurman, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born December 8, 1977 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of Michael and Brenda (Kent) Fortner, Oak Hill, Ohio. A 1996 graduate of River Valley High School and Buckeye Career Center, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to “Bigfoot” Conventions. In addition to his parents, Okie leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Mary...

Luella Mae Henry, 91, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Four Seasons of Washington, Washington Courthouse, Ohio. She was born September 23, 1929 in Bidwell, Ohio, daughter of the late Elisha and Mildred (Clark) Evans. Luella was continually active in the community during her lifetime – she retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center following 28 years of service. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Church, Bidwell, and a Board Member of the Gallia County...