Donnie Ray Gilbert
Jul 1, 2026
Donnie Ray Gilbert, 69, of Thurman, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
A mechanic by trade, he had a passion for classic cars, especially the Ford Fairlane and Mustang. He was an enthusiast of the 1960’s and the music and movies of that era. His favorite time was spent tinkering around the house...
Larry Dale Terry
Jun 28, 2026
Larry Dale Terry, 75, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Larry was born August 1, 1950, son of the late Cecil and Grace (Spears) Terry, at Oak Hill, Ohio. He retired from Federal Mogul/GKN and enjoyed playing music on his guitar. Most of all, he loved his family and...
Jerry Carl Matthew, Sr.
Jun 23, 2026
Jerry Carl Matthew, Sr, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, following a lengthy illness in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Jerry was an avid Harley Davidson rider, enjoyed playing Call of Duty and listened to all rock and roll music.
Born April 1, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Cecil Leroy and Eleanor...
Bruce Evan Gabriel
Jun 23, 2026
Bruce Evan Gabriel, 86, of Rio Grande, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026. An educator at heart, Bruce was born January 24, 1940, in Galena, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mary (Thomas) Gabriel.
He taught many young minds in the Gallia County Local School District for over 30 years, retiring in 1992. A United States Army Veteran serving during...
Angeline Ward
Jun 17, 2026
Angeline Ward, 95, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away at home Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was born May 12, 1931, in Pike County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Charles Thacker and Darthula (Pinion) Thacker. Angeline married Clyde Ward July 3, 1950, and he precedes her in death January 16, 2008.
She is survived by three children: Sue (Larry) Hunt, Lestel...
Donald "Don" Lambert
Jun 17, 2026
Donald “Don” Lambert, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed suddenly away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio.
Don was born October 22, 1962, in Pomeroy, Ohio, son of the late Orlie and Ethel (Russell) Lambert. He was a construction laborer by trade.
He is survived by his children, Donald Cox, David Lambert and Justin Lambert; grandchildren, Emilee...
Constance "Connie" Sue Smith
Jun 15, 2026
Constance Sue Smith, “Connie”, 79, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away at her home Monday, June 15, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Connie was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, February 13, 1947, to the late Virgil and Ruth (Ralston) Cross.
Connie was a member of the Vinton OES Chapter and enjoyed traveling and working concessions.
Left behind to remember her is her daughter, Misty...
Ann Elizabeth LaCoste
Jun 13, 2026
Ann Elizabeth LaCoste, 73, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 11, 1952, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, daughter of the late George and Patricia (Arnold) Seyfried. Ann married Robert Bruce LaCoste Sr. of Gallipolis, Ohio, May 7, 1989, in Saline, Michigan and he survives.
Ann retired from Newhouse News of Washington...
James Harold Flemings
Jun 9, 2026
James Harold Flemings, 85, Patriot, Ohio passed away at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was born February 8, 1941, in Mount Gay, West Virginia, to the late Hayes and Mary Bryant Flemings. Harold married Oma Sue (Mills) Flemings on November 24, 1965, in Inez, Kentucky and she preceded him in death on February 24, 2022.
Those...
Johnny Lee Shepherd
Jun 6, 2026
Johnny Lee Shepherd, 74, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell. He was born on March 27, 1952, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of the late Leslie and Angeline (Riffe) Shepherd.
Johnny is survived by son Rodney (Paula Webb) Shepherd, Wheelersburg, Ohio: two sisters: Freedia (Robert) Bowles, Perrysburg, Ohio and Sylvia Fannery, Vanceburg, Kentucky;...
Rita Elizabeth Hager
Jun 2, 2026
Rita Elizabeth Hager, 76, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio.
Rita was born March 3, 1950, the fourth of six children of Francis Lee and Florence Epplin Eisfelder in Pinckneyville, Illinois. Rita graduated from Pinckneyville High School in 1968 and attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Alton, Illinois, receiving her...
Joseph Houston Roe
Jun 2, 2026
Joe “Junkman” Roe, 66, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Joe was born November 17, 1959, at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son to the late Dallas and Glenna (Walker) Roe.
A die-hard Cincinnati Bengals fan, he enjoyed junking, Buy-Sell-Trade endeavors, hunting and fishing. He married the love of his life,...
Louis Hunt
May 31, 2026
Louis Hunt, 93, Vinton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home. He was born in Pike County, Kentucky, December 8, 1932, to the late Jessie and Lettie Ramey Hunt. Louis married Betty Hunt who preceded his death in May 2013.
Louis was a retired coal miner employed by Southern Ohio Coal Company, Meigs County Mine and a member...
Clint D. Fitch
May 20, 2026
Clint D. Fitch, 65, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, leaving behind family who loved him dearly.
He is survived by two daughters and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father and sister.
Clint will be remembered by those who knew him and cared for him.
In accordance with his wishes, Private Family services will...
Tom Junior Holstein
May 20, 2026
Tom Junior Holstein, 84, of Thurman, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. A United States Army Veteran, Tom owned and operated his own construction company. He was born May 2, 1942, in Packsville, West Virginia, son of the late Paul David and Vivian Marie (Buzzard) Holstein. He married Lula M. “Tiny”...
Cheryl Ann Edwards
May 5, 2026
Cheryl Ann Edwards, 69, of Junction City, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Genesis Perry Medical Center, Somerset, Ohio. She was a devoted Christian, attending bible studies and she enjoyed yard sales, bingo, her grandchildren and most of all, caring for her husband, Randy. Cheryl’s entire world was her family – time spent with all of those she...
Robert Lee Lewis, Sr.
May 2, 2026
Robert Lee Lewis, Sr., 61, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away at his home Saturday, May 2, 2026, following a lengthy illness. A United States Air Force Veteran, Robert loved the outdoors where he enjoyed fishing, camping at AEP Recreational Land, sitting around the campfire and mushrooming. An avid Michigan Football fan, he also enjoyed listening to classic rock such as...
John Thomas Skidmore
May 1, 2026
John Thomas Skidmore passed away on May 1, 2026, at home in Fort Payne, Alabama, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 26, 1953, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late Paul and Lucille Skidmore.
John was a 1971 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and attended Rio Grande Community College. He retired from Southern Ohio Coal Company, Meigs...
Kenny Ralph Knotts
May 1, 2026
Kenny Ralph Knotts, 74, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Kenny loved life – he was a loving husband, father and grandfather who adored spending his time with all of them.
He was born May 27, 1951, in Vinton, son of the late Robert and Beulah (Shenefield) Knotts. A United States Army...
Mary Lou Oiler
Apr 26, 2026
Mary Lou Oiler, 72, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born January 2, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Kelly and Janice (Harvey) Marcum.
Mary is survived by nieces and nephews; Shane Spencer, Shayna Spencer, Vinnie Spencer, Hallie Russell, Michael Ray Marcum Braden, Jolene Braden, D.D. Braden, Wyatt Braden, Damien Depue, Danielle Depue and...
