Paul Dennis Swain, 69, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away suddenly Thursday, November 23, 2023 while at home. He was born September 12, 1954 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late John Paul and Isabelle Mae (Kemper) Swain. Paul enjoyed gun and knife collecting, stock car racing and loved his dogs. Paul will be missed by his son, Austin (Lauren) Swain, Wheeling, West Virginia and daughter, Morgan Swain, Tampa, Florida; grandchildren: Justice Goodloe and Jacob Goodloe, both of Tampa, Florida; Tasia...

Richard Edward Eblin, 73, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home following a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born December 23, 1949 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Glen Edward and Gladys Pauline (Sands) Eblin. A United States Army Veteran, he was an over the road truck driver for many years although his passion was his beef farm where he spent many hours taking care of the cattle and land. Richard leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Roger Ewing Wells, 72, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born July 4, 1951 in Athens, Ohio, son of the late Ronald Ewing and Ruth Ann (Williams) Wells. He enjoyed playing softball, playing pool and being the owner/operator of his trucking company. Roger married Mary Lou McKinney Wells August 5, 1978 in Rodney, Ohio, and she survives. Also surviving are their children: Jody (Robert) Spires, Tim Wells, Tara Shepherd, Lucas Wells, Carrie...

Jonathan E. Louden, 81, of Rio Grande, Ohio died Thursday November 16, 2023.  Born February 12, 1942 in Painesville, Ohio, he moved to Rio Grande in 1973. Mr. Louden did his undergraduate work at Defiance College and his Masters of Library Science in Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the director of the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Library in Gallipolis for 25 years. Upon retirement, he took over his dairy farm full-time. He also worked as a stacker at lumber...

Fairie O. McCown, 83, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, November 12, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born in Kemper, Kentucky on May 8, 1940 to the late Ernest and Bertha (Varney) Ward. Fairie married Brady McCown who preceded her in death.  Fairie is survived by sons: Brady (Penny) McCown, Jackson, Ohio and Mark (Heather) McCown, Vinton, Ohio; daughter, Melissa (Jasper, Jr.) Oliver, Vinton, Ohio; grandchildren: Brady (Terry) McCown III, Kevin...

Charles Michael “Mike” Polsley, 76, Gum Spring, Virginia passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born September 24, 1947 in Ewington, Ohio, son of the late Fred and Ernestine (Casey) Polsley. Mike joined the Army in 1966, serving in the Vietnam Conflict with the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, known as the “Mad Dogs”, as a door gunner from 1968 to 1969. He was employed by CSX Transportation for...

Laura Jo Swick, 54, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Laura was born December 20, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Sherlynn Swick Tripp. She was raised in Vinton, Ohio by her mother and late grandparents, Stanley and Margaret (Stanley) Swick. Laura was a Class of 1987 graduate of North Gallia High School. She will be remembered as a mother, sister, grandmother and cousin. Laura leaves behind to cherish her memory her...

Roger Keith Meade, 54, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 4, 1969, son of Roger Dale Meade of Vinton and the late Rita Kaye Parsley.  Roger Keith is survived by his father, Roger D. Meade, Bidwell, Ohio; a daughter, Rita (Brian) Meade, Bidwell; brothers, Greg (Amy) Hall and Robbie (Melissa) Hall, both of Bidwell, Ohio and grandchildren:  Laylani, Keithdon, Malaya and Brynlee. Roger is survived by numerous aunts, uncles,...

Frank Wayne Mills, 73, of Langsville, Ohio passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 25, 1950 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, son of the late William Owen Mills and Virginia Ernestine (Devricks) Mills. Frank was a United States Air Force Veteran, he retired from Honda of America, Marysville, Ohio and a member of White Oak Church, Gallipolis. He married Darlene Lori (Thornton) Mills of Langsville, October 21, 2000 and she survives. In addition to his wife,...

Emogene (Lewis) Wallace, 89, of Columbus, Ohio spread her heavenly wings on October 19, 2023 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born in Gallia County, Ohio on September 18, 1934 to the late Roy Wilson Lewis and Ruby (Urwin) Lewis. She was married to the love of her life, Rondal Wallace, on June 19, 1955, who preceded her in death on February 7, 2017.  Emogene was an active member of Lincoln Baptist Church for years, and Captain of the Orange Church Bus that was used to pick up...