Anthony Gibson, Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Anthony Gibson, Jr., 77, of Bainbridge, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, in CoreCare at Westmoreland Center, Chillicothe Ohio. Born September 8, 1948, in Phelps, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Anthony Gibson, Sr. and Ella Mae (Stiltner) Gibson. He was a carpenter by trade.
He is survived by three daughters: Jelena Mills, Springfield, Ohio; Amy (Billy) Robinson,...
Betty Mae Oiler
Nov 15, 2025
Betty Mae Oiler, 53, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Betty was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, September 1, 1972, daughter of the late Thurman Elsworth and Juanita (Bowen) Oiler.
Betty will be missed by her sisters, Teresa Oiler, East Lynn, West Virginia; Stephanie (Jody) Viars, Gallipolis, Ohio; Rebecca Oiler...
Kevin Eugene Payne
Nov 12, 2025
Kevin Eugene Payne, 47, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Cheshire, Ohio. Kevin was born July 1, 1978, the son of Wendell Adrian Payne of Bidwell and the late Rita Mae (Harris) Payne. Kevin was a veteran of the armed services, serving in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He was a member of...
Mary Eugenia Murphy
Nov 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Eugenia Murphy announces her entrance into the presence of the Lord on November 8th, 2025, at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center in Mason County, West Virginia. She was a devoted follower of Christ and a faithful servant of the Lord. She was...
Esta Mae (Sprouse) Downard
Nov 8, 2025
Esta Mae Downard, 94, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Jenkins Care Center, Wellston, Ohio. Esta was born to the late Harmon and Jemima (Zinn) Sprouse October 23, 1931, in Gallia County, Ohio. She married John Downard, who precedes her in death.
Esta is survived by a grandson, Nakuma (Terrian) Roberts and great-grandchildren:...
Bowen Reese Young
Nov 7, 2025
Bowen Reese Young, the cherished infant son of Bailey Jacob Young and Jena Marie Shriver, was born into this world on November 7, 2025, in Gallipolis, Ohio, and left us on the very same day. Though his time with us was fleeting, the love and joy he brought to his family will forever be imprinted in their hearts.
His arrival filled...
Kimberly Eyvonne Spencer
Nov 7, 2025
Kimberly “Kim” Eyvonne Spencer, 60, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, with her family by her side. Kim was born in Jasper, Indiana, November 2, 1965, daughter of the late Mansfield and Rosemary (Hobbs) McBeth. She married her husband of forty years, Daniel Spencer, at Statesboro, Georgia, June 15, 1985, and...
Michael Walker Smith
Oct 29, 2025
Michael Walker Smith, 43, of Thurman, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with his family by his side. Michael was born November 1, 1981, in Charleston, West Virginia, son of Michael Don and Starris Gail (Walker) Smith, Thurman, Ohio.
Michael leaves behind his loving parents as well as a host of special...
Brycie Louise (Dillon) Stiegel
Oct 27, 2025
Brycie Louise Stiegel, 91, Langsville, Ohio passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. She was born June 15, 1934 in Colcord, West Virginia, to the late Carl and Lorena (Perry) Dillon. Brycie married Robert Stiegel who preceded her in death on August 26, 1996. She was formerly of Farmington, New York and worked at...
James "Jim" Loren Oliver
Oct 21, 2025
James "Jim" Loren Oliver, 90, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Born December 14, 1934, in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, Jim was a 1951 graduate of East Bank High School and proudly served his cherished country in the United States Marine Corps from 1953-1955, which he considered a lifelong honor. He was employed for over 30...
Opal A. (Sayre) Callihan
Oct 19, 2025
Opal A. Callihan, 97, of Gallipolis, (formerly of the Ewington Community), passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. She was born March 6, 1928, daughter of the late Fred E. and Nellie P. Sayre. She married James C. "Cliff" Callihan November 7, 1946, and he preceded her in death September 23, 1985. Together, they owned and operated a dairy farm...
Clara "Belle" Morrow (Gardner) Polcyn
Oct 13, 2025
Clara Belle Morrow Polcyn, 75, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, in Overbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. Born June 23, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Hanley and Bernice (Clark) Gardner.
Belle retired from Holzer Medical Center after more than twenty years where she was employed as a receptionist in...
Deanna Faye (Spencer) Fitzwater
Oct 9, 2025
Deanna Faye Spencer Fitzwater, 47, Vinton, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 21, 1978, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Alvin (Betty) Spencer Vinton, Ohio and Suzetta Mullins, Vinton, Ohio and they survive.
In addition to her parents, Deanna is survived by her son, Robert Marcum II...
Mila (Browning) Blankenship
Oct 9, 2025
Mila Browning Blankenship, 94, of Rio Grande, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mila was born March 18, 1931, in Verner, West Virginia, daughter of the late Owen and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Runyon) Browning.
Mila was a faithful Christian being saved on August 10, 1949, in a revival...
Erica Jo (Curnutte) Bates
Oct 3, 2025
Erica Jo Bates, 44, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at her residence following a battle she refused to surrender to. She was born October 4, 1980, in Gallipolis, daughter of Michael Ray Curnutte and Peggy Sue 'Suzi" (Saunders) Curnutte of Gallipolis.
In addition to her parents, Erica is survived by her loving husband,...
Eddie Marcum
Sep 28, 2025
Eddie Marcum, 66, Rutland, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Adena Reginal Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born September 1, 1959, to the late Ishmael and Emma Lee Pratt Marcum in Columbus, Ohio.
Eddie was married to Lisa Marcum and she survives along with their children, son, Eddie Marcum and daughters, Laura Marcum and...
Bertha (George) Hale
Sep 24, 2025
Bertha George Hale, 89, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Buckeye Forest Nursing Care Facility, Jackson, Ohio. Bertha was born February 5, 1936, at Vinton, Ohio, daughter to the late Wellie and Birdie (May) George. She married her late husband of sixty-five years, Billy Hale, in June, 1955, and he preceded her in death November...
"J.R." Dingus Martin
Sep 15, 2025
"J.R." Dingus Martin, Jr., 59, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, in Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born in Floyd County, Kentucky, he was the son of Martha Newsome (Claude) Hale and the late Dingus Martin, Sr.
J.R. married Marie Knapp Martin, Vinton, Ohio March 25, 1998, at Catlettsburg, Kentucky, who survives. He is...
Dana Earl Workman
Sep 9, 2025
Dana Earl Workman, 76, Proctorville, Ohio, was born November 14, 1948, at Rife Hospital in Kenova, West Virginia. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio and immediately joined the United States Air Force. It was at his first station assignment at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand, where he met and married Pranee Chaimunin....
Minnie Lois (White) Thornton
Sep 4, 2025
Minnie Lois Thornton, 86, of Langsville, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Abbyshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bidwell, Ohio. Minnie was born February 25, 1939, in Pecks Mill, West Virginia, daughter of the late James and Drusie (Stevens) White.
Minnie retired from Meigs Local School District following thirty years of service as a school bus...
