Jay Robert Crisenbery, 68 of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with illness Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Born February 1, 1954 in Elida, Ohio, Jay was the son of the late Lowell Eugene Crisenbery and Marian Stemen Crisenbery.  Jay married the love of his life, Donna Jean (Swartzentruber) Crisenbery, February 3, 1973 in Daviess County, Indiana and she survives. He is also survived by his three children: Leslie (Mike)...

Derek Adam “Stubby” Daniels, 40, Cheshire, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 following a short illness in Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born May 20, 1982 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Teresa Ann Daniels. Derek was quite the outdoors man who loved motorcycles, riding side-by-sides, hunting and fishing. He leaves behind his girlfriend, Lori Holsinger, Cheshire, Ohio and his daughter, Josslynne Daniels, Detroit, Michigan;...

Jackie Eugene “Jack” Neal, 83, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio.  He was born in Milton, West Virginia, December 24, 1938, to the late Elvin and Sylvia (Johnson) Neal. Jack married Linda Lee February 10, 1990, in Grove City, Ohio and she preceded his death December 14, 2021. Jack attended Morgan Center Holiness Church, Bidwell, Ohio. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his...

Coleen Ann Murphy Smith, age 65, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Coleen was born July 8, 1957 to parents, Mary E. Murphy, Gallipolis and Robert L. Murphy, who preceded her in death. Coleen was a dedicated public servant, formally serving as Meigs County Dog Warden before her retirement. She devoted much of her time fostering and placing pets in their furever homes. Coleen married the love of her life, David A....

Harold Eugene Thompson, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Hannelore (Lori) Thompson, his two children Michael E. (Deb) Thompson and Sherri (Jay) Jarrell; grandchildren, Seth (Jessica) Jarrell Cooper, Adam Thompson, Gretchen (Thomas) Magoto, and Carie (Chod) Johnson; as well as four great-grandchildren Zoe and Emmalyn Cooper, Genevieve Magoto, and Reagan Johnson. He was born October 3, 1936 on the family farm in Eno to Alec M....

Our beloved Mother and Mamaw, Lucy (Marcum) Maynard, 97, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at her home. She was born October 15th, 1924, in Oppy, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of the late Sammy and Julia Runyon Marcum.  Lucy married Jesse Maynard on May 3rd, 1943, and he proceeded her in death on March 17th, 1973.  She attended the Old Regular Baptist Churches.  She was baptized August 19th, 1973, and belonged to Little Ruth Church in Marengo,...

Angela Denise Wicker-Ryder, 42 Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born December 13, 1979 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Larry Dale and Shirley Louise (Osbourne) Terry, Vinton, Ohio. She was a member of Calvary Christian Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Angela married Jared Ryder November 9, 2021, Vinton, who survives. Also surviving are her children: Alliandra Wicker, Gurnee, Illinois; Savannah Wicker,...

Rev. Calvin Leon Minnis, 86, Bidwell, Ohio was called to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus the Risen Christ, Friday, September 23, 2022 in Rhodes Hall at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Rev. Minnis was born to the late Wyman and Mabel Minnis and was the last surviving child of this union. He was predeceased by sisters Augusta Jackson and Faye Diggs; brothers, Clyde, Bill and Buford Minnis and his son, Rayford Minnis. He is survived by one son,...

Merrill W. Watters, 74, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born March 30, 1948 in Vinton County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl Elvis and Mary Ellen (Moler) Watters. A United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, Merrill was a carpenter and iron worker by trade. His memberships included Wellston American Legion Post 371, Wellston VFW Post 9992 and the Jackson DAV. He is survived by his daughter, Denise (Jay)...

Billy Donald “Donnie” Smith, 71, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. Donnie was born April 5, 1951 at Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Virgil Eugene and Ruth Eloise (Buskirk) Smith. A United States Marine Corp Veteran, he was a construction worker by trade. He is survived by sons, William (Betty) Smith, Bidwell and Mark Smith, Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren: Megan and Logan Smith, Tyler...