Virginia M. Gardner, 87, Gallipolis, Ohio died Thursday, November 15, 2018 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Delbert and Amanda (Steele) Fisher, born January 22, 1931 in Buffalo, West Virginia. Virginia was employed by Middleton Estates from which she retired following twenty years of service and she attended White Oak Baptist Church, Gallipolis, Ohio. Virginia married Roy C. Gardner who preceded her in death March 2, 1994. To...

Michael Lee George, 61, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 as the result of an extended illness. Michael was lovingly referred to as “Mike” by his family and friends. He was born in Columbus, Ohio March 5, 1957 and was the son of Mary Petrie George, Vinton, Ohio and the late Victor “Whitey” George. Mike’s mother, his sister Michele and his children Brandon (Cassie), Derrick, and Kylie are left to cherish the many memories that will forever be...

Frances Ruth Weatherholt, 97, Bidwell, Ohio died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio. Born May 2, 1921 in Cabell County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Flossie (Markins) Mohr. She attended the Rodney Church of God, Rodney, Ohio and Christ Church of Christian Union, Ewington, Ohio. She married Harold Weatherholt July 30, 1940, who preceded her in death April 20, 2010. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children:...

Richard H. Newland, 46, Bidwell, Ohio left this world to rest in his eternal home Thursday, November 1, 2018 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia.  Born January 14, 1972 at Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of David Newland, Triadelphia, West Virginia and the late Gladys Moore. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran who never met a stranger; he was kind and helpful to everyone. He loved spending time with family and reminiscing about times past. He leaves behind...

Peggy L. Call, 74, Rio Grande, Ohio, died in the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Peggy was born October 30, 1944, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late George William “G.W.” and Mary (Goodman) Large. A retired paramedic, Peggy began her career at SEOMS before working for Gallia County EMS. Peggy and her partner, Linda Nibert, were the first paramedics to be hired by Gallia County. Peggy faithfully attended and actively served in her...

Raina Mae Ooten Fulks, 36, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia from a brain aneurysm. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio November 10, 1981, the daughter of Bonnie Smith Ooten. She graduated from Lynchburg High School, Lynchburg, Ohio in the Class of 2000. She attended Rio Grande University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences in 2003. It was there she met the love of her life, Randall...

Donald E. Metheney, 87, Vinton, Ohio, passed away at Abbeyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was born April 23, 1931 at Ewington, Meigs County, Ohio son of the late Thomas Mitchell Metheney and Mary Rebecca Cooper Metheney. He retired from Buckeye Automatic, McArthur, Ohio and was a member of the Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union.  He enjoyed going to car shows and showing his 1956 Studebaker Commander but most important to him was...

Sarah A. Moshier, 90, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Holzer Assisted Living, Gallipolis.  She was born November 16, 1927 in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Rachel Silvus Armstrong. Sarah graduated from Athens High School, received her Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree of Education from the Ohio State University Suma Cum Laude. She also majored in Fine Arts with a Minor Degree in Music and Dramatics. She taught Art at Addaville...

Charles Lee Hively, 86, Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Holzer Senior Care Nursing Facility, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born April 17, 1932 in Gallia County, son of the late Lee and Sarah Marie (Beck) Hively. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Kyger Creek Power Plant, Cheshire, Ohio at the age of sixty. He was in the ministry and a member of the Old Kyger Free Will Baptist Church, Cheshire, Ohio. His many hobbies included farming,...

Beatrice Eileen Bush, 92, Bidwell (Porter Community), Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Arbors of Gallipolis, Ohio. She was a retired sales agent for Logan Monument Company at the Vinton Display and a member of Vinton American Legion Auxiliary 161, Vinton OES Chapter 375 and the Vinton Garden Club. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Porter, Ohio and Harrisburg Baptist Church.  Beatrice was born December 28, 1925 at Rio Grande, Ohio, daughter of the late Wilbur...