Homer L. “Lee” McCarty, 92, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Lee was the son of the late Roy and Frances (King) McCarty, born September 13, 1931 in Cheshire, Ohio. A United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, Lee was a retired Postmaster of the Cheshire Post Office. He held many memberships which include United Postmaster & Managers of America, Middleport American Legion #128, Middleport, Ohio,...

Gloria Gail Mann Russell, 85, Frankfort, Ohio (formerly of Vinton, Ohio) passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Born March 5, 1939 in Rhodell, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Green) Mann. Gloria received a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Gallipolis Career College and was a longstanding member of the Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Karen Thompson;...

Phyllis L. Burleson took up her new residence in Heaven on Thursday, March 28, 2024 when she went to be with the LORD while at Holzer Assistant Living. Phyllis was born May 5, 1936 in Vinton, Ohio, to parents Lester and Myrtle Metcalf. Phyllis was a 1955 graduate of Vinton High School where she was active in 4-H and FHA. She was named 4-H queen in 1955, the year before the title was changed to Miss Gallia County. She married Kail Burleson on June 12, 1955 and they began married life on a...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl E. Mitchell II, 60, of Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 28, 2024, who died peacefully in his sleep at his home. Carl is missed by his loving wife, Robin and sons: Carl E. (Anastasia) Mitchell III and Paul E. (Raychel) Mitchell; three grandchildren: Evelyn, Adrah and P.J. and his best friend, Jack Perzacki. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved, Adrah Hutchins. Private interment will be conducted in the Vinton...

Michael Laurence Donohue, 40, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Michael was born September 11, 1983 in Athens County, Ohio, son of Teresa Wingo (Brian) Taylor and the late Michael Ray Donohue. A self-employed laborer, he enjoyed spending time fishing and camping – most of all, he loved his children. Michael is survived by his mother, Teresa (Brian) Taylor, Gallipolis, Ohio; children: Michael (Kierra...

Alfred Ray Smith, 81 of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday March 23, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1942 in Meigs County, Ohio son of the late Fred Smith Sr. and Ellen (Fabri) Smith.  Alfred was a retired coal miner and former owner/operator of Smith’s Construction. He is survived by his children, Tina Johnson, Bidwell, Ohio, Ray (Tracy) Smith, Cheshire, Ohio, Anthony (Kimberly) Smith, Rutland, Ohio, Laura (Gary) Jasielum, Cambridge, Ohio, Eric (Penny) Smith,...

Bobby Ratliff took his final swing at life on March 19, after a wonderful day full of golfing, laughing, drinking, strolling on the beach and playing poker with his buddies while on their annual Spring golf trip to Myrtle Beach. What a way to go! Bobby is survived by the luckiest girls in Gallia County, wife Penny Skidmore Ratliff, daughters Kelly & Katie Ratliff (Matty Whitted) and the world’s best Poppy to his precious granddaughter Olivia Ratliff. Three, slightly less handsome...

David Paul Buckta, 64, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born May 14, 1959 to the late Ernest Buckta and Helen Swanson.  David is survived by son, Craig (Amber) McClintic, Vinton, Ohio; stepdaughter, Marizona (Jim Tinnes) McClintic, Vinton, Ohio; grandchildren: Olivia Johnson, Tiffany McClintic, Logan McClintic, Clifford Tinnes, Joseph McClintic, David Tinnes, Katelynn McClintic and Rosemary Tinnes; brother, Ernest Lee...

Mykael Travis Gardner-Hoover, 21, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away following complications Monday, March 11, 2024 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Mykael was born June 25, 2002 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Jillian Burris and Josh Hoover, both of Proctorville, Ohio. Affectionately known as “Skoot”, he loved his family and friends fiercely. He enjoyed music, video gaming, fishing, swimming, cooking, wrestling, movies and spending time with his best...

Esther Irene Thomas, 105, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home. She was born at Glenn, Ohio (Gallia County) July 13, 1918, to the late Kerr and Rosie Quickel McClaskey. Esther married F. Haldon Thomas on March 12, 1938, in Pomeroy, Ohio, who preceded her in death on August 24, 1999. She worked in retail sales at Farmer’s Hardware for ten years and was also a seamstress, a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Rio Grande, Ohio for more than 50 years, serving as...