Diane Hamilton
Nov 2, 2026
Diane Hamilton, 67, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. Diane was born March 10, 1959, in Oak Hill, Ohio, daughter of the late Russell and Eva (Tuttle) Thornsberry.
Diane spent her life teaching and taking care of others. She retired as a business class school teacher...
Nancy Yvonne Smith
Oct 24, 2026
Nancy Yvonne Smith, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, following a brief illness. Nancy was born in Gallipolis to the late James Earl and Helen (Ross) Adams on August 9, 1947.
Her life’s mission was helping others through her membership at Grace Methodist Church, Gallipolis, and founding the Snack Pack Program...
James Victor McMillin
Oct 20, 2026
James Victor McMillin, 50, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Abbyshire Place Rehabilitation Center, Bidwell, Ohio. James was born September 15, 1976, in Athens, Ohio, son of Carolyn (Howard) McMillin of Vinton and the late Charley Gene McMillin. A fan of Nascar racing, he enjoyed riding four wheelers, watching New York Jets football games and sitting...
Evonna Lynn Marcum
Oct 17, 2026
Evonna Lynn Marcum, 57, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026. She was born March 24, 1969, in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Thomas (Magie) Dixon of Olive Hill, Kentucky and the late Linda (Cummings) Swim. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and attended Namesake Church, Lake Wales, Florida.
In addition to her father, Evonna is survived by...
Linda Lou Racer
Oct 15, 2026
Linda Lou Racer, 76, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born October 8, 1950, to the late Darrell Carl Racer and Winifred Mae Noel Racer.
Those left to cherish her memory are a son, Billy (Lela Burns) Racer, Vinton, Ohio; grandchildren: Trenton Allen Clark, Keegan Gage Hall and Destiny Dawn Racer;...
Teddy C. Russell
Oct 14, 2026
Pastor Teddy C. Russell, age 70, passed over to his heavenly home October 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 10, 1956, to the late Olin and Reverend Loneva (Russell) Russell. Ted was the pastor of Morgan Center Christian Holiness Church for thirty-plus years. He loved his family and his church. Ted loved talking...
Arnold E. Pope
Oct 12, 2026
Arnold E. Pope, 80, of Newark, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at his home following a brief illness. Arnold was born April 4, 1946, in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late John Pope and Geneva and James Wells.
Arnold was a proud United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict and a member of Vinton American Legion Post...
Kimberly Jo Merritt
Oct 5, 2026
Kimberly Jo Merritt, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Kim was born April 1, 1958, in Wilmington, North Carolina, daughter of the late James Merritt and Myrle (Knowles) Carr.
Kim could be found in the kitchen doing one of the things she loved, cooking, while listening to her favorite old R&B...
Betty Ruth Fink
Oct 5, 2026
Betty Ruth Fink, 80, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, October 5, 2026, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Betty was born October 1, 1946, in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Donald and Maudine (Stevens) Wolford. She attended Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union and Fellowship of Faith Church, Bidwell, Ohio.
Betty married Robert Oscar Fink June 8,...
Roger Dell Thomas
Oct 5, 2026
Roger D. Thomas, 83, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. Roger was born August 16, 1943, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Clarence and Crystal (Stevens) Thomas. A proud Sergeant in the United States Marine Veteran, he was a retired heavy equipment operator and...
Marjorie Anne Evans
Sep 20, 2026
Marjorie Anne Fadely Evans passed away on September 20, 2026, at Holzer Senior Care Center in Gallipolis Ohio. She and her late husband, D. Wayne Evans, were longtime residents of Rio Grande where she was a member of the Simpson Chapel United Methodist Church.
Marjorie was born in Madison, Virginia to Sidney Hamilton Fadely and Claire Ona Pullin Fadely. She was...
James Anthony Mulholand
Sep 18, 2026
Anthony Mulholand, 69, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at his residence. He was born November 6,1956 in McArthur, Ohio, son of Phyllis (Harder) Mulholand of Wilkesville, Ohio and the late James Mulholand. Anthony was a 1974 Graduate of North Gallia High School, retired from Constellium Aluminum of Ravenswood, West Virginia, a member of the United Steel Workers...
Joseph Allen Hager
Sep 12, 2026
Joseph Allen Hager, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia. The son of the late Herbert and Norma (Barrow) Hager, he was born February 9, 1941, in Westerville, Ohio.
A mechanic by trade, Joe retired from Inland Products, Rio Grande, after more than thirty years’ service. He attended...
Maxie Ann Oliver
Sep 8, 2026
Maxie Ann Maddox Oliver, 91, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Born January 5, 1935, in Chelyan, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Max and Virginia (Smith) Maddox.
A 1952 graduate of East Bank High School, from which she served as “Miss Pioneer”, she was employed by Charleston National Bank, Gallipolis Savings and Loan, and Woodland Centers,...
Timothy "Tim" Lee McComas
Sep 7, 2026
Timothy Lee McComas, 65, of Vinton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 7, 2026. He was born on September 15th, 1960, son of the late Gary McComas and Avelene Ward Carroll.
Tim graduated from North Gallia in 1979. He worked at General Mills and Merrillat in Jackson, Ohio before retiring.
He loved the summertime and riding his Harley...
John Jacob Jackson
Sep 5, 2026
John J. Jackson, 57, of Gallipolis, died September 5, 2026, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. He was born on January 19, 1969, in Connersville, Indiana son of Carol (Blum) Jackson of Gallipolis and the late Pastor John E. Jackson.
John graduated from the University of Rio Grande with a bachelor's degree in music. He also attended Wright State University. John served in...
Helen Jean Wagoner
Sep 1, 2026
Helen Jean Wagoner, 94, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Four Winds Nursing Facility, Jackson, Ohio. Helen was born April 6, 1932, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of the late Sam and Mary (Kinder) Halley. Helen married the love of her life, John Daniel Wagoner, August 25, 1950, at Gallipolis, Ohio, and he precedes her...
Dorman Alton "Pap" Blankenship
Aug 22, 2026
Dorman Alton “Pap” Blankenship, 94, of Rio Grande, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born February 12, 1932, in Big Bottom, West Virginia, son of the late John Duff Blankenship and Nettie Mae (Cline) Blankenship.
Alton enjoyed farming, being outdoors and spending time with his family and church family. He was...
Michael Eric Pope
Aug 20, 2026
Michael Eric Pope, 67, of Vinton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 20, 2026. He was born August 26, 1958, son of the late Lonie Edgar Pope and Marguerite Frances (Spencer) Pope. A United States Army Veteran, he was an avid woodworker and carpenter by trade and had the ability to build anything. He was a...
Harold Lee Skidmore
Aug 14, 2026
Harold Lee Skidmore, 81, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Abbyshire Place Rehabilitation Center, Bidwell, Ohio. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, December 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Okey and Naomi (Brabham) Skidmore.
Harold worked in maintenance at Holzer Medical Center to retirement, a job he truly enjoyed. He loved spending time talking to others,...
