Johnny Lee Shepherd
Jun 6, 2026
Johnny Lee Shepherd, 74, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell. He was born on March 27, 1952, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of the late Leslie and Angeline (Riffe) Shepherd.
Johnny is survived by son Rodney (Paula Webb) Shepherd, Wheelersburg, Ohio: two sisters: Freedia (Robert) Bowles, Perrysburg, Ohio and Sylvia Fannery, Vanceburg, Kentucky;...
Rita Elizabeth Hager
Jun 2, 2026
Rita Elizabeth Hager, 76, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio.
Rita was born March 3, 1950, the fourth of six children of Francis Lee and Florence Epplin Eisfelder in Pinckneyville, Illinois. Rita graduated from Pinckneyville High School in 1968 and attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Alton, Illinois, receiving her...
Joseph Houston Roe
Jun 2, 2026
Joe “Junkman” Roe, 66, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Joe was born November 17, 1959, at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son to the late Dallas and Glenna (Walker) Roe.
A die-hard Cincinnati Bengals fan, he enjoyed junking, Buy-Sell-Trade endeavors, hunting and fishing. He married the love of his life,...
Louis Hunt
May 31, 2026
Louis Hunt, 93, Vinton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home. He was born in Pike County, Kentucky, December 8, 1932, to the late Jessie and Lettie Ramey Hunt. Louis married Betty Hunt who preceded his death in May 2013.
Louis was a retired coal miner employed by Southern Ohio Coal Company, Meigs County Mine and a member...
Clint D. Fitch
May 20, 2026
Clint D. Fitch, 65, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, leaving behind family who loved him dearly.
He is survived by two daughters and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father and sister.
Clint will be remembered by those who knew him and cared for him.
In accordance with his wishes, Private Family services will...
Tom Junior Holstein
May 20, 2026
Tom Junior Holstein, 84, of Thurman, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. A United States Army Veteran, Tom owned and operated his own construction company. He was born May 2, 1942, in Packsville, West Virginia, son of the late Paul David and Vivian Marie (Buzzard) Holstein. He married Lula M. “Tiny”...
Cheryl Ann Edwards
May 5, 2026
Cheryl Ann Edwards, 69, of Junction City, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Genesis Perry Medical Center, Somerset, Ohio. She was a devoted Christian, attending bible studies and she enjoyed yard sales, bingo, her grandchildren and most of all, caring for her husband, Randy. Cheryl’s entire world was her family – time spent with all of those she...
Robert Lee Lewis, Sr.
May 2, 2026
Robert Lee Lewis, Sr., 61, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away at his home Saturday, May 2, 2026, following a lengthy illness. A United States Air Force Veteran, Robert loved the outdoors where he enjoyed fishing, camping at AEP Recreational Land, sitting around the campfire and mushrooming. An avid Michigan Football fan, he also enjoyed listening to classic rock such as...
John Thomas Skidmore
May 1, 2026
John Thomas Skidmore passed away on May 1, 2026, at home in Fort Payne, Alabama, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 26, 1953, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late Paul and Lucille Skidmore.
John was a 1971 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and attended Rio Grande Community College. He retired from Southern Ohio Coal Company, Meigs...
Kenny Ralph Knotts
May 1, 2026
Kenny Ralph Knotts, 74, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Kenny loved life – he was a loving husband, father and grandfather who adored spending his time with all of them.
He was born May 27, 1951, in Vinton, son of the late Robert and Beulah (Shenefield) Knotts. A United States Army...
Mary Lou Oiler
Apr 26, 2026
Mary Lou Oiler, 72, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born January 2, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Kelly and Janice (Harvey) Marcum.
Mary is survived by nieces and nephews; Shane Spencer, Shayna Spencer, Vinnie Spencer, Hallie Russell, Michael Ray Marcum Braden, Jolene Braden, D.D. Braden, Wyatt Braden, Damien Depue, Danielle Depue and...
Gloria Jean Clonch
Apr 24, 2026
Gloria Jean Clonch, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born October 22, 1949, in Gallia County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maggie (Jeffers) Freeman. Gloria was a member of the Silver Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, Gallipolis.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children:...
Phyllis Jean Stewart
Apr 23, 2026
Phyllis Jean Stewart, 90, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2026, in her loving daughter’s home following a lengthy illness. Phyllis was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, December 28, 1935, daughter of the late Lowell and Hattie (Harrington) Gothard.
An active member of the community, she held memberships in the following: Abigail Circle, Gallipolis OES #283, French City Shrinettes,...
Charles "Mike" Michael McLain
Apr 22, 2026
Charles “Mike” Michael McLain, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away following a lengthy illness Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia.
Mike was born September 24, 1954, in Zanesville, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Joan (McCaig) McLain. A member of United Mine Workers of America and Ohio Association of Public School Employees, he married...
Patty Ann Jones
Apr 18, 2026
Patty Ann Jones, 81, of Gallipolis Ohio passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Holzer Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born July 21, 1944, in Letart West Virginia, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Spellman) Rollins. Patty was a teacher at Buckeye Hills Vocational School retiring in 2010 following thirty years of service. She loved...
Jeannie "Diane" Davis
Apr 17, 2026
Jeannie “Dianne” Davis, 68, of Langsville, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born May 5, 1958, daughter to the late Felton F. and Hazel E. (Jenkins) Castle. Dianne worked in healthcare for many years, serving her community by caring for others.
Her legacy will be carried on by her children, Gordon Richard...
Vonda Farley
Apr 15, 2026
Vonda Farley, 68, Hamden, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home. She was born November 17, 1957, in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Hiawatha and Mary Pridemore Farley. Vonda was a bus driver for Gallia County Local Schools.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harold Caudill; her sons, Justin (Ashley) Kisor, Vinton, Ohio and Evan...
Jerry Smith
Apr 15, 2026
Jerry Smith, 77, Bidwell, Ohio passed away at his home Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born February 12, 1949, to the late James and Vada McCallister Smith at Danville, Ohio. He was a veteran of The United States Army, worked for D & W Homes and was retired from French City Homes. He married Golda Halfhill Smith and she...
Robyn Jo Hatfield
Apr 14, 2026
Robyn Jo Hatfield, 55, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio following a lengthy illness. Robyn was the daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Stewart) Hatfield, born March 26, 1971, in South Williamson, Kentucky. An avid animal lover, Robyn was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Gallipolis, Ohio.
She leaves behind her...
Debra Ann McKinney
Apr 13, 2026
Debra Ann McKinney, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia, following a lengthy illness. Born January 28, 1963, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of Georgia (Barton) Porter, Gallipolis, and the late Alonzo Darst. Debbie was a graduate of Kyger Creek High School, Class of 1981.
Debbie leaves her loving mother,...
