Lovel Faye Clay
Mar 20, 2026
Lovel Faye Clay, 75, of Thurman, Ohio, passed away suddenly Friday, March 20, 2026, in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio.
Lovel was born August 17, 1950, in Wyandotte, Michigan, daughter of the late Okie and Rubel (Hamilton) Kent. A retired postal carrier for United States Postal Service, she was a member of Little Flock Old Regular Baptist Church, Jackson,...
Stephen L. "Snoopy" Jenkins
Mar 15, 2026
Stephen L. "Snoopy" Jenkins, 71, of Thurman, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, following a lengthy illness in Laurels of Athens, Athens, Ohio. Born November 8, 1954, in Gallipolis, Ohio, Stephen was the son of the late Stephen Nelson and Georgiana (McCarty) Jenkins.
A member of the Simpson Chapel Church, Rio Grande, Ohio, he retired from GKN Sinter Metals, Gallipolis,...
Anna L. Mink
Mar 11, 2026
Anna Louise Mink went home to the Lord on March 11, 2026. Born July 31, 1936, in Gallia County (Gallipolis, Ohio), Anna lived a life defined by deep devotion to family, hard work, and a beautiful zest for life. Throughout her years, she was known for her warmth, resilience, and the unconditional love she gave to those around her.
Anna built...
Judy A. McGuire
Mar 11, 2026
Judy A. McGuire, 85, Langsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born June 27, 1940, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Fred and Louise (Basham) Gallion.
Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Mike (Carolyn) McGuire, Amanda, Ohio and Mark McGuire, Columbus, Ohio, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and...
Barbara Ann Kemper
Mar 8, 2026
Barbara Ann (Kiser) Kemper, 78, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, with her three sons by her side. Barb was born February 4, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, and was daughter of the late Robert and Rita (Bouzan) Kiser.
A retired bookkeeper, Barb worked tirelessly at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis, Ohio for many years. Barb was a woman...
Charles "Chuck" Conrad Simmons
Feb 28, 2026
Charles “Chuck” C. Simmons, 90, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Holzer Assisted Living Facility, Gallipolis, Ohio. Chuck was born October 13, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Carroll and Caroline (Bechtolt) Simmons. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Rio Grande, Ohio.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Anita (Hudkins) Holley Simmons and...
Lawrence M. Tawney
Feb 24, 2026
Lawrence Milton Tawney, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio closed his eyes for his final earthly sleep and opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was Jesus Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Holzer Health System. Lawrence was born to the late William “Bill” and Nellie (Pell) Tawney, August 31, 1940, in Gallipolis, Ohio. He married the love of his life...
David Michael Skidmore
Feb 18, 2026
David Michael Skidmore, 75, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in his home following a lengthy illness. David was born July 8, 1950, in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Okey and Naomi (Brabham) Skidmore Roush. He was employed for more than forty-six years by Federal Mogul/Borg Warner/GKN Manufacturing. An avid sports fan, he was...
Charlotte M. Young
Feb 16, 2026
Charlotte M. Young, 93 of Gallipolis, Ohio went into the arms of the Lord, Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born March 1, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a resident of Gallipolis Developmental Center for more than 72 years. Charlotte was a beloved Angel on this Earth.
Charlotte is survived by family and guardian, Donald and Michelle Mayes of Bidwell....
Kelly R. Eggers, Sr.
Feb 15, 2026
Kelly R. Eggers, Sr., 73, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born in Logan, West Virginia, November 13, 1952, he was the son of the late William and Irene (Mahaly) Eggers. Kelly was a member of New Life Church of God, Gallipolis, where he served as a trustee and he was employed by City Ice &...
John "Fran" Francis Mullen
Feb 14, 2026
John Francis “Fran” Mullen, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home following a short illness with his family by his side.
Fran was born July 19, 1941, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late Andrew Raymond and Erma Gayle (Worner) Mullen. A retiree of GoodYear Polymer Plant, he was an active member of...
Linda K. Bragg
Jan 18, 2026
Linda K. Bragg, 80, of Vinton, Ohio went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Sunday, January 18, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born February 4, 1945, in Oceana, West Virginia, daughter of the late Julius Johnston and Mary Ethel (Green) Johnston. Linda married Herbert A. Bragg of Vinton, September 15, 1963, at Salem...
Brady Franklin Gilbert
Jan 11, 2026
Brady Gilbert, of Cheshire, Ohio entered into the presence of the Lord January 11, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born March 26, 1938, in Grundy, Virginia, son of the late William Garfield and Pearl (Thomas) Gilbert. He was a member and a deacon of Poplar Ridge Free Will Baptist Church.
Brady spent his life building a legacy from...
Amanda "Mandy" O'nell Block
Jan 6, 2026
Amanda “Mandy” O’nell Block, 49, of Vinton, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Ohio State University East Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, following a brief illness.
Amanda was born in Columbus June 29, 1976, daughter of Terry Eugene and Tammy Mae (Chapman) Block, Vinton, Ohio. Mandy attended Calvary Christian Center Church, Gallipolis, Ohio and was a Foster Parent to many children...
Jennifer Lynn Masters
Jan 5, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Masters, 51, of Rio Grande, Ohio, died Monday, January 5, 2026, in Ohio State University Wexner Center, Columbus, Ohio, following a short illness. Jennifer was born October 8, 1974, in Columbus, daughter of Margaret (Conn) George of Vinton, Ohio and the late Donald Ray George.
Jennifer was a member of Rodney Pike Church of God and a loving wife,...
Phyllis Kay Gibson
Dec 25, 2025
Phyllis Kay Gibson, 81, Bidwell, Ohio passed away on December 25, 2025 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born on July 18, 1944, in Vinton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Reno and Cora Jane (Berry) Spencer.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children: Lisa (Tim) Mount, Gallipolis, Ohio, Theresa (Archie) Marcum and Russel O. Gibson, Jr., both...
George "Jack" Napier
Dec 24, 2025
George “Jack” Napier, 85, Vinton, Ohio, passed away December 24, 2025 at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. He was born to the late Claude and Ruth (Farley) Napier on April 18, 1940, in Kitts, Kentucky. George went to night school and graduated from Whitehall Yearling High School in 1967. He worked at Western Electric, Columbus, Ohio and retired after 35 years...
Brenda Darlene Park
Dec 22, 2025
Brenda Darlene Park, 72, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, in Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio. The daughter of the late Everett Lewis and Daisy Annabelle (Russell) Kemper, she was born in Vinton, Ohio, April 6, 1953. Brenda married John Park December 16, 1995, who preceded her in death October 22, 2019.
She leaves behind to cherish...
Donald Ray Curry
Dec 20, 2025
Donald Ray Curry, 88, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born September 30, 1937, in Omar, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary (Wooten) Curry. A proud 40 year United States Navy Veteran, he was employed for many years as a Foreman...
Rick Mulholand McClaskey
Dec 19, 2025
Rick (Mulholand) McClaskey, 71, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.
He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Mulholand, brother, Anthony (Lisa) Mulholand and sister, Penny (Mark Danehart) Shepherd as well as sister-in-law, Vicki Mulholand and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his father, Robert McClaskey, the father who raised him, James Mulholand and brother, Eric Mulholand.
Graveside services...
