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,...
Iva Lou Brewer
Apr 12, 2026
Iva Lou Brewer, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026. Iva was born December 6, 1931, in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle (George) Logue.
Iva was a devout Christian – a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene, Gallipolis, where she was known for her flair of organizing dinners and always ready...
Ruby I. Pelfrey
Apr 7, 2026
Ruby I. Pelfrey, 80, Vinton, Ohio passed away Friday, April 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born in Cadmus, Ohio, February 26, 1946, to the late Thomas and Anise Bailey Daniels and attended Cadmus High School.
Ruby was a loving wife and mother. The light of her life was her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left behind...
Drema Jean Marcum
Mar 24, 2026
Drema Jean Marcum, 62, Vinton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home. She was born May 19, 1963, in Gallia County to the late Bonnie Jean (Sprouse) Kemper and Clarence Wilson Waugh. Drema married Ronald Keith Marcum on October 11, 1981, in Vinton, Ohio and he survives.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Keith; their...
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...
