Obituaries

Oct 7, 2023

Wendy Sheridan Orr Schuler, 66, passed away October 7th, 2023 in San Diego, California, after a courageous battle against breast cancer. She was born in Munich, Germany, March 17, 1957, where her father was stationed as a young captain pediatrician.

She grew up in Gallipolis, Ohio, a beautiful river town, where she frequently returned over the rest...

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Ellen Dye, 93, of Morrow, Ohio passed away October 3, 2023 in Pine Ridge Skilled Nursing Center, Morrow, Ohio. She was born August 14, 1930 in Clay, Kentucky, daughter of the late Amos and Lydia (Bishop) Money. Mary retired after many years of employment at Drew Shoes, Lancaster, Ohio.

Mary is survived by her brother, Robert...

Sep 25, 2023

Sandra Janette Kiser, 66, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born July 1, 1957 in Fostoria, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold and Alma (Babb) Barchus. After her retirement following twenty-five years at General Mills, Jackson, Ohio, she spent her time smoking cigarettes, drinking tea and riding with her...

Sep 18, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Dennis Thevenir, 64, Crown City, Ohio passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 in the River Health Emergency Room, Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Chuck was born May 7, 1959 at Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Gus Thevenir and Jewell Waugh-Halley. A retired truck driver, he was an avid fisherman, spending all of his free time...

Sep 18, 2023

Carol Sue Carpenter-Ward-Kemper, 70, Vinton, Ohio went home to be with her Lord Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born September 27, 1952 in Montgomery, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Miles Carpenter and Pauline Baker Carpenter.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are daughter and son-in-law that she loved more than anything, Peggy (Roger)...

Sep 4, 2023

Georgia Ellen Chapman Robie, "Georgie", 66, Bidwell, Ohio (formerly of Point Pleasant, West Virginia) passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 in James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio following a short, courageous battle with illness. Georgie was born October 4, 1956 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of the late Everett Charles and Cora Melba (Donnally) Abbott. She married Steve Robie...

Sep 2, 2023

Iris E. Jividen, 95, Cheshire, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Overbrook Rehab Center, Middleport, Ohio. She was born April 19, 1928 at Liberty, West Virginia, daughter of the late Opha and Vina (Morrison) Casto. Iris was a homemaker and attended River of Life United Methodist Church, Addison, Ohio.

She is survived by granddaughters, Tracie...

Aug 22, 2023

Tollison "Kail" Burleson, 88, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Holzer Assisted Living, Gallipolis, Ohio. Kail was born April 3, 1935 in Little Kyger near Cheshire, Ohio, the son of Georgia Kail and TF "Nick" Burleson. He married Phyllis L. Metcalf, the true love of his life, whose side he never left, June 12, 1955.

Aug 21, 2023

Phyllis Jean Woodyard, 77, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home following a lengthy illness. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Maurice and Martha (Bishop) Anderson, born in Lynchburg, Ohio May 3, 1946.

An accountant by trade, she was a member of Twin Rivers Congregation of Jehovah's Witness, Gallipolis. Phyllis enjoyed gardening...

Aug 21, 2023

Roger Dean Johnson, 66, Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio September 2, 1956 to the late Edsel and Betty (Criner) Johnson.

Roger attended Southwestern High School, Patriot, Ohio. He worked at M.T. Epling, Cherrington Scrap Metal, Biding Pallett Shop and A Team Transmissions. He...

Aug 20, 2023

Atty. William "Bill" N. Eachus, 77, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 in the Pleasant Valley Healthcare Facility, Point Pleasant. Born August 31, 1945 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Ned and Neva Eachus.

A graduate of Gallia Academy High School in 1963, Bill was a member of the National Honor Society...

Aug 14, 2023

Homer "Lee" Osborne, 70, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away following a lengthy illness in his home Monday, August 14, 2023. Lee was born April 14, 1953 at Beauty, Kentucky, son of the late Homer and Gertrude (Davis) Osborne.

A retired coal miner, he held a pilot's license and enjoyed flying. He held memberships in Gallipolis Elks Lodge, Gallipolis...

Aug 12, 2023

Celia Varney, 78, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 in the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born February 12, 1945 in Pike County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Roy and Omey Ward Varney.

Celia is survived by son, Richard Lee Lester and daughter, Cecelia Rosemarie (David) Miller; brothers, Hazert Varney and Verlin Varney and...

Aug 8, 2023

Charles "Charlie" E. Mayes, 76, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis. Charlie was born March 16, 1947 in Gallipolis to the late John Edward and Effie Jane (Bostic) Mayes. A United States Marine Corp Veteran, he worked for Ohio Power for more than twenty years as well as Buckeye Rural...

Aug 8, 2023

Ralph Lowell Bennett, 96, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Arbors of Gallipolis. The son of the late Cecil and Edna Mae (Perdue) Bennett, he was born in Columbus, Ohio December 8, 1926. A United States Army Veteran, Ralph retired from Smith Transfer where he was employed as an over the road truck driver. During his...

Jul 29, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Ann VanSickle, 78, Franklin Furnace, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. The daughter of the late Wadman and Virginia Irene (Riffle) Randolph, she was born August 16, 1944 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Patricia loved dogs, grooming for many years at her home. She married Charles Hayward VanSickle on August 19, 1961 and together they shared...

Jul 25, 2023

James Ballard Browning, 65, of Dayton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July, 25 2023. James was a retired restaurant manager who lived most of his life in Gallia County, Ohio and Montgomery, Alabama. James was known for his infectious smile, his deep southern accent, and his big hugs. His siblings often entertained themselves by...

Jul 20, 2023

Johnny Joe Kuhn, 70, Bidwell, Ohio passed away suddenly Thursday, July 20, 2023 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. Johnny was the last surviving child of Hollis and Myrtle (Cox) Kuhn, born February 26, 1953 at Gallipolis, Ohio.

Johnny was an active member of the Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio serving in many...

Jul 20, 2023

William "Bill" Kenton Brown, 75, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness. Bill was born in Gallia County, Ohio June 16, 1948, the son of the late Kermit Euel and Madge (Sheline) Brown. A retired Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher after 31 ½ years, he was also Gallia County 911 Dispatcher,...

Jul 19, 2023

James Lowell Northup, 81, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born November 26, 1941 at Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Charles Lowell and Ardelia (Cantrell) Northup.

James was an "man's man" – he loved mechanical work, anything he could do with his hands and rescuing...