Obituaries

May 1, 2023

Keith Allen Holcomb, 64, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Keith was born December 24, 1958 in Ewington, Ohio, son of the late Ernest Wendell and Mildred Ellen (Friend) Holcomb. He worked as a mechanic throughout his life and his passion was car racing.

He is survived by his...

Apr 27, 2023

Irene Coe, 80, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Thursday April 27, 2023 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio following a lengthy illness. She was born March 13, 1943 in Hampden, West Virginia, to the late Tony and Hazel (Fields) Browning. Irene married James Clifford Coe August 17, 1960 and he precedes her in death June 10, 2001.

To...

Apr 12, 2023

Joyce Ann Williams, 84, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday April 12, 2023 in Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. The daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Belle (Lambert) Williams, Sr., she was born July 2, 1938 in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was an avid gardener who loved to decorate her home with beautiful plants and flowers every spring.

Joyce...

Apr 9, 2023

Patty Ann Cunningham, 68, Morven, Georgia, formerly of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Valdosta, Georgia. She was born October 1, 1954 in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Roberts and Betty McComas Marcum. Patty attended Morven Baptist Church, Morven, Georgia.

Patty is survived by her son, James (Rose) Roberts, Morven, Georgia...

Apr 1, 2023

Kingsley Newell Meyer Jr., 71, passed away on April 1, 2023, after a 3 year battle with cancer at his home in Rio Grande, Ohio. Kingsley, who was known as Tod to family and childhood friends, was born on March 22, 1952 in Providence, Rhode Island, son of the late Kingsley Newell Meyer Sr. and Carol (Jenckes) Meyer. Kingsley...

Mar 25, 2023

Diana S. "Dee" Charles, 70, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William and Wilma Jean (Dobbins) Knotts.

Diana was a loving wife to Aulbert Charles of Vinton, Ohio and a caring mother of Ericka (James) Groves of Bidwell, Ohio and Timothy Charles of Logan, Ohio. In addition, ten...

Mar 25, 2023

Barbara Jean Burgess, 56, Beaver, Ohio (formerly of Vinton, Ohio) passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Private services will held for Barbara at the convenience of the family. The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home is honored to serve her family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to aid the...

Mar 16, 2023

Thomas Joseph Dotson, Sr., 80, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Bidwell, Ohio December 14, 1942 to the late Dixie and Geraldine Borden Dotson. Thomas was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Bidwell, Ohio and a United States Army Veteran.

Thomas is survived by...

Mar 16, 2023

Gail Lynn Meade, 65, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 17, 1957 in Gallia County, Ohio, to the late James Edward Hall and Carol "Kay" Bischoff. Gail married Samuel Meade of Vinton, Ohio 42 years ago on December 10, 1980 in Gallipolis and he survives.

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Mar 7, 2023

Mary Marcum, 76, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. Mary was born July 23, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter to the late Alvin and Elizabeth (Swisher) Walton. She was a waitress for many years at the Pirates Cove.

She is survived by her children: Hollie Dwayne...

Mar 6, 2023

Douglas E. Lloyd III, 46, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Douglas E. Lloyd, Jr., St. Stephen, South Carolina and Deborah L. (Marcum) Weddington, Vinton, Ohio. Doug was a construction worker whose occupation was welding.

In addition to his parents, Doug...

Mar 2, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Kuhn, 34, Washington, Pennsylvania (formerly of Middleport, Ohio) passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her home. She was born March 7, 1988 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Danny (Lisa) Kuhn, Rutland, Ohio and the late Kimberly (Miracle) Kuhn.

Jennifer is survived by her children: Ezequiel Diaz, Middleport, Ohio; Axel Perez and Azariah Perez, both...

Feb 27, 2023

Cora "Peggy" M. Baker left this earth to join her husband, Roger L Baker, on February 27, 2023, at her home in Marion.

She was born to David H. and Thelma L. (Lackey) Williams on May 17, 1946. Raised on a farm in Rio Grande, Ohio, Peggy joined many generations of family and friends in graduating from...

Feb 26, 2023

Kimberly Sue Layne, 55, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her home following a brief illness. She was born May 2, 1967 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Jack and Marjorie (Casto) Price.

Kim is survived by children, Stacy (Kimbie Hylton) Layne, Gallipolis, Ohio; Jacklyn Cochran, Ashland, Kentucky and Jason Shaver, Gallipolis; grandchildren:...

Feb 25, 2023

Roger Joseph Belville, 74, Bidwell, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 25, 2023. Roger was born July 7, 1948 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was adopted and raised by his grandparents, the late Stanley and Eunice (Sheets) Belville and was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam Conflict.

He enjoyed bowling...

Feb 24, 2023

Diane Jean Bittner, 93, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, February 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born November 2, 1929 in Geneva, Ohio, daughter of the late Vaughn and Geraldine Edna (Champion) Clark. Her parents named her after a popular song of the time, "My Diane".

She married Charles Francis "Chuck" Bittner May 28,...

Feb 23, 2023

David Andrew Smith, 70, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. David was born August 25, 1952 to parents Robert and Delores (Hrubik) Smith in Akron, Ohio. David married the love of his life, Coleen Murphy Smith September 3, 1977 in Akron, Ohio and she precedes him September 28, 2022.

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Feb 23, 2023

Isabelle Mae Swain, 90, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. She was born April 13, 1932 in Gallia County, Ohio daughter of the late Merrill "Curly" and Virginia (Burnett) Kemper. Isabelle was a 1950 Graduate of Bidwell-Porter High School, Porter, Ohio.

Isabelle is survived by three children: Paul (Sue) Swain,...

Feb 17, 2023

Annabelle Stanley, 90, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. The daughter of the late Merrill "Curly" and Virginia (Burnett) Kemper, she was born April 13, 1932 in Gallia County, Ohio. She married Worthy "Junior" Stanley, January 3, 1952 and he preceded her in death, April 17, 2000. Annabelle was a 1950...

Feb 13, 2023

Noah "Eddie" Halfhill, 59, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born February 5, 1964 in Mason County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dana Ray and Etta Jo (Fitch) Halfhill. He was a member of Labors Local 1353, Charleston, West Virginia.

Eddie married Kimberly...