Obituaries

Nov 25, 2022

Thomas David Metcalf, age 81, Vinton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2022, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio. He was born February 20, 1941, at home in Vinton, Ohio to Lester Raymond and Myrtle Emily (Franklin) Metcalf.

He married Fannie Marie Harmon Wheeler on February 13, 1965, and she survives....

Nov 14, 2022

David Allen Murray, 32, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1990 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Frank Murray and Imogene (Gilbert) Murray. He was an Auto Mechanic by trade.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by son, Aiden James Murray, Gallipolis, Ohio; sisters, Kayla Oxyer,...

Nov 6, 2022

Stephen Michael Ratliff, 46, Point Pleasant, West Virginia passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Mount Orab, Ohio. He was born at Gallipolis, Ohio, August 5, 1976 to Bill and Linda Ratliff, Vinton, Ohio. He married Heather Hutchinson on December 31, 2014. He worked for Think Power in Madison, Indiana and he attended Central Christian Church, Gallipolis, Ohio...

Nov 2, 2022

Darrell Leroy Livingston, 78, Bidwell, Ohio passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. Darrell was born July 22, 1944 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Charles and Anna (Herdman) Livingston. A Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he married Joyce Mount Livingston, who survives, December 6, 1971 in...

Nov 1, 2022

Marion Robert Plantz, 74, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away in his home Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Robert was born December 29, 1947 in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, son of the late Jesse Alan and Frances Luella (Bush) Plantz. A retired Machine Operator, he was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, a recipient of two Purple Hearts and...

Oct 30, 2022

EvaLou Lawson, 86, Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born June 28, 1936 at Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Sammy and Julia (Runyon) Marcum. She was a member of Little Ruth Old Regular Baptist Church, Marengo, Ohio. EvaLou married Don C. Lawson June 29, 1957...

Oct 29, 2022

John R. Conn, 60, Bidwell, Ohio passed away October 29, 2022 in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. John was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Wayne Milton and Lillian Loretta (Spencer) Conn.

Those surviving include his sisters, Ruby Shaw, Bidwell, Ohio and Margaret George, Vinton, Ohio; brother, Jeff (Lola) Conn, Gallipolis, Ohio;...

Oct 20, 2022

Linda Darlene Russell Edwards, 65, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Mt. Carmel St. Anne's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Linda was born November 19, 1956 in Fort Riley, Kansas, daughter of the late Elza Ernest and Rosa Lee (Knight) Russell.

Survivors include her children: Lauren (Butch) Cochran, Spotsylvania, Virginia; Cody (Kristin) Edwards, Gallipolis, Ohio and...

Oct 15, 2022

Edward E. "Deacon" Howard, 76, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born March 20, 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late James O. Howard and Nellie (Davis) Young.

A United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, Deacon was employed by Columbia Gas of Ohio...

Oct 12, 2022

Ronnie Dean Griffith, 53, Bidwell, Ohio passed away at home Wednesday, October 12, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Born November 18, 1968 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edgar and Margie (Kemper) Griffith. A roofer by trade, he was the former owner/operator with his brother, Richard Griffith, of Griffith Roofing.

Ronnie married Mary...

Oct 11, 2022

Karen Sue Figgins Ragland, 70, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Karen was born July 22, 1952 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Maurice E. Figgins and Margaret (Smith) Figgins. She married Ellison Ragland August 21, 1971 in Portsmouth, Ohio and he survives.

Others surviving...

Oct 9, 2022

Kimberly Ann Kuhn, 54, Middleport, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Douglas and Connie (Williams) Miracle, born February 26, 1968 in Redford, Michigan.

Kimberly is survived by her children: Bobby Kuhn, Jacksonville, Florida; David Kuhn, Heath, Ohio; Jennifer Kuhn, Washington, Pennsylvania and Heather...

Oct 5, 2022

Jay Robert Crisenbery, 68 of Crown City, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with illness Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

Born February 1, 1954 in Elida, Ohio, Jay was the son of the late Lowell Eugene Crisenbery and Marian Stemen Crisenbery.  Jay married the love of his life, Donna...

Oct 4, 2022

Derek Adam "Stubby" Daniels, 40, Cheshire, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 following a short illness in Doctor's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born May 20, 1982 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Teresa Ann Daniels. Derek was quite the outdoors man who loved motorcycles, riding side-by-sides, hunting and fishing.

He leaves...

Oct 1, 2022

Jackie Eugene "Jack" Neal, 83, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio.  He was born in Milton, West Virginia, December 24, 1938, to the late Elvin and Sylvia (Johnson) Neal. Jack married Linda Lee February 10, 1990, in Grove City, Ohio and she preceded his death December 14, 2021. Jack attended Morgan...

Sep 28, 2022

Harold Eugene Thompson, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Hannelore (Lori) Thompson, his two children Michael E. (Deb) Thompson and Sherri (Jay) Jarrell; grandchildren, Seth (Jessica) Jarrell Cooper, Adam Thompson, Gretchen (Thomas) Magoto, and Carie (Chod) Johnson; as well as four great-grandchildren Zoe and Emmalyn Cooper, Genevieve Magoto,...

Sep 28, 2022

Coleen Ann Murphy Smith, age 65, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Coleen was born July 8, 1957 to parents, Mary E. Murphy, Gallipolis and Robert L. Murphy, who preceded her in death.

Coleen was a dedicated public servant, formally serving as Meigs County Dog Warden before her retirement. She...

Sep 25, 2022

Our beloved Mother and Mamaw, Lucy (Marcum) Maynard, 97, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at her home. She was born October 15th, 1924, in Oppy, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of the late Sammy and Julia Runyon Marcum.  Lucy married Jesse Maynard on May 3rd, 1943, and he proceeded her in death on March 17th, 1973. ...

Sep 24, 2022

Angela Denise Wicker-Ryder, 42 Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born December 13, 1979 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Larry Dale and Shirley Louise (Osbourne) Terry, Vinton, Ohio. She was a member of Calvary Christian Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Angela married Jared Ryder November 9, 2021, Vinton, who...

Sep 23, 2022

Rev. Calvin Leon Minnis, 86, Bidwell, Ohio was called to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus the Risen Christ, Friday, September 23, 2022 in Rhodes Hall at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Rev. Minnis was born to the late Wyman and Mabel Minnis and was the last surviving child of this...