Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

Devan Glenn Lawson, 19, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away, Monday, August 4, 2025, in Elkview, West Virginia, as a result of a car crash. Devan was born November 22, 2005, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Justin Lawson, Gallipolis and Mary (Jay Neal) Cole, Ravenswood, West Virginia. He was an employed by Orders Construction, St. Albans, West Virginia, and a...

Jul 9, 2025

Patricia Ann McLain, 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born March 15, 1956, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late James Lee and Mary Ruth (Bryant) French. Patricia married Charles "Mike" McLain December 14, 1974, and he survives.

To this union were born two...

Jun 29, 2025

Michael Patrick Vigue, 64, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center. Born October 27, 1960, he grew up in Junction City, in Perry County, Ohio. Growing up, Mike wore many hats, including paper boy, track and cross country runner, Eagle Scout (Order of the Arrow and Vigil Honor), and all around good natured trouble...

Jun 28, 2025

Rose Marie Bush Warren, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio died Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia. Born October 11, 1945, in Vinton County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Shiflett) Bush. Rose held many jobs throughout the years which included working in the Vinton filling station, Oscar's...

Jun 23, 2025

Margaret Ann Pickens, 60, of Vinton, Ohio died Monday, June 23, 2025, in Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. A graduate of the University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Ohio, she was an active member of Pinnacle Church, Vinton, Ohio. Margaret enjoyed being a nurse and caring for others and loved spending time with her family.

She was born...

Jun 22, 2025

Edward "Eddie" Trent Holcomb, 59, of Vinton, Ohio died Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. Eddie was born September 26, 1965, in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Ernest and Mildred (Friend) Holcomb. An avid hunter, he was a Dirt Track Racing driver for 30H Racing, of which he was extremely...

Jun 12, 2025

James William Eggers, 86, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Abbyshire Nursing and Rehab Center, Bidwell. He was born November 11, 1938, in Logan, West Virginia, son of the late William Henry Eggers and Irene (Michael) Eggers. James retired from Boilermakers Local #667 of Winfield, West Virginia. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran, loved hunting...

Jun 11, 2025

Hazert Varney, 85, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born April 16, 1940, in Pike County, Kentucky, the son of the late Roy and Omey (Ward) Varney.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Loneda Ruth (Johnston) Varney; children, Lesia (Chris) Huffines, Bill (Jennifer) Varney...

Jun 8, 2025

Velma Rae Coleman, 85, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Drift, Kentucky, March 9, 1940, daughter of the late Lee and Nannie (Ward) Spencer. She married James Coleman May 17, 1957, who preceded her in death August 2, 2000. Velma retired from Reliance Electric, Gallipolis,...

Jun 7, 2025

Sharon Rae Cheesebrew, 81, of Thurman, Ohio went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 9, 1943, in St. Albans, West Virginia, daughter of the late Joseph and Beulah (Dawson) Boggs. She was raised in Charleston, West Virginia, and spent her life as an entrepreneur beside...

Jun 1, 2025

Charles Morgan, Sr., 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio died Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness. Charles was born September 23, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Charles Franklin and Mary (Lawson) Morgan.

He is survived by his children: Charles (Tonya) Morgan, Jr., South Point, Ohio; Heather Morgan, Lynchburg, Virginia and Melody...

May 23, 2025

Winnie Lucille Howard, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, in the Arbors of Gallipolis Facility. Winnie was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 6, 1947.

Winnie was employed for many years as the Manager of the former Big Lots Stores before retiring. She married Edward E. "Deacon" Howard, who preceded her in death...

May 22, 2025

Linda Lou Bartley Rutan, 78, of Gallipolis passed away peacefully Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her residence.  She was born July 13, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky, daughter of the late Lewis and Mona (McCoy) Bartley. She attended Vinton Baptist Church and was a fifty-plus year member of the Vinton OES Chapter #375 and a past Worthy Matron.

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May 21, 2025

Mark E. McCarley, 62, of Jackson, Ohio died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Jackson, Ohio.

Mark was born July 4, 1962, in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Clair and Anne (Sprouse) McCarley. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his daughters, Rama McCarley and Melody McCarley; stepdaughter,...

May 17, 2025

Jason A. "Jonesy" Jones, 46, was born on a holiday weekend, July 5, 1978, with fireworks and all. He is the first-born son of Sue Gilliam and Gary Jones. It is with deep sorrow that Jason tragically left this world on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2025.

Jason was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School and Buckeye...

May 15, 2025

Gayle Carleen (Craig) Brown, 72, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, in the Holzer Medical Center. She was born august 22, 1952, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary Lucille (Doss) Craig. Gayle was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family and friends.

Gayle was an...

May 13, 2025

Michael Scott Stowers, 62, of Gallipolis, Ohio died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Michael was born April 13, 1963, in Huntington, West Virginia, son of Shirley and Roy Conway, Titusville, Florida the late Edward L. and Marianna Stowers. An avid Notre Dame Fan, he loved all sports and enjoyed coaching youth leagues. He was...

May 9, 2025

William "B.J." Hunt, 38, of Thurman, Ohio passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born October 13, 1986, he was the son of Dennis and Pam Hunt.

B.J., as he was known to friends and family, was a lifelong lover of deer hunting and being in the woods with his family chasing...

May 3, 2025

Arlene M. Uldrich, age 88, died peacefully in Memory Care in Sherman, Texas, Saturday, May 3, 2025. Arlene was born July 29, 1936, in Vinton, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Anna White Glenn. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Buddy C. Uldrich. They were both dedicated workers of Buddy's Belmont Marathon station in Kettering,...

May 3, 2025

Anthoney Wayne Lindsey, 61, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 3, 1963, in Oak Hill, Ohio, son of the late Arthur Wayne DeLong and Alice Mae Lindsey. Anthoney enjoyed spending time with his family and was a proud retired tobacco farmer.

Those left to cherish his memory...