Obituaries

Jul 8, 2021

Michael "Okie" Fortner, 43, Thurman, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born December 8, 1977 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of Michael and Brenda (Kent) Fortner, Oak Hill, Ohio. A 1996 graduate of River Valley High School and Buckeye Career Center, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to "Bigfoot"...

Jul 7, 2021

Luella Mae Henry, 91, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Four Seasons of Washington, Washington Courthouse, Ohio. She was born September 23, 1929 in Bidwell, Ohio, daughter of the late Elisha and Mildred (Clark) Evans. Luella was continually active in the community during her lifetime – she retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center following 28 years of...

Jun 20, 2021

Joyce Blanton, 86, Vinton, Ohio, passed away at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born May 8, 1935 in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Elsie McGown Miller.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Erskine E. Blanton Sr. on January 25, 2013 and by...

Jun 19, 2021

Barbara Kathreen Vanover, 81, of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away June 19, 2021 at the Rivergate Health Care Center, Riverview, Michigan. She was born October 19, 1939 in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Ellen (Molar) Watters.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri Lollini of Wyandotte, Michigan and four grandchildren: Natalie Larkins and...

Jun 17, 2021

Beth L. Williams, 64, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio April 23, 1957 to the late Floyd and Gladys Morrison Gehring.

Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Cynthia L. Morrison, Bidwell, Ohio; son, Douglas E. (Jeanette Newsome) Morrison, Gallipolis, Ohio; grandchildren: Synthia Hurt,...

Jun 12, 2021

Jeannine Marie Cunningham, 92, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. She was born November 19, 1928 in Pomeroy, Ohio, daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Arnold) Evans. She was the eldest child in a large family with eight siblings. She married John A. Cunningham who preceded her in death September 26, 2002.

Jeannine graduated...

Jun 10, 2021

Inez Isaac, 78, Vinton, Ohio passed away Thursday June 10, 2021. She was born May 28, 1943 in Floyd County, Kentucky, daughter of the late William Lee Isaac and Rosie (Johnson) Isaac. Inez retired from GKN Sinter Metals of Gallipolis following 26 years of employment. She attended Little Pearl Old Regular Baptist Church near Vinton.

Inez is...

Jun 7, 2021

Mildred Faye Donahue, 90, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born at Langsville, Ohio April 24, 1931 to the late Lloyd and Ethel (Deihl) Thomas. She married Clyde Thomas Donahue June 30, 1949 in Pomeroy, Ohio and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Mildred was a retired school...

Jun 5, 2021

Mona Lisa Durst, 63, Bidwell, Ohio died Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born December 9, 1957 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late William Thomas and Margaret Loretta (Cochran) Mitchell. She attended Morgan Center Holiness Church, Vinton, Ohio.

Mona is survived by her children: Marlana (Gregg) Harrison, Bidwell, Ohio; Amanda...

May 12, 2021

Rex E. "Stubby" Shenefield, 93, Langsville, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home. He was born November 4, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Carl and Clara (nee Folden) Shenefield. Rex graduated as part of a class of eight at Columbia High School, Albany, Ohio. He began his...

May 3, 2021

Princeton Kingsley Gloan Dixon, 5 months of age, Columbus, Ohio passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of Jason Dixon and Maria Cash Dixon of Columbus, Ohio who survive.

In addition to his parents, Princeton is survived by a brother, Jayson Dixon, Jackson, Ohio; sisters: Sydney Dixon, Jackson,...

May 1, 2021

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 Dwane Lee Rees, 68, Rio Grande, Ohio joined his beloved wife, Connie, at home with our Lord. He was born August 3, 1952 in Rio Grande, Ohio, son of the late David and Rosena (Wiseman) Rees. He married Connie Sue Maynard Rees March 19, 1971 and was blessed with thirty-nine wonderful years prior to...

Apr 26, 2021

Herbert H. Moore, 85, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. The son of the late Porter and Katheryn Chesher Moore, he was born June 20, 1935 in Haydenville, Ohio.

A graduate of Logan High School, Logan, Ohio, Herb received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education...

Apr 19, 2021

Rev. Marvin L. Sallee, 78, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 13, 1942 to the late Virgil and Grace Powers Sallee. He married Ethel May Edman Sallee and often referred to her as his "bride" in the 56 years they were...

Apr 11, 2021

Opal Virginia Payne, 91 of Vinton, Ohio passed away Sunday April 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 2, 1929 in Mercerville, Ohio, daughter of the late Oty M. Stewart and Sabra M. (Donnally) Stewart. Opal was a member of Vinton Baptist Church, The Ladies Fellowship of Vinton Baptist Church and Vinton Eastern...

Apr 4, 2021

On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, the day God called Jesus Home 2000 years ago, Hollie Marcum Jr., 75, Vinton, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family. Born October 28, 1945 in Logan, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Hollie and Lola (nee Chapman) Marcum.

Hollie...

Mar 22, 2021

David G. McQuaid, 62, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 22, 2021 at his home. David was born December 19, 1958 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late David Herbert and Linda (nee McCoy) McQuaid.

Those surviving are his wife, Elizabeth (nee Callicoat) McQuaid, Gallipolis, Ohio, and sons: David (Rachel) McQuaid, Jr. and Bryan McQuaid,...

Mar 14, 2021

Chester L. Brown, Sr., 76, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia November 22, 1944 to the late Marvin and T. Edith (nee Yates) Brown. Chester married Frances R. (nee Casto) Brown January 26, 1963 at Kanawha City, West Virginia and she survives. He attended White Oak Baptist...

Mar 13, 2021

Robert W. "Bob" Shaver, 78, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at his residence Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born December 22, 1942, son of the late Charles W. and Thelma (nee Roush) Shaver in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Bob graduated from The Ohio State University, where he was proud to be a member of "TBDBITL". He enjoyed employment in...

Mar 13, 2021

Floyd Edgar Newsome, 67, Vinton, Ohio passed away at his residence March 13, 2021. A retired mine worker, Floyd was born October 17, 1953 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Golden and Edith (nee Marcum) Newsome.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Pamela Newsome, Jackson, Ohio and children: Kristopher (Bethany) Newsome, Washington Courthouse, Ohio; April Newsome,...