Obituaries

Oct 20, 2021

Robert Lewis Williams, 76, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born October 1, 1945, he was the son of the late Theodore Washington and Helen Williams.  Robert was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict and recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and...

Oct 19, 2021

Dalisa Carole Ann Borden, 36, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Born August 20, 1985 in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of Edward Eugene and Tracy Michelle (Qualls) Borden, Gallipolis, Ohio. Dalisa was formerly employed by FEMA and was member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Bidwell, Ohio.

Oct 16, 2021

Jacqueline Pearl "Jackie" Kessinger, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 16, 2021.

She was born August 26, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from South Charleston High School and later earned her lab technician certificate from Thomas Memorial Hospital in 1958. On December 21, 1959, she married her high school sweetheart and love...

Oct 12, 2021

Larry Roger Greenlee went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the age of 74, in his home surrounded by people that love him.

Larry was born December 20, 1946 in Lorain, Ohio, son to the late Fred and Winifred Greenlee. Larry was a member of Deer Creek Free Will Baptist Church, and he...

Oct 8, 2021

Everett Ray McDaniel, 77, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at his home Friday, October 8, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born August 6, 1944 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Morgan (Carol) McDaniel and Helen (Lewis) Byus Woodall, all preceding him in death.

Ray was retired from Mountaineer Power Plant and the former...

Oct 4, 2021

Bertha Ellen Stover, 82, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 in her home. She was born May 6, 1939 in Vinton, Ohio, daughter of the late Earnest and Ruby (George) Russell. Bertha was a member of White Oak Church, Gallipolis, Ohio and she spent her time enjoying her family, caring for her great-grandchildren and enjoying the outdoors....

Oct 3, 2021

Zachary Ryan Bokal, 22, Athens, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Athens. He was born September 29, 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee, son of Jeffrey and Amy (Scudder) Bokal, Vonore, Tennessee.

A current student at Ohio University in Athens, Zach worked as a STNA at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Athens and he was the Valedictorian...

Oct 2, 2021

Teresa Ann Daniels, 57, Cheshire, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She was born in Washington D.C. May 13, 1964, daughter of the late Paul B. and Laura Mae (Pelfrey) Daniels.

Teresa was employed by Wal-Mart for twenty-three years. She also had her own business - selling Avon,...

Oct 2, 2021

Marilyn M. Halfhill, 73, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Meigs County, Ohio May 7, 1948 to the late Franklin C. and Lula M. Oldaker Thompson. Marilyn married Kenneth Halfhill February 25, 1965 in Middleport, Ohio and he survives. She attended the Morgan Center Holiness Church,...

Oct 2, 2021

David R. Dobbins, 88, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio October 26, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mary Harrington Dobbins. David was retired from Carpenter Union Local #650 following thirty years and he was also a retired farmer. He married Nancy C. Thompson who...

Sep 26, 2021

Freda Juanita Lawson, 75, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Arbors at Pomeroy, Ohio. She was born June 18, 1946 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Edwin and Carrie (Miller) Winston. Freda was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and attended all the churches of the Bethel Association.

A very good...

Sep 25, 2021

Joan W. Thacker, 86, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born in Gallia County, September 18, 1935 to the late Bert and Pearl Shively Snyder. Joan was a member of Vinton American Legion 161 Women's Auxiliary, she attended Fairview CCCU, Vinton, Ohio and loved playing the piano and singing. ...

Sep 17, 2021

Ida Inis Farrington Pugh Parsley passed away September 17, 2021 at Holzer Assisted Living in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was attended by her beloved and dutiful daughter at the time of her death. She was 85 years old. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 12:00 PM at Boone Family Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Graybeal officiating. Burial will follow...

Sep 16, 2021

John William Harper Jr., aka "Little John," age 64, passed away at his home in Gallipolis, Ohio September 16, 2021 after a brief illness.  John was born in San Antonio, Texas August 20, 1957, to John William Harper of Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia and Emilia Diaz Harper of Malakoff, Texas.

John served in the Army from 1976...

Sep 16, 2021

Thomas Michael "Chick" Westbrook, 70, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Chick was born July 10, 1951 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Colston Collins and Rosetta Mae (Hurt) Westbrook. He was a member of Paint Creek Baptist Church, Gallipolis, Ohio and an avid Steelers Fan.

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Sep 13, 2021

Danny Stewart Thompson, 64, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born February 2, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of Phyllis Wiseman, Gallipolis and the late Sherman Thompson.

Danny is survived by his mother, Phyllis and his children: Cole Thompson and Jodie Thompson, both of Livermore, California; granddaughter, Kaylee Dionne; brother, Charles Thompson, Auburn,...

Sep 11, 2021

Mary Josephine (Bunch) Cordell, 89, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born in Bidwell, Ohio November 15, 1931 to the late Elijah and Rebecca Jenkins Bunch. Mary was married to Johnnie Dotson Sr. and Alfred Cordell, Sr., both preceding her in death.

Those left behind to cherish...

Sep 8, 2021

Joshua Ryan "Josh' Martin, 29, Vinton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home. He was born January 10, 1992 in Gallipolis, Ohio to J.R. and Marie Lynn Knapp Martin, who survives. He worked in construction as a welder.

In addition to his parents, Josh is survived by sisters, Nicole Martin, Vinton, Ohio and...

Sep 7, 2021

Danna Ray Bickle, 80 of Rio Grande, Ohio went home to be with His Heavenly Father after several months of declining health Tuesday, September 7th, 2021. Danna passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis, Ohio.

Danna was born July 18th, 1941 to the late Harlon Curry and Marjorie Faye (Gregory)...

Sep 2, 2021

Thomas A. "Tom" Ragan, 80, of Bidwell, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born September 30, 1940 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Thomas E. and Florence (Roush) Ragan. On July 16, 1961, he was united in marriage to Marjory "Sue" Knight, who survives at their home after sixty...