Obituaries

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,...

Mar 8, 2021

Carolyn Lee Pratt, 73, Bidwell, Ohio died Monday, March 8, 2021 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio following a lengthy illness. She was born to Ralph Emerson and Dorothy Irene (nee Wilson) Staniford September 24, 1947 in Coshocton, Ohio. Carolyn attended French City Baptist Church, Gallipolis, Ohio, she was employed as a teacher's aide for a children's daycare...

Mar 4, 2021

Janet O. Runyon, 65, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at her home Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was a retired Home Health Aide born July 13, 1955 at Williamson, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lee Roy Ferrell and Ople Marie (nee Gearles) Ferrell.

Janet is survived by son and daughter: Steve (Kim) Runyon, Vinton, Ohio and Sarah...

Mar 2, 2021

Jo Ann McGraw, age 74, Gallipolis, Ohio went to her heavenly home Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Jo Ann was born November 3, 1946 to Julia Wisemandle and the late Rev. William E. Wisemandle. She was a 1965 graduate of North Gallia High School. Jo Ann was a cherished mother, Meme, daughter, sister, and aunt....

Mar 1, 2021

Jerry Daniel Jones, 74, Vinton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born April 26, 1946 to the late Luis Norris and Cara Bell (nee Mahaffey) Jones in Wilmington, Ohio. Jerry was a United States Navy Veteran and attended Morgan Center Holiness Church, Vinton, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife,...

Feb 27, 2021

Dorothy Lois Stout, 87, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home. She was born in Gallia County March 15, 1933 to the late Teddy Austin and Marie (nee Denney) McCulty. She was a 1950 Graduate of the Rio Grande High School, member of Harrisburg Baptist Church and former member of Vinton OES #375. Lois married...

Feb 14, 2021

Robert Lee Yost, 35, Bidwell, Ohio died Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born February 16, 1985 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of Cecil Darrell and Rita Gail (nee Norman) Yost, Sr., Vinton, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children: Kathleen Yost,...

Feb 12, 2021

George "Pete" Petty, 80, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 in Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born January 4, 1941 in Shady Grove, Alabama, he was the son of the late Jim and Ruth (nee Tucker) Petty. He retired from Alan Stone Construction and was a member of Local Union 83.

Those left behind...