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Charylene (Bales) Skaggs
Feb 27, 2020
Charylene Skaggs, 88, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Lester Lee and Fay Beatrice (Barton) Bales, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma November 25, 1931. She was an active person who enjoyed ceramics, sewing, crochet, puzzles, photography and traveling. Charylene was a...
Richard Allen Adkins
Feb 25, 2020
Richard Allen Adkins, 53, Bidwell, Ohio died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born April 18, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Raymond C. and Mildred E. (Russell) Adkins. His memberships included the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail, Vinton Volunteer Fire Department, VFW Post 4464 Auxiliary and the Sons...
Ernestine (Marcum) Clay
Feb 19, 2020
Our beloved mother, Ernestine Clay, 88, Albany, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Sammy and Julia Runyon Marcum. Ernestine married Ben Garland Clay December 19, 1953 and he preceded her in death May 13, 2006. She attended the Old Regular Baptist Churches and loved nothing better than visiting...
Kennith David Kirk
Feb 18, 2020
Kennith David Kirk, 60, Langsville, Ohio died at his residence Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Born March 30, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Dave and Wanda (Simpkins) Kirk. Kenny was a 32-year member of Sons of American Legion Post #476, Wilkesville, Ohio as well as a 4H Advisor who loved animals, gardening, and served as a...
Bertha E. Mccarty
Feb 12, 2020
Bertha E. McCarty, 91, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Four Winds Nursing Facility, Jackson, Ohio. She was born in Vinton County July 11, 1928 to the late Peter and Dessel Molihan McCarty. She attended Fairview Church of Christ in Christian Union, Alice, Ohio and formerly attended Vinton Industries, McArthur, Ohio. She currently attended Person Centered...
Carolyn (Gilbert) Spurlock
Feb 8, 2020
Carolyn Spurlock, 71, Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 in The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born May 9, 1948 to the late William Garfield and Pearl (Thomas) Gilbert at Murphy, Virginia, she married Charles Spurlock, Sr. who preceded her in death.
To this union were born Carolyn Robson, Charles Spurlock, Jr. and...
Patricia Ann (Casto) Young
Feb 4, 2020
Patricia Ann Casto Young, 59, Vinton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Darst Adult Group Home, Pomeroy, Ohio. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio April 27, 1960 to the late James Granville and Barbara Gail Bolen Casto. Patty married Walter "Moose" Young March 27, 1999 in Ewington, Ohio.
Patty graduated from North Gallia High School...
Karen Marie Pier
Feb 2, 2020
Karen Marie Pier, 53, Vinton, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at her home. She was born in Warren, Pennsylvania March 5, 1966, daughter of the late Gordon Wayne Pier and Donna Rae Dikeman Pier.
Karen is survived by brother, Robert (Julie) Pier, Vinton, Ohio; step-brothers: Ron (Amy) Wilcox, Olean, New York, Kevin (Enrique Portas) Wilcox,...
Letha Daphine (Covey) Young
Jan 29, 2020
Letha Daphine Young, 85, Rio Grande, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Four Winds Nursing Home, Jackson, Ohio. She was born June 7, 1934 in Gary, West Virginia to the late Harold and Myrtle Withrow Covey. Letha married John Woodrow Young who preceded her in death. She worked as a cook and nurses aid. She attended the...
George Patton "Pat" Miller
Jan 26, 2020
George Patton "Pat" Miller, 71, Kerr, Ohio returned to his heavenly home Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. Pat was born January 11, 1949 in West Portsmouth, Ohio to his parents, George and Louise Miller.
Pat was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married the love of his life, Janet (Kemper) Miller, February...
Gerald Ryan Denney
Jan 25, 2020
Gerald Ryan Denney, 84, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at his home Saturday, January 25, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born May 27, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky, son of the late Fred Ryan and Dora Orene (Henry) Denney.
Surviving Gerald are his children: Terri (Dan) Curry, Hilliard, Ohio; Vicki Denney, Lexington, Kentucky and Mike (Vicky Brown)...
Olin Jay Ellis
Jan 22, 2020
Olin Jay Ellis, 78, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the early morning hours at his home. He was born December 28, 1941 to the late Everett Jay and Estelle Nell Artrip Ellis.
Olin is survived by son, Brian Ellis; daughter, Johnna Kay Ellis; siblings, Jennings Ellis and Joan (Kermit) Bowen and several nieces,...
Teresa Ann Braddy
Jan 18, 2020
Teresa Ann Braddy, 55, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at her home January 18, 2020. She was born December 23, 1964 in Braxton, Mississippi, daughter of the late Lenzie and Irene (Hayes) Braddy. Teresa was a loving friend and resident of the Field of Hope, Vinton, Ohio.
Teresa is survived by her son, Anderson Braddy, Jackson, Mississippi and...
Gerald Lee Bryan
Jan 17, 2020
Gerald L. Bryan, 91, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Abbyshire Place Rehabilitation Center, Bidwell, Ohio.
In accordance with his wishes, there are to be no services. Cremation service is under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio who is honored to serve the Bryan Family.
Mary Lou (Leonard) Harrison
Jan 17, 2020
Mary Lou Harrison, 88, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in the Holzer Assisted Living Facility, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born December 30, 1931 in Gallia County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John "Floyd" and Mary (Reynolds) Leonard. She was a 1949 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and went to work as a payroll clerk...
Glay Carol (Gibson) Wyatt
Jan 16, 2020
Glay Carol Wyatt, 84, Vinton, Ohio (formerly of Dayton) passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born December 18, 1935 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Arnold and Merle Gibson. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold "Edgar" Wyatt and sister Lynda Miller.
Glay is survived by her sons Butch (Loretta) Wyatt and...
Bernice Irene (Smith) Garnes
Jan 15, 2020
Bernice Irene Garnes, 83, Langsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home. She was born May 19, 1936 in Salem Center, Ohio, daughter of the late Titus Elmer and Alma Eliza (Strong) Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph William "Bill" Garnes, who she married August 7, 1954. Bernice attended...
Thelma Fae (Cardwell) Fisher
Jan 4, 2020
Thelma Fisher, 92, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born November 23, 1927 in Vinton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Everett and Cynthia (Perkins) Cardwell. She was a graduate of Vinton High School and Southerland Beauty College, Athens, Ohio. Thelma was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary and the...
Glenn A. Smith
Dec 30, 2019
Glenn A. Smith, 84, Gallipolis, Ohio died in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Monday, December 30, 2019. He was born November 22, 1935 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Ira and Gladeus (Burnett) Smith. After graduation from Pikeville College, he received a congressional appointment to attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Glenn later received a bachelor's degree in...
Charles William Stapleton, Jr.
Dec 22, 2019
Charles W. Stapleton Jr., 73, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away Sunday December 22, 2019. He was born July 31, 1946 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, son of the late Charles William Stapleton, Sr. and Anna Mae Richards Stapleton. Charles attended the Columbia Chapel Church, Albany, Ohio. He retired from Kokosing Construction in 2006 and was a proud member of Laborers...
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