Obituaries

Aug 27, 2019

James Allen "Jimmy" Casto, 93, Vinton, Ohio passed away at Holzer Medical Center, Jackson, Ohio Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was a retired self-employed farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a fifty-seven year member of the Vinton F & AM Lodge 131 where he served as a Master in 2003 and was a honorary member of Centerville...

Aug 24, 2019

Colleen Ball Riley, 93, Vinton, Ohio passed away in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio Saturday, August 24, 2019. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and she a member of Mountain Mission Church of Charleston, West Virginia. She attended the Calvary Christian Center of Gallipolis, Ohio.

She was born May 20, 1926 in Sissonville, West Virginia, daughter...

Aug 23, 2019

Ryan Douglas Browning, 44, of Bidwell, gained his wings and went to be with the Lord Friday, August 23, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. Ryan was a self-employed mason, completing most of his work with D & W Homes. He had been an avid fisherman and loved to hunt. Some of his best days were spent in...

Aug 17, 2019

Charles Burris, 75, Vinton, Ohio passed away at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio Saturday, August 17, 2019. Charles was a man that used his talents with which God blessed him. He was a craftsman, father, husband and a worker of the land. He could create anything to give to others, he gave fatherly advice to...

Aug 4, 2019

Helen Joanne Wickline, 79, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis.  She was born November 3, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late David G. and Helen L. (Dean) Wickline.  Joanne was an active member of Bidwell United Methodist Church where she was the Pianist, Sunday School teacher and Youth Leader...

Jul 26, 2019

Betty Lou Humphrey, 84, Vinton, Ohio passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 in Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell, Ohio. Born December 11, 1934, she was born in Los Angeles, California to the late Roy and Ruth (Drake) Cain. Betty enjoyed fishing, watching television with her beloved dog, Kirby and spending time at the Wilkesville American Legion.

She is...

Jul 24, 2019

Jewell Victoria Evans, 99, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her home. Born November 4, 1919, she was the daughter of the late John and Cordelia (Smith) Waters. A 1939 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, she married Robert L. "Bob" Evans June 1, 1940 at Covington, Virginia, who preceded her in death June 21, 2007....

Jul 23, 2019

Betty M. Jones Rees, 92, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away in her home Tuesday, July 23, 2019. The daughter of the late Maurice and Bernice (Davis) Jones, she was born June 11, 1927 in Monroeville, Ohio. Betty retired from Kroger's where she was employed for over forty years and really enjoyed the retiree get togethers. She was a member of...

Jul 20, 2019

Ethel May Sallee, 76, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday July 20, 2019 at Kimes' Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Athens, Ohio, surrounded by her husband and family members. Ethel May was born February 1, 1943 at Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Robert Lee and Flora Lavella (Criss) Edman. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in 1962. In 1992,...

Jul 18, 2019

Noah Anderson Green, 14, Gallipolis, Ohio (formerly of Athens, West Virginia) died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home. Born June 6, 2005 in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of Ginger Wysong Dittenhofer of Gallipolis, Ohio and Frank Green of Peterstown, West Virginia. While living in Mercer County, Noah attended school in Athens and was currently a freshman...

Jul 16, 2019

Ward Smith, 76, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born in Logan County, West Virginia April 26, 1943, son of the late Clyde and Verlie (Workman) Smith. Ward married Connie Cross August 8, 1970 and she survives. Ward was a 1961 graduate of North Gallia High School who ...

Jul 14, 2019

Clarence B. Stout, 86, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. The son of the late Jahue and Danford (Dunn) Stout, he was born December 15, 1932 in Notomine, West Virginia. A U.S. Army Veteran, he retired form Bob Evans Farms in 2005. He was a member of Rio Grande Church of...

Jul 10, 2019

Carl Junior Landers, 86, Bidwell, Ohio, passed away at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was born January 24, 1933, son of the late Raymond and Nora Windon Landers. Carl married Betty Jean Hale April 29, 1955 at Vinton, Ohio. He was a member of the United States Army who served during the Korean...

Jul 8, 2019

Chelsie Alisha Miller, 30, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away in St. Mary's Medical Center Monday, July 8, 2019. She was born February 11, 1989 in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of Steve and Brenda (Dye) Miller, who survive. Chelsie was employed at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by...

Jul 7, 2019

Harold James "Jimmy" Barnes, 76, Bidwell, Ohio peacefully passed away at his residence Sunday, July 7, 2019 after a short illness surrounded by his loved ones. Born June 12, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Acy and Lonie (Tate) Barnes. The third of six children, he was a self-employed mason and carpenter

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Jul 4, 2019

Patricia Ann Neal Petrie, 84, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday, July 4, 2019. The daughter of the late Roy W. and Eleanor J. (Northup) Neal, she was born March 15, 1935 in Gallipolis, Ohio. A 1953 graduate of Anchorage High School, Anchorage, Alaska, she married Darwin Petrie, June 11, 1951, who preceded her in death...

Jul 1, 2019

Trudy Maria Grant, 67, Columbus, Ohio passed away July 1, 2019 in Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born March 13, 1952 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, daughter of Luella M. Henry, Bidwell, Ohio and the late William A. Henry, Sr.

Trudy graduated from North Gallia High School in 1969 and retired from Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority...

Jun 21, 2019

Betty Comer, 79, Rockbridge, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 in the Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio. She was born December 10, 1939 at Naugatuck, West Virginia, daughter of the late Golden and Edith (Marcum) Newsome. She married Marvin Comer who precedes her in death December 1998.

Betty is survived by her son, Bill Comer, Rockbridge, Ohio;...

Jun 20, 2019

Media Belle "Mickie" Schoonover, 83, Vinton, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1935, daughter of the late James and Fanny (Runnion) DeWeese. Mickie married Charles A. Schoonover October 5, 1968 who preceded her in death.

Mickie is survived by her children, Rita L. Tabor and Terra D. (Greg)...

Jun 17, 2019

On the afternoon of June 17, 2019 at 5:37 PM, Kathy Marie (Taylor) Reed Yeisley went to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 62, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born to Clarence "Bud" and Helen Taylor August 26, 1956 in New England, Ohio. She received her high school diploma from Athens High...