Obituaries

Apr 6, 2019

Ensleigh Brashae Blackburn, stillborn infant daughter of Kelsey Blackburn, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis.

In addition to her mother Kelsey, Ensleigh is survived by brothers Carsten and Declan Stutes, both of Vinton, Ohio; grandparents, Ben Blackburn, Vinton, Ohio, Misty Grant and James Vinson, Vinton, Ohio; great-grandparents, Dale and Debbie Grant, Vinton,...

Apr 6, 2019

Lonnie L. Drummond, 67, Cheshire, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Lonnie was born July 1, 1951 at Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Sexton) Drummond. He was employed by O'Dell True Value Lumber from which he retired following thirty plus years of services.

Lonnie is survived...

Apr 6, 2019

Kimberly Dawn Holstein, 41, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her residence. Kim was born in Logan, West Virginia February 10, 1978, daughter of Donna (Parsons) Clark, Letart, West Virginia and the late Tom Clark. She married the love of her life, Paul D. Holstein, November 30, 2001 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky and he preceded her in...

Apr 6, 2019

Margaret Louise "Peggy" Stevens, 90, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday April 6, 2019 at the home of her daughter Ann Potts. She was a retired Postal Clerk for the U. S. Post Office in Vinton, Ohio and had served as Clerk for the Vinton Memorial Park Cemetery for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary...

Mar 27, 2019

Janet Lee (Kirk) Alexander, 78, of Gallia County, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Gallipolis, Ohio with her children at her side. Born June 10, 1940 in Stirrat, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Viola (Lewis Procklevich) Kirk.

Janet moved to Columbus, Ohio after high school graduation where she met...

Mar 16, 2019

Jane Ann "Janie" Powell, 59, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 in the Hamden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hamden, Ohio. She was born May 3, 1960 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Robert A. and Vickie L. (Thomas) Powell, Bidwell, Ohio, who survive along with one sister, Virginia "Ginny" (Donald) Rickards, Lake Wales, Florida.

Janie was...

Mar 8, 2019

Donald Lee Denney, 83, Bidwell, Ohio passed away suddenly Friday, March 8, 2019 in his home. Donald was very active throughout his life with volunteering and memberships which include Gallia County Pride & Tobacco; French City Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Director; Gallia County Senior Center and Vinton Baptist Food Pantry Volunteer and...

Mar 5, 2019

Robert Kenneth Knight, 92, Miamisburg, Ohio (formerly of Bidwell, Ohio) passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was the son of the late Kenna and Lura Mitchell Knight, born January 29, 1927 in Nitro, West Virginia. Kenneth was a WWII United States Marine Corp Veteran serving in Iwo Jima and a member of the Morgan Center Holiness Church. He...

Feb 28, 2019

Ruth Ann "Ruthie" Casto Hively, 68, Vinton, Ohio fell asleep surrounded by her family Thursday, February 28, 2019 and instantly woke up in Heaven, in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born November 21, 1950, daughter of the late Carroll and Gladys (Hedrick) Casto in Gallia County, Ohio.  She was a member of Harris...

Feb 24, 2019

Clara Marjorie "Marge" Borden, 79, Bidwell, Ohio passed away peacefully at her residence Sunday, February 24, 2019. The daughter of the late Scott William and Jennie Mildred Miller, she was born May 9, 1939 in Morgan Township, Gallia County, Ohio. Marge was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Bidwell, Ohio and attended Morgan Bethel Baptist Church and Corinth...

Feb 21, 2019

Helen Irene Gilbert, 79, Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born June 7, 1939 in Cheshire, Ohio, daughter of the late Douglas and Mary Gilmore Darst. She was a member of Addison Freewill Baptist Church, Addison, Ohio.

Helen married Gleason Gilbert May 5, 1959 in Nutley,...

Feb 18, 2019

Rodney Dean Lyman, 62, Bidwell, Ohio passed away in his residence Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born February 28, 1956 in Sioux City, Iowa, son of the late Gerald Dean and Charlotte (McRae) Lyman. A United States Marine Veteran, he was married to Susan Yarber-Laywell Lyman, who survives.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory in...

Feb 14, 2019

It is with a grateful heart that our family celebrates the life of Sarah Rena Tippins Walker, 90, who passed away February 14, 2019 at her home at The Chelsea in Upper Arlington, Ohio. She was born February 16, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Nancy Thornton Tippins and Joseph Addison Tippins.

Sarah was raised in...

Feb 12, 2019

Dora Mae Salisbury, 92, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in the Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late George and Alma (Braley) McFarland, born September 4, 1926 in Gallia County, Ohio. Dora was a member of French City Baptist Church, Gallipolis, Ohio and was formerly employed at Robbins & Meyers....

Feb 11, 2019

Rebecca J. Mast, 48, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born December 19, 1970 in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of the late John M. and Anna (Zook) Brenneman. She married John A. Mast November 12, 1992, and he precedes her in death October 20, 2018. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church....

Feb 8, 2019

Beau James Holcomb, 25, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. He formerly attended the Guiding Hand School for MRDD and Bridges Dayhab of Gallipolis, Ohio. He enjoyed watching and participating in all sports.

Beau was born August 10, 1993 at Gallipolis, Ohio to Gregory Dwain Holcomb and Kathy Sue Holcomb...

Feb 6, 2019

Norma Eleanor Washburn, 95, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Holzer Senior Care Facility, Bidwell, Ohio. The daughter of the late Romie and Clara (Hartshorn) Pickrell, she was born October 6, 1923 in Akron, Ohio.  Norma was the longtime owner and operator of Karma Lee Manufacturing in Akron, Ohio. She married William Warren Washburn, who preceded...

Feb 5, 2019

Bentley Levi Kropf, infant son of Devin McQuaid and Levi Austin Kropf of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in his home.

Bentley is survived by his parents and maternal grandfather, Bryan McQuaid; paternal grandparents, Karissa Smathers and Charles Smathers; maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Julie Pier and paternal great-grandfather, Harry Smathers; uncles and aunt: Jax...

Feb 3, 2019

Elostine Eldora Phillips, 77, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and formerly of Columbus, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 16, 1941 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Orda and Lurie Rhodes West. Elostine retired from The State of Ohio Department of Health and Vital Statistics and also worked for...

Feb 3, 2019

Kathy Bowser Lambert, 69, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. She was born December 30, 1949 in Mansfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth (Lewis) Bowser, Jr. She was a member of Willow Valley Church, Vinton, Ohio.

Kathy leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter,...