Robert Kenneth Knight
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...
Ruth Ann "Ruthie" (Casto) Hively
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...
Clara Marjorie "Marge" (Miller) Borden
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...
Helen Irene (Darst) Gilbert
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,...
Rodney Dean Lyman
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...
Sarah (Tippins) Walker
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...
Dora Mae (Mcfarland) Salisbury
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....
Rebecca J. (Brenneman) Mast
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....
Beau James Holcomb
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...
Norma Eleanor (Pickrell) Washburn
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...
Bentley Levi Kropf
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...
Elostine Eldora (West) Phillips
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...
Kathy (Bowser) Lambert
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,...
Marian Arlene (Smith) Briggs
Jan 27, 2019
Marian Arlene Briggs, 86, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born October 14, 1932 in Evergreen, Ohio, daughter of the late Oscar and Katherine (Hill) Smith. She was a member of the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Centerpoint, Ohio.
Marian is survived by her children: Arlene (Lionel) Todd,...
Yolande "Sue" (Smith) Freyberg
Jan 25, 2019
Yolande "Sue" Freyberg, 71, Bidwell, Ohio passed away at her home Friday, January 25, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born February 28, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Virginia (Dudley) Smith and the late William Smith. Sue graduated from the Ohio State University in 1973 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and she was a member of...
Phyllis Rae (Campbell) Bickle
Jan 19, 2019
Phyllis Rae Bickle, 71, Rio Grande, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loving family Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her residence. She retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center in 2013. Phyllis was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She treasured her family and cherished every moment with them. She had a gentle caring personality and blessed every...
Rose Mary (Paymaster) Skidmore
Jan 12, 2019
Rose Skidmore, 83, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at Holzer Assisted Living Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born September 12, 1935 in Hammond, Indiana, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Treiber) Paymaster. She married Elmer O. Skidmore February 20, 1954 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and he preceded her in death November 30, 1995.
Rose is survived by...
Amy Jo (Griffith) Mannon
Jan 11, 2019
Amy Jo Mannon, 36, Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 26, 1982 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of Mark Gay and Patricia (Pasquale) Gay, both of Gallipolis, Ohio. She married Robert Mannon, Gallipolis, who survives.
Amy is also survived by her children: Joshua Kenneth...
Walter Emerson Hively
Jan 4, 2019
Walter Emerson Hively, 79, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, January 4, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born July 18, 1939 at Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Lee and Sarah Marie (Beck) Hively. Walter was employed at the Bob Evans Sausage Plant for thirty-three years before his retirement....
Nina Faye (Stover) Mahan
Dec 28, 2018
Nina Faye Stover Mahan, 71, Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 26, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Russell Emmett Stover and Rachel Halley Stover. She was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School and retired from the Gallipolis City Schools where she had...
