Obituaries

Nov 1, 2018

Richard H. Newland, 46, Bidwell, Ohio left this world to rest in his eternal home Thursday, November 1, 2018 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia.  Born January 14, 1972 at Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of David Newland, Triadelphia, West Virginia and the late Gladys Moore. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran who never met...

Oct 31, 2018

Donald E. Metheney, 87, Vinton, Ohio, passed away at Abbeyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was born April 23, 1931 at Ewington, Meigs County, Ohio son of the late Thomas Mitchell Metheney and Mary Rebecca Cooper Metheney. He retired from Buckeye Automatic, McArthur, Ohio and was a member of the Ewington Church of Christ in Christian...

Oct 25, 2018

Charles Lee Hively, 86, Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Holzer Senior Care Nursing Facility, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born April 17, 1932 in Gallia County, son of the late Lee and Sarah Marie (Beck) Hively. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Kyger Creek Power Plant, Cheshire, Ohio...

Oct 25, 2018

Sarah A. Moshier, 90, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Holzer Assisted Living, Gallipolis.  She was born November 16, 1927 in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Rachel Silvus Armstrong. Sarah graduated from Athens High School, received her Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree of Education from the Ohio State University Suma Cum Laude....

Oct 16, 2018

Steven R. Scott, 69, Owingsville, Kentucky (formerly of Cheshire, Ohio) passed away October 16, 2018 in the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky with his family by his side. He was born July 26, 1949 in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late William and Mildred (Rice) Scott. A 1967 graduate of Kyger Creek High School, he was a member...

Oct 16, 2018

Beatrice Eileen Bush, 92, Bidwell (Porter Community), Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Arbors of Gallipolis, Ohio. She was a retired sales agent for Logan Monument Company at the Vinton Display and a member of Vinton American Legion Auxiliary 161, Vinton OES Chapter 375 and the Vinton Garden Club. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Porter, Ohio...

Oct 10, 2018

Mary F. Taylor, 89, Gallipolis, Ohio died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, after a lengthy illness. She was born October 31, 1928 in Bidwell, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Casto) Rhodes. Mary was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Gallipolis and VFW #532 Women's Auxiliary, Columbus, Ohio. She married Harland Donald...

Oct 10, 2018

Ernie Lee McCown, 70, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018, in Four Winds Nursing Facility, Jackson, Ohio. Born July 14, 1948 in Pike County, Kentucky, he was the son of Thompson Farley and Ocie McCown. Ernie was a mechanic working for Vinton County Garage Department for many years. He married Donna Denney McCown January 17, 1968 in...

Oct 8, 2018

Phillip Harold Weatherholt, 75, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at his residence in Rio Grande, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was born June 8, 1943 in Barboursville, West Virginia, son of Frances Ruth Weatherholt, who survives, and the late Harold Howard Weatherholt. He spent his first eight years of his life in Ona, West Virginia before moving...

Oct 2, 2018

Charles E. "Charlie" Jackson, 73, Gallipolis, Ohio died October 2, 2018 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio following a lengthy illness. Born in Bidwell, Ohio July 23, 1945, he was the son of the late Wesley and Irene (Borden) Jackson. Charlie was employed by Mitchell Logging for many years and he loved being outdoors enjoying the beauty of...

Sep 29, 2018

Charles Robert Knaggs, 76, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio January 28, 1942 to the late Robert Harlan and Mildred Isabell Hay Knaggs. He married Tula Faye Dunaway December 20, 1990 in Rio Grande, Ohio who preceded him in death May 26, 2016. Charles was a groundskeeper for...

Sep 27, 2018

Clyde Leslie Casto, 69, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully September 27, 2018 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. The son of the late Carroll and Gladys (Hedrick) Casto, he was born April 7, 1949 in Charleston, West Virginia. Clyde was a member of the Gallipolis Church of Christ in Christian Union and was...

Sep 26, 2018

Justin Paul Utley, 34, Worthington, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 6, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Kenneth Utley Jr. and Vicki Lynn Marcum Utley, both of Logan, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Justin is survived by, fiancée, Danielle Sehga, Worthington; two step-children, Kairi and Lucas Sehgal;...

Sep 26, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Lincoln Murphy announces his passing on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018, at the age of 90 years.

A native of Akron, Bob grew up during the Great Depression and had many stories that he liked to tell from his childhood. Bob joined the Navy at 17 years old...

Sep 25, 2018

William "Bill" Wayne Henry, 70, Vinton, Ohio died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his home after a lengthy illness. Born July 12, 1948 in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lee and Maxine (Hatfield) Henry. Bill was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed by Ferrell Gas Company...

Sep 20, 2018

Julia "Jude" Annabelle Knight, 86, Miamisburg, Ohio (formerly of Bidwell, Ohio) passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Phyllis (Rushel) Russell, born July 11, 1932 in Middleport, Ohio. Julia was a member of Morgan Center Holiness Church. She married Robert Kenneth Knight June 7, 1949 in Rutland, Ohio, who survives.

Sep 15, 2018

Richard Marlin Kingery, 74, Bidwell, Ohio passed away at home Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was born October 4, 1943 in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was the son of the late Arnold and Ora Angel Kingery.

He married the love of his life, Janet A. Kingery, April 6, 1973 in Clintwood, Virginia and she survives along with two...

Sep 5, 2018

Elias William "Bill" Pegg, Jr., 90, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born October 21, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Elias and Gladys (Walter) Pegg, Sr. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Gallipolis, Ohio. Bill married Nelgene McKean Pegg who...

Sep 2, 2018

Patrick Dale Stout, 63, Bidwell, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home Sunday, September 2, 2018. Born September 19, 1954 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Bruce and Virginia (McClaskey) Stout. He was a 1972 graduate of North Gallia High School and a U. S. Air Force Veteran serving 1973-1977. Pat was...

Aug 31, 2018

Loretta Kay Richardson, age 60, Vinton, Ohio passed away at her home Friday, August 31, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Bryant Eugene and Betty (Kirk) Duncan, born May 9, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Loretta is survived by her husband, Raymond Richardson, Bidwell, Ohio and children: Tracy (Andy Roberts) Richardson, Colorado...