Obituaries

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...

Aug 28, 2018

Francis Dye, 88, Gallipolis, Ohio (formerly of Hammondsville, Ohio) passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born August 24, 1930 in Smithfield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Ann (Miller) Dye. Francis worked as a bricklayer at Dando Brick Yard in Hammondsville, Ohio before moving to Flint,...

Aug 26, 2018

Christopher Scott Oiler, 23, Langsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 26, 2018. Christopher is the beloved son of Brian "Scott" and Linda Oiler and Big Bubby to Madison Oiler. He is reunited in paradise with Uncle, Jerrad Oiler and grandparents, Winston and Carol Trent. Christopher is loved by many including grandparents Bill and Melanie Oiler and Carol Jean...

Aug 23, 2018

On the 23rd day of August 2018, Larry Lincoln Lively ended his worldly walk and began his walk with the Lord. He was born February 22, 1946 in Mansfield, Ohio, son of the late William E. Lively and Luella E. Lively.

Larry is survived by a brother, Marvin (Alpha) Lively; two sisters, Shirlee Lively and Marcella (Delma)...

Aug 23, 2018

William Clyde Smith, 75, Columbus, Ohio and a former resident of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. A retired self-employed painter and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, Clyde was born July 7, 1943 in Bidwell, Ohio to the late Oscar and Katherine Hill Smith.

Clyde...

Aug 14, 2018

Carrie Sue Slone, 64, Madisonville, Tennessee (formerly of Vinton, Ohio) passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at her home. Born September 17, 1953 in Pikeville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Fay Slone. Carrie retired from the form Pillsbury Plant in Wellston, Ohio after 26 years of service at which time she became a homemaker....

Aug 8, 2018

Betty Jo Howe, 42, Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Born October 23, 1975 in Fostoria, Ohio, she was the daughter of Orlyn "Butch" Cochran, Jr. and Betty Kathryn Clagg Cochran, both who preceded her in death. Betty was a homemaker and an avid reader.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Jul 21, 2018

Thomas E. Skinner, age 75, of Eno passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. Tom was born in Gallipolis, Ohio March 15, 1943 to the late Elmer Skinner and Marguerite and Thomas "Tuck" Butterfield.  He was a 1961 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. He was employee at Dan Thomas Shoes,  G.C. Murphy Company,  ...

Jul 17, 2018

Erma Janice Hampton, 100, Langsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Jenkins Care Community, Wellston, Ohio. She was born in Dexter, Ohio December 24, 1917 to the late Floyd Cleland and Neva Romaine Cleland. Erma married Clyde Hampton and he preceded her in death January 14, 1996.

Erma leaves behind to cherish her memory ...

Jul 10, 2018

Connie Sue Colburn, 66, Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born in Ross County, Ohio September 10, 1951, daughter of the late Alice Caroll Teets. Connie married Jerry Colburn in Ross County Ohio May 14, 1966 and he survives. She was a member...

Jul 4, 2018

Ruth O. Jones, 85, Thurman, Ohio passed away July 4, 2018 at Jenkins Memorial Care Facility, Wellston, Ohio. She was the daughter of Maurice and Bernice (Davis) Jones, born January 5, 1933 in Monroeville, Ohio. Ruth was employed by the former Ohio Bell Company for thirty-two years where she was an operator. She was a member of Simpson Chapel...

Jul 1, 2018

Patricia "Patty" Dale Weatherholt, 69, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, West Virginia.  She was born September 28, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Dale Kenneth and Edna Mae Graham.  She was raised in Rio Grande, Ohio, graduating from Gallia Academy High School in 1966 and was a 1970 graduate of...

Jun 26, 2018

Ross E. Hamrick, 71, Bidwell, Ohio passed Tuesday, June 26, 2018 due to complications from a March traffic accident. He was born October 2, 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Fred E. Hamrick and Audrey Freeman Hamrick. His parents, brother Fred G. Hamrick and beloved Aunt Bettie Clark predeceased him.

He is survived by nephew Bradley A. Hamrick,...

Jun 13, 2018

Clarence "Wayne" Logan, 60, Columbus, Ohio was born to the late George W. and Maggie  Logan in Vinton County, Ohio August 8, 1957. After a lengthy illness, God called Wayne, as he was affectionately known, home Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Wayne was the youngest of 18 children. He was educated in the Vinton County School District. For a while...