Obituaries

Apr 1, 2018

Larry C. Smith, Jr., 45, Porter Community, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio. He was born August 1, 1972 in Athens, Ohio, son of Viola McKee Smit and the late Larry C. Smith, Sr.

Larry is survived by his mother, Viola Smith; brother, James "Dink" (Melissa) Holley, Vinton, Ohio; two...

Mar 28, 2018

Michael R. Botelho, 58, Proctorville, Ohio passed away March 28, 2018. He was born September 28, 1959 at Torrance, California, son of Beverly Timmons Forth, Crown City, Ohio and the late James Botelho. A United States Army Veteran, he retired from service after thirty years in October 2010. He was a member of Barboursville American Legion Post 177, Veterans...

Mar 21, 2018

Patricia Ann Johnston, 51, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2017 at her home. She was born May 20, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Carl Douglas and Polly Ann (Dorton) Johnston, Vinton, Ohio. She was a member of Joseph Freeman Post 476 American Legion, Wilkesville, Ohio.

She is survived by her parents and a brother...

Mar 14, 2018

Geraldine "Jeri" Yunker, 70, Jackson, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Jackson, Ohio. She was born November 8, 1947 in Hatfield, Kentucky, daughter of the late Paul and Emogene (McGuire) Smith.

Jeri leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters: Debbie (Steve) Shaffer, Patriot, Ohio and Angi (Tony) Cox, Gallipolis,...

Mar 9, 2018

Mary Helen Gillman, 95, Vinton, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, March 9, 2018. She was known for her warm, gentle spirit and generosity. She loved to make and share her delicious homemade apple butter with her family and friends.

Mary is survived by her children: Vivian Gillman-Myers, Danny (Becky) Gillman and Gene (Carol) Gillman. She was blessed...

Mar 7, 2018

Paul D. Holstein, 39, Bidwell, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born September 16, 1978 in Gallipolis, Ohio son of Sandy Caldwell Holstein, Bidwell, Ohio and the late Sam E. Holstein, who preceded him in death January 13, 2017. Paul was a 1996 River Valley High...

Feb 28, 2018

Mary Virginia Myers, 92, Delaware, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Delaware Court Health Care, Delaware, Ohio. She was born December 9, 1925 at Huntington, West Virginia to the late Thomas Harvey and Kathryn Wysong Rece.  She was a graduate of Vinton High School, Vinton, Ohio and a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Vinton, Ohio.  She enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2018

Thomas J. "T.J." Bartley, 89, Vinton, Ohio passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home. He was born March 28, 1928 in Penny, Kentucky to the late E. M. and Dolly Ann Bartley. He married Martha Stewart July 2, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky and she survives.

Thomas was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic at Cummins...

Feb 23, 2018

Charles G. McMillin, 62, Vinton, Ohio passed away at his home Friday, February 23, 2018. He was born in Mason County, West Virginia, July 5, 1955, son of the late Leo Dale and Alma Pearl (Gooch) McMillin. He was employed for forty-one years at GKN Sinter Metals, Gallipolis, Ohio and a member of Joseph Freeman American Legion Post 476,...

Feb 21, 2018

Marjorie Smith Payne, 93, Bidwell, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late John Roy and Lola (McDaniel) Smith, born July 30, 1924 in Gallia County, Ohio. She married E.  Maurice "Dickie" Payne August 12, 1950 and he preceded her in...

Feb 3, 2018

Terry "Bud" Farley II, 45 of Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday February 3, 2018 at OSU Medical Center East, Columbus, Ohio surrounded by his family.  He was born December 22, 1972 in Gallipolis, Ohio son of Terry L. Farley and Linda Spencer Farley of Vinton, Ohio. Terry was a 1991 graduate of North Gallia High School.  He was formerly...

Jan 31, 2018

Clinton Ery Lambert, 74, Raceland, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Vinton, Ohio, September 10, 1943, the son of the late Clinton Gaylord and Emily Juanita Biars Lambert. Clinton was a 1961 North Gallia High School Graduate. He retired from the Wichita Kansas Police Department following 18 years of service and...

Jan 27, 2018

Frances S. Idriss, 73, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born March 9, 1944 in Man, West Virginia, daughter of the late Wilson Sauls and Freda (Riedel) Sauls Elliott. She was a member of Colton Church of God.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons:...

Jan 23, 2018

Fred L. Bonen, 79, Vinton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his residence.

In accordance with his wishes, his body has been donated to science for the benefit of others.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel, is honored to serve the Bonen Family.

Jan 15, 2018

Debra E. Polcyn, 64, Oak Hill, Ohio (formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio) passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 in Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Eleanor J. (Northup) Neal. Born March 2, 1953 in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was a 1971 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, Gallipolis, Ohio. She...

Jan 10, 2018

Bryson R. "Bud" Carter, 78, Gallipolis, Ohio passed on to his heavenly home January 10, 2018 from an acute illness following a valiant battle with a rare degenerative muscular disease, Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born December 21, 1939 in Quaker City, Ohio, son of the late Samuel Boyd and Elizabeth I. (Reed) Carter. He developed his love of...

Jan 9, 2018

Michael Richard Hopkins, 56, Patriot, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in his residence. He was born April 2, 1961 at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Frank C. and Martha M. (Hockenberry) Hopkins. He served in many capacities in the Safety Industry field including Auxiliary Police Officer at Kenton, Ohio; Special Deputy at Gallia County...

Jan 4, 2018

Betty Kathryn Cochran, 59, Tiffin, Ohio passed away January 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1958 in Fostoria, Ohio, daughter of the late John William Clagg and Mary Louise Staten Clagg. She married Orlyn Robert "Butch" Cochran, Jr. who preceded her in death July 27, 2013.

To this union were born their children:...

Jan 4, 2018

Dorothy L. Rippey, 92, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at her home. She was born June 6, 1925 in Morgan Township, Ohio, daughter of the late Scott "Dinky" Miller and Mildred "Jenny" Miller. Dorothy was employed for twenty-three and one-half years by the Gallipolis Developmental Center before her retirement in January of 1990. After retirement, she...

Dec 31, 2017

Carl M. Simpkins, 80, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away December 31, 2017 at Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell. He was born March 28, 1937 in Mingo County, West Virginia, son of the late George Milton Simpkins and Mary Marie Wright Simpkins. He was a 1955 graduate of Lenore High School, Lenore, West Virginia. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum of Ravenswood, West...