Obituaries

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...

Jun 12, 2018

Bessie A. Kirby, 92, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell, Ohio. She was born in Gallia County, Ohio December 26, 1925 to the late William Aubra and Violet Sowards Smith. Bessie married Clarence V. Kirby, Sr. July 3, 1945 in Greenup, Kentucky and he preceded her in death January 26, 1999. She...

Jun 6, 2018

James Allen Poteet, Sr., 70, Crown City, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born July 2, 1947 in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late George and Wilma Jean (Miller) Poteet, Sr. He married Louella Montgomery Poteet June 7, 1968 in Lawrence County, Ohio, and she survives.

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May 29, 2018

Larry W. Goble, 71, Vinton, Ohio passed away at his home surrounded by his family Tuesday, May 29, 2018.  He was born in Riverside, West Virginia May 10, 1947 to the late Edgel and Goldie Keenan Goble.  He married Cheryl Diane Goble and she preceded him in death January 27, 2003.

Larry was a Life Member of...

May 26, 2018

Rodney Lee Heffner, 44, Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio August 24, 1973 to the late Ben Blair and Lillie Mae Shreck. Rodney married Anna Rose Seagraves and she survives.

Rodney was a family man - there was nothing more important to...

May 23, 2018

Ryelee Malayna Sipple, 16, Patriot, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in an automobile accident. The daughter of John Anthony and Jennifer Jo (Harmon) Sipple, Patriot, Ohio, she was born February 27, 2002 at Gallipolis, Ohio. Ryelee was a student at Gallia Academy High School, just completing her Freshman year, earning five Varsity Letters as a Freshman. She...

May 13, 2018

Marjorie V. Knotts, 90, Langsville, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Abbyshire Place Nursing and Rehab, Bidwell, Ohio. She was born in Rutland, Ohio September 25, 1927 to the late Ben and Lula Jane Might Jacks. Marjorie married John H. Knotts who preceded her death January 12, 2010.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Larry...

May 10, 2018

Paul B. Saunders, 89, Bidwell, Ohio passed away May 10, 2018 at his home. He was born November 9, 1928 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Leonard and Ruby (Blazer) Saunders. His many memberships include: Vinton F&AM #131, Vinton, Ohio; York Rite Memberships include Pomeroy Chapter #80, Middleport, Ohio; Bosworth Council #46, Middleport, Ohio; Council of Anointed...

May 6, 2018

Sharon Lynn Wellington, 62, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home. She was born November 18, 1955 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Hollie C. and Virginia (Ross) Michael, Sr.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Rodney "Clair" Wellington, whom she married July 26, 1985 in Vinton, Ohio, and...

May 1, 2018

Larry Russell Angles, 68, Vinton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home. He was born March 24, 1950 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Sarah Ellen (Don) Israel, Vinton, Ohio and the late Lowell Russell Angles. Larry retired from Bob Evans Transportation and he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

He is...

Apr 26, 2018

Lena E. George, 79, Obetz, Ohio (formerly of Vinton, Ohio) passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Gallia County, Ohio June 1, 1938 to the late Noble E. and Lula Mozelle Shupe Russell. Lena married Elmer Elwood George May 9, 1959 and he survives. She retired from Mount Carmel...

Apr 26, 2018

Genevieve Virginia "Genny" Williams, 78, Gallipolis, Ohio died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 24, 1939 in Mason County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Wesley and Frances (Whitt) Pearson. She retired from Reliance Electric/Rockwell to spend her days enjoying life with her husband, children and grandchildren. Genny loved...

Apr 23, 2018

Charles L. Adkins, 73, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at his home. He was born March 11, 1945 at Vinton, Ohio, to the late William Raymond and Mary Poynter Adkins.  Charles married Mildred Adkins June 23, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, who also preceded him in death October 20, 2007.

Charles retired from General Motors...

Apr 22, 2018

Patricia Jo "Pat" Bastiani, 79, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. She was born April 27, 1938 in Marietta, Ohio, daughter of the late Bruce and Helen (Smith) Lloyd. She graduated from Middleport High School in 1956 where she was involved in many clubs and activities before attending Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. She highly valued education and was responsible...

Apr 16, 2018

Barbara Ellen Russell, 84, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 in Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell. The daughter of the late Earnest and Esta (Drummond) Welch, she was born January 10, 1934 at Scarey, West Virginia. Barbara married Wayne Russell, who preceded her in death June 1994. She retired from Gallia County Local Schools, where she served...