Obituaries

Nov 18, 2017

Everett L. Kemper, 87, Bidwell, Ohio passed away at Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell, Ohio Saturday, November 18, 2017.  He was born in Morgan Township in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Samuel Kemper and Minnie Wiggins Kemper.

Surviving are a son, Samuel O. Kemper, Vinton, Ohio; a daughter, Brenda (John) Park, Bidwell, Ohio as well as ...

Nov 13, 2017

Randall L. Tackett, 76, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1941 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Tracy and Pricy Mae Johnson Tackett. Randy married Joyce Schuster in Lunenburg, Massachusetts January 14, 1961 and she survives. Randy served in United States Army and was a fifty-year member of...

Nov 11, 2017

Dennis Norman, 50, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his residence in the arms of his wife. He was born May 1, 1967 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the son of Eloise (Charles) Burris of Vinton, Ohio. Dennis was a dairy farmer and a member of the Organic Valley Coop and a 1985 graduate of North Gallia High...

Nov 10, 2017

Robert R. "Bob" Grant, 83, Vinton, Ohio passed away in Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday November 10, 2017. He was born February 15, 1934 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Richard Steven and Laura Estelle Warfield Grant.

Bob is survived by his children: Dale (Debbie) Grant, Vinton, Ohio; Diann (David) Browning, Charlotte, North Carolina; Christy (Bob) Rider,...

Nov 8, 2017

James Paul Burleson, 81, Thurman, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 15, 1936 at Cheshire, Ohio, son of the late Tollison Fount Burleson and Georgia Mable Kail Burleson. Jim was a teacher working 30 years for the Gallia County School System at North Gallia High School before retiring in 1992. After...

Nov 8, 2017

Harry W. White, 74, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born February 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Selwyn R. and Helma (Weaver) White.

In accordance with his wishes, there are no services to be held. Private entombment was conducted at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Gallipolis,...

Nov 5, 2017

Betty Lou Stout, 82, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ai Lee and Louise (Knotts) Morris, born October 14, 1935 at Porter, Ohio. Betty was a member of Rio Grande Church of Christ and a volunteer for Holzer Hospital. She married Clarence Stout...

Nov 3, 2017

Billy Eugene Hale, 84, Vinton, Ohio (Willkesville Community) went to be with the Lord in his Heavenly Home Friday, November 3, 2017 in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. He was a retired bus driver for the Gallia County Schools and a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the Danville Wesleyan Church and the Vinton...

Nov 1, 2017

Cecil Darrell Yost, Jr., 43, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Bidwell, Ohio. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio July 7, 1974 to Cecil Darrell and Rita Gail Norman Yost, Sr. and they survive.

In addition to his parents, Cecil is survived by his siblings: Rosie (Shannon) Adkins, Vinton, Ohio; Susie (J.D.) Bradbury and...

Nov 1, 2017

Adam S. Smith, 33, Thurman, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his home.  He was born September 18, 1984 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Alan and Annette S. Moore Smith.  He was a member of Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 and Gallipolis H.O.G. Club. He was employed by S & J Lumber of Thurman, Ohio and owner/operator of Smith...

Oct 27, 2017

Linda Faye McCarty, 65, Vinton, Ohio passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 in the comfort of her own home. She was born July 14, 1952 at Logan, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lawrence and Sarah (Dalton) Workman. Linda loved making her home and raising her family as well as working in her flower gardens and caring for her...

Oct 25, 2017

Debra K. Norris, 60, Middleport, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born October 24, 1957 to the late Kenneth Lee and Doris (Liter) Haley. She married Oliver Wendell Norris June 2, 1984 at Bidwell, Ohio and he survives.

Debra leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Amy...

Oct 25, 2017

William R. Todd, 80, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening, October 25, 2017 with his daughters at his side. Born March 10, 1937 at Coalwood, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ray and Ada Todd. A 1955 graduate of Big Creek High School and graduate from Marshall University in 1962, the majority of Bill's career was...

Oct 24, 2017

Alvin Lee Johnson, 74, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis, Ohio.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services. Cremation service under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Homes, who is honored to serve...

Oct 22, 2017

Eleanor Irene "Judy" Haffelt, 77, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017.  She was born June 14, 1940 in Crown City, Ohio to the late Woodrow Wilson and Marcella Green Eggleton.  Judy married John W. Haffelt July 28, 1957 in Crown City, Ohio and he survives.  She was a member of Church of Christ at Rio Grande, Ohio....

Oct 11, 2017

Richard H. Maynard, 92, Bidwell, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born July 17, 1925 at Verdunville, West Virginia. He lived on "Mud Fork" as a young man attending Verdunville Grade School and Logan High School before entering Military service. A United States...

Oct 10, 2017

Harold Eugene Brown, 86, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at his residence October 10, 2017. The son of the late Ervin and Alta (Mullet) Brown, he was born March 29, 1931 at Sugar Creek, Ohio. A graduate of Baltic High School, Baltic, Ohio, Harold served fourteen and one-half years in the United States Marine Corp serving during the Korean Conflict....

Oct 7, 2017

Thurman Elsworth Oiler, 76, Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1940 to the late Isaac and Pluma Amos Oiler. He married Juanita Bowen at Wise, Virginia June 30, 1970 and she preceded him in death August 27, 2008.

Thurman is survived by his children: Betty Oiler, Teresa...

Oct 6, 2017

Sidney Marvin Bowles, 86, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born August 11, 1931 at Williamson, West Virginia, son of the late Luther Augustus Bowles and Georgia Alice Puckett Bowles. Marvin married Catherine Fay Adams August 23, 1956 in Powhatan, Virginia, and she survives. He was a member of the Presbyterian...

Sep 26, 2017

Gary Lee Cooper, 55, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Ohio State University Wexner Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of the late James Clark and Sadie (Cordell) Cooper, born August 23, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Marsha Brofford Cooper and children: Jessica (Allen) Ward,...