Obituaries

Apr 12, 2018

Bonnie Linn Cochran, 42, Vinton, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio, October 21, 1975 to Ralph Holsinger and the late Linda Sharon Romines Hogue.  Bonnie married Joshua Cochran and he survives.

In addition to her father and husband, Bonnie is survived by two sons,...

Apr 11, 2018

Karen Sue Herdman, 51, Bidwell, Ohio passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her home. She was born October 11, 1966 at South Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of Carol Ray (Betty) Herdman, Eleanor, West Virginia and the late Diane Hissom. Karen was known for having a heart of gold, loving all of her family and friends with warm...

Apr 9, 2018

Sandra Kay Marcum, 62, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She was born October 31, 1955 in Crum, West Virginia to the late Kelly and Janice Harvey Marcum.

Sandy is survived by her companion of more than 40 years, Kenny Depue, Vinton, Ohio; son, Matthew (Autumn Bush) ...

Apr 8, 2018

Earnestine Pierce, 85, Dayton, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 in the Maria Joseph Center, Dayton, Ohio. She was born March 4, 1933 in Mason County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Carney and Louise Hoffman. She worked as an accountant in Dayton, Ohio until retirement. She married Pat Pierce in 1955. An avid seamstress, she loved to...

Apr 2, 2018

Ronald Lee Martin, 59, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Monday, April 2, 2018 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Born November 9, 1958 at Mount Sterling, Michigan, he was the son of the late Norman C. and Annabelle (Peterson) Martin. A United States Army Veteran and Coast Guard Auxiliary Member, Ron received certificates for Office Management...

Apr 2, 2018

Thomas Mitchell Metheney, 49, Vinton Ohio passed away at his home Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born October 5, 1968 at Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Delbert and Opal Marcum Metheney.

Tommy is survived by his devoted wife of thirty years, Patty Swisher Metheney; sons, Nathan Metheney, Montana USAF and Tanner (Betty Jo) Metheney, Vinton,...

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.