Obituaries

Nov 10, 2016

Virginia Sue "Jenny" Rodgers, 38, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 in her home after a lengthy illness. Born February 2, 1978 at Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Diane K. Baird Russell, who preceded her in death January 2016.  She married Robert Rodgers June 10, 2000 in Bidwell, Ohio and he survives. Jenny...

Oct 29, 2016

Michael Frank Forth, 73, Crown City, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 in St. Mary's Medical Center Emergency Room, Huntington, West Virginia. Born May 22, 1943 in Huntington, he was the son of the late James William and Betty Ruth (Wentz) Forth, Jr. He was a member of Crown City Community Church and a loving husband, father and...

Oct 27, 2016

William Charles Ramey, Jr., 86, Ewington, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. The son of the late William Charles and Armintia (Harper) Ramey, Sr., he was born April 11, 1930 in Mingo County, West Virginia. A United States Army Veteran, he was a member of The American Legion. He married Geraldine Ann Bearman...

Oct 21, 2016

Emma Mae Berry Morris, 80, Vinton, Ohio departed this life October 21, 2016.  Born June 28, 1936 in Harmony, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Howard Paul and Gertrude Lucille Berry. She was raised in Springfield, Ohio, came to Gallia County and later married Ervin Lee Morris May 24, 1954, who preceded her in death January 26,...

Oct 19, 2016

Charles E. Garvin, 86, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.  He was born December 22, 1929 in Wilkesville, Ohio to the late William and Mary Lowe Garvin.  Charles had retired after 44 years with DTI and Grand Trunk Railroad.  He attended Wilkesville United Methodist Church and was a member of Albany...

Oct 17, 2016

Jeffrey C. Ward II, 31, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. He was born February 20, 1985 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of Jeff Ward of Gallipolis and the late Kathy Jo McCombs Ward.

He is also survived by his son and daughters, Akadian Ward and Cheyenne Warren, both of Gallipolis and Athena Ward,...

Oct 17, 2016

Carlotta Kay Racer, 70, Patriot, Ohio passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell after a brief illness.  She was born July 24, 1946 in Mason County, West Virginia to the late Darrell Carl Racer and Winifred Mae Noel Racer.

Kay is survived by her daughters, Michelle L. (Stephen) Kidd, Charleston, West Virginia and Jennifer...

Oct 9, 2016

Tom C. Arrington, 93, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Point Pleasant Nursing and Rehab Center, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He was born May 17, 1923 in Goodwill, West Virginia to the late William Henry and Viola (Taylor) Arrington. He married Dorothy Taylor September 29, 1958 and she preceded him in death January 26, 2000. Tom...

Oct 5, 2016

David L. Hill, 61, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his residence. Born June 3, 1955, the son of Homer Hill, Jr., Bidwell, Ohio and the late Ethel Faye (DeVault) Hill.  He was a former member of the Gallia County Gun Club.

He is also survived by his daughters, Carrie (James) Franklin and Misty...

Oct 4, 2016

David A. Hershberger, age 47 years, Vinton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1969 in Shelby, Ohio, the son of Mary (Mast) Hershberger and the late Andy J. Hershberger. He married Katie Hochstetler November 7, 1991, who survives. He was a member of the old Order Amish Church.

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Oct 3, 2016

Edna May Borden, 98, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 in Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late William Arnett Hill and Geneva Payne Hill, born August 31, 1918 at Massieville, Ohio. Edna served her community through many memberships, some of which include Gallia County Homemakers, the French Art Colony, American...

Oct 1, 2016

Marjorie Jean "Jeannie" Allyn Abels, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, October 1, 2016 in her home in Gallipolis, Ohio. Jeannie was born Christmas Day 1933 in Ironton, Ohio, to Clare LaShure Allyn and Lillian Bradley Allyn. Jeannie spent her early years living with her grandmother, "Mom" Bradley, in Kentucky and would later proudly say "I swung...

Sep 27, 2016

Audrianna "Audri" Beers, born August 31, 1989, a bright and energetic young lady from Vinton, Ohio passed away September 27, 2016 at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

She is survived by two sons: Gage, age 7 and Gavin, age 5; her father, John (Darlene) Beers and mother, Helen Beers (John Knisley) and sisters: Shendella (Brian)...

Sep 26, 2016

Gary Lee McComas, 81, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Holzer Senior Care.  He was born at Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Stollie and Beulah Bradbury McComas.  He was a retired coal miner and a self-employed farmer. Gary was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and National Rifle Association.

Gary is...

Sep 26, 2016

Erma Lou Ring, 85, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 in Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell, Ohio. Born July 25, 1931 at Vinton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Albert and Delcie (Soles) Hartsook. She attended God's Bible College of Cincinnati and was a former member of the Fellowship Chapel Church, Vinton, Ohio.

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Sep 25, 2016

Sarah L. Gilbert Miller, 46, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016.  She was born September 17, 1970 at Gallipolis, Ohio to Dottie Lou Gilbert and the late David D. Gilbert.

Sarah is also survived by two daughters: Ashley Leach, Bidwell, Ohio and Amber (Mike Smith) Horne, Bidwell, Ohio; granddaughter, Kiara Octoberlynn Lou Leach; sister, Imogene...

Sep 23, 2016

Judy L. Alexander, 53, Rio Grande, Ohio passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in Arbors of Gallipolis, Ohio following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born March 28, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Janet Lee Kirk Alexander, Rio Grande, Ohio and the late Jimmy Wayne Alexander.

Judy is also survived by her daughters, Stacie L....

Sep 22, 2016

Reverend Earnest Gene Skaggs, 85, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Ohio State University – Wexner Center, Columbus, Ohio. Born October 23, 1930 at Lowmansville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Brack and Maggie Hatfield Skaggs. A United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a member and Associate Pastor of the...

Sep 12, 2016

Laura May Brown Steele, 93, New Port Richey, Florida passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at her residence. Born October 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Rev. R. D. and Sylvia E. Jones Brown.

Laura is survived by her daughter, Regina VanTine, New Port Richey, Florida; grandchildren: Michelle (Bill) Walsh, Kelly (Terry) Milam, Mikie...

Sep 10, 2016

Jim Elliott lived life to the fullest – every single day of his 73 years. To say he had a zest for life would be an understatement. In fact, there were not enough hours in the day for Jim to squeeze in all of the things he was so passionate about. Jim loved working hard, playing hard, and spending...