Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

Nancy Ann Marshall, 91, of Cheshire, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born January 18, 1934, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Dowie and Bonnie (Glover) Williams.

Nancy grew up in a little house overlooking the Ohio River in Chambersburg. Her family's roots run deep in that...

Jan 17, 2025

Michael L. "Mike" Little, 73, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 17, 2025, following a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born July 6, 1951, at Pomeroy, Ohio, son of the late Melvin and Catherine (Montgomery) Little. He retired from Southern Ohio Coal Mine #31 in 2017, where he held the position...

Jan 8, 2025

Karen Marie Johnston Davison, 70, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at home following a lengthy illness. Karen was the daughter of the late Ralph Junior Johnston and Patricia Ann Finch Johnston, born December 2, 1954, in Chillicothe, Ohio.

A 1973 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, she started working for the Federal Bureau...

Jan 6, 2025

Myrtle Stiltner McCoy, 91, of Vinton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 6, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1933, daughter of the late Basil Stiltner and Virgie Cantrell.

She married the love of her life, Earnie McCoy, on July 18, 1948. Myrtle was a homemaker and took care...

Jan 4, 2025

Kenneth Crossen, 44, of Gallipolis, Ohio died following a lengthy illness at his home Saturday, January 4, 2025. Kenneth was born July 27, 1980, in Delaware, Ohio, son of Tamara Crossen, Gallipolis and the late Kenneth Crossen Jr. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as demolition derbies.

He leaves behind his...

Jan 1, 2025

Donald Earl Keeton, 76, of Vinton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after suffering a long series of illnesses. He was born September 15, 1948, son of the late Stewart and Alice (Snyder) Keeton.

On January 1, 1970, Donald married the love of his life Loretta McCoy Keeton. Shortly after, he...

Jan 1, 2025

Bradley D. Smith, 54, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, suddenly at his home. Brad was born November 21, 1970, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the Sandra Smith Reidel. A 1990 graduate of North Gallia High School and Buckeye Hills Career Center, Brad enjoyed the outdoors – especially fishing. He enjoyed coaching young people and loved...

Dec 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness the family of Jon Folden announces his passing, a beloved member of the family and community, who left us far too soon.

Jon was born December 5, 1978, son of Donna Brown and Larry (Clara) Folden. A 1997 graduate of Gallia Academy High School (GAHS), Jon built a successful career as a...

Dec 28, 2024

Our beloved matriarch Rouie Anna (Cook) Logue, 81, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness Saturday morning, December 28th, 2024, at MedCentral Hospital Mansfield. Rouie was born April 5th,1943 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Willie and Irene (Johnson) Cook.

Rouie and her loving husband Denver...

Dec 26, 2024

Douglas Lee "Doug" Rees, 53, of Rio Grande, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Ohio Health Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 11, 1971, son of the late Dwane Lee Rees and Connie Sue (Maynard) Rees. Doug was a fuel technician employed by Kokosing. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend...

Dec 18, 2024

II Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." It is with great sadness that the family of Connie Beach announce her passing Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 5:07 AM at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by family and friends as she...

Dec 8, 2024

Gary Ray Haynes, 74, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, in his home following a lengthy illness. Gary was born in Richwood, West Virginia December 24, 1949, to the late Basil and Erma (Sigman) Haynes.

A retired Air Force Master Sargeant following twenty years of service, he also retired from Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant....

Dec 7, 2024

Richard Anthony Hurt, 38, of South Point, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Gallipolis, Ohio. Born October 31, 1986, he was the son of the late Marlene Rochelle Hurt.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio with cremation services to follow.

Dec 6, 2024

Martha Sue Holley, 83, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born November 5, 1941, in Pike County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Adis Maynard and Gladys (Chapman) Maynard. She was married to Bernard Holley, and he preceded her in death on September 18, 2003.

Martha Is...

Dec 4, 2024

Minnie "Penny" F. Bingham, 88, of Melbourne, Florida passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida. Penny was born August 5, 1936, in Montgomery, West Virginia, daughter of the late Boyd and Luella (Browning) Workman.

Before marriage, Penny worked at the Gallipolis Tribune newspaper as a typesetter, and then at Bell Telephone...

Dec 3, 2024

Dylan Queen, 18, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away at home Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born March 14, 2006, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Hilary (Richard) Harrison of Bidwell, Ohio.

Dylan attended the Vinton Baptist Church, Vinton, Ohio, formerly wrestled at GAHS and attended Bitanga Martial Arts, Middleport, Ohio.

In addition to his parents,...

Dec 1, 2024

Doris A. Snedegar, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 101. She was born May 9, 1923, the daughter of the late Roy and Mabel Thomas Thaxton, in Gallia County, Ohio. She shared the same date of birth as her father and her niece, Wilma Thaxton. Doris married Robert "Bob" Snedegar May...

Nov 22, 2024

Roseann McClaskey, 74, of Vinton, Ohio passed away following a lengthy illness Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born March 31, 1950, in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late Jack and Billy Jo (Helton) Meadows. Rosie retired from the Electro Craft Ohio plant following forty-nine years of employment.

She enjoyed riding her Harley motorcycle with her...

Nov 21, 2024

Barbara "Gail" Smith, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her son's residence. Gail was born February 12, 1935, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Smith) Burgess. She was employed as the secretary to the Superintendent of Gallipolis City Schools. A graduate of Rio Grande Community College, she...

Nov 11, 2024

Brandon Scott Booth, 17, of Cheshire, Ohio passed away Monday, November 11, 2024. Brandon was born July 13, 2007, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Charles Lee Booth of Bidwell, Ohio and Melissa (Randy) Sigman, Cheshire, Ohio.

Brandon was a student at River Valley High School, Bidwell and attended Buckeye Hills Career Center, Rio Grande, Ohio. He was...