Obituaries

Roy Meade, Sr.

Mar 13, 2016

Roy Meade Sr., 63, Vinton, Ohio passed away unexpectantly Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home. He was born in Wayne County, West Virginia to the late Robert Fleming Meade and Sarah Dillon.

Roy is survived by a son, Roy Meade, Jr., Vinton, Ohio; three daughters: Jeanette "Nikki" Brown, Conway, South Carolina; LaDonna (David) Crittenden, Logan, Ohio...

Donald Wallace Barnett

Mar 5, 2016

Donald Wallace Barnett, Sr., 94, Langsville, Ohio passed away at his home Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born in Evans, West Virginia, son of the late Owen Osborne and Elzina Katherine (Sayre) Barnett. He was a graduate of Rio Grande High School, a member of River of Life Church of God, Rutland, Ohio; the American Legion, Meigs County,...

Dwight Bradley Dodrill

Mar 1, 2016

Dwight Bradley Dodrill, 68, Jackson, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born July 22, 1947 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Dwight Henderson and Clyda Pine (Raynes) Dodrill.  He was a life long trumpet player.  Having attended Asbury College with an emphasis in music, he earned his Bachelor's Degree...

Randall Lindsay Ponn

Feb 28, 2016

Randall Lindsay Ponn, 58, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his home.  He was born August 22, 1957 in Wellston, Ohio to Clair Lindsay Ponn, Wilkesville, Ohio and the late Elizabeth "Betty" Fitzpatrick Ponn.

Randall is survived by sons:  Clayton (Margaret Betts) Ponn, Hamden, Ohio; Roy (Kelly) Ponn, Covington, Kentucky and brother, Roger Ponn,...

Eunice Evelyn (Davis) Saunders

Feb 27, 2016

Eunice Evelyn Saunders, 86, Crab Orchard, West Virginia and formerly of Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Bowers Hospice in Beckley, West Virginia.  She was born November 17, 1929 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Wesley Davis and Florence Davis. Before retiring she worked 32 plus years for Buckeye Community Services in Jackson, Ohio.  She cared...

Larry Randall Wells

Feb 22, 2016

Larry R. Wells, 72, Monetta, South Carolina passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. Larry was born July 15, 1943 in Tallahassee, Florida, son of the late James and Thelma (Johnson) Wells. He married Della M. Wright, who survives. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Ridge Springs, South Carolina.

He...

Mary Ellen (Shadrick) Bush

Feb 21, 2016

Mary Ellen Bush 59, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at her residence.  Friends may call Thursday, February 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio.

In accordance with Mary's wishes there will be no funeral services, cremation will follow calling hours.  The McCoy-Moore Funeral...

Leon A. Nichols

Feb 15, 2016

Leon A. Nichols, 61, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.  Arrangements are under the direction of McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, Ohio and will be announced at a later date.

Mark O. Miller

Feb 15, 2016

Mark O. Miller, 54, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center.  He was born January 14, 1962, to Glenn R. Miller and the late Corliss M. Borden Miller.  He was married to Cindy Mae Lawson who also survives.  Mark was employed by MPW as an operator, Morgan Township and Logue's Trash Service. He attended...

Mildred "Millie" (Tenney) Triplehorn

Feb 10, 2016

Mildred "Millie" Tenney Triplehorn, 82, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at her residence Wednesday, February 10, 2016. The daughter of the late Troy and Floy (Light) Tenney, she was born September 20, 1933 in Upshur County, West Virginia. She married John Triplehorn June 4, 1954 in Bluffton, Ohio, who survives. Millie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Gallipolis....

William C. "Bud" Hawks

Feb 4, 2016

William C. "Bud" Hawks 77, Vinton, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born May 22, 1938 in Big Four, West Virginia to the late Edgar Wise and Christine Ramey Hawks. He retired from Federal Mogul/Borg Warner after more than 25 years; he was a member of Ewington Church...

Ethel Dorlene (Mcclaskey) Dewitt

Feb 1, 2016

Ethel Dorlene DeWitt, 95, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at her home.  She was born January 21, 1921 in Morgan Township, Ohio to the late Kerr and Rose Quickel McClaskey.  She married D. Webster DeWitt  June 21, 1942, in Gallipolis, Ohio, who preceded her in death May 23, 2001.  Ethel retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center January...

Ahmad Ali Attar

Jan 25, 2016

Ahmad Ali Attar, 63, Vinton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 25, 2016.  He was born March 29, 1952 in Damascus, Syria to the late Ali and Thoria Attar.

Ahmad is survived by sons Emerson Attar, Vinton, Ohio; Jason (Raquel) Attar, Grove City, Ohio; Jacob (Hillary) Attar, Gallipolis, Ohio; daughter: Salome (Zach) Swisher, Gallipolis, Ohio; grandchildren:  Dominick,...

Lillian Laura (Comer) Maynard

Jan 25, 2016

Lillian L. Maynard, 81, Racine, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Arbors of Pomeroy.  She was born June 1, 1934, in Roane County, West Virginia to the late Lennex and Chessie Good Comer.  She married Oscar Maynard who preceded her death by hours on January 25, 2016.

Lillian is survived by daughter, Lori (Ned) Gabriel,...

Oscar Maynard

Jan 25, 2016

Oscar Maynard, 85, Racine, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Arbors of Pomeroy.  He was born February 2, 1930, in Mingo County, West Virginia to the late Peter and Fannie Evans Maynard.  He married Lillian L. Comer who survives.

He is also survived by daughter, Lori (Ned) Gabriel, Bellville, Ohio; son, Allen Maynard, Racine, Ohio;...

Betty Jean (Carpenter) Saunders

Jan 24, 2016

Betty Jean Saunders, 88, Bidwell, Ohio passed away in Holzer Medical Center Sunday, January 24, 2016.  She was born February 20, 1927 in Gallipolis, Ohio daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret Houck Carpenter.  Betty was a retired clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, Bidwell, Ohio Post Office with twenty-five years of service.  She was a member of Vinton...

Elsie (Stalnaker) Higley

Jan 22, 2016

Elsie Stalnaker Higley, 95, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 16, 1920 at Gay, West Virginia, daughter of the late Robert H. and Nora Estaline (Coon) Stalnaker. She retired from Holzer Medical Center where she served in the Food Preparation Department and she was a member of...

Janet Lee (Dunn) Reynolds

Jan 22, 2016

Janet Lee Reynolds, 76, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at her residence Friday, January 22, 2016.  She was born November 21, 1939 in Urbana, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert P. and Ella Mae (Piper) Dunn.  She retired from Holzer Medical Center, Housekeeping Department, following twenty eight years of service.

Janet is survived by her husband, Emerson E....

Paul Edward George

Jan 20, 2016

Paul Edward George, 75, Grove City, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1940 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Victor and Viola (Wilt) George, Sr. He was employed as a truck driver and he was a member the F & AM Lodge of Grove City.

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John Aaron Payne

Jan 20, 2016

John Aaron Payne, 87, Vinton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio following a long illness. He was born February 18, 1928 in Roane County, West Virginia to the late E. C. and Ella Halbert Payne. He was a lifelong dairy farmer retiring March 1, 1990. His was a  member of Vinton Baptist...