Obituaries

Eleanore "Ellie" Ellen Alderson

Sep 20, 2015

Eleanore Ellen "Ellie" Alderson, 89, formerly of Patriot, Ohio, passed away at Holzer Senior Care, Sunday, September 20, 2015.  She was born November 8, 1925 in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Edward Albert and Hilda Melfried Johnson Hamlin.  Ellie was married to Willie Eugene "Gene" Alderson, who preceded her death June 24, 2003.  She was a member...

Wanda "Sammie" Jean (Norris) Johnson

Sep 18, 2015

Wanda Jean "Sammie" Johnson, 57, Thurman, Ohio passed away at her home Friday, September 18, 2015.  She was born June 21, 1958, in Wellston, Ohio, the daughter of the late John Norris and Anna Hougland. She faithfully attended Kingdom Ministries Church, Bidwell, Ohio.

She is survived by her children: Tina Johnson and Jennifer Johnson, both of Oak...

Elbert "Bud" Block, Jr.

Sep 13, 2015

Elbert "Bud" Block Jr., 64, Vinton, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio.  He was born August 23, 1951 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Mary Marcum Block of Bidwell, Ohio and the late Elbert Block Sr. He was a member of New Beginnings Revival Center, Bidwell, Ohio.

Also surviving are his...

William Harvey Burnett

Sep 4, 2015

William Harvey Burnett, 79, Patriot, Ohio passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at his residence.  He was born August 26, 1936 in Pike County, Kentucky, son of the late Jeff and Maudie Lowe Burnett.  He was a member of Gallia Baptist Church, Patriot, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Lenora Burnett of Patriot; six sons: Charles...

Carson W. Carter

Aug 26, 2015

Carson W. Carter, 86, Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015. He was born September 20, 1928 to the late Ephriam and Oma (Dewberry) Carter. He married Anna Barker Carter, who preceded him in death.

Carson is survived by two daughters: Pamela Glassburn, Bidwell, Ohio and Norma Carter, Lancaster; grandchildren: Jane A. Brandeberry and Aimee (Mike) ...

Earnie Mccoy

Aug 25, 2015

Earnie McCoy, 87, Vinton, Ohio (Alice Community) went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 31, 1927 in Pike County, Kentucky where he was a Kentucky Coal miner and semi-truck mechanic for Grant Trucking, Oak Hill, Ohio. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Bethel,...

David Wayne Hoover

Aug 24, 2015

David Wayne Hoover, 54, Jackson, Ohio passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Jackson, Ohio. He was born August 17, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Marie Legg of Rocky Comfort, Missouri and the late Ellis Hoover.

David is survived by his mother, Marie and children: James (fiancee Crystal Patrick) Nickels, Vinton, Ohio; Crystal (Eric) Smith, El...

Amy Arizona (Drummond) Sexton

Aug 15, 2015

Amy Arizona Sexton, 90, Kerr, Ohio passed away at Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell, Ohio Saturday, August 15, 2015. She was born September 13, 1924 in Harrison Township of Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry Clifford Drummond and Murlie Cerlesta Johnson Drummond. She married William Orville Sexton November 18, 1949 in Evergreen, Ohio, and he preceded her in...

Glendon O. "Cap" Evans

Aug 12, 2015

Glendon O. "Cap" Evans, 92, Columbus, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The son of the late Wendell and Mary Jane Evans, he was born October 22, 1922 in Gallia County, Ohio. Cap was a 1941 graduate of Rio Grande High School and attended Rio Grande College. He received his Bachelors...

Ronda K. (Garlic) Coons

Aug 7, 2015

Ronda K. Coons, 67, Chillicothe, Ohio (formerly of Gallipolis) passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born June 29, 1948 at Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Max and Mary Ellen (Eblin) Garlic. Ronda is survived by two daughters: Cynthia Davis and Rochelle Dobbins, both of Chillicothe, Ohio; four grandchildren:...

Gene K. Clark

Aug 3, 2015

Gene K. Clark, 49, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 in his residence. He was born August 13, 1965 at Gallipolis, Ohio, son of James and Sadie (Cordell) Clark. He was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church, Bidwell. Gene is survived by his wife, Betty J. Morrison Clark, Bidwell and seven children: Pamela Clar and Nevaeh...

William I. "Bill" Cargo

Jul 31, 2015

William I. "Bill" Cargo, 87, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 in Holzer Assisted Living, Gallipolis. He was born September 9, 1926 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward and Mary "Mildred" (Ingles) Cargo. Bill spent his life in service beginning in 1943 in the United States Navy and graduated in 1947 from the Ohio State University,...

Gary L. Lewis

Jul 30, 2015

Gary L. Lewis, 78, Vinton, Ohio passed away in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born February 11, 1937 in Scottown, Ohio, son of the late Otis and Bertie Petrie Lewis. He was a retired Rail Road Machinist and U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Proctorville F & AM Lodge #550 and the...

Eddie A. Thompson

Jul 24, 2015

Eddie A. Thompson, 58, Vinton, Ohio passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio June 5, 1957 to the late Albert and Gladys Jackson Thompson. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Burns and Son of Henderson, West Virginia. Eddie is survived by his wife, Karen Russell Thompson, whom he married May 18, 2009 in...

Misti Ann (Brown) Pleasant

Jul 22, 2015

Misti Ann Pleasant, 42, South Point, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in her residence. She was born April 26, 1973 at New London, Connecticut, daughter of Harvey A. (Gayle) Brown, Bidwell, Ohio and Susan Diane Pleasant, South Point, Ohio. Misti attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Bidwell, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...

Everett R. King, Sr.

Jul 22, 2015

Everett R. King, Sr., 88, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his residence. In accordance with his wishes, Cremation services are under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio. There will be no further services at his request. Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com

Mary Jane (Johnson) Mcguire

Jul 20, 2015

Mary Jane McGuire, 59, Bidwell, Ohio (formerly of Ewington) passed away Monday July 20, 2015 after an extended illness. She was born November 21, 1955 at Gallipolis, daughter of the late Cecil Henry and Helen (Chapman) Johnson. She retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center following 23 years of service as a Licensed Practical Nurse and attended the Ewington Church...