Dr. Gene Harland Abels
Jul 6, 2014
Gene Harland Abels, M.D., 82, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, July 6, 2014 in his hometown of Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born March 5, 1932 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the Rev. Harland Hubert and Helen Burdine Abels.
As the son of a minister, Gene grew up in several small towns around Ohio including Cedarville,...
Denver "Bruce" Kerr
Jun 29, 2014
Denver "Bruce" Kerr, 65, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at Holzer Medical Center Sunday, June 29, 2014. He was born July 10, 1948, at Gallipolis to the late Denver Kerr and Thelma Ruth (Smith) Kerr. Bruce retired from Leon Elementary School, Leon, West Virginia, in 2001 following forty years of teaching sixth grade. He received his Bachelors of Science...
Billy Ray Blackburn
Jun 29, 2014
Billy Ray Blackburn, age 78 of Vinton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at Holzer Medical Center Sunday, June 29, 2014. He was born February 19, 1936 in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Bob Blackburn and Fannie (McCoy) Blackburn. Billy was a Veteran of the United States Navy and Army, a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA. He...
Reva M. Johnson (Mollohan) Brown
Jun 24, 2014
Reva M. Johnson Brown, 83, Vinton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus, Ohio following a brief illness. She was a loving wife and mother who treasured her family and friends. She was born April 14, 1931 at Pomeroy, Ohio, daughter of the late Martin and Zona (Carpenter) Mollohan. Reva is survived by...
Carl B. Waugh
Jun 18, 2014
Carl B. Waugh, 85, went home to Heaven early Wednesday, June 18, 2014 in the Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio. He was surrounded by many loved ones during his final days. Carl was born July 5, 1928 in Bladen, Ohio to the late Homer and Lula (Simms) Waugh. He married Emma Lee Johnson Waugh January 3, 1949 at...
Chander Verma
Jun 16, 2014
Chander Kanta Verma, 72, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. The daughter of the late Ghanshyam Das and Vishan Devi (Bhugra) Narang, she was born August 7, 1941 in Khanewal, India. Chander attended Bharatiya Hindu Temple, Columbus, Ohio and enjoyed long walks through Gallipolis. Though separated from her family in India, she...
Kermit Puckett
Jun 9, 2014
Kermit Puckett, 93, Radcliff, Ohio died June 9, 2014 at Four Winds Community, Jackson, Ohio. He was born December 12, 1920 at Lookout, Kentucky to the late David and Nancy Jane (Coleman) Puckett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel, in 1999 and brother, Frank Puckett, in 2013. He is survived by one brother, Gene Puckett, Radcliff,...
William "Bill" Andrew Hale
Jun 7, 2014
William "Bill" Andrew Hale, 67, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Amite County, Mississippi. He was born in Varney, Kentucky. He spent the early part of his life in Southern Ohio. He later moved to St. Amant, Louisiana, spending his leisure time at his farm in Osyka, Mississippi, where he was a member of Line Creek Baptist Church....
Cindy Renee Rose Cox
Jun 4, 2014
Dearly loved Cindy Renee Rose Cox, 31, Langsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She was born April 23, 1983, the daughter of Charles D. Cox and Linda (Jenkins) Cox also of Langsville. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Ethan Cox, Langsville; brother, Chad (Nicole) Cox, Gahanna, Ohio; six aunts: Ramona (Douglas) Hitchens,...
Melba Jean (Benson) Wyatt
May 25, 2014
Melba Jean Wyatt, 48, Vinton, Ohio passed away at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born October 19, 1965 in West Milton, Ohio, daughter of late Edward Benson and Katie Merle Phelps Benson. Melba was a self-employed hairdresser who was a loving wife, mother, Nana and friend. She attended several churches, was an avid...
Joanna (Rollins) Baughman
May 24, 2014
Joanna Baughman, 77, Johnstown, Ohio, beloved mother and friend passed away at her residence Saturday May 24, 2014. She was born August 29, 1936 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of Walker and Madge (Blanton) Rollins. She is survived by sons Robbin (Holly), Daren (Robin), Torry (Abbie) and Kevin (Tammy); fifteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and brother, Mason Rawlins. In...
Dennis Ryan Russell
May 22, 2014
Dennis Ryan Russell, 28, Vinton, Ohio went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 22, 2014 in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia following a massive stroke suffered Sunday afternoon. He was born June 21, 1985 at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of Dennis Russell of Chillicothe, Ohio and Diane Thacker Russell of Vinton, Ohio. Ryan was a 2004...
Elizabeth Ann "Becky" (Skidmore) Riepenhoff
May 22, 2014
Elizabeth Ann "Becky" Skidmore Riepenhoff, 57, Jackson, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family. Becky was born April 28, 1957 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Warren and Mary Alice (Lawless) Skidmore. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, Gallipolis, where she taught Catechism. A 1976 Graduate...
Rosanna I. (Ward) Simmons
May 12, 2014
Rosanna I. Simmons, 78, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Holzer Assisted Living, Gallipolis. She was born September 27, 1935 in Middleport, Ohio, daughter of the late Wesley and Huldah (Brechtel) Ward. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Rodney, Ohio. Rosanna married Charles Simmons, Gallipolis, September 29, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio who survives. She...
Linda Mae (Bush) Kennison
May 1, 2014
Linda Mae (Bush) Kennison, 71, Patriot, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Born October 1, 1942 at Charleston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Kenna Bush and Majel (Vickers) Moran. Linda spent many years with the Gallia County EMS before retiring. She enjoyed reading, cooking, collecting antiques, gardening, shopping,...
Virginia E. (Scott) Garnes
Apr 27, 2014
Virginia E. Scott Garnes, 93, Vinton, Ohio went home to be with Jesus on April 27, 2014 at her residence. She was born January 28, 1921 in Gallia County, the daughter of the late Albert M. and Mattie Pounds Scott. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert C. Garnes. She was a member of Morgan Bethel Missionary...
Linda Kay (Shiflet) Skidmore
Apr 22, 2014
Linda Kay Mahan Skidmore, 66, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her residence. The daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Brown) Shiflet, she was born October 2, 1947 at Gallipolis, Ohio. She was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. Linda is survived by her husband, Harold Skidmore, Bidwell, son, Kevin (Christy) Mahan, Vermillion, Ohio and...
Connie Sue (Williams) Miracle
Apr 19, 2014
Connie Sue Miracle, 65, Middleport, Ohio (formerly of Vinton, Ohio) passed away April 19, 2014 in Overbrook Care Center, Middleport, Ohio. She was born October 31, 1949 in Logan, West Virginia, daughter of Mary Lou Gilliam Williams of Middleport, Ohio and the late Don Williams. Connie married Douglas "Mose" Miracle December 19, 1966, who preceded her in death in...
Raymond Taylor
Apr 16, 2014
Raymond L. Taylor, 83, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at his home. He was born April 22, 1930 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late John Wesley Taylor and Charlotte Rose Shepard Taylor. Raymond was a Veteran of the United States Army, Korean Conflict; Life Member of VFW Post 4464, Gallipolis, Ohio and a Member...
Cora (Weeksbury) Isaac
Apr 16, 2014
Cora Isaac, 97, State College, Pennsylvania (formerly of Vinton, Ohio) passed away April 16, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, Pennsylvania following a brief illness. She was born March 16, 1917 to Eli and Rebecca Johnson in Weeksbury, Kentucky. June 1, 1934 she married Mayland Isaac and following the passing of her husband in Ohio, she...
