Kenneth W. Higley
Apr 13, 2011
Kenneth W. Higley, 71, Gallipolis, Ohio (formerly of the Bidwell Community) passed away in Holzer Medical Center Wednesday, April 13, 2011. He was born August 21, 1939 in Jackson County, West Virginia, son of Elsie Stalnaker Higley, Bidwell and the late Basil K. Higley. He was a 1957 Bidwell High School Graduate, which was the final class of the...
Troy A. Broyles
Apr 10, 2011
Troy A. Broyles, 44, Gallipolis passed away Sunday April 10, 2011 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. He was born September 14, 1966 in Gallipolis to Larry Broyles, Gallipolis and Sharon Harrell Martin, Hampton, Virginia. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. His memberships include Boilermaker Union #667, Morning Dawn F&AM Lodge #7, and Gallipolis Shrine Club, Hillbilly...
Darrin Ray Buck
Apr 6, 2011
Darrin Ray Buck, 42, Vinton, Ohio passed away following a lengthy illness Wednesday April 6, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1968 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia to Donna Sue and Richard Neece who survive in Robertsburg, West Virginia. He was a devoted husband and father in addition to being an avid...
Harold E. Shortridge
Apr 4, 2011
Harold E. Shortridge, 73, Thurman, Ohio went to be with the Lord Monday, April 4, 2011 at his residence, surrounded by family. He was born May 31, 1937 in Vansant, Virginia, son of the late Adam and Jessie Shortridge. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; former employee of GSI, a retired coal miner, carpenter and avid fisherman and hunter....
Annabelle (Terry) Seagraves
Mar 22, 2011
Annabelle Seagraves, 75, Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She was born January 10, 1936 in Applegrove, West Virginia, daughter of the late Cecil and Grace Spears Terry. She was a member of the French City Campers Club. Annabelle married Flemon Seagraves Jr. August...
Ada Mae (Thomas) Strausbaugh
Mar 19, 2011
Ada Mae Thomas Reed Strausbaugh, 85, Wilkesville, Ohio passed away Saturday March 19, 2011 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. She was born August 14, 1925 in Cheshire, Ohio, daughter of the late Earl Eltro Thomas and Sarah Jane Ward Thomas Hartman. She was the widow of the late Clovis Lawrence Strausbaugh. Ada was a retired cook and homemaker,...
Iona Mae Sorrell
Mar 18, 2011
Iona Mae Sorrell, 88, Radcliff, Ohio, passed away Friday March 18, 2011 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. She is survived by one sister, Ruby Sorrell of Radcliff. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 PM Monday in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with Rev. Heath Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at...
Luther E. Amos
Mar 14, 2011
Luther E. Amos, 82, Cheshire, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2011 in Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio. He was born July 29, 1928 to the late Pearl Alva and Marie Scott Amos in Cheshire. He attended Faith Valley Community Church in Gallipolis; was an avid outdoorsman and gardener, who enjoyed sharing his produce with others, loved spending time...
Juanita Ruth (Jenkins) Cartwright
Mar 11, 2011
Juanita Ruth Cartwright, 81, formerly of Gallia County, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born March 10, 1930, in Waterloo, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Loper Jenkins. Juanita is survived by her husband, Roy C. Cartwright; one daughter, Lana (Terry) Coffman of Grove City, Ohio; two granddaughters,...
Bobby Gordon
Mar 9, 2011
The Lord God called his humble servant, Bobby Gordon, 83, Gallipolis, Ohio from labor to reward on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Holzer Medical Center after an extensive illness. With peaceful serenity, he gently crossed over into the tender care of a gracious God. He was one of six children born to the late Sherman Eagle Gordon and Melissa...
Rev. Robert O. Preston
Mar 9, 2011
Reverand Robert O. Preston, 68, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1942 in Flemming, Kentucky, son of the late Len and Blanche Jordan Preston. He was a member of Debbie Drive Chapel Church and attended several other churches. Robert is survived by his wife, Judith L. Preston; son, Ronnie...
Georgia (Murphy) Stevens
Mar 6, 2011
Georgia Murphy Stevens, 81, Vinton, passed away Sunday March 6, 2011 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born January 25, 1930 in Lindsey, West Virginia, daughter of the late William and Sarah Jane Pack Murphy. Georgia was a homemaker, wife and mother and a member of the Debbie Drive Chapel Church in Gallipolis. She married Verlin Lee...
Rebecca Gayle "Becky" (Baber) Holcomb
Mar 5, 2011
Rebecca Gayle "Becky" Holcomb, 53, Vinton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 22, 1957, daughter of the late Grover and Imogene Layton Baber. She was formerly employed as a laborer in manufacturing and a homemaker. Becky is survived by her husband, Gene Holcomb, Vinton; three daughters, Jaunita Gayle (Matt) Webb, Sardina,...
Irvin F. Adkins
Mar 5, 2011
Irvin F. Adkins, 76, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his residence Saturday, March 5, 2011. He was a former Branch Manager of the Heiner Bakery for more than seventeen years and also a retired truck driver and a U.S. Navy Veteran who was a member of the VFW Post 4464, and American Legion Post 27, Gallipolis. Irvin was...
Barbara Hope Weatherholt
Feb 25, 2011
Barbara Hope Weatherholt, 64, formerly of Rodney, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. She was born April 7, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Harold and Frances Mohr Weatherholt. She is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Patricia (Eugene) Holley, Rodney, Ohio and Bonnie Patten, Gallipolis, Ohio; Phillip (Patty) Weatherholt,...
John Thomas Coffee
Feb 24, 2011
John Thomas Coffee, 77, Vinton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011, following a battle with cancer. He was an avid farmer and he retired from the Bob Evans Sausage Plant following nineteen years of service. He attended the Vinton Baptist Church, where he was a volunteer for the Food Panty, and served eight years as a Raccoon Township...
Dorothy Sayre (Davis) Smith
Feb 18, 2011
Dorothy Sayre Smith, 90, Wilkesville, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 at Edgewood Manor of Wellston. She was born May 4, 1920 in Wilkesville, daughter of the late Donald and Forrest Davis. Dorothy was a member of the Salem Center United Methodist Church. Surviving is one son, Danny (Debra) Sayre, and one daughter, Peggy (James) Shifflet, both of...
Margaret Marie (Stanley) Swick
Feb 16, 2011
Margaret Marie Stanley Swick, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Courtney Springs Nursing Home in Merritt Island, Florida. She was born September 12, 1920 in Hopedale, Ohio.
Surviving is son, Paul W. (Karen) Wright, Youngstown, Ohio; daughter, Marilynn (Robert) Justus, Cocoa, Florida; seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; three sisters: Mary Rhoades, JoAnn Davis, Lynn...
Dwight H. Unger
Feb 9, 2011
Dwight H. Unger, 79, Gallipolis, joined his wife, Deloris Eileen Unger, in Heaven Wednesday, February 9, 2011. She preceded him in death June 23, 2010. He will be dearly missed by his five children who are happy they are together now in eternity. Dwight was born February 19, 1931 in North Lima, Ohio, son of the late Vernon and...
Betty Lou "Nana" (Gibson) Riffle
Feb 6, 2011
Betty Lou "NaNa" Riffle, 71, Gallipolis, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. She was born July 31, 1939 in Phelps, Kentucky to the late Bruz and Nancy (Allen) Gibson, Sr. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide, retiring from Pinecrest Care Center after fifteen years. Betty is survived by her husband, Donald Riffle, Gallipolis;...
