Obituaries

May 23, 2024

Lillian Maynard, 93, of Bidwell, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Born February 3, 1931, at Verdunville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Christine (Mullins) Belcher.

Lillian married the late Richard Henderson Maynard February 8, 1947, in Verdunville,...

May 18, 2024

Richard Lee Lester, 61, Columbus, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Richard was born September 29, 1962, in Columbus, son of the late Donald Lee Lester and Celia Varney. Richard was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the medical corp.

He is survived by his sister, Cecelia...

May 16, 2024

Paul E. Skidmore, 86, of Asheboro, North Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born January 30, 1938, in Gallia County, Ohio, a son of the late Okey and Naomi (Brabham) Skidmore. Paul served his country in the United States Navy and worked at Wagner Woodcraft for forty-one years.

May 15, 2024

Margaret "Margi" Layne, 73, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in her caring daughter's home in Gallipolis. She was born December 26, 1950 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Philip and Marie (Skidmore) Foster.

Margi was a dedicated Registered Nurse, formerly employed at Gallipolis Developmental Center, Lakin State Hospital and lastly, with the...

May 3, 2024

Roger A. Remlinger, 84, of Dublin, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born in Marion, Ohio, on July 27, 1939, to the late Andrew Charles Remlinger and Ruby Kyle Remlinger. Roger graduated from Prospect High School in Prospect, Ohio and went on to further his education at The Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and The...

May 3, 2024

Earl Wilson Carman, 91, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, in his home. Earl was born March 2, 1933, in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Paul and Grace (Nibert) Carman. Earl worked as a self-employed brick layer for many years.

He will be missed by his daughters: Earlene (Robin) Smith and Sandra...

Apr 23, 2024

Gloria Jean "Jeanie" Stanley, 76, Point Pleasant, West Virginia (formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio) passed away following a lengthy illness Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. A devout Christian, Jeanie was born December 20, 1947 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph "Joe" and Anna (Gordon) Ebersbach. A 1966 Graduate of Pomeroy High...

Apr 21, 2024

David Kyle Secoy, 45, Bidwell, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 in his home. David was born November 14, 1978 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Frances "Fran" Kemper Secoy and the late David E. Secoy. An avid bowler, he also enjoyed traveling, eating all kinds of food and every second of life.

David will be...

Apr 18, 2024

Ishmael Smith, 84, Vincent, Ohio (formerly of Bidwell, Ohio) passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Parkersburg, West Virginia from injuries sustained in a car crash. The son of the late Willie and Mabel (Belcher) Smith, he was born March 3, 1940 in Gilbert, West Virginia. He retired from AEP Southern Ohio Coal Company in 1995 and was a...

Apr 15, 2024

Barbara Bixby Remlinger, 86, of Dublin, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 5, 1938, to the late James Russell Bixby and Helen Preston Bixby. Barbara graduated from Gallia Academy High School in Gallipolis, Ohio and went on to further her education at St. Mary's School of Nursing, Huntington, West...

Apr 7, 2024

Homer L. "Lee" McCarty, 92, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Lee was the son of the late Roy and Frances (King) McCarty, born September 13, 1931 in Cheshire, Ohio.

A United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, Lee was a retired Postmaster of the...

Mar 29, 2024

Gloria Gail Mann Russell, 85, Frankfort, Ohio (formerly of Vinton, Ohio) passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Born March 5, 1939 in Rhodell, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Green) Mann. Gloria received a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Gallipolis Career College and was a longstanding...

Mar 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl E. Mitchell II, 60, of Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 28, 2024, who died peacefully in his sleep at his home.

Carl is missed by his loving wife, Robin and sons: Carl E. (Anastasia) Mitchell III and Paul E. (Raychel) Mitchell; three grandchildren: Evelyn, Adrah...

Mar 28, 2024

Phyllis L. Burleson took up her new residence in Heaven on Thursday, March 28, 2024 when she went to be with the LORD while at Holzer Assistant Living. Phyllis was born May 5, 1936 in Vinton, Ohio, to parents Lester and Myrtle Metcalf. Phyllis was a 1955 graduate of Vinton High School where she was active in 4-H and...

Mar 27, 2024

Michael Laurence Donohue, 40, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Michael was born September 11, 1983 in Athens County, Ohio, son of Teresa Wingo (Brian) Taylor and the late Michael Ray Donohue.

A self-employed laborer, he enjoyed spending time fishing and camping – most of all, he...

Mar 23, 2024

Alfred Ray Smith, 81 of Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday March 23, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1942 in Meigs County, Ohio son of the late Fred Smith Sr. and Ellen (Fabri) Smith.  Alfred was a retired coal miner and former owner/operator of Smith's Construction.

He is survived by his children, Tina Johnson,...

Mar 19, 2024

Bobby Ratliff took his final swing at life on March 19, after a wonderful day full of golfing, laughing, drinking, strolling on the beach and playing poker with his buddies while on their annual Spring golf trip to Myrtle Beach. What a way to go!

Bobby is survived by the luckiest girls in Gallia County, wife Penny...

Mar 17, 2024

David Paul Buckta, 64, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born May 14, 1959 to the late Ernest Buckta and Helen Swanson.

David is survived by son, Craig (Amber) McClintic, Vinton, Ohio; stepdaughter, Marizona (Jim Tinnes) McClintic, Vinton, Ohio; grandchildren: Olivia Johnson, Tiffany McClintic, Logan McClintic, Clifford Tinnes,...

Mar 11, 2024

Mykael Travis Gardner-Hoover, 21, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away following complications Monday, March 11, 2024 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Mykael was born June 25, 2002 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Jillian Burris and Josh Hoover, both of Proctorville, Ohio.

Affectionately known as "Skoot", he loved his family and friends fiercely. He enjoyed music,...

Mar 11, 2024

Esther Irene Thomas, 105, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home. She was born at Glenn, Ohio (Gallia County) July 13, 1918, to the late Kerr and Rosie Quickel McClaskey. Esther married F. Haldon Thomas on March 12, 1938, in Pomeroy, Ohio, who preceded her in death on August 24, 1999. She worked in retail...