Obituaries

Mar 1, 2024

Teresa Lea Collins, 63, of Vinton, Ohio passed away in her home Friday, March 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness. Teresa was born February 16, 1961 in Vinton, daughter of the late Shirley Mitchell Mays and Ernest Walker. She retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center following thirty plus years of service as a Head Cook...

Feb 26, 2024

Charles W. "Charlie" Ragland 76, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born on May 27, 1947 in Wellston, Ohio. Charlie was a 1965 graduate of North Gallia High School and he was a supervisor at Gavin Plant and retired from AEP after 31 years of service.

He is survived by...

Feb 23, 2024

Pamela Sue Glassburn, 77, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 in Hospice of Huntington, Huntington, West Virginia. Pamm was born April 23, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Carson and Anna (Barker) Carter. She worked as a United States Postal carrier before her retirement at which time she became a full-time caregiver to her grandchildren....

Feb 15, 2024

Roger Lee Ward, 78, Vinton, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born April 24, 1945 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Raymond and Pearlie (Church) Ward.

Roger is survived by his children: Crystal (Robert) Jewell, Obetz, Ohio; Melody Ward, Vinton, Ohio; Terry Orechoneg,...

Feb 14, 2024

Sandra S. Holstein, 71, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Sandy was born December 16, 1952 in Guyan Township, Ohio, daughter of the late Merril and Alice (Bush) Caldwell. She was a 1971 graduate of Hannan Trace High School and retired from Holzer Medical Center following forty plus years of service as a medical records/billing...

Feb 13, 2024

Coleen Joyce Shaw, 91, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Queen City, Missouri on February 29, 1932, daughter of the late Lacey and Flora (Williams) Bruner. Coleen married William "Bill" Shaw October 15, 1955 and he precedes her in death June 11, 2008....

Feb 10, 2024

Ann Marie Sayre, 73 of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Rivers Health, Point Pleasant. She was born June 10, 1950 in Kanauga, Ohio,  daughter of the late Luther Dennis Lee and Marie Irene (Comstock) Lee McGlothin. Ann retired in 2004 from the Point Pleasant Housing Authority where she was employed as a secretary...

Feb 9, 2024

Robert C. Saunders, Jr., 67, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Shirley J. (Knight) Saunders of Bidwell and the late Robert C. Saunders, Sr.  Robert was a member of Kanauga Sportsman Club, Gallipolis, Ohio.

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Feb 5, 2024

Joyce Lynn Nickels, 73, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Joyce was the daughter of the late Jack and Jenny Lou (Bias) Hudson, born June 17, 1950 in Huntington, West Virginia. She was an avid reader who enjoyed playing cards, watching Law & Order on television, talking on the phone...

Feb 4, 2024

Dolly Williamson Marcum, 89, Vinton, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, West Virginia. She was born in Mingo County, West Virginia on November 9, 1934 to the late Garland and Sarah Dillon Williamson. Dolly married Randolph Marcum, Sr. who also preceded her in death.

Dolly is survived by daughters,...

Jan 28, 2024

Anna Louise Brown, 85, of Burbank, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Burbank Parke Care Center. Anna was born December 17, 1938 in Vinton, Ohio, daughter of the late James Henry and Lena Mae (Offutt) Lambert. She married Joe E. Brown August 28, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio and he preceded her in death January 9, 2022.

Jan 28, 2024

Betty June Davis, 83, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born February 27, 1940 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late William and Martha (Eblin) Crouse. She was married to James L. Davis, who survives.

Also surviving Betty is son, Ronald (Melinda) Davis and grandchildren: Carrie...

Jan 23, 2024

Lula M. "Tiny" Holstein, 79, of Thurman, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born May 17, 1944 in Boone County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Mabel Ruth (Christian) Pauley White. She married Tom Holstein on September 21, 1963 in Stickney, West Virginia, and he survives.

Jan 22, 2024

Hazel Ruth Freeman, 93, of Cheshire, Ohio passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Born December 24, 1930 in New Cumberland, West Virginia, Hazel was the daughter of the late John Arthur and Virginia (Godwin) Clark. She married Robert J. Freeman May 6, 1949 in Inez, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death July...

Jan 21, 2024

Donna Marie White-Mason, 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 following a lengthy illness in her home. Donna was born in Barre, Vermont on November 9, 1964, daughter of Grace Swift-White, Barre, Vermont and the late Donald White. She worked as a librarian for many years, which was her passion, and volunteered/worked at Court Street Ministries,...

Jan 17, 2024

George Ed Ratliff, 88, a lifelong resident of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Harold, Kentucky on October 31, 1935 to the late George B. and Gypsy (Layne) Ratliff.

George was a graduate of Rio Grande High School, a United States Air...

Jan 13, 2024

It is with extreme sadness and joy that the Wilfong family announces the passing of Lestie (Waller) Wilfong.  Lestie went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of January 13, 2024. Lestie had been living in the Jenkins Care Community in Wellston, Ohio. She had been sick for a while. Now she has eternal healing...

Jan 8, 2024

Marion F. "Junior" Kemper, 93, of Ona, West Virginia went home to be with Jesus Monday, January 8, 2023 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Junior was born July 6, 1930 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Marion "Buck" and Georgia (Waugh) Kemper.

A United States Army Veteran, he was a former member of...

Jan 8, 2024

Janet Sue Johnson, 79, Bidwell, Ohio passed away following a short illness Monday, January 8, 2023 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Born November 23, 1944 in Bidwell, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Henry Kenneth and Edna (Brandum) Swick. Janet married James W. Johnson who preceded her in death December 21, 1997.

Janet...

Jan 7, 2024

Dwayne Edward George, 62, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home. Dwayne was born May 10, 1961 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Turley Vernon and Lyvonia Lorrain (Mitchell) George. Dwayne attended North Gallia High School and was employed for several years as a butcher at Kempers Butcher Shop.

He...