All Obituaries

Christopher “Chris” Haye, 64, of Racine passed away, on Monday, March 30, 2020 in the Cabell Huntington Hospital from Pneumonia after a short hospital stay. Those who know Chris know that he would not refuse a call for help. This past weekend he received such a call. Our Creator needed another good, honest, and hardworking man on his team. Chris could not refuse this call. It had a hidden benefit of seeing his late father, Elva “Hootie” Haye, his grandparents, and...

Angela Lane, 50, of Gallipolis, passed away, on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born December 19, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio she was the daughter of the late James Duty and Janet Boysel Viars. She was a seamstress. She loved to sew and crochet. She is survived by her husband, Willie Lane, whom she married in 2001 in Mason County, West Virginia, children, Leo Stephens, and Tiffany (Daniel) Masters, four grandchildren, Zane Stephens, McKayla Masters, Bridget...

Carl Call, 78, Crown City (Mercerville Community) passed away at 11:00 P.M. Friday evening, March 20, 2020, in his Rocky Fork Road home. Born June 4, 1941 in Mount Vernon, West Virginia he was the son of the late Raymond and Edna Taylor Call. Carl was a retired insulation installer from the L. C. Cassiday & Son Company in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Mullins Call and his nine children, Carl (Anita) Call Jr., of West Milton, Ohio, Dave Call, of Crown City, James...

Marguerite Ellen Eskew, 84 of Pomeroy, went to be with her Lord at 3:52 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. She went to sleep peacefully surrounded by her daughters whom she loved supremely. Born August 29, 1935 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio to the late Fred and Flora Holdren Kinch. Serving as an Emergency Medical Technician was a passion for her. Marguerite served as an E.M.T. for many years with the Pomeroy Emergency Services. She pursued paramedic...

Chrystal Mayhone, 34, of Bidwell, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her residence. Born October 24, 1985 in Huntington, West Virginia she was the daughter of the Late Sherri Dawn Simpkins Mayhone. Chrystal was a compassionate Spirit whose passion was caring for others; she had a very infectious laugh and she knew how to brighten people’s day. She was beautiful, smart, funny, kind, caring, and loving. She loved helping people and taking care of them. She would...

BISHOP JAMES M. MEANS Bishop James M. Means,92, was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday. March 11, 2020 at 10:22 P.M. in the Hubbard House Hospice in Charleston, West Virginia. Bishop Means was the Pastor of Pine Top Church of God in Charleston, West Virginia, and faithfully served God and his congregation for 16 years. He is survived by his wife of nearly 73 years, Jenetta Mace Means; sons James Means (Barbara), of Charleston, WV., Clayton Means (Jacqueline), of Charleston, WV.,...

Cathy M. Tomlinson, 60, of Gallipolis, OH, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2020. She was born to parents David and Faith (Blackley) Provencio, on February 21, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA.    Cathy worked as a Chef/Deli Connoisseur for 20 plus years. She enjoyed cooking, crafting, and making jewelry. Cathy was an excellent cook and loved to share dishes she had prepared. Cathy had lived in many states over her lifetime including: Ohio; Georgia; Kansas; Colorado and California....

Jarrod Shane Halfhill, 30, Gallipolis, passed away tragically Sunday, March 8, 2020 as a result of vehicle accident on Pine Hill Road in Springfield Township. Born January 10, 1990 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia he was the son of Renee Rader Casto, of St. Augustine, Florida and Tom Halfhill, of Cheshire. He was a 2008 graduate of River Valley High School and Buckeye Hills Career Center and was employed as a carpenter at Regional Construction Company in Gallipolis. He is survived by his...

Robert "Bob" Kunz, 57, Thurman, went home to be with the Lord at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Bob was born January 5, 1963 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Robert Earl and Rosemary Valentine Kunz, who survive in Florida. He is also survived by his two sisters, Ellen Kunz and Anne-Marie Kunz. Bob will be missed by his beloved peers and care givers from ResCare and the Gallipolis Developmental Center. He will be remembered as Barbara...

Anthony Whitlock, 48, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away, at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 in the Arbors at Pomeroy. Born December 8, 1971 he was the son of Cecil Carlton and Rebecca “Judy” Tucker Whitlock, whom survive in Andalusia, Alabama.  He was a disabled Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Christian Whitlock, a sister, Judy Lisa Vickery, a brother, Jonathan Jason Whitlock, and an uncle Dan Jeffrey Whitlock. Cremation...

Addie J. "A.J." Raines, 95, Bidwell, passed away at 4:17 A.M. Saturday, February 29, 2020 in the Hershel "Woody" Williams Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Born July 24, 1924 in the Morgan Center Community of Gallia County he was the son of the late Edward and Rose Smith Raines. He owned and operated the Raines Hardware Store in Vinton for several years and later retired from the Gallia County Department of Highways with 30+ years of services....

Mary Beth Brennan Reynolds, 66, Athens, Ohio, formerly of Evanston, Illinois, passed away at 4:50 A.M. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in the Kimes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Athens. She was the beloved wife for 39 years of the late Michal Reynolds and loving mother of Claire Reynolds and Anthony (Melody) Reynolds, proud grandmother of Madeline, cherished daughter of Mary Lou and the late John "Jack" T. Brennan Jr., devoted sister of Colleen (Don) Doucet, Peggy (Mike)...

Leota Alberta Moss Milstead, 83, of Middleport, and formerly of Gallipolis, passed away, at 9:04 a.m on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department, Pomeroy. Born June 7, 1936 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Dallas Gilbert and and Ellen Louise Spencer Moss. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Lucille (James “Arnie”) Gheen, of Middleport, a  daughter-in-law, Edna Milstead, of Gallipolis,...

Robert Milton Varian, 86 of Syracuse, passed away, at 5:57 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his residence. Born June 2, 1933 in East Liverpool, Ohio he was the son of the late Robert Harry and Elva Pickens Varian. He was a former Syracuse Village Marshal and served as a Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Hartenbach and Sheriff Proffitt. He also was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Kyger Creek Power Plant as a master electrician.   He is survived by his...

Gary Lee Simpson, 69, of Pomeroy, passed away, On February 18, 2020 in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Born April 12, 1951, in Rochester, Penn., he was the son of the late Paul and Rhoda Jane Simpson. He was a custodian and a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his son, Kyle Simpson, of Middleport, brothers, Paul A. Simpson, of Long Bottom, David Simpson, of New Haven, WV., and Randall Simpson, of Racine and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held...

Kelly Jon Taylor, 58, of Delaware, Ohio and formerly of Meigs County passed away, at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020 in the Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware. Born July 18,1961 in Pomeroy, he was the son of the late Kennith Taylor and Edna Jane Gilmore Taylor Beegle. He was a retired car salesman for the Buyers Toyota of Delaware. He attended the University of Rio Grande and while there he was a member of the Archon Fraternity. He was a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Ohio...

Clyde Edward "Gravy" Ramey, 75, Second Avenue, Gallipolis, passed away at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, February 15, 2020 in the Heartland of Chillicothe in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born January 1, 1945 in the Big Four community of McDowell County, West Virginia he was the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Reba Lucinda Williamson Ramey. Clyde was retired from Reliance Electric Corporation as a screw machine operator. Surviving is his daughter, Rebecca (Steven) Nobile, of Ray, Ohio and sons,...

Linda J. Obrien, 74, of Columbus, and formerly of Racine, passed away, at 12 Noon on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in the Grant Hospital, Columbus. Born December 11, 1945 in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Frances Norris Cady. She was a nurse and a homemaker for most of her life.                 She is survived by sons, Donald O’Brien, Gregory (Michelle) O’Brien, Aaron O’Brien,...

Edward Findley, 68, of Racine, passed away, at 2:54 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in the Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital, Athens, Ohio. Born August 1, 1951 in Pomeroy, Ohio he was the son of the late Charles R. and Clella Bauchmoyer Findley, Sr. He was a retired L.P.N and X-Ray Technician, he also bartended, and volunteered for the Meigs County E.M.S. He was a man of sharp wit and had a huge heart. He is survived by his sons, Bryan E. (Meg) Findley, of Chantilly, Virginia, and...

Maxine M. O’Dell, 92, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 12:28 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her residence. Born July 30, 1927, in Patriot she was the daughter of the Late Calvin and Marjorie Boster Kingery. She was a retired Licenses Practical Nurse for the Gallipolis Developmental Center. She is survived by her children, Sharon Facemire, and Jonathan O’Dell, both of Gallipolis, seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren. Two...