All Obituaries

Celia “Shelly” H. See, 81, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 11:29 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in the Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born September 27, 1937 in Mora, New Mexico she was the daughter of the late Frutoso and Mary Resauda Maestas Sanchez. She was a faithful Holzer Medical Center employee for thirty years where she worked as the cafeteria cashier for many of those years. Her favorite saying was “I’m glad you got to see me.” She is survived by her...

Thomas G. "Tom" Denney, 66, Gallipolis, passed away at 12:03 A.M. Saturday, April 13, 2019, in the Arbors of Gallipolis. Born July 29, 1952 in Gallipolis he was the son of the laye C. Thurman and Edna Jean Stewart Denney. He was a self-employed carpenter. Tom is survived by his children, Tom Denney, of Los Angeles, California, Moriah Daniels, of Portsmouth Ohio and Tylar Potts, of Jackson, Ohio. Also surviving is his sister, Linda C. Yoder, of Purvis, Mississippi and several nieces...

Donna Jean Fry, 84, of Middleport, passed away, at 10:12 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis. Born February 19, 1935 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice Might Rupe. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church, of Nelsonville. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Haley, of Kentucky, Edna (John) Lipke, and Abby Fry, both of Middleport, a son, Tim (Tammy) Fry, of Middleport, grandchildren,...

Pamela Curfman, 57, of Racine, passed away Thursday, April the 11th, 2019 at her residence. Born on July 23, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Terance Conlin & Cristine Pridemore . She was employed as an STNA & Dental Assistant. Pamela will  lovingly  be remembered by her husband Charles Curfman, whom she married on June 1, 2013, in Pomeroy, Ohio, and her Step-Son, Jason Curfman, as well as her Sisters, Kimberly Riffle, of Minersville, Donna Zeiner, of...

Robert E. Grueser, 92, of Racine, passed away, at 6:24 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center. Born September 15, 1926 in Minersville, he was the son of the late George and Thelma Guinther Grueser. He was a painter and late in life he was the owner and operator of the Beacon Service Station. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce L. (Larry) Hollon, of Racine, grandchildren, Ryan (Kelly) Hollon, of Maytown, PA., Tiffany (Brad Parker) Hollon, of Racine, and Tracey...

Bill Kelley, 61, of Cheshire, passed away, at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his residence. He was Born April 21, 1957 in Elyria, Ohio. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Union #650 of Pomeroy, Ohio. Bill is survived by his wife, Tonya Woodward Kelley, whom he married on September 12, 1987 in Bidwell, a son, Tyler (Rachael) Kelley, of Vinton, a daughter, Laura (Cody Hale) Kelley, of Thurman, grandchildren, Tytien, Harrison, and Milo, a brother, Jack (Tina) Kelley, of...

Harvey David Pelfrey, Jr., of Oak Hill, passed away, at 9:43 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center. Born December 19, 1963 in Columbus, Oh. he was the son of the Harvey David and Ruby Daniels Pelfrey, Sr. who survive in Vinton, Oh. He was a Southwestern High School graduate and a fork lift operator for General Mills.  He was avid outdoors man and loved to hunt and fish with his son and enjoyed listing to his daughter sing. In addition to his parents he is...

Donna S. Bowers, 74, of Columbus, and formerly of Racine, passed away at 11:44 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at her Columbus residence. Born December 20, 1944 in Pomeroy she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Adrie Eichinger Bowers. She was a retired mail supervisor for the former Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric. She was a member of the Homemakers of America. She is survived by her son, Shaun (Kim) Hunt, of Columbus, grandchildren, Natalie Hunt, and Brenden Hunt, a...

Cora Adelaide Sanders, 88, of 228 First Avenue, Gallipolis, passed away at 1:42 P.M. Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the Overbrook Center, Middleport, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Neil H. Sanders, whom she married August 13, 1950 in Gallipolis. Adelaide was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 28, 1930, the only child of the late Granville and Sylvia Rice Burnette. She is survived by her two children, Hollace Ann (Rick) Moody and Neil Hollis Sanders II, both...

Bernice Stowe Theiss, 95, of Racine, passed away, at 3:55 p.m. on March 22, 2019. Born September 12, 1923, in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” and Jessie Howell Stowe.   Bernice spent most of her adult life as a devoted mother and wife. She was a member of the 1941 graduating class from Pomeroy High School. Following high school she was employed at the local TNT plant serving the war-time needs. Later, following business school in Cincinnati, she...

Helen M Boggs,96, Middleport, Ohio, passed away at 12:25PM in the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center on March 20, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy, Ohio. Condolences may be left for family and friends at cremeensfuneralhomes.com.

William “Bill” Carleton, 76, of Racine, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis. Born January 21, 1943 he was the son of the late Betty Brinker VanMeter. Bill worked on the Ralph and Robert Lee Farm as a child he then hauled feed for Landmark but he spent most of his career at J.D. Drilling Company. He also served in the US Army and was a member of the Racine Post 602 of the American Legion. He is survived by his daughters,...

Carolyn L. Smith, 74, of Gallipolis, passed away, at her residence, at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long battle with cancer. Born June 27, 1944 in Mason, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Pearl Knapp Miller. Carolyn was known as “The Flower Lady” at the Gallipolis Fruth’s Pharmacy (St. Rt. 160 Location) and the Point Pleasant Store. She always greeted everyone with a “Hello”, “How...

Mario Demelas, 90, of the Plaines, Ohio and formerly of Gallipolis went home to be with the Lord, passing peacefully in his sleep on February 20, 2019 at Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where he remained after having a heart attack on Valentine's Day evening. He was born on December 1, 1928 in Akron, Ohio.  He is survived by sisters, Frances (Anthony) Testa of Canal Fulton, Ohio and Mary Hall of Akron, Ohio, 4 nephews, 5 nieces, many great nieces and nephews and even...

Helen Virginia Harris, 95, of Gallipolis, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Born December 31, 1923, the life she lived was a great testament to her faith. She shared her faith and love with many on her life's journey. She raised 16 children, never complaining of the struggle. She had a heart of Thanksgiving. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harris; a son, Stanton; two sons-in-law, Kenneth Robinson and William Sharp; a daughter-in-law, Martha...

Myrtis Kay Parker, 81,Pomeroy, passed away at 6:55AM on  Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in the Overbrook Rehab Center, Middleport, Oh.  She was born November 26, 1937 in Pomeroy, Ohio, daughter of the late Dwight (Moot) and Norma Young Parker.    Myrtis was owner/operator of Myrtis Kays Beauty Salon, Pomeroy for 55 years and retired in 2013. She was a life-long and active member of United Methodist/New Beginnings Church.  Quick wit, excellent memory, and a sense of...

Michael Dean Tucker, 64, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 12:51 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in the Emergency Department of the Holzer Medical Center. Born March 13, 1954, in Troy, Ohio he was the son of the late Roy Beecher and Shirley McConnell Tucker. He graduated from Graham High School, in St. Paris, Ohio and also the F.B.I. Academy in Quantico Virginia. He was a former Chief of Police for the St. Paris, Ohio Police Department which at the time he was the youngest Chief in the...

Howard “Butch” English, Jr., 71, of Bidwell, passed away, at, 2:35 a.m. on, Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Born March 13, 1947, in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Howard L. and Phyllis F. Armstrong English, Sr. He was a member of the MT. Carmel Baptist Church, in Bidwell, and was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his daughters, Dreama English, and Gail English, both of Middleport, four grandchildren, Cornelius, Isaiah, Haiden, and Elijah. A Brother, Kenneth...

Tammy L. Thomas, 60, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away at 2:35PM on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy, Ohio and services will be a the convenience of the family. Condolences may be shared at Cremeensfuneralhomes.com.

Cathy Lynn Carleton, 66, of Racine, passed away peacefully at 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born July 31, 1952, daughter of the late Everette C. Sayre and Maxine Mount Kesterson. Cathy took pride in her life long career as secretary of J.D. Drilling Company in which she dedicated many years of her life making many friends and added family along the way. Cathy is survived by her husband of 48 years, William “Bill” Carleton, whom...