All Obituaries

Don Kerry Russell, 63, of Gallipolis, passed away, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence. Born September 15, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the son of the late Bill and Jewell White Russell. He was an Army Veteran of Operation Desert Storm and he retired from Rockwell Automation. He is survived by his son, Nick Russell of Bidwell, siblings, Kenneth Feustel, of Gallipolis, Sandra Baisden, of Gallipolis, Gloria Medas, of Gallipolis, Debbie (Terry) Rowland, of Springfield,...

Phyllis Dianne Bush, 76, of Patriot, passed away, at 12:06 a.m. on Monday, September 4, 2023, in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus. Born November 22, 1946, in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late John W. and Elizabeth Jane Crabtree Slater. She retired after twenty-two years of service from GKN Sinter Metals, in Gallipolis. She is survived by her husband, Russell Bush whom she married on June 28, 1980 in Oak Hill, Ohio, daughters, Rhonda Jenkins, of Gallipolis, and Christina (John)...

David Lee Crager, Jr. 47, of Bidwell, passed away, at 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his residence. Born August 21, 1976, in Ironton, Ohio he is the son of David L. and Karen “Faye” Kerns Crager who survive in South Point, Ohio. He was a car salesman, an entrepreneur, and a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades of District Council 53, Charleston, West Virginia. He was a member of the sons of the American Legion Post #27 of Gallipolis. In...

Donal Craig Wray, 45, of Vinton, passed away, on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Gallipolis. Born May 23, 1978, he was the son of the late Donald T. Wray, and Becky Wellington Skidmore, who survives in Vinton. He was a good, big-hearted man. He was an avid fisherman and love being on a bank of any kind of body of water. He was a gentle giant that loved being with his family, especially his grandsons Maverick. He was proud of his kids. We can’t even express how much he will be missed. In...

Ernest L. Richmond, 72, of Rutland, passed away, at his residence, at 5:58 a.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born April 19, 1950, in Leslie, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Wilbur Clair and Ida May Barnhart Richmond. He was a retired coal miner and he loved to fish. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Roper Richmond, children, Heath (Michelle) Richmond, of Middleport, Melissa (Josh) Dunaway, Shelby (Allen Mooney) Shipley, and Larry Napper, all of Langsville, grandchildren, Natasha...

Bart Gillman, 65, of Pomeroy, passed away, at 10:35 pm on August 28, 2023, in the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department. Born August 27, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio he was the son of the late Ance and Phyllis Cisco Gillman. He was a general laborer. He is survived by his children, Lee Gillman, Shane Gillman, Kyrstal Badgley, many grandchildren, sisters, Judy Ward, of Pomeroy, Pam Clellen, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation services are entrusted to the...

Paul Michael “Mike” Nease, 68, of Pomeroy, went to be with the Lord, at 11:26 a.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born February 9, 1955, in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late William Nease and Virginia “Chick” Gibbs Nease Oiler. He graduated from Southern High School in 1973, and became an accomplished football, basketball, and baseball player during his time in high school. After graduating Mike, joined the United States...

Dewayne Richard Fisher, 57, of Middleport, passed away, unexpectedly at his residence on August 18, 2023. Born September 24, 1965 in Marion, Ohio to the late Bessie Fisher Lainer and Roy Dowell. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his children, Damon (Tessa) Fisher, of Stanford, Kentucky, Andrea (Tyler) Rife, of Washington Courthouse, grandchildren, Aaliyah, Halie, Madi, Kaiden, Zoie, Aiden, and Zane. Brothers, David (Cheryl) Fisher, of Rutland, Jay (Christy) Fisher, of Middleport, and...

Ellen Matney, 64, of Bidwell, passed away, on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in the Arbors of Gallipolis. Born August 25, 1958, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Betty Henry Siders. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Danny Matney, of Bidwell, Jerry, (Tammy) Matney, of Gallipolis Ferry, WV., and Beverly Lynn Koella, of Vinton grandchildren, Danny Matney Jr., Dalton Matney, D.J. Matney, Layton Matney, Briaonna Skidmore, Carson Matney, Jacob White, Austin...

Harold Thacker, 71, of Patriot, passed away, at 11:32 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born November 10, 1951, in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Warren “Cecil” and Birdie Dempsey Thacker. He retired from Richard Brothers Orchid. He is survived by his son, Dakota (Kayla Siders) Thacker, of Bidwell, grandchildren, Jaylyn Thacker, Jaxon Thacker, and Jace Thacker. Brothers, Donald Thacker, Sr., and Glenn Thacker, sisters, Shirley...

Gywtha Lucille Lambert Simms, Gallipolis, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023 in the Holzer Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Mark Eugene Simms. Cremation services are by the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis.

Travis Lee Klein, 34, of Syracuse, passed away, at 3:41 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in The Ohio State Wesner Medical Center, Columbus. Born March 9, 1989 in Hampton Virginia he was the son of the late Timothy Todd Klein Sr. and Lisa Whittington Klein, who survives in Syracuse. He loved to fish and work on cars. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Nickalas, Sylinia, Jordan, Brody, and Travis. Brothers, Todd (Jess) Klein, Jr. of Marietta, Leslie (Kayla) Klein, of...

David Allen McMillan, 54, of Racine, passed away, at 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his residence. Born December 13, 1969, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia he was the son of the late Ellis “Red” and Phyllis Scarbrough McMillan. He was a truck driver for Harmon Trucking. He is survived by his children, Morgan McMillan, of Columbus, David McMillan, of Racine, Hannah Shreve, of Elkview, WV, and Tori Saunders, of Gallipolis and a grandchild, Riley Pierson. Brothers Douglas...

John E. Anderson, 82, of Racine, passed away, at 5:04 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his residence. Born August 28, 1940, in Proctor, West Virginia he was the son of the late Albert and Ethel Dunham Anderson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and belonged to the Operator Engineers Local 132 in Charleston, West Virginia. He was a United States Army Veteran and attended the North Bend Church. He is survived by his children: Barbara (Daniel) Montgomery, of Paden City, West...

Joseph Bartoe, 66, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at 10:17 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2023 in the Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born January 25, 1957 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Luther and Elizabeth Vanover Bartoe. He was a painter and enjoyed rebuilding car motors. He is survived by his girl friend of twenty-one years, Alice Carr, of Columbus, daughter, Nickeya Hornbeck, of Middleport, sons, Cody Bartoe, of Craig, Colorado, Samuel Nicholson, of North Carolina, and Cory Nicholson,...

Vonda Wolfe Robinson, 61, of Middleport, passed away after a hard battle with a sudden illness on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born March 22, 1962, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Joe Wolfe and Tessie Josephine Grady Wolfe, of Racine, Ohio. She suddenly lost the love of her life, Roger Robinson, earlier this year. Aside from being a loving wife Vonda enjoyed cooking for many family gatherings and...

Michael D. Massey, age 70, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023. He passed at home surrounded by his family. Born at home in Rodney on June 13, 1953, to the late Bradford Boyd and Kathryn M. (Beck) Massey. He was the only son of six children. He grew up working on the family farm-milking cows, working in hay and in the garden. He also helped his dad work in their shop. He enjoyed riding horses with his sister and spending time with family. He also enjoyed riding...

Robert “Bob” C. Waugh, 85, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 12:06 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his residence. Born June 5, 1938, in Marietta, Ohio he was the son of the late H.C. and Anna Roberta Cisler Waugh. He was a retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone and the Gallipolis Developmental Center. He was a member of the Cheshire Baptist Church and attended the River of Life Methodist Church. He also served his country in the United States Army. He also enjoyed coaching his...

Betty E. Kiser, 91, of Racine, passed away, at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the Laurels of Athens. Born April 9, 1932, in Portland, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Newlund Powell. She was a homemaker and attended the Mt. Moriah Church of God. She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Patrick) Murray, of Logansport, Indiana, Loretta (Kenny) Bartlett, of Guysville, Oh., Stan Kiser and his wife Nikki, of Gainesville, Florida, Ken (Loraine) Kiser, of Racine,...

Cathy Finegold, 74, of Bidwell, passed away, at 10:58 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her residence. Born October 3, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio she was the daughter of the late William and June Faye Brobst Hartman. She retried from the Fraud Department of J.P. Morgan Chase Bank in Columbus. She is survived by her companion of 38 years, Donna Pratt, a son, Jeffrey Hartman, of Bidwell, and a special sister-in-law, Jennifer Ruble, of Belpre, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...