All Obituaries

Janet M. Warner, 84, of Racine, passed away, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her residence. Born June 18, 1936 in Fairview, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Eugene Worthington and Naomi Willetta Rhodes Neville. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Warner, whom she married on June 29, 1955 in Middleport, her children, Randy (Kitty Ramsey) Warner, Michael Warner, and Lisa (Larry) Smith, all of Racine, grandchildren, Angie (Rodney) Evans, Jaime (Gary)...

Gladys Ruth Flowers, 84, of Chapin, South Carolina, and formerly of Patriot, passed away, at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in her residence. Born December 25, 1935 in Mount Carbon, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Clarence Jesse and Virginia Mae Lively Toney. She was a retired Therapeutic Developmental Worker for G.D.C. She attended the Nebo Church. She is survived by her granddaughter, Angie (Nathan) Nottingham, of Chapin, South Carolina. Great-grandchildren, Blake,...

Angel R. Bird, 37, of Westerville, and formerly of Racine, passed away, on Monday, June 29, 2020 in the Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Medical Center, Westerville, Ohio. Born January 26, 1983 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia she was the daughter of William “Bill” and Judy Roush Bird who survive in Racine She graduated from the Rio Grande University with an Associates Degree in Building Maintenance Technology. She was a former E.M.T for the Portsmouth Ambulance, Meigs County E.M.S.,...

Hazel Irene McKelvey, 97, passed away, at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home in Portland, Ohio. She was born on July 31, 1922, in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna Galbreth Hilldore. She was a graduate of Racine High School at the age of 15. She attended the Bethany Methodist Church where she was an active member. She also enjoyed the fellowship of the Sonshine Circle and helped with their many projects. Hazel went to work for the Gallia-Meigs...

Dr. James R. Acree, Sr., 76, of Pomeroy, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, on June 24, 2020. Born in Van, West Virginia he was the son of the late Earl and Margaret Kyle Acree. He was surrounded by his family as he entered through those Pearly Gates of Heaven, and is now walking on the streets of gold without pain. James Proudly served his country in the United States Army. He held many different positions throughout his life which included; a lineman for the New York Central...

Patricia Ann Daniels, 80, Lewis Road, Harrison Township, Gallipolis, passed away at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her residence. Born April 4, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Jane Saunders. Patricia was retired after 40 years of service as an engineer at Rockwell Automation and attended the New Life Lutheran Church in years past. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Daniels, of Gallipolis and Mike (Tammy) Daniels, of Gallipolis, four grandchildren, Jessica (Chuck)...

Rigoberto Estrada Najera, 36, of Gallipolis, formerly of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2020 in the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department, in Pomeroy, as a result of injuries received in an industrial accident in New Haven, West Virginia. Born April 12, 1984, in Huitzco De Loss Figueroe, Guerrero, Mexico, he was the son of the late Juan Estrada Velazquez and Gudelia Najera Flores, who survives in Hickory, North Carolina. He was a high burner for the Frontier Group of...

  David H. McQuaid, 81, Gallipolis, passed away at 1:33 P.M. Sunday, June 14, 2020. Born October 30, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia he was the son of the late James Herbert and Carrie Hayman McQuaid. David was the retired branch manager for Voto Sales Inc. and later drove for Foster Trucking and Letart Corporation. He was a Master Mason of Centerville Lodge #371 of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio where he also served as  Worshipful Master in 1996 and 1997 and was member for...

Roma Nease Sayre, 63, of Racine, passed away, on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence. Born September 6, 1956 in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late David Nease and Jean Brafford Nease who survives in Middleport. She was 1974 Graduate of Southern High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Ohio University in 1978. In 1979 she started her career in banking at the Home National Bank eventually working her way up to the office of President...

Justin D. North, 36, Gallipolis, passed away, unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2020 in Gallipolis. Born November 15, 1983 in Gallipolis he was the son of John D. and Sheila G. Moore North III, of Gallipolis. Justin was a 2002 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and received his Associate Degree in Business from the Hocking College. He was an equipment operator at the Toyota plant in Buffalo, West Virginia. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan.    In addition to his parents...

Elizabeth “Libby” Fisher, 84, of Racine, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2020 in the Overbrook Center, Middleport. Born September 10, 1935 in Antiquity, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Oval and Sarah Roush Diddle. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Racine First Baptist Church, the Racine Fireman Auxiliary, the Veterans Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, she was an active member of the Meigs County Senior Citizens, a former member of the Racine Emergency...

Rhonda Lynch, 67, of Cheshire, passed away, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence. Born August 6, 1952 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Theron and Susie Wallace Swisher. She retired from the Gallia County Veterans Service Office. She is survived by her son, Theron (Christi) Hodge, of North Canton, grandchildren, Jacob Hodge, and Emily Hodge. A brother, Dwight Swisher, of Gallipolis, a special friend, Roy Martin, and numerous nieces and nephews also...

Curtis J. Alexander, 66, of Gallipolis, passed away, on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his residence. Born March 31, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky he was the son of the late Curtis L.  and Shirley Bradley Alexander. He was a deck hand. He is survived by his sister, Ann Burnette of Ashland, Kentucky. Cremation services are entrusted to the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis.

Jean E. Henson, 91, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in the Arbors at Gallipolis. Born June 5, 1928 in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Hazel Wilson Kent. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Henson, whom passed away on July 12, 2000, sisters, Juanita E. Henson, and Mary...

William “Bill” Ward, 85, of Racine, passed away, at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Arbors at Pomeroy. Born June 1, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio he was the son of the late James and Alice Rebecca Trumbo Ward Guth. He graduated from the Ohio State University Agriculture program. He was a farmer and truck driver, and a member of Racine United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Clark, of Racine, son, James Paul (Melissa) Ward, of Huber Heights, Ohio, and...

Staci Rae Boster, 48, of Bidwell, passed away, at 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in the St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Born January 17, 1972, she was the daughter of Donald and Carolyn Hatfield Whealdon who survive in Bidwell. She was employed at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Buffalo, WV. She loved to read James Patterson novel’s and she enjoyed life to the fullest. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Andrew Whealdon, of...

Ruth C. Simpson age 95, formerly of Racine, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus after a recent fall in early April and a courageous battle with complications from the Covid-19 Virus. Born October 5, 1924 she was the daughter of Curtis and Gretta (Shain) Carnahan and had lived in Racine her entire life. After graduation from Racine High School she began working at the Meigs County Extension office in Pomeroy followed by several years at Goesslers Jewelry Store...

Rosemary Sands, 69, of Gallipolis, passed away, on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in the Holzer Medical Center, Emergency Department. Born March 13, 1951 in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Ernie and Marcella Louis Campbell Phillips. She worked for The Bridges day camp. She is survived by her daughters, Christine and Jennifer Phillips. Special friends, Carolyn Wilt, Ruth Halley, and Jackie Smith. Her caregivers at Buckeye Community Services also survive. In addition to her...

Daniel “Danny” Roach, Sr. 57, of Crown City, passed away, at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020 in the Holzer Senior Care, Bidwell. Born April 14, 1963 in Gallia County he was the son of the late Rosie Eva Taylor Roach and Robert Bowyer.  Danny Loved spending time outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, rabbit, coon hunting, chewing tobacco, and playing with his five grandchildren. He is survived by his two sons, Daniel (Melissa) Roach, II, of Crown City, and Dustin (Jessica)...

Charles Henry Cobb, 72, of Point Pleasant, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer, on Sunday, May 3, 2020, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Born August 26, 1947 in Gallipolis he was the son of the late Charles Lester and Genewth Henry Holley, who survives in Point Pleasant. He was a former Marine serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from General Telephone and Electronics after 32 years. He was a member of the Mason V.F.W. Post #9926, the Point...