All Obituaries

Clarence E. Hayman, 88, of Pomeroy, passed away, at 8:50 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his residence. Born September 25, 1933, in Long Bottom he was the son of the late Harry Alfred and Garnet Polk Hayman. He was a member of the Ash Street Baptist Church, of Middleport, the Pomeroy Eagles Lodge #2171, and the Racine Gun Club. He was a retired construction worker. He is survived by his children, Violet (Dave Dubbs) Hayman, of Guysville, Kathleen (Craig) Dougan, of Albany, Valerie Large,...

George Edward Wolfe, 84, of Racine, passed away, on Friday, May 13, 2022 in the Overbrook Center. Born April 25, 1938, in Racine he was the son of the late Wilson “Manchester” and Margarete Sarson Wolfe. He was a retired Gunnery Sargent for the United States Marine Corps and he also owned and operated Wolfes’ Flowers for Twenty-three years. He was also a member of the Antiquity Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, Jack Dale (Donna) Wolfe, of Wisconsin,...

Norman “Little Paul” Paul Evans, 35, of Portland, Ohio passed away, at 10:56 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence after his battle with Hodgkin Lymphoma. Born January 28, 1987 in Gallipolis, Ohio he was the son of Paul and Norma Evans Evans who survive in Portland. He was a construction worker and also detailed cars at the I77 dealership. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Gavin Evans, Sage Evans, Norman Evans II, all of Parkersburg, WV, a...

Lonnie Dean Fultz, 64, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at 3:34 on Thursday, May 5, 2022  in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born December 21, 1957 in Oak Hill, Ohio he was the son of the late Lonnie and Alma Patricia Blankenship Fultz, who survives in Rio Grande, Ohio. He was a handy man. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Dianna Vance Fultz, whom he married on September 6, 1984 in Crown City, Oh., two sons, Rev. Scott (Jennifer R.) Fultz, and Joshua...

James Howard Houck, 73, of Carroll, Ohio, died November 1, 2021 in the Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, Ohio. James was the son of the late William Robert and Ruby Evans Houck. He is preceded in death by his brother, John Thomas Houck and life-partner, Richard Blair. He is survived by his brother, William Robert (Julie) Houck, of Marion, Ohio and sister-in-law, Judy Houck, of Hurricane, West Virginia. He is also survived by the children of Bill (Beth, Carol, Lynn), Tom (Julie,...

Mary Margraret Howdyshell Staley was born April 9, 1971, to Elmer and Grace Howdyshell in Logan Ohio and she passed away on April 16, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 52 years old. She is survived by her husband, John Staley, her parents Elmer and Grace Howdyshell, two daughters, Gracie Bradley, and Cassie Hamm, a step-daughter, Makayla Staley, a sister, Paula Howdyshell, two brothers, Larry Sr. and Michael Howdyshell, a sister-in-law, Lisa Muncy, a mother-in-law, Betty...

Carla Bryant, 70, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 12:52 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in the Holzer Senior Care Center. Born March 4, 1952 she was the daughter of the late John Daniel and Helen Halley Wagoner who survives in Wellston, Ohio. She was a Medical Technologist for Pleasant Valley Hospital and retired after thirty-three years of service. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughters, Danielle Bryant, of Vinton, and Callie Bryant, of Patriot, three...

Charles “Tom” Thomas Young, 65, of Portland, passed away at 12:26 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born November 26, 1956 in Mason, West Virginia he was the son of the late John and Velma Laudermilt Young. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia “Cindy” Lee Young whom he married on October 12, 1983 in Racine, Ohio. A son, Charles T. Young, Jr., granddaughter, Kaylie Young, six brothers, two sisters,...

Patty L. Harmon, 78, of Rutland, went to her eternal reward, Friday, April 1, 2022, surrounded by her children. Patty was born in Lenore, West Virginia, on May 1, 1943. She was a nurse, having gone to nursing school while raising three children. She worked for 29 years at Scenic Hills Nursing Home. She was a devout Christian and faithful member of the River of Life Church of God in Rutland. Surviving are her three children, Robert Allen Harmon, Angela (John) Spires, Anita (Moe)...

Toni M. Grueser, 59, of Rutland, went to be with the Lord at 2:42 p.m. on the 29th day of March 2022. She was born September 17, 1962, in Pomeroy, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Franklin D. Hudson and Blondena M. Taylor Hudson. Toni graduated in 1980 from Southern High School and then she received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Rio Grande. She taught on the Navaho Reservation in Arizona before coming back to Meigs County. She was a...

Barry Lee Landers, 70, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022 at his home. Born October 31, 1951 in Charleston, West Virginia he was the son of the late Leolin Velber and Ethel Faye Taylor Landers. He was a 1969 graduate of the St. Albans High School and later received his Bachelor of Engineering Technology from the Southern Tech Campus of Georgia Tech. Barry was a registered professional engineer and was retired from Reliance Electric Corporation. He...

William “Sam” McKinney, 71, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 11:31 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Born November 21, 1950 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia he was the son of the late Alpha W. “Junior” and Margaret Waugh McKinney. He was a farmer. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Margaret Patterson McKinney, a daughter, Sammie (John Queen) McKinney, of Gallipolis, a son: Billy (Bambie) McKinney, of Gallipolis,...

Janice Marie Drake Curry, 77, of Racine, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022 in the Overbrook Center. Born November 30, 1943, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Ashcroft Stafura. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher for Southern Local Schools and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Denise (Steve) Hendricks, of Logan, Oh., Tony (Wendy) Deem, of Racine, David (Jamie) Deem, of...

Anna Mae Taylor, 95, of Racine, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia ,went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. Anna was thee daughter of the late Everett and Cora Slater Casdorph. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Taylor, son, Wesley Casdorph, step-sons, Robert Taylor and Harrison Taylor and by two brothers and a sister. She was a very special mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and special friend to all. Surviving are a daughter, Cathy (Sol), sons, Richard,...

Marilyn Louise Wolfe, age 86, Racine, Ohio gained her Angel wings while passing away peacefully in her sleep at Overbrook Care Center Tuesday morning March 8, 2022. Marilyn was born in Bradbury, January 27, 1936 to Carl and Leona Ebersbach, who have preceded her in death.                 Marilyn married Hilton Wolfe, Jr. (Big Fooze) on June 1, 1957.  They were married for 52 years, before Hilton, who Marilyn...

Ruby E. Congo, 90, of Portland, Ohio, left this world at 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, for her eternal home with her Savior, Jesus Christ.  Born April 4, 1931 in Portland she was the daughter of late John Lawson and Olive Lawson. She was a cook for the Southern Schools for years. She was a member of the Stiversville Church for years.  She will be missed by all.   She is survived by her son, Joe (Ruth) Congo of Long Bottom, Ohio, a daughter, Mary (Dennis) McWilliams,...

Anna Lee Scarberry Childress Tucker, 84, of Racine, went to be with the Lord, at 3:05 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 in the Overbrook Center, Middleport. Born January 7, 1938 in Racine, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Mildred Pickens Scarberry. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Moriah Church of God. She is survived by her sons, Rod Childress, of Lincoln Nebraska, Randy Tucker, and Allen (Deanna) Tucker, both of Racine, grandchildren, Travis (Mary) Childress, Lacey...

Jeffrey Sexton, 60, of Rutland, passed away at 4:11 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022, in the Arbors at Pomeroy. Born December 24, 1961, in West Hamilin, West Virginia, he was the son of Yvonne Sexton who survives in Rutland. He was a laborer and attended the Fishermans Net Ministry, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers, Charles (Cathy) Sexton, of Bidwell, and Rodney (Brenda) Sexton, of Gallipolis, a half-brother, Robert and his wife,...

Nancy Carolyn Roller Cale, 83, of Middleport, went to be with the Lord and Savior on, February 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 28, 1938, in Middleport, she was the daughter of the late Max and Dorothy Holmes Roller. Nancy was a lifelong member of the Heath United Methodist Church, in Middleport, where she was a member of the choir, Eleanor Circle, and a cook for Men’s Business Rotary Club, with Billie Jo Krawsczyn. She was also a member of the Middleport Canasta...

Tamara “Tammy” Cundiff, 71, of Racine, passed away, at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in the Overbrook Center, Middleport. Born July 18, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Albert and Muriel Mortel. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Cundiff, whom she married on December 24, 1972, in Wallbridge, Ohio. A sister, Norma Stevens, of Dundee, Michigan, a brother, Stan (Susan) Mortel, of Michigan, and numerous nieces and nephews. A...