All Obituaries

James Edward Brace Jr., 52, of Portland, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home. He was born April 6, 1974, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to the late James E. Brace Sr. and Judith Sayre Brace, who resides in Portland, Ohio. In addition to his mother, Jimmy is survived by his sisters, Teressa (James) Shelton of Arlington, Texas, and Dionne Byer of Portland, Ohio; his brother, Michael (Kathy) Brace of Wellston, Ohio; his three children, Derik Brace of Dayton, Ohio, Logan ...

Keith Myers Jr., 51, of Racine, Ohio, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Arbors at Pomeroy. Born August 20, 1974, he was the son of the late Keith Myers Sr. and Judith “Judy” Adams Myers, who resides in Pomeroy. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Arkon Earth Works in Williston, North Dakota. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Sean Myers, of Williston, North Dakota, and Jared Myers, of Racine, Ohio; his brother, Matt ...

Bonnie Darlene Burke, 64, of Bidwell, Kerr Community, passed away, peacefully at her home at 1:39 p.m. on June 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born November 19, 1961, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the Gerald “Gene” and Lana Darlene Turner Campbell. Bonnie attended Gallia Academy High School, in the Gallipolis, Ohio, in the seventies. Bonnie was a homemaker who cherished time with family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and was especially talented in the kitchen. In her ...

Beverly Moore, 65, of Racine, Ohio, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 3:35 a.m. Born on April 9, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Joan McCaig McLain. A devoted member of Pine Grove St. John Lutheran Church, Beverly lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service to her community. She was the co‑owner of AB&T Auto, a business she faithfully operated alongside her husband for many years. Her dedication, work ethic, and warm ...

Carolyn J. Collins, 80, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born June 11, 1945, in Franklin, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Wallace Russell and Helen Smith Sauer. Carolyn dedicated her career to serving the children of Meigs Local School District, where she worked as a teacher’s aide until her retirement. Her kindness, patience, and gentle spirit touched countless young lives over the years. She is survived by ...

Judy A. Payne, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away at 1:27 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the emergency room of Doctor’s West Hospital in Columbus. Born on December 2, 1941, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Frances Louise Briggs. Mrs. Payne was a 1961 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and devoted many years of service as a supervisor at the Gallipolis Developmental Center before her retirement. She was a faithful member of Paint Creek Baptist Church and actively ...

Joseph H. Cundiff, 74, of Racine, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at his residence. Born February 2, 1952, in Mason, West Virginia, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Diddle) Cundiff. He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway, was a member of the Racine Gun Club, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2171 in Pomeroy, Ohio. He was also a United States Army veteran. Joseph is survived by his brother, Jeffrey (Sharon) Cundiff of Moline, Ohio; his ...

Deloris Ellen Rife, 81, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence, at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026.  Born October 16, 1944, in Mason County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Leslie and Sybil Edna Herdman Greene.  Deloris was a long-time member of the Hartford Church of Christ in Christian Union.  She was known for her beautiful voice and love of singing the old hymns.  She lived her faith and devoted ...

Violet Louise Taylor, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her residence.  Born November 20, 1943, in Dunbar, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Jackson and Ernie Belle Harvey Cox.  She was a retired receptionist having worked for Lake House West, in Sarasota, Florida.  Violet is survived by her children, James Richard (Ayleen) Call, of Crown City, Ohio, and Beverly Mae Bassett, of ...

Harvey “Dave” David Pelfrey, 82, of Vinton, passed away at 12:22 am on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his residence. Born June 2, 1943, in Oak Hill, Ohio he was the son of the late Harvey and Mary Dyer Pelfrey. He was the owner operator of Dave’s Home Improvement. He also loved to fish. He is survived by his children, Steve (Michelle) Pelfrey, of Panama City, Florida, and Tammy Smith, of Chillicothe, Oh., ten grandchildren, Tosha (Vishall) Verma, Steve (Kristen) Pelfrey, ...

Charles “Tom” Thomas Chapman Sr. passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at Grant Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 83.  He was born June 2, 1942, to his late parents, Clarence and Louise Burri Chapman, in Letart, Ohio.  Tom attended Racine Methodist Church where he was a faithful member and especially enjoyed the men’s breakfast and making fudge for the dinners.  Tom enjoyed being a homebody after ...

Brian Lee Ward, 59, of Gallipolis, passed away, on Friday, May 8, 2026, at his residence. Born September 11, 1966, in Marietta, Ohio he was the son of the late Paul R. and Tresa Violet West Ward. He retired from Constellium, in Ravenswood, after 30 years of service. He served his country in the United States Army studying Russian communication. He loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite hobbies were fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. He also enjoyed listening and playing music while ...

Paul Lawrence Hoback, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida, and formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee, and Racine, Ohio, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday May 5, 2026, in the Community Hospice Center, in the Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida. Born June 6, 1938, in Racine, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Sarah Irene Theiss Hoback. He was a retired Certified Public Accountant for the John Hancock Financial Company. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Charles) ...

Ronald G. Tucceri, age 83, of Rio Grande, Ohio, passed away on November 14, 2025.  A memorial mass will be said for him at 10:30 am on May 30, 2026 at St. Andrew the Apostle in his hometown of Donora, Pennsylvania.

Luther Lee Lovejoy, 89, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his residence.  Born September 23, 1936, in St. Albans, WV, he was the son of the late Jesse James and Bessie Adkins Lovejoy.  He worked for and retired from Defense Construction Supply Depot where he was a supervisor of the machine shop.  Luther is survived by his sons, Randal (Barbara) Burns, of Dayton, OH, Gregory (Virginia) Burns, of Orient, OH, Christopher (Jody) Burns, ...

Dian C. Davis, 83, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Overbrook Center, of Middleport.  Born August 7, 1942, in Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Clara Lindemann Hess.  She was a homemaker. Dian is survived by her son, Kenneth W. Davis, of Bidwell and her sister, Ruth Alesick, of Louisiana. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Butch Hess. Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy is ...

Ralph Edward McPherson, 72, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away at 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence.  Born February 3, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Hershal Lee and Doris Jean Leforce McPherson.  He was a retired automotive mechanic.  Ralph is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patty Ann Arriaga McPherson, whom he married on April 20, 1985, in Detroit, Michigan, and his son J.R. McPherson. His brothers, Chuck McPherson, of Michigan ...

Bobby Patterson, 70, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away at 7:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his residence.  Born February 2, 1956, in Racine, Ohio, he was the son of the late Corbette and Daisy Cross Patterson.  He was a retired Union Carpenter for Carpenters Local 1159. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Mindy Patterson of Middleport, OH, Emily Hawkins of Pomeroy, OH, son, Bobby Joe Patterson of Athens, OH, and grandchildren, Hunter, Parker, Emira, Levi, ...

Leota Mae Wolfe, 85, of Racine, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her residence.  Born, March 15, 1941, in Racine, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Parson Parsons.  She was a home maker and worked as a store clerk. Leota is survived by her daughters, Paula Jean (Rob) Fortune, of Elizabethtown, KY and Tammy Mae (Randy) Beegle, of Racine, OH; grandchildren, Amber Nicole (Dustin) Brown, Kyle Mitchell (Kandi) Fortune, Ryan Lain Beegle, and ...

George Bowens, Jr., 78, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio… Born January 11, 1948, in Nolan West Virginia, he was the son of the late George W. and Elizabeth M (Watkins) Bowens Sr. He was a retired dump truck driver. He is survived by his daughters, Crystal (Jeremiah) Watson, of Crown City, and Barbara (Carl) Fillinger, also of Crown City, grandchildren, Kalob Watson, Payden Watson, and Kim Fillinger, two ...