All Obituaries

Joey  “Joe” Glenn Freeman, 70, of Chapmanville, WV departed this life on February 25, 2026.  He was born September 9, 1955 in Logan, WV, the son of the late Hasty and Jerry C. Freeman. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brothers, John Vance, Ricci Freeman and James “Jerry” Freeman along with his brother-in-law Greg Butcher. Joe was a humble, quiet and kind person who was always ready to help his family, friends and ...

Leoma Joann Wheeler, 78, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Emergency Department, at the River Health Hospital, Point Pleasant, WV. Born July 7, 1947, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late John and May Patterson chick. She was a retired phlebotomist, and she worked for Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio and the Southeast Alabama Medical Center, in Dothan, Alabama during her career. She is survived by her husband, ...

Barbara Ann Hammond, 85, of Bakersfield, California and formerly of 430 First Avenue, Gallipolis, passed away at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the Height Street Care Center in Bakersfield, California. Born March 17, 1940, in Gallipolis, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Harry and Martha Smith Reapp. Surviving are her two daughters, Cynthia (Jim) Hamilton, of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Jody (Pam) Hammond, of Bakersfield, California, her four grandchildren, Jodee Hammond, ...

Donna Rae Powell Wolfe, 79, of Racine, went to rejoice with the Lord early morning February 10, 2026.  Donna Rae was a member of the Racine Baptist Church where she raised her children to love God. Donna Rae was preceded in death by her father, Jerry A. Powell; mother, Marilyn Powell; former husband, Lester Austin Wolfe; former son-in-law, Randy K. Pyles and her beloved pet, Sadie Sue. Donna Rae wore many hats in her lifetime, daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. All of ...

Edna Mae McFarland, 76, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the St. Mary’s Medical Center.  Born September 24, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ira Gordon Roach Sr. and the late Estherla Eddy Powell.  She was a homemaker. She is survived by her sister, Elsie (Delbert) Roush, of Pomeroy, and special friends Sydney Waugh, of Pomeroy, and Vicki Johnson.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, ...

Daryl Ermond Waters, 65, Troy, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the Hospice of Miami in Troy. Born October 27, 1960 he was the son of the late Freddie and Eudora Waters. Daryl is survived by his sons, Matthew Waters and Daniel Waters, four grandchildren, his siblings, Carol and Roger Waters. his former wife, Kimberly Waters and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Doug Waters and Freddie Waters.   There ...

Jeffrey E. Johnson, 68, of Gallipolis, passed away, on January 26, 2026, at his residence. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Wilma Jean Fife Johnson and the late Eugene Johnson. He was a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Local #650, Pomeroy, Ohio. Cremation services are entrusted to the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis.

Guy Edison Guinther, 92, Born October 10, 1933, in Syracuse, Ohio was welcomed into God’s eternal embrace on January 25, 2026. He was the son of the late Donald and Vivian Greathouse Guinther. At the age of 4, after the 1937 flood, Guy went to live with his grandparents, William and Fannie Guinther. He attended Syracuse grade school and has said he never missed a day of public school. At the end of the first grade, he was presented a silver dollar for attendance. Guy graduated from ...

Donald L. Miller 72, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 8:36 pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in the Arbors at Gallipolis, Born April 19, 1953, in Illinois, he was the son of the late Minor and Ramona Parkherst Miller. He worked in maintenance for most of his life. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Miller Klemm, of Freson, California, and a niece, Kelly Lue, also of Fresno. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Wethers Miller, and two brothers, Minor Jr. ...

Freddie Keith Connery, 89, of Red House, formerly of St. Albans, went home to be with his Savior, on a snowy Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, OH. He was born on February 2, 1936, to Dewey and Clara Connery, who preceded him in death, as well as four brothers, one sister, two infant sisters, and his granddaughter, Emeri Connery. He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Flora (Judy) Connery, daughter Jo Barker (Doug), grandchildren Elliott Stevens, ...

Rose Hively, 78, Gallipolis, passed away at 11:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2025, in the Hopewell Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born November 25, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Holden and Clara Mae Grinnell Hively. Rose was loved by all that knew her and she touched many lives. She was always a joy to be around and had faith in everyone she met. She loved hanging out with her friends and PALS family, caring for her pets, and ...

Stanley R. Lemley, 79, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. in the UH Portage Medical Center.  Born, November 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Harold Lemley and the late Etta Romine Will. He was a maintenance manager for the Chrysler Corp. and a retired United States Marine.  He is survived by his wife, Alice Lemley, of Ravenna, Ohio, his daughter Alice “Shelley” Lemley, of Ravenna, Ohio, and his brother, Charles Lemley, of Pomeroy, ...

Alfonso Morris Blazer, 47, Gallipolis (Green Township) passed away at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 in the St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Born April 16, 1978 in Gallipolis, Ohio he was the son of the late J. R. Blazer and Diana Johnson. He was a concrete finisher for David Boggs Concrete Construction.   Alfonso is survived by his wife. Amy Jo Rittenhouse Blazer, whom he married May 11, 1996 in Crown City, Ohio, his children, Marina Rittenhouse, of ...

Donald Lewis Smith, 86, of Pomeroy, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 4:40p.m. in the Overbrook Center in Middleport, Ohio.  Born October 20, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Ruth McPherson Smith. Donald was a cab driver for Yellow Taxi and a United States Navy Veteran. Donald is survived by his wife, Sharon Brown Smith of Middleport, OH, children, Kimberly Smith of OH, Sherri Smith of Columbus, Ohio, Donald E. Smith of Punxsutawney, PA, Jessica Smith of Pomeroy, OH, ...

Ian Wise, 41, of Racine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2026.  Born June 17, 1984, he was the son of John and Pamela Roush Wise, of Racine, Ohio. Ian was a 2002 graduate of Southern High School, an active member of the Racine Fire Department, and a member of Racine Village Council.  Ian was also a United States Air Force Veteran having served our country in Iraq. In addition to his parents, Ian is survived by his brother, Chad Wise, of Henderson, Nevada, his ...

Phyllis Lee Vance, 86, of Cheshire, passed away, at 9:26 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. Born September 10, 1939, in Gallia County she was the daughter of the late Lee and Bessie Burkett Merritt. She was a homemaker and attended the Poplar Ridge Church. She is survived by her children, Shelia (Darrell) Jones, of Cheshire, Michael (Angel) Vance, of Gallipolis, and Bradley Vance, Sr., of Cheshire. Grandchildren, Melinda (Jonathan) Baker, Nic Jones, ...

Gary Joe Warner, 81, of Cheshire Township, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his residence. Born October 23, 1944, in Akron, Ohio he was the son of the late Leo and Geneieve Arnold Warner. He was a retired agent and manager for the American General Life Insurance and National Life Insurance Companies. He is survived by his children, Britt Allen Warner, and James Leo Warner, both of Hickory, North Carolina. His grandchildren, Amber and Rachel Warner also survive. In addition to ...

Danny Lee Cogburn, 73, of Gallipolis, passed away, peacefully at his home at 7:46 p.m. on December 28, 2025. Danny was born on December 27, 1952, in Oakland, California the son of the late John and Patricia Geltz Cogburn. He graduated from Mount Miguel High School, in Spring Valley, California in 1971. After high school he served in the United States Navy. After his military service he worked in the oilfields of Texas before becoming a self-employed long-haul trucker. He enjoyed riding his ...

Robert D. Herdman II, 61, Gallipolis, passed away at 1:51 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the Abbyshire Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born July 9, 1964 in Mansfield, Ohio he was the son of the late Robert and Phyllis Carlton Herdman Sr.  Rob was employed by the Buckeye Community Services.  He is survived by his son, Alex Herdman, of Pomeroy, Ohio, his daughter, Jessica Herdman, of Pulaski, Wisconsin, his grandson, Quinten Herdman and his sister, Lynne (Mark) ...

David Call, 66, Crown City, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Friday, December 19; 2025, in the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Born June 17, 1959 in Gallipolis, Ohio he was the son of the late Carl and Joyce Mullins Call. He was a farm hand for Jeff Halley’ s Farm. He is survived by his son, Justin (Iris) Call, of Crown City, grandchildren, Justin Call Jr., Stormie (Jacob) Gillenwater and Zach (Jaylyn) Call, great-grandchildren, Jacob Gillenwater, Jazmine ...