All Obituaries

Helen M Boggs,96, Middleport, Ohio, passed away at 12:25PM in the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center on March 20, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy, Ohio. Condolences may be left for family and friends at cremeensfuneralhomes.com.

William “Bill” Carleton, 76, of Racine, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis. Born January 21, 1943 he was the son of the late Betty Brinker VanMeter. Bill worked on the Ralph and Robert Lee Farm as a child he then hauled feed for Landmark but he spent most of his career at J.D. Drilling Company. He also served in the US Army and was a member of the Racine Post 602 of the American Legion. He is survived by his daughters,...

Carolyn L. Smith, 74, of Gallipolis, passed away, at her residence, at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long battle with cancer. Born June 27, 1944 in Mason, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Pearl Knapp Miller. Carolyn was known as “The Flower Lady” at the Gallipolis Fruth’s Pharmacy (St. Rt. 160 Location) and the Point Pleasant Store. She always greeted everyone with a “Hello”, “How...

Mario Demelas, 90, of the Plaines, Ohio and formerly of Gallipolis went home to be with the Lord, passing peacefully in his sleep on February 20, 2019 at Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where he remained after having a heart attack on Valentine's Day evening. He was born on December 1, 1928 in Akron, Ohio.  He is survived by sisters, Frances (Anthony) Testa of Canal Fulton, Ohio and Mary Hall of Akron, Ohio, 4 nephews, 5 nieces, many great nieces and nephews and even...

Helen Virginia Harris, 95, of Gallipolis, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Born December 31, 1923, the life she lived was a great testament to her faith. She shared her faith and love with many on her life's journey. She raised 16 children, never complaining of the struggle. She had a heart of Thanksgiving. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harris; a son, Stanton; two sons-in-law, Kenneth Robinson and William Sharp; a daughter-in-law, Martha...

Myrtis Kay Parker, 81,Pomeroy, passed away at 6:55AM on  Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in the Overbrook Rehab Center, Middleport, Oh.  She was born November 26, 1937 in Pomeroy, Ohio, daughter of the late Dwight (Moot) and Norma Young Parker.    Myrtis was owner/operator of Myrtis Kays Beauty Salon, Pomeroy for 55 years and retired in 2013. She was a life-long and active member of United Methodist/New Beginnings Church.  Quick wit, excellent memory, and a sense of...

Michael Dean Tucker, 64, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 12:51 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in the Emergency Department of the Holzer Medical Center. Born March 13, 1954, in Troy, Ohio he was the son of the late Roy Beecher and Shirley McConnell Tucker. He graduated from Graham High School, in St. Paris, Ohio and also the F.B.I. Academy in Quantico Virginia. He was a former Chief of Police for the St. Paris, Ohio Police Department which at the time he was the youngest Chief in the...

Howard “Butch” English, Jr., 71, of Bidwell, passed away, at, 2:35 a.m. on, Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Born March 13, 1947, in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Howard L. and Phyllis F. Armstrong English, Sr. He was a member of the MT. Carmel Baptist Church, in Bidwell, and was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his daughters, Dreama English, and Gail English, both of Middleport, four grandchildren, Cornelius, Isaiah, Haiden, and Elijah. A Brother, Kenneth...

Tammy L. Thomas, 60, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away at 2:35PM on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy, Ohio and services will be a the convenience of the family. Condolences may be shared at Cremeensfuneralhomes.com.

Cathy Lynn Carleton, 66, of Racine, passed away peacefully at 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born July 31, 1952, daughter of the late Everette C. Sayre and Maxine Mount Kesterson. Cathy took pride in her life long career as secretary of J.D. Drilling Company in which she dedicated many years of her life making many friends and added family along the way. Cathy is survived by her husband of 48 years, William “Bill” Carleton, whom...

April Kathleen Boggs, 40, of long Bottom, passed away, at 7:52 p.m. on January 3, 2019 in the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department. Born August 25, 1978 in Illinois, she was the daughter of Ronald and Shirley Craigo Rubley, who survive in Long Bottom. She was a of the Baptist faith, a homemaker, and she served her country in the United States Army. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Troy E. Boggs, Sr., whom she married on February 1, 2001 in Cedar Grove, W.V.,...

Edna Jane Beegle, 81, of Racine, passed away, at 8:26 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2018, in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born January 12, 1937, in, Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late John and Doris Shumway Gilmore. She was a former Racine Village Clerk, and she volunteered part time at the Meigs County Jail as a cook when her husband Bob Beegle served as the Meigs County Sherriff. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and she loved to decorate the...

James Gary “Gunner” Lane, 76, of Gallipolis, passed away, on Monday December 17th in Gainesville, Florida. Gary was born in Gallipolis to Kermit and Edna Lane on January 17, 1942. A 1960 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, he played varsity basketball, football and baseball. Gary earned 7 letters and was All-SEOAL in all three sports. Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduation, Gary enlisted in the Army, serving overseas. He also attended Rio Grande College.  Gary worked...

Donald "Donnie" Ray Folmer Jr., 60, of Pomeroy, passed away at 5:58 am on Monday, December  17, 2018 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born April 5, 1958 in Orange County Fl. , he was the son of the late Donald Ray Folmer Sr. and Betty Parsons. He retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He is survived by his daughters, Summer Folmer, of Pomeroy,  and Sonny (Berman) Coey II, of Reynoldsburg, Oh., a grandson Gabriel Folmer. Sisters, Sheila (Glen) Knudsen, &...

Janet Ann Jones, 77, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 9:38 pm on Friday, December 14, 2018 in the Abbyshire Place, Bidwell. Born June 1, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Carl and Velma Cart Wilt. She retired from the Nutrition Services department within the Holzer Medical Center. She is survived by her children, Roland (Angie) Jones, of Gallipolis, Clifford (Mary) Poynter, Salem, Ohio, Brenda (Rick) Counts, of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Becky Jones, of Kentucky,...

Jodie Bright Halley Trent, 46, of Gallipolis, was promoted to Heaven at 9:57 a.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2018, in the St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington W.V. She was born June 27, 1972 in Gallipolis she was the daughter of the late Jimmy R. Halley and Connie Bright Halley, who survives in Gallipolis. She was a former Executive Secretary at Abbyshire Place. She attended the Rio Grande University, and the Rodney Pike Church of God. In addition to her mother, Jodie is survived by...

Donald Wayne “Buck” Ervin, 65, of Racine, Ohio, passed away at 7:15 PM on Thursday, December, 13, 2018 at his residence. Born on May 28, 1953, in  Pomeroy, Ohio  he was the son of the late Paul & Wilma Bell Ervin. Donald was retired from Martin Marietta Materials where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his brothers, Eugene (Mona) Ervin, and Wendell (Peggy) Ervin, nieces, Kellie (Chris) Neece, Stacey Ervin, nephews, Jason (Jodi) Ervin,...

Terry Ray Dingess, 62, of Thurman, passed away peacefully, at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his devoted caregivers. Born November 26, 1956, in Huntington West Virginia he was the son of the late Ansel Junior and Nona Lee Jones Wallace. Terry Will be missed by his beloved peers and care givers from ResCare and the Gallipolis Developmental Center where he lived for nearly thirty years. Terry was a people person and enjoyed being surrounded by his...

Randy Lee Daniels, 55, of Gallipolis, passed away, on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his friends’ residence. Born October 16, 1963 he was the son of Patricia Belville Daniels and James (Phyllis) Daniels, who survive in Gallipolis. He worked in the logging industry. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Jeff and James Mike Daniels, a half-sister, Kelly Bainter, step-brothers, James Burdette, and Billy (Debbie) Burdette, step-sister, Belinda (John) Burdette, all of...

Judy Criner Fields, 85, of West Columbia, West Virginia, passed away, at 12:32 a.m. on Monday, November 12, 2018 in the Holzer Meigs Emergency Room, Pomeroy. Born December 2, 1932 in Gallipolis, WV., she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Nona Henry Criner. She retired from Lakin Hospital and loved to spend time outdoors and planting flowers. She especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Vickie (Robert...