Dr. James Lee Schmoll, 60, of Cheshire, won his battle with brain cancer on July 14, 2015. While on a walk with his family Tuesday afternoon, he got up out of his wheelchair and ran the rest of the way home.

He was born on July 9, 1955, to the late Robert O. and Margaret L. Schmoll of Middleport, Ohio. He was a 1973 graduate of Meigs High School, and a 1981 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry.

Jim married his best friend, Deb (Baird) Schmoll, on July 31, 1982. Together, they had two children, Lauren (Nathan) Schmoll Wood, and Jamie (Christopher) Schmoll Burchett. He was thrilled to become a grandfather to June Burchett on June 1, 2015.

Many knew Dr. Schmoll as their eye doctor. He proudly operated Schmoll Optometrics for 33 years in his hometown of Middleport, before retiring after the onset of his illness in February of 2014. He also wore many other hats. To his family and friends, he was the one to turn to when anything needed fixed. He was a beloved boss, mentor, friend, and father. He enjoyed practicing Karate at Bitanga’s Martial Arts with his friend and instructor Ben Nease, and was a car and motorcycle guru. Spending time on his Harley Davidson and with his family were his two passions.

Perhaps his greatest legacy, however, is his unwavering faith in Christ through his 17-month battle with brain cancer. Throughout his illness, he remained a source of inspiration and hope for not only his family, but to all who followed his journey.

In addition to his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and granddaughter, he is survived by his brother, Robert (Donna) Schmoll of Thurman, Ohio; sister, Janis Schmoll of Gallipolis, Ohio; brothers-in-law, John Baird of Cheshire, Ohio, and Steve (Robin) Baird of Thurman, Ohio; nephew, Zachary Baird of Athens, Ohio; niece, Kelcie Baird of Gallipolis, Ohio; and mother-in-law, Bonnie Baird of Cheshire, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret Schmoll, and his father-in-law, Elmer Baird.

Dr. Schmoll was a life-long member of Trinity Church in Pomeroy, Ohio. Visitation will be held in the Trinity Church sanctuary on Friday evening, July 17, 2015, from 6 pm – 8 pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11 am, also in the sanctuary, with Pastor Randy Smith officiating.

Those wishing to make a monetary donation in Dr. Schmoll’s name can do so through Gabe’s Race 5k, a local fundraiser for brain cancer research at Duke University Medical Center. Donations can be made at Ohio Valley Bank or at www.angelsamongus.org under “Team Stewart.”

An online registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.

Tina Mae Hammond Long, 55, Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia.

According to her wishes, Cremation services are under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio. Memorial services will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday, July 25, 2015 in the Cheshire Baptist Church, Cheshire, Ohio with Pastor Jon Mollohan, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation made to:

The Tina Long Memorial Fund

c/o The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel

P O Box 536

Gallipolis, OH 45631

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com

Virginia Hope Bird Dodson, 59, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away at 4:11 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2015 in the Emergency Department at the Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, WV. Born March 18, 1956 in Meigs County she was the daughter of the late Harold William Bird and Emma Lee Knighting Bird who survives in Racine, Ohio. She was the produce manager at the Wal-Mart of Mason, WV. She attended the Rejoicing Life Christian Church, of Middleport, Oh.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Craig (BobbiJo) Wolfe, of Pomeroy, step-sons, Ryan (April) Dodson, of Allen, Tx., Josh Dodson, of Bradenton, Fl., step-daughters, Tirzah Smith, of Racine, and Chelsie (Jason) Able, of Bradenton, Fl. A brother, Bill (Judy) Bird, of Racine, and a sister, Genevieve (Mike) Rush, of Racine, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her father, Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Dodson, whom she married on April 19, 2001 in Middleport and preceded her on May 22, 2015, and a son, Shawn Wolfe whom preceded her on September 28, 2003.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cremeens Funeral Home, Racine with Pastor Ryan Eaton officiating. Interment will follow in the Letart Falls Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com

Mary Jane McGuire, 59, Bidwell, Ohio (formerly of Ewington) passed away Monday July 20, 2015 after an extended illness. She was born November 21, 1955 at Gallipolis, daughter of the late Cecil Henry and Helen (Chapman) Johnson. She retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center following 23 years of service as a Licensed Practical Nurse and attended the Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Mary is survived by a daughter, Lorraina McGuire McGinness of Bidwell; three grandchildren: Shanleigh, Killian and C. Maddox McGinness; two brothers: Silas (Joanne) Johnson, Bidwell and Jerry Johnson, Galion, Ohio and two sisters: Avonell (Kenneth) Dunn, Ewington, Ohio and Florine Madden, Isom, Kentucky; best friend, Trina Clark, Ewington as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck McGuire, two brothers, Chandious and Willis Johnson and a sister, Bernice Anderson.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday, July 24, 2015 in the His Way Community Church (former Vinton Baptist Church), Main Street, Vinton with Pastor Dave Greer, officiating. Burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church 11:00 AM until the time of service Friday. The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel, is honored to serve the McGuire Family.

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com

Bernard Leon Rossiter, age 68, of Gallipolis, ‘Went to be with the Lord’ on Friday evening July 24, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center. Born August 22, 1946 in Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Ova and Nancy Marie Caldwell Rossiter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by three brothers, Merrill, Carl and Wendall Rossiter, as well as his mother in law, Louise Daniels.

Bernard worked most of his life driving trucks and operating heavy equipment. He loved driving trucks. He also loved riding motorcycles, singing in church, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Mina Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Bernard also served in the National Guard from 1965 to 1972.

He is survived by his wife, Shelba Daniels Rossiter, who he married on November 18, 1967, two daughters, Carla Rossiter, and Kim (Mike) Green both of Gallipolis. A granddaughter, Phylicia (Justin) Carter of Gallipolis. Two great grandchildren, Shelbie Dawn Carter, and Justin Michael Leo Carter. Two brothers, Gary Dean Rossiter and Roger Rossiter both of Gallipolis, a sister, Wanda Mohler of Middleport, a special niece, Jodi McQuaid, an his special companion, his dog, Teddy.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Thursday July 30, 2015 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Workman officiating. Burial will follow in Swan Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-9 PM. Pallbearers will be: Mike Green, Justin Carter, Terry Norman, Dean Martin, Jack Northup, and David Snyder. Honorary pallbearers will be: Steve Watterson, Jeff Mullins and Marty Church.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com

Sylvia J. Van Meter, 84, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born September 1, 1930 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Charles Hill and Maggie Jones Topping. Sylvia was married to Larry A. Van Meter and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2007. She was a social worker for Buckeye Community Services, a member of Lighthouse Assembly of God, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Gideons International.

Surviving are four sons, Gary Allen (Lisa) Day of Port Charlotte, Florida, David Thomas Day of Ft. Myers, Florida, John Lee (Chris) Day of Vincennes, Indiana, James Glen (Tina) Day of Ft. Myers, Florida; 6 grandchilden; 12 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Larry A. Van Meter, Sylvia was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Harrison, Jessie Mae Waugh, and a brother John Hill.

Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alex Colon officiating. Friends may call from 12 – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Sylvia’s memory to Buckeye Community Services Inc., 220 Morton St., Jackson, OH 45640.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.

Nancy Lynn Sanders, 51, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at her residence.

She was born July 31, 1963 in Williamson, West Virginia, daughter of James A. Foster and Rochella Thornbury Foster, who both survive her. She was married to Jeff Sanders and he also survives her. Nancy was a graduate of Kyger Creek High School and a former director of Gallia County Red Cross.

Surviving are her husband, Jeff R. Sanders of Gallipolis; a son, Tyler Burns of Gallipolis; a daughter, Katelyn Foster of Gallipolis; a stepdaughter, Ellyn Sanders of Columbus; a stepson, Joshua Sanders of Duluth, Minnesota; two grandsons, Tristan and Levi; her parents, Jim Foster of Newark and Rochella Foster of Gallipolis; a brother, Matt (Tina) Foster of Newark; a half brother, Danny (Krystal) Foster of Oak Hill; a half sister, Susan Foster of Utica; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Nancy’s memory to the American Legion Lafayette Post 27, 1839 McCormick Rd., Gallipolis, OH 45631.

Marjorie Pauline “Polly” Kail Thompson, 94, of the Little Kyger Community in Cheshire, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Holzer Inpatient Hospice Room following a brief illness.

Polly was born October 4, 1920 in her parents’ home in Cheshire, Ohio, in Gallia County, Ohio. She was the youngest of three daughters to the late James H. and Mabel E. (Leonard) Kail.

She was married to George Frederick (Fred) Thompson on November 18, 1939 by Reverend George Sagen at the Baptist parsonage in Gallipolis, Ohio. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary in November 2001, and Fred preceded her in death on May 14, 2002. They were blessed with four children, and she is survived by daughters, Nan E. Heiskell and April E. (Charles) Duncan, and a son, George H. (Janette) Thompson. Their precious daughter, Pollyanna, passed away on August 12, 1979.

During her youth, she participated in 4-H, played softball, sang, and strummed on her guitar. She attended the one room Jericho school where she was taught by her sister, Glenna, in some of the grades. She excelled in school and graduated Valedictorian of Cheshire High School in 1938 and continued to have contact with her four living classmates throughout her life.

Other survivors are seven grandchildren, John F (Brenda) Heiskell, Margory (Eric) Rainey, Paul (Roberta) Duncan, Edie (Michael) Bostic, Troy (Suzanna), Jessica Thompson, and Samuel Thompson; twelve great-grandchildren, Jasmyne (Steven), Paulyn, Tyler (Tiffany), Tayler (Evan), Tori, Tayler, Ellie, Katie, Chad, Coen, Braiden, Gage, and Serenity; great-great grandson, Jackson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Patricia (Roy) Holter, many nieces and nephews, and a kind neighbor, John Ranegar.

Polly chose to be a homemaker and used her energy and talents to enhance family and community. She was a lifelong member of the Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, pianist, assistant superintendent, deaconess, and any other role as needed. One of her favorite groups was the Little Kyger Ladies’ Aide where she was a charter member and served as President many times. With failing vision and hearing, her church attendance was limited so her last mission was to supply the church with “Our Daily Bread” booklets and mail them to others who could not attend. She loved the Lord and wanted to see the “good news” spread. She was a lifelong member of the Little Kyger Grange 2074, a Juvenile Grange Matron, and a charter member of the Little Kyger Farm Bureau Council, and 50+ year member of the Gallia County Farm Bureau. Polly valued education was always a willing worker in her children’s activities (PTA and band). She was involved in 4-H as a member, parent, and advisor.

In addition to her parents, husband, and daughter she was preceded in by her son-in-law, John Heiskell, Jr on May 11, 1993, her sisters and their husbands, Glenna (Alva), Georgia (T.F.) Burleson; father and mother-in-law, George and Ruth (Frederick) Thompson; sister in law and brother-in-law, Mary (Huber) Fulton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe (Ida Mae) Thompson, Bob (Alice) Thompson, and Emmett (Pauline) Thompson.

Polly loved life and was competitive, creative and versatile. She enjoyed gardening, planting fruit trees, bird watching, square dancing, playing her guitar and piano, reading (Western) books, writing poetry, drawing, sending cards and letters, sewing, quilting (known for her blue jean quilts), traveling, and welcoming her family, neighbors, and friends to her home. Her love for her family was never forgotten with a Happy Birthday card and a prayer for all.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church with Pastor Paul T. Imboden officiating and burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2015 and from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the church prior to services on July 31, 2015.

Pallbearers will be John F. Heiskell, Troy Duncan, Samuel Thompson, Kail Burleson, Dwight Thompson, and Mike Reese. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Duncan, Jim Burleson, and John Ranegar.

In leiu of flowers, consider a memorial contribution to the Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church; c/o Kelly Hesson, Treasurer, 45 Porterbrook Lane, Gallipolis, OH 45631. An on-line guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com.

“O God, thou hast taught me
from my youth; and hitherto have
I declared thy wondrous works.
Now also when I am old and
grey headed, O God forsake me not;
until I have shewed thy
strength unto this generation, and
thy power to everyone that is to come.”
- Psalm 71:17, 18.

Small Animal Holzer Clinic Awards 2015

Started in 2005
Dogs

You and Your Dog

Junior A Trophy sponsored In Memory of Ralph Durst

1st Place $20.00 Emma Hammons K-9 Korps
2nd Place 10.00 Emily White K-9 Korps
3rd Place 5.00 Kraig Lemley Good Times 4-H Club

Junior B Trophy sponsored by Pairs and Spares 4-H Club
1st Place $20.00 Hannah Mollohan- K-9 Korps
2nd Place $10.00 Gage Smith K-9 Korps

Intermediate A Trophy sponsored by Tami Sheets
1st Place $20.00 none

Intermediate B Trophy sponsored by Friend of 4-H
1st Place $20.00 Andrew Mollohan- K-9 Korps
2nd Place $10.00 Jerilyn Darst K-9 Korps
3rd Place Keke Kormanik K-9 Korps

Senior B Trophy Sponsored by Higher Ground Pet Crematory
1st Place $20.00 David Spires K-9 Korps 4-H Club
2nd 10.00 Zachary Mollohan – K-9 Korps
3rd 5.00 Megan Martin – K-9 Korps

Over all You and your Dog – $50.00 from Dr. Denise Shockley – if the dog is a rescue animal. Proof of Adoption is required
Top You and Your Dog is____none_______________________________________

Dog Obedience

Beginner Novice A – trophy sponsored by Frenchtown Veterinary Clinic
1st Place – $20.00- Emily White– K-9 Korps
2nd Place $10.00 Jerilyn Darst k-9 Korps
3rd Place $5.00 Emma Hammons K-9 Korps

Beginner Novice B – in Memory of Amber
1st Place – $20.00 –Darius Pishvazadeh- K-9 Korps

Pre-Novice A – In Memory of Kellie
1st Place – $20.00 – Andrew Mollohan – K-9 Korps

Pre- Novice B Friend of 4-H
1st Place none

Grad Novice A Trophy by Friend of 4-H

Grad Novice B – Pairs and Spares 4H Club
1st Place – $20.00 – Megan Martin – K-9 Korps

Open A – Trophy by Friend of 4-H
none
Open B – Trophy sponsored by Dale and Danelle Newberry
none

Grad-Open A – sponsored by Higher Ground Pet Crematory
1st Place – $20.00 – David Spires- K-9 Korps
2nd Place -10.00 Zachary Mollohan K-9 Korps

Grad –Open B – Sponsored by Higher Ground Pet Crematory
1st Place – $20.00 – none

Dog Showmanship Awards

Showmanship Junior A – Sponsored by Breech Boarding
1st Place – 20.00 –1st Emma Hammons – K-9 Korps
2nd place – 10.00 Emily White – K-9 Korps
3rd Place 5.00 Gage Smith K-9 Korps

Showmanship Junior B – Sponsored by Breech Boarding
1st Place – 20.00 – –

Showmanship Intermediate A – Sponsored by Breech Boarding
1st Place – 20.00 – Jerilyn Darst k-9 Korps

Showmanship Intermediate B – Sponsored by Breech Boarding
1st Place – 20.00 Andrew Mollohan- K-9 Korps
2nd Place $10.00 Darius Pishvazadeh K-9 Korps

Showmanship Senior A -Sponsored by Breech Boarding
1st Place – 20.00 – NA

Showmanship Senior B – Sponsored by Breech Boarding
1st Place – 20.00 – David Spires- K-9 Korps
2nd Place Zachary Mollohan- K-9 Korps
3rd Place Megan Martin- K-9 Korps

Dog Poster

Dog Poster Junior Trophy by Friend of 4-H
1st Place – $20.00 Hannah Mollohan-K-9 Korps
2nd Place $10.00 Emma Hammons K-9 Korps
3rd Place – $5.00 Gage Smith k-9 Korps

Dog Poster Intermediate Trophy by Friend of 4-H
1st Place $20.00 Andrew Mollohan- K-9 Korps
2nd Place $10.00 Jerilyn Darst- K-9 Korps
3rd Place $5.00 Keke Kormanik

Dog Poster Senior Trophy by Friend of 4-H
1st Place $20.00 Zach Mollohan- K-9 Korps
2nd Place $10.00 Megan Martin- K-9 Korps
3rd Place $5.00 David Spires- K-9 Korps

Not Holzer
Agility Gold Medal winners
David Spires – K-9 Korps
Megan Martin K-9 Korps

Silver Medal Winners
Emma Hammons- K-9 Korps
Hannah Mollohan k-9 Korps
Gage Smith K-9 Korps

Bronze Medal Winners
Emily White k-9 Korps
Darius Pishvazadeh K-9 Korps

Rally Winners
1st David Spires – K-9 Korps
2nd Jerilyn Darst- K-9 Korps
3rd Megan Martin- K-9 Korps

Special Awards all cat winners will also get an additional award of $20 for 1st, $10 for 2nd, $5 for 3rd sponsored by Katie Alexander in memory of her cat Rose.

CATS

Cat – Cat 1 Purr-fect Pals- Trophy by Frenchtown Veterinarian clinic
1st Place – $20.00- Bella Barnette CTTC 4-H Club

2nd Place – $10.00- Laura Plybon Kountry Kritters 4-H Club

3rd Place – $5.00 – Olivia Rees Triangle 4-H Club

Cat 2 Climbing Up – Trophy by Mane Designers Styling Salon

1st Place – $20.00 – Elizabeth Eads Saddles N Spurs 4-H Club

2nd Place – $10.00- Abby VanSickle Triangle 4-H Club

3rd Place – $5.00 – NA

Cat 3 Leaping forward – Trophy by Dr. Janis Williams, DMV

1st Place – $20.00 – Molly Fitzwater Saddles N Spurs 4-H Club

2nd Place – $10.00 – none

3rd Place – $5.00 – NA

Small Animal

Chinchilla –Angel Forest Products
1st Place – $20.00 None
2nd Place – $10.00
3rd Place – $5.00

Ferret- Angel Forest Products
1st Place – $20.00 None
2nd Place – $10.00
3rd Place – $5.00

Gerbil Angel Forest Products
1st Place – $20.00 None
2nd Place – $10.00
3rd Place – $5.00

Guinea Pig- Bob and Cindy Howard
1st Place – $20.00 – Debbie Reed Temperature Rising
2nd Place – $10.00 – Malayna Brace RV All Stars
3rd Place – $5.00- none

Hampster Angel Forest Products
1st Place – $20.00 Alexis Thomas Saddles and Spurs
2nd Place – $10.00 Kylie Birchfield Ridge Kids
3rd Place – $5.00 Devin McDonald Sundance Kids

Hedgehog Trophy Sponsored by Angel Forest Products
1st Place – $20.00 None
2nd Place – $10.00
3rd Place – $5.00

Mice -Trophy sponsored by Tom, Lisa, Valerie and Jake Richie
1st Place – $20.00 None
2nd Place – $10.00
3rd Place – $5.00

Rat- Trophy sponsored by Angel Forest Products
1st Place – $20.00 None
2nd Place – $10.00
3rd Place – $5.00

4-H Pet Pals Trophy by Friend of 4-H
1st Place – $20.00 Zachary Mollohan K-9 Korps
2nd Place – $10.00 none
3rd Place – $5.00

Breeding GOATS

Dairy Goats –

Junior Dairy Doe – Trophy sponsored by Floral Fashions
1st Place – $20.00 –Chloey Campbell – All for 1 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 – N/A
3rd Place – $5.00 –N/A

Senior Dairy Doe – Trophy sponsored by Terry and Rick Shaddeau
1st Place – $20.00 –Chloey Campbell -All for 1 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 –Elle Steele -Good Times 4-H Club
3rd Place – $5.00 –Jessi Steele -Good Times 4-H Club

Dairy Junior Buck – Trophy sponsored by Ryan Shaddeau
1st Place – $20.00 – no Entries
2nd Place – $10.00-
3rd Place – $5.00 –NA

Dairy Senior Buck – Trophy sponsored by Grant Shaddeau
1st. Place – $20.00 –Chloey Campbell- All for 1 4- H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 –N/A
3rd Place – $5.00 – NA

Meat Goat Production-

Junior Market Doe- Trophy sponsored by Friend of 4-H

1st Place – $20.00 –Chloey Campbell – For His Glory 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 –Joshua Winters – For His Glory 4-H Club
3rd Place – $5.00 – Jacob Winters – For His Glory 4-H Club

Senior Market Doe –Trophy by Friend of 4-H

1st Place – $20.00 –Jacob Winters – For His Glory 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 –Joshua Winters -For His Glory 4-H Club
3rd Place – $5.00 –Natalie Swain – Thivener Pioneers 4-H Club

Junior Buck – Trophy sponsored by Friend of 4-H

1st Place – $20.00- Jacob Winters – For His Glory 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00- Joshua Winters – For His Glory 4H Club
3rd Place – $5.00- na

Senior Buck – Trophy sponsored by Friend of 4-H
1st Place – $20.00 none
2nd Place – $10.00_
3rd Place – $5.00__ NA

Pack Classes

Pack Goat – Trophy sponsored by B&B Farms

1st Place – $20.00 – Devin McDonald – Sundance Kids 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 –Jacob Winters – For His Glory 4-H Club
3rd Place _ $5.00 – Hailey Burris – River Valley Allstars 4-H Club

Harness Goat – Trophy sponsored by B&B Farms
1st Place – $20.00 _NA
2nd Place – $10.00 _NA
3rd Place – $5.00 _NA

Breeding Goat Showmanship

Breeding Goat Junior Showmanship – Trophy sponsored by Queen Acres

1st Place – $20.00 – Elle Steele – Good Times 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 – Natalie Swain – Thivener Pioneers 4- H Club
3rd Place – $5.00 –N/A

Breeding Goat Senior Showmanship- Trophy sponsored by Queen Acres

1st Place – $20.00- Jacob Winters – For His Glory 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 – Joshua Winters For His Glory 4-H Club
3rd Place – $5.00- Devin McDonald – Sundance Kids 4-H Club

Past Goat Past Showmanship – Trophy sponsored by Queen Acres

1st Place – $20.00 – Chloey Campbell All for 1 4-H Club
2nd Place – $10.00 – NA

Goats judged during the Fair

Fiber Goats –

Angora/Fiber Goat Trophy sponsored by Vic & Mary Walker Niday
1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Miniature/Pygmy Showmanship

Miniature/Pygmy Goat Past Showmanship – Trophy sponsored by Carl and Judy Clark
1st Place – $

2nd Place – $10.00 -

Miniature/Pygmy Goat Senior Showmanship- Trophy sponsored by Toler & Toler Insurance

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Miniature/Pygmy Goat Junior Showmanship – Trophy sponsored by Vic & Mary Walker Niday

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Miniature/Pygmy Goat Classes

Champion Production Miniature Doe – Vic and Mary Walker Niday
1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Champion Pygmy Goat Junior Doe – Trophy by L&L Scrap Metal & Recycling
1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Champion Pygmy Goat Senior Doe – Vic and Mary Walker Niday
1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Champion Pygmy Goat Wether – Friend of 4-H

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

RABBIT Show Judged Monday of Fair

Meat Pen- Mane Designers Styling Salon

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Rabbit**Champion Purebred Buck-Pairs and Spare 4-H Club

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Rabbit**Champion Purebred Doe- Sparkle Supply Company

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

**Champion Rabbit over all mixed – Angel Forest Products
1st Place – $20.00

Rabbit Showmanship Past Trophy by Altizer Farm Supply

1st Place –

2nd Place –

Rabbit Showmanship Senior Trophy by Kountry Kritters 4-H Club

1st Place $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Rabbit Showmanship Junior Trophy by Triangle 4-H Club

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Pet Rabbit Wednesday of fair

Champion Pet Rabbit Junior – Steve McGhee and Family
1st Place – $20.00

Tie -2nd Place – $10.00

Tie 3rd Place – $5.00

Champion Pet Rabbit Senior – Steve McGhee and Family

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Poultry Judged Monday of fair

Pullets – Floral Fashion

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Market Chicken – Friendly Farmers Farm Bureau

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Ducks – L & L Scrap Metal & Recycling

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Turkeys – L & L Scrap Metal & Recycling

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Fancy Poultry – Friend of 4-H

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Poultry Showmanship Past Trophy by Tractor Supply Company

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

Poultry Showmanship Senior -Trophy by Tractor Supply Company

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Poultry Showmanship Junior Trophy by Tractor Supply Company

1st Place – $20.00

2nd Place – $10.00

3rd Place – $5.00

Holzer Awards STOP HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All Other Animal Results
NOT HOLZER……………………………………….

Llama Results – Lamas are not Holzer Awards

Obstacle –
1st Makenzie Barr – New Horizon 4-H Club
2nd Airika Barr – New Horizon 4-H Club
3rd Karrington Barr – New Horizon 4-H Club

Past Showmanship
1st Elijah McKnight – New Horizon 4-H Club
2nd Karrington Barr- New Horizon 4H Club

Senior Showmanship
1st Makenzie Barr – New Horizon 4-H Club
2nd – Caleb McKnight – New Horizon 4H Club

Junior Showmanship
1st Airika Barr – New Horizon 4-H Club
2nd N/A

Top Over all Llama –Makenzie Barr – New Horizon 4-H Club

Swine Breeding – Not Holzer Awards

Past Showmanship
1st place -Eric Blevins- For His Glory 4H Club
2nd place – NA

Senior Showmanship
1st Place – Andrew Owens- Rio Hopefuls 4-H Club
2nd Place – Josh Henry- Hopes Helping Hands 4-H Club
3rd Place –N/A

Junior showmanship
1st Place -Reece Thomas – Hopes Helping Hands 4-H Club
2nd Place – Shayne Cremeans – Triangle 4-H Club
3rd Place- Nathan McGuire – Thivener Pioneers 4H Club
4th Place – Joseph Dawson – Raccoon Valley 4H Club

Swine Breeding Show 2015

Berkshire Reg.
1st Place Joseph Dawson entry 1 Raccoon Valley 4-H Club
2nd Place Joseph Dawson entry 2 Raccoon Valley 4-H Club
3rd Place – N/A

Over all Reg. Champion -Joseph Dawson (Berkshire)

Commercial Non- Reg.
1st Place – Reece Thomas – Hopes Helping Hands 4-H Club
2nd Place – Andrew Owens – Rio Hopefuls 4H Club
3rd Place – Eric Blevins- For His Glory
4th Place – Shayne Cremeans – Triangle 4H Club
5th Place -Katie Bowling – Hopes Helping Hands 4H Club
6th Place – Joshua Henry – Hopes Helping Hands 4H Club

Duroc Reg.
1st Place – N/A
2nd Place- N/A

All Other Breeds Class
1st Place – None

Hampshire Reg.
1st Place – None

Landrace Reg.
1st Place – None
2nd Place -

Spot Reg.
1st Place – None
2nd Place -
3rd Place -

Yorkshire Reg.
1st Place- None
2nd Place -
3rd Place -

Over all Breeding Gilt –Reece Thomas with – Hopes Helping Hands 4-H Club

Breeding Sheep Show 2015 – Not Holzer Clinic Awards

Past Showmanship
1st Place – Justin Beaver – Thivener 4H Club
2nd Place – N/A

Senior Showmanship
1st Place – Alyssa Campbell – All for 1 4-H Club
2nd Place – Kaitlyn Roberts – Gallia County Livestock 4-H Club
3rd Place – Katelyn Beaver – Thivener Pioneers 4H Club

Junior Showmanship
1st Place – Petyon Siedel – Kountry Kritters 4-H Club
2nd Place – Justin Butler – Hayseeds 4-H Club
3rd Place –Reece Butler – Hayseeds 4H Club

Commercial – Non- Reg. Ewe Lambs under 1 year
1st Place – Justin Butler – Hayseeds 4-H Club
2nd Place – Kaitlyn Roberts – Gallia County Livestock 4-H Club
3rd Place – Katelyn Beaver – Thivener Pioneers 4-H Club
4th Place – Peyton Sidel – Kountry Kritters 4-H Club
5th Place – Madison Beaver- Thiveneir Pioneers 4-H Club
6th Place – Austin Beaver – Thivener Pioneers 4-H Club
7th Place – Justin Beaver – Thivener Pioneers 4H Club
8th Place – William Hendrickson – Rio Hopefuls 4H Club
9th Place – Reece Butler – Hayseeds 4H Club
10th Place – Seth Jones – For His Glory 4H Club

Commercial –Non- Reg. Ewe Lamb over 1 year
1st Place –Alyssa Campbell – All for 1 4-H Club
2nd Place -William Hendrickson -Rio Hopefuls 4-H Club entry one
3rd Place- William Hendrickson -Rio Valley Riders 4-H Club entry two
4th Place- N/A
5th Place- N/A
Top Commercial Ewe –Alyssa Campbell- All for 1 4H Club
Over all Supreme Champion Ewe – Alyssa Campbell- All for 1 4H Club

Commercial Non- Reg. Ram under 1 year
1st Place – Katelyn Roberts – Thivener Pioneers 4-H Club
2nd Place –N/A
3rd Place – N/A

Commercial Non- Reg. Ram 1 year or over
1st Place -Justin Beaver – Thivener Pioneers 4H Club
2nd Place – NA

Over all Supreme Champion Ram- Justin Beaver –Thivener Pioneers 4H Club

Top Commercial Ram –Justin Beaver- Thivener Pioneers 4H Club

Farm Flocks
Over all Farm Flock – Katelyn Beaver- Thivener Pioneers 4H Club

Market Goat Not Holzer
Past Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club

Senior Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Junior Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Top 10 Market Goats
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place 4-H Club
5th Place 4-H Club
6th Place 4-H Club
7th Place 4-H Club
8th Place 4-H Club
9th Place 4-H Club
10th Place

Goat class one 53lbs. -71lbs.
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Goat class two 75lbs- 84 lbs.
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Goat class three 88lbs.- 111 lbs
1st place
2nd place
3rd place s

Swine Showmanship Not Holzer

Past Showmanship Winners
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 2 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 3 Market Hog showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 4 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place

Class 5 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 6 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 7 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 8 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 9 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 10 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 11 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 12 Market Hog Showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Horse Show Results
Senior Stock Horsemanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Junior Stock Horsemanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place

English Eq.
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Easy Gaited Horsemanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Senior Walk/Trot Horsemanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place

Junior Walk/Trot Horsemanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Sr. Western Pleasure Horsemanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Novice Showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Horsemanship –Therapuetic
1st Place
2nd Place

Therapuetic Horsemanship Trans
1st Place
1st Place

Therapeutic Showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Senior Showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Junior Showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Grand Championship Showmanship
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion

Novice Horsemanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Green Loper
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Hunter Under Saddle
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Walk Trot Pleasure Senior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Walk Trot Pleasure Junior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place

Western Pleasure Senior
1st Place
2nd Place

Western Pleasure Junior
1st Place
2nd Place

Stock Pleasure Senior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Stock Pleasure Junior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Easy Gaited Pleasure
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Championship Horsemanship Equitation
1st Place
2nd Place

Champion Pleasure Hunter
1st Place
2nd Place

Grand Champion Walk Trot
1st Place
2nd Place

Sr. Speed Showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Jr. Speed Showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place

Sr. Stakes Race
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Jr. Stakes Race
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place

Sr. Keyhole
1st Place
2nd Place

Jr. Keyhole
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Sr. Down and Back
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Jr. Down and Back
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Sr. Poles
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Jr. Poles
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Sr. Barrels
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Jr. Barrels
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Grand Champion Barrels
1st Place
2nd Place

Western Riding
1st Place

Ranch Horse Pleasure
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Therapeutic Trail
1st Place
1st Place

Easy Gaited Trail
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

English Trail
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Walk Trot Trail
1st Place
2nd Place

Stock Trail
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place

Western Performance Trail
1st Place
2nd Place

Open Perf. Western Junior
1st Place
2nd Place

Open Perf. Western Senior
1st Place
2nd Place

Speed Junior
1st Place
2nd Place

Speed Senior
1st Place
2nd Place

Novice
1st Place
2nd Place

Walk Trot Junior
1st Place
2nd Place

Walk Trot Senior
1st Place
2nd Place

Stock Junior
1st Place
2nd Place

Stock Senior
1st Place
2nd Place

Easy Gaited
1st Place
2nd Place

Trail Buckle
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Therapeutic Trail
1st Place
2nd Place

Therapeutic
1st Place
2nd Place

Market Swine Show Not Holzer

Grand Champion Market Hog –4-H Club
Reserve Champion Market Hog- 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club
4th Place 4-H Club
5th Place 4-H Club
6th Place 4-H Club
7th Place Club
8th Place 4-H Club
9th Place 4-H Club
10th Place 4-H Club

Highest Placing Born in Gallia County Market Hog:
Highest Over Champion Market Gilt Born in Gallia County
Top Placing Barrow

Beef Breeding Showmanship

Past Showmanship – 1st Place none
2nd Place
3rd Place

Senior Showmanship – 1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Junior Showmanship – 1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Beef Breeding Show

Angus Classes

Angus Senior Calf
1st Place 4-H Club

Angus Summer Yearling
1st Place 4-H Club

Angus Junior Yearling
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Angus Senior Yearling
1st Place

Angus Cow
1st Place

Over all Angus
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

AOB Class
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place

Maine-Anjou
Main- Anjou Junior Calf
1st Place

Main Anjou Jr. Yearling
1st Place
2nd Place

Overall Maine- Anjou
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Hereford
Junior calf
1st Place

Herford Senior Yearling
1st Place

Overall Hereford
1st Place
2nd Place

Commercial Class
Commercial Junior calf
1st place 4-H Club
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
5th place

Commercial Sr. Calf
1st Place

Commercial Summer Yearling
1st Place
2nd Place

Commercial Jr. Yearling
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place

Commercial Sr. Yearling
1st Place

Overall Commercial Breed Class
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Overall Supreme Beef Breeding Champion Class
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place

Top Bread and Owned Registered Beef Female
1st place

Overall Top Ten Market Lambs

Top Market Lamb Born & Raised in Gallia County

Grand Champion Market Lamb –
Res. Champion Market Lamb –
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
7th Place
8th Place
9th Place
10th Place

2015 Market Lamb Showmanship
Past Showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 2 Age 17 & 18 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 3 Ages 15 & 16 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 4 Ages 14 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 5 Ages 13 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 6 Ages 12 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 7 Ages 11 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 8 Ages 10 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 9 Ages 9 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 10 Age 8 Yrs Old
1st Place
2nd Place

Market Steer

Grand champion Market Steer 4-H Club

Reserve champion Market Steer 4-H Club

3rd Place over all 4-H Club

4th Place over all 4-H Club

5th Place over all 4-H Club

6th Place over all 4-H Club

7th Place over all 4-H Club

8th Place over all 4-H club

9th Place over all 4-H Club

10th Place over all 4-H Club

Top Market Steer born and raised in Gallia Co. 4-H Club

Market Steer and Feeder Calf Showmanship

Past showmanship winners
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place

Class 2 showmanship
1st Place Club
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 3 showmanship
1st place club
2nd place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H

Class 4 showmanship
1st Place Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Class 5 showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Class 6 showmanship
1st Place 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club

Feeder Calf Show
Class 1
1st place 4-H Club
2nd place 4-H Club
3rd place
4th place 4-H Club
5th place 4-H Club

Class 2
1st place 4-H Club
2nd place 4-H Club
3rd place
4th place
5th place

Class 3
1st place Club
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
5th place

Overall Champion Feeder Calf

Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
3rd overall
4th overall
5th overall

Dairy Beef Feeder Show
Dairy Beef Feeder Calf
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place 4-H Club

Dairy Beef Feeder Showmanship
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place 4-H Club

Dairy Show
Holstein Jr. Calf
1st Place

Tobacco class (this is a non-4-H Project)
Top 10 Market Tobacco
1st Place
2nd Place 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Club
4th Place 4-H Club
5th Place 4-H Club
6th Place 4-H Club
7th Place 4-H Club
8th Place
9th Place 4-H Club
10th Place 4-H Club
Best Interview-Senior –4-H Club
Best Interview-Junior –4-H Club
Tobacco Skillathon-Senior
1st Place

2nd Place 4-H Club

3rd Place

Tobacco Skill-a-thon—Junior
1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON Not Holzer

Beef Senior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Beef Junior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Sheep Senior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Sheep Junior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Swine Senior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Swine Junior
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

John David Pasquale, 74, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015

at his residence.

He was born March 1, 1941 in Kenova, West Virginia, son of the late Julius D. and Margaret Faye Sheets Pasquale. John married Rebecca Baird on August 27, 1961 in Gallipolis and she survives him. He was in the U.S. Army First Calvary serving in Korea during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of Elizabeth Chapel church, American Legion Post 27 and the Forty & Eight. John enjoyed woodworking, making dulcimers, gardening and raising elephant ears.

Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Pasquale of Gallipolis; three sons, John A. “Tony” (Ina) Pasquale of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, Bryan K. (Carla) Pasquale of Gallipolis and Jim D. (Suvanna) Pasquale of Anchorage, Alaska; ten grandchildren, Tonya (Keith) Smith, Whitney Pasquale, Tiffany Pasquale, Kayla (Walter) Arthur, Brandon Pasquale, Cera Pasquale, Toby Pasquale, Ashley Pasquale, Nicole Pasquale and Christopher Pasquale; several great grandchildren; a sister, Sherry Lucille (Walt) Milstead Saunders of Gallipolis; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a son Michael David Pasquale, two great grandchildren, and two brothers Tom and Louis “Louie” Pasquale.

A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Elizabeth Chapel Church with Pastor Randy Carnes officiating. There will be a military service by the Gallia County Funeral Detail. A meal will be served from 4 – 5:30 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in memory of John to American Legion Post 27, 1839 McCormick Rd., Gallipolis, OH 45631.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.

Michael J. Barcus, 19, of Crown City, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at his residence.

He was born June 6, 1996 in Gallipolis, son of Mary Barcus Nelson who survives him. Michael was a graduate of South Gallia High School, Class of 2015 and was a member of Mercerville Baptist Church. He had planned to go to the Marines in September. He enjoyed playing his guitar.

Surviving are his mother Mary Nelson of Crown City; a sister, Caitlyn Nelson of Crown City; uncles, James Barcus of Crown City, Glenn (Wendy) Barcus of Graham, Washington and Eric (Paula) Clary of Gallipolis; an aunt, Jari (Nick) Cain of Gallipolis; a great aunt, Sue Burris of Gallipolis; and several cousins.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandmother Marsha Clary and great uncle Lonnie Burris.

A memorial service will be at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Mercerville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Michael’s memory to Mercerville Baptist Church.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.

Frances Anne Kelton, 81, Sunnyvale, CA, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on July 7, 2015 in Santa Clara, CA.

She was born on January 3, 1934 in Wharncliffe, WV, daughter of the late Forrest and Margaret Trent. Frances was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Gallipolis, 1951 Graduate of Gilbert High School and a graduate of WV Business College, in Bluefield, WV. Frances was a bookkeeper and Insurance Clerk at Holzer Medical Center.

She was married to Larry Kelton and he survives in Sunnyvale, CA, two daughters, Lori Haffelt of Sunnyvale, CA, and Teri (Howard) Blain of Gallipolis Ferry, WV; grandchildren, Dexi Blain of Carrollton, GA and Ben Blain of Lima, Ohio, two sisters, Edith (Jim) Elmore of Woodbridge, VA, and Linda (Harry) Simpson of Zion, IL, her stepmother Alice Trent in Gilbert, WV, Sister-in-law Sue (Tom) Smith of Jackson, OH,

a dear friend, Linda Pugh, of Vinton, Ohio, several nieces and nephews, and a host of beloved family and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters Barbara Faye Trent and Betty Surber and by her parents.

The Frances Kelton family will have a time to receive family and friends at Willis Funeral Home, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 6-8 pm.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.

Ronda K. Coons, 67, Chillicothe, Ohio (formerly of Gallipolis) passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born June 29, 1948 at Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Max and Mary Ellen (Eblin) Garlic.

Ronda is survived by two daughters: Cynthia Davis and Rochelle Dobbins, both of Chillicothe, Ohio; four grandchildren: Tyler McClure, Megan Dobbins, Kayla Conwell and Emily Conwell and special friend, Marissa Marvin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Timothy Conwell and brother, Phillip Garlic.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio with Pastor Gene Harmon officiating. Friends and family may call at the funeral home 6:00 PM until the time of service Tuesday. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will follow.

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com

Russell O. Lear, age 71, of Gallipolis, died Sunday morning August 9, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center. Born August 16, 1943 in Mercerville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Virgil and Pearl Wells Lear. In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded by four brothers, Virgil Lear, Jr., Otis Lear, Richard Lear and Wilbur William Lear, and by 1 sister, Maxine Lamadale Wallace.

Russell retired as a loader from the Pepsi Bottling Co. He was a member of the Debbie Drive Chapel. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing gospel bluegrass music at the Vinton Fast Stop.

He is survived by one daughter, Angela Marie Lear Tracy of Bidwell, two sons, Danny (Tammy) Lear of Gallipolis, and Rusty (Rachel) Lear of Laurelville. Twelve grandchildren, Dakotah Matthew Pollock, Erica Marie Tracy, Nathan Patrick Tracy, Devin Ray Lear, Austin Darst, Ryanna Darst, Dalton Lear, Aydan Lear, Jordan Lear, Ian Lear, Sidney Lear, and Landry Lear. Two great grandchildren, Memphis Kash Thomas and Kamdyn Russell Thomas. Also surviving are two special friends, Vonda Farley and Joyce Jewell.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Thursday August 13, 2015 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Old Mercerville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-9 PM.

An online guest registry will be available at waugh-halley-wood.com

Braxton Andrew Turley, infant, passed away at birth on August 17, 2015 at the Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He went to be with the Lord surrounded by all of his family members. He would have been an enjoyment to all.

Little Braxton is survived by his parents, Kevin and Kimberly Lynn Roush Turley, of Racine, a brother, Tyler VanInwagen and a sister, Khloe Jones, both of the home. Maternal grandparents, Roger and Christy Roush, of Racine, paternal grandparents, Karen (Dan) Meadows, of Middleport and Kenneth “Kenny” (Cindy) Turley, Sr., of Racine. A maternal great-grandfather, Charles Michael, Sr., of Racine, a paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Russell, of Mason, WV, maternal aunts, Jenny (Jay) Mershon, of Patriot, Oh., and Kasey Roush, of Racine, a paternal uncle, Kenneth “Kenny” (Michelle) Turley, Jr., of Pomeroy, and numerous cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive.

Little Braxton is preceded in death, by his maternal great-grandparents, Herbert and Mary Roush, his paternal great-grandparents, Clarence and Gladys Turley, and June Russell, and maternal uncles, Ryan Roger Roush, and Charles “Chuck” Michael, Jr.

Graveside services will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of Letart Falls Cemetery. Pastor James R. Acree Sr. will officiate and interment will follow. Friends may call two hours prior to the graveside service at the Cremeens Funeral Home, Racine, on Friday. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com

Sue Washington, 45, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Zusman at the Ross Hospice in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on May 12, 1970 in Lakeland, Florida, daughter of the late Jack Morris McGuire and Dorothy Irene Shafer McGuire who survives in Gallipolis. Sue was a nurse’s aide for several nursing homes and had worked at the GDC. She was an avid Ohio State Fan and enjoyed gardening flowers. Sue graduated from Hannan Trace High School and Buckeye Hills.

Sue is survived by her husband, Frank Washington of Crown City, three daughters, Christine Washington (Joshua) and Rebecca McGuire both of Crown City, and Rebecca Washington of Columbus, three sons Thomas “T.J.” (Jordan) Washington, Andrew McGuire, and Austin Addair all of Crown City, 5 grandsons, and an expected granddaughter on the way. Sue is also survived by sisters Christina Boyer and Jessica Powell both of Gallipolis, and by four brothers, Bobby McGuire, Chuck (Summer) McGuire, Bill (Cheryl) McGuire all of Gallipolis, and Gary (Amy) McGuire of Tennessee.

Services will be 11 am Saturday at Willis Funeral Home with burial following in the Old Mercerville Cemetery. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Friday, from 6-8 pm.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.

Margaret A. “Snooks” Johnson, 94, of Gallipolis, started her journey Home, at 4:12 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2015 at her granddaughter’s residence in Columbus, Ohio. Born October 25, 1920 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Lyman and Elizabeth Scott Peppers, Sr. She retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center. She also was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lewis-Manley Post # 263 of the American Legion of Middleport.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Jessie “Cissy” Johnson, of Columbus, Oh., Marlene “Skeeter” Newsome, of Gallipoils, and Maria “Bucky” Johnson, of Columbus, and a son, Douglas “Thumper” Johnson, III., of Atlanta, Georgia. Five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas “Nestor” M. Johnson, Jr., whom she married on December 1, 1946 and preceded him in 1979, on sister, Bessie Johnson, and three brothers, Lyman Peppers Jr., William Peppers, and Edward Peppers.

A private Going Home celebration will be held at the convenience of the family and interment will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuernalhomes.com

Bonnie Jo Phillips, 36, went to be with the Lord, at 3:07 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2015 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Born June 16, 1979 in Gallipolis, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Donald L. Ratcliff Sr. and Sheila Johnson Ratcliff, who survives in Crown City. Bonnie was a homemaker and also a food service worker for Washington Elementary in Gallipolis. Bonnie was a faithful member of the Addison Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, Bonnie is survived by her husband, Ronnie Roy Phillips, whom she married on November 25, 1995, in Chesapeake, a daughter, Megan Phillips, and a son Nathanael Phillips, both of the home, sisters, Lola (Christopher) Wolf, of Gallipolis, and Kasandra Wells, of Crown City, and a brother, Donald L. Ratcliff, Jr., of Crown City. Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronnie R. and Sharon Phillips Sr., of Chesapeake, a brother-in-law, Eric (Christy) Phillips, of Chesapeake, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her father, Bonnie is preceded in death by her son, Noah Phillips whom passed in infancy.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel, Gallipolis. Pastor Rick Barcus and Gallipolis Fire Department Chaplain Bob Hood will officiate. Interment will follow in the Addison Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bonnie Jo Phillips, Memorial Fund. C/O 75 Grape St. Gallipolis, Ohio. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com

Earnie McCoy, 87, Vinton, Ohio (Alice Community) went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 31, 1927, in Pike County, Kentucky. He was a Kentucky Coal miner and semi-truck mechanic for Grant Trucking, Oak Hill, Ohio, a member of the Church of Christ at Bethel, an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved camping and spending time with his family and friends. Earnie is survived by his wife of 67 years Myrtle (Stiltner) McCoy whom he married on July 18, 1948, in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Also surviving are two sons, Lauchey (Pauline) McCoy, Vinton, Ohio, Lawson (Carolyn Darst) McCoy, Vinton, Ohio and two daughters, Loretta (Donald) Keeton, Vinton, Ohio, Loraine (Ken) Kiser, Racine, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Donald “DR” Keeton, Amos McCoy, Angie Lim, Amy Sigman, Garret Kiser, Joshua McCoy, and Brooke Kimes; 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, as well as a host of extended family and friends and also two special pets, Precious and Daisey.

Earnie was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Maudie (Ward) McCoy, five brothers, Plenny, Phillip, Earnest, Ervin and Jarvie McCoy and two sisters, Ora Smith and Magelene McCoy.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at His Way Community Church 222 Main St. Vinton, Ohio with Pat Gampp and Jack Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Vinton Memorial Park, Vinton, Ohio. Friends may call Friday from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

In lieu of flowers the family requests Memorial donations be made to:
The Earnie McCoy Memorial Fund
1484 Alice Road
Vinton, Ohio 45686

The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home is honored to serve the McCoy Family. Condolences can be sent to www.mccoymoore.com

Larry Haley ceased his labors and burdens on earth this past weekend when

God changed his residence to Heaven. It is to his friends’ and family’s sorrow, but Larry is experiencing great joy with his savior, Jesus Christ.

Lawrence Thomas (Larry) Haley, 60, of Gallia County, Ohio was preceded in death by his son, Alan Haley, and his parents, Ed and Peg Haley. He is survived by his wife, Rita Haley, his son, Kent (Alison) Haley, and grandchildren: Bradley, Ethan, Owen, and Anneliese Haley. Also surviving are his siblings: Jack (Ev) Haley, Cathie (John) Schmidt, Betsy (Tony) Villiotti, and Bill (Jennifer) Haley. He is also survived by his wife’s parents, Fred and Odella Taylor, and his wife’s siblings: Harold (Susan) Taylor, Blaine (Donna) Taylor, Vaughn (Karen) Taylor, and Cheryl (Mark) Holley, and his nieces and nephews.

Larry was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He was a minister and an educator who loved to tell the good news of the Christ who died for the world. At the time of his death he was a pastor at Cheshire Baptist Church and an educator at Gallipolis City Schools.

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Gallipolis, Ohio. Burial will follow in Denney Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 4-7:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.willisfuneral home.com.

“For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”(Philippians 1:21)