Jean Elizabeth Bates Clark, 93, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 1:00 am on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at her residence. Born February 25, 1924, in Oak Hill, to the late Merrill and Justina Elizabeth Bowman Bates. She was a Holzer School of Nursing Graduate.

She retired in 1988 after 27 years of service being a nurse for the Gallipolis City Schools. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Ohio School Nurses Association, Chapter #283 of the Ohio Eastern Star, the Pembroke Club, the Grace United Methodist Church Threads Sowing Club, and she also loved to quilt.

Jean is survived by her granddaughter, Christine (Brian) Thiel, of Marysville, Ohio, a son-in-law, Tommie D. Vaughn, of Gallipolis, and a half-sister, Sharon Crabtree, of Oak Hill, Ohio.

In addition to her parents Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Neal B. Clark, whom she married on February 22, 1948, in Oak Hill, and preceded her on January 18, 2006, a son, Joe Neal Clark on December 16, 2003, a daughter, Nancy J. Vaughn on November 23, 2016, and a grandson, Brian Neal Vaughn.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 12:00 Noon in the Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. Ray Kane and Rev. Bob Powell will officiate and interment will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 5-7 on Tuesday at the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis, and 1 hour prior to the service at the Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting Cremeensking.com

Anitra G. Dray, 72, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born April 10, 1945 in Warehime, Massachusetts, daughter of the late William and Wanda Ramplewich Poling. Anitra married Nelson E. Dray and he survives her.  She retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center after 30+ years.

She was a member of the Gallipolis Emblem Club #199 and was president for 11 years.

Surviving are her husband, Nelson Dray of Gallipolis; two children, Angela Cline and Chris Dray, both of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, Zachary Cline and Erica Easton; four great grandchildren, Ally Denny, Trey Cline, Aubrey Easton and Zander Michael; one sister, Gloria “Jeannie” McQuaid of Gallipolis;; two brothers, Bob Poling (Wilma) of  Gallipolis and Mark (Deb) Poling of Centerville; a sister-in-law, Debbie Taylor of Gallipolis;  nieces and nephews, Stephanie (Dannie) Wise of Covington, KY, Mike McQuaid, Jamie Denney, Lori and Lexie Taylor, all of Gallipolis.

Anitra was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Homer McQuaid.

Private services will be observed.  A Celebration of Life service will be at a later date at the Gallipolis Elks Club. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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

Joann L. Price, 76, of Centerburg, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer, at 12:10 p.m. on December 19, 2017 in the Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Medical Center, Westerville, Ohio.

Born on September 11, 1941 the late Douglas and Inez Wyant Wickline, in Antiquity, Ohio. She retired from the Federal Reserve Bank, in Columbus, and she loved to cook.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 57 years James Price whom she married on March 21, 1960 Russell, Kentucky, her daughters Laura (Leslie Corwin) Price of Westerville, Oh., Sherri (Ty) Cole, of Washington D.C. , Brenda (Shawn Sims) Price, of Sunbury Oh., grandchildren Amber (Tony Carr) Litton and Zachary (Summer Byers) Litton, great-grandchildren, Logan Price and Nevaeh Carr. A brother, Thomas (Patricia) Wickline, of Carroll, Oh., a sister-in-law, Beverlee Wickline, of Racine, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

In addition to her parents, Joann is preceded in death by her brothers, James and Bill Wickline.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 22, 2017 in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Racine. Interment will follow in the Letart Falls Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Joann’s memory to the Mount Carmel Hospice C/O Mount Carmel Foundation, 6510 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43213.

Mary May Hannon passed into the arms of the Heavenly Angels to reunite with her beloved Don on December 19, 2017 at The Oaks at Northpointe Assisted Living in Zanesville, Ohio, after battling dementia for several years.  Mary had a competitive spirit and fought until the very end.  She was 86 years old.  We rejoice in her life and love.

Mary was born in Ironton, Ohio on February 14, 1931, a Valentine Sweetheart to the late Charles William and Dorothy Virginia Flower Walters.  She graduated from Ironton High School, Class of 1949, where she cheered the Tigers onto victory and made many friendships she kept and cherished throughout her life.

Mary married Donald L. Hannon on July 25, 1953 in Ironton, and they celebrated 55 wonderful years together before Don’s passing in 2008.  Don and Mary lived in San Antonio, Texas for 2 years while Don served in the Army.  They then moved back to Ironton for several years, before establishing a home in Gallipolis, where they would raise their 3 children, Joan, Jane and Jim.

After Don’s retirement in 1992, they relocated to Leesburg, Florida where they spent 17 “good” years together in warm and sunny Florida.  It was a dream fulfilled for both.  Upon Don’s passing, Mary moved back to Ohio to be near family, spending the majority of her years in Zanesville, where she was lovingly cared for by her oldest daughter, Joan and her husband, Dr. Carl A. Minning. We are forever grateful for their love, care and support of mom.  In addition, Mary is survived by her daughter, Jane (Jim) Noe of Gallipolis, and her son, James Donald Hannon of Gallipolis.  Grammy’s 8 grandchildren loved and adored her.  They include Dr. Chris (Lindsay Dare) Minning, Abby (Sam) Anderson, Andy (Brynn) Noe, Amy Jane Noe, Tyler Hannon, Rachel (Codie) Ward, Sarah and Kristen Hannon.  Mary had 2 great grandsons, Jack Anderson and Benjamin Noe.

Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ironton, Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis and Tavares United Methodist Church in Florida.  Mary was a strong Christian who read her Bible every day, and loved to sing the old traditional hymns.  Some of her favorites were Blessed Assurance, Trust and Obey, Amazing Grace, and Standing on the Promises of God.

In addition to being a homemaker and stay at home mom, Mary managed Don’s podiatry practice in the basement of their home, answering the phone to make appointments and keeping his books.

Mary enjoyed decorating her home for all the holidays, bicycling, laying in the sun, laughing whole heartedly, and having fun.  She had the biggest and most beautiful smile.  She was an excellent cook and made the best chocolate chip cookies, cheese wafers, chex mix and homemade noodles.  She was a passionate and very competitive card and game player, and taught all her grandchildren to play rummy, euchre and casino.  She loved babies, country music, the good ole’ USA, God and her family.

A private family service will be held, with John O’Brien officiating, interment to follow at Mound Hill Cemetery.  Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family.  We would also like to thank the staff at The Oaks who loved Mom dearly and cared for her in her last years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to North Terrace Church of Christ, 1420 Brandywine Boulevard, Zanesville, OH  43701, which supplied loving messages of hope and spiritual guidance to the residents at The Oaks.

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

Sherman Lawrence Parsons, age 73, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday January 15, 2018 at Holzer Senior Care Center. Lawrence was born on October 1, 1944 to the late Leslie and Elizabeth Shriver Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by an infant sister, Beatrice; sister, Freda Blamer and brother, Stanley ‘Buddy’ Parsons.

He is survived by three brothers, Norman (Betty) Parsons, James Parsons, and Melvin Parsons all of Crown City; three sisters, Joan Parsons of Westerville, Doris Kusan and Hazel Woodworth both of Galena, Ohio. Also surviving is his best friend, Ruth Sims with whom he made his home with for the past 15 years.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday January 19, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Rocky Jeffers officiating. Lawrence will later be buried in the Victory Baptist Church Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

An online guest registry is available at http://www.waugh-halley-wood.com/

Alma L. Stauffer, age 89, of Patriot, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2018 at Holzer Medical center. Born March 13, 1928 in Kanawha County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Virgie Gibbs Stauffer. At age one, she came to Gallia County, Perry Township, OH and spent her entire life there, moving to her current house at age 11.  She attended Boggs School, Perry Rural and graduated from Cadmus High School, class of 1947.

On March 1, 1953 she started a career in food service at GDC. She retired April 1, 1986 as Food Service Manager II. She was a 50 year member of both, Eastern Star Chapter at Thurman and The White Shrine at Gallipolis. She served as Central Committee Person for the Republican Party in Perry Township for 20 years, and served one term as Central Committee County Chairwoman. She was also a member of the Thurman Grange. She was a faithful member of Nebo Church till its closure. After that she worshipped at Salem Baptist Church with many friends and neighbors. Alma loved to garden and tend her flowers, and loved to cook for her family, always trying new recipes.

In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded by a brother, Charles, sisters, Eugenia and Patricia Ann and by a sister in law Mieko Stauffer.

She is survived by her brothers, Aylor ‘Mike’ Stauffer of Surprise, AZ, and Albert ‘Ab’ (Jo) Stauffer of Marietta, nephews, Fred Stauffer of Phoenix, AZ, Brent (Beth) Stauffer of Uniontown, OH and Bruce (Kara) Stauffer of Vienna, WV. Great nephews, Calvin, Luke ,Tanner, and great nieces, Carly and Rylee. Never having children of her own, she was a cherished aunt to her nephews and their families. Also surviving are numerous cousins and the last of her many cherished dogs, Ginger.

A special thank you to neighbors, Frank and Janet Frantom, and David and Rita Davis for their kindness and assistance through her later years.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Saturday January 20, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Nebo Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of service.

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

Wayland Terry Ferguson, 82, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Arbors of Gallipolis.

He was born July 3, 1935 in Barboursville, West Virginia, son of the late Ostie and Nellie Sheppard Ferguson.  Wayland was a Vietnam veteran and retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service.  He was a member of Vietnam Veterans 709, VFW 4464, and American Legion Post 27. Wayland was a retired security guard at Holzer Medical Center.

Surviving are his brothers and sister, Ray Ferguson of Gallipolis, Wanda Workman of Bidwell, Dewey Ferguson and Jennings (Freda) Ferguson, both of Gallipolis; and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, Wayland was preceded in death by brothers, Jack Ferguson and Forrest Ferguson, brother-in-law Alfred Workman and sister-in-law Peggy Ferguson.

Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Young officiating.  Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. There will be full military rites at the graveside by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Wayland’s memory to the Gallia County Junior Fair Relocation Fund, P.O. Box 931, Gallipolis, OH  45631.

Pallbearers will be Jerrod Ferguson, Dale Workman, Joe Ferguson, Scott Davis, Jeffrey Pope, and John Irwin.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Irwin, Mark Hager, Russell Ferguson, Pete Spencer, Buz Call, Brent Saunders and Ron Saunders.

A special thank you to the staff at Arbors and Dr. Vallee for their care of Wayland.

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

Donald Ralph Polcyn, age 89, of Gallipolis passed away on Friday January 12, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born August 5, 1928 in Dunbar, WV, he was the son of the late Martin and Elsie Walker Polcyn. In addition to his parents he was preceded by 1 Brother and 2 Sisters and 2 grandchildren.

Don was a retired MSGT from the United States Air Force, he retired after over 20 years of service, he later worked for Sears, Goodyear and lastly the United States Postal Service. He was a faithful member of St. Louis Catholic Church and was active for many years in religious instruction and was a lector. He was a 35 year member of the 3450^th Air Force Squadron reunion, he enjoyed portraying Henry Cushing at the Our House Museum for many years. Don was the proud father of 5 daughters and 7 sons, which he always said was his greatest achievement.

He is survived by his Wife: Dorothy Williams Polcyn; 7 Sons: Jeff (Lynn) Polcyn, Andrew Donald Polcyn, Gregory Mark (Karla) Polcyn, Matthew Ralph (Marty) Polcyn, Anthony James (Carol) Polcyn, Raymond Gerard (Joyce) Polcyn, and Christopher Alan (Paula) Polcyn; 5 Daughters: Janette Rose Berkley, Diane Sue Meek, Rebecca Ruth (Brent) Johnson, Julia Irene (Jeff) Slone, and Joanna Marie (Eric) Ellingson;  28 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; 5 Brothers and 4 Sisters.

A private Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:00 PM. Tuesday January 16, 2018 at the St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Thomas Hamm officiating. Burial followed at the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral Honors were presented at the cemetery by the United States Air Force and the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the St. Louis Catholic Church Wiring and Maintenance Fund 85 State Street Gallipolis, OH. 45631, or the Field of Hope 11818 St. Rt. 160 Vinton, Ohio 45686, or to a local food pantry.

Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home assisted the family.

An online guest registry is available at http://www.waugh-halley-wood.com/

Naomi “Cissie” Whitt, 79, of Crown City, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis.

She was born October 6, 1938 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Peter and Margie Hunt Parsons. Cissie was married to Charles L. Whitt on May 28, 1954 and he preceded her in death on October 9, 1994.   She was a retired pediatric nurse at Holzer Clinic and was a member of Victory Baptist Church.

Surviving are three children, Charla (Rick) Whobrey of Gallipolis, Rickey (Sherri) Whitt and Eddie (Connie McGuire) Whitt, both of Crown City; a stepdaughter:  Llada Adams of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Jason (Amy) Whobrey, Travis (Jennifer Angel) Whobrey, Shane (Jennifer) Whobrey, Winter (Greg) Branham, Rickey Whitt and Adam Adams; 10 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Gracie Caldwell of Pataskala, Ohio; two brothers-in-law, Alvin Mooney of Crown City and Homer Hoffman of Gallipolis; a sister-in-law, Lee Whitt of Enosburg Falls, VT; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Charles L. Whitt, she was preceded in death by brothers, Leslie, Wilmer, Sherman, and Auvil Parsons and sisters, Tunnie Clary, Dolly Mooney and Verbie Waugh.

Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Ralph Workman officiating.  Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Friends may call on Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Jason Whobrey, Travis Whobrey, Shane Whobrey, Austin Whobrey, Rickey Whitt, Elmer Parsons and Blake Whitt.

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

Virginia “Jenny” L. Russell, 79, of Gallipolis, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Pt. Pleasant, WV.

She was born July 1, 1938 in Mason County, WV, daughter of the late Marvin H. and Sarah Ellen Berry Spencer. She was a 1956 graduate of Cadmus High School.

Jenny was retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center and was a floral designer at Basket Delights. Jenny was a hard working, loving daughter, mother and grandmother.  She was known for her laugh, compassion for people and passion for life.

She was a loving mother of two sons, Michael (Julia) Russell of Rio Grande and Scott (Peggy) Russell of Patriot; four grandchildren, Brandon Hill of Pt. Pleasant, Sarah Russell of Euclid, Ohio, Stephen Russell of Rio Grande, and Spencer Chaz Russell of Columbus; three great grandchildren, Lillian Morgan Hill, Jordan James and Kobe James; two brothers, Pete (Jean) Spencer of Gallipolis and Roy Spencer of Richland, NC; two sisters, Eudora (Don) VanScoy and Margaret Burnette, both of Gallipolis; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Jenny was preceded in death by two brothers, Randall and Gomer H. Spencer.

Services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor James Lusher officiating.  Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., prior to the service.

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

Donald R. Cox, 63, of Bidwell, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on August 1, 1954 in Gallipolis, son of the late Leslie and Ella Cox.  He is survived by two sons, Brandon (Bobbie) Cox and Wesley (Nikki) Cox, 7 grandchildren, Leland, Logan, Tatum, Taylor, Trinity, Tom and Tyler; three great grandchildren, Trenton, Trevyn and Madelynn; His siblings, Billy (Lynn) Cox, Rodger Cox, Linda Cox, Pete (Kim) Cox, Kenny (Patty) Cox, Larry (Jenny) Cox, and a half-sister Joanne Scarberry; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Gary Cox.

Services will be 1 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Wednesday, from noon until the time of service.

Burial will be Centenary Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Bradshaw, Billy Cox, Tom Humphrey, Tyler Humphrey, Christian Blake, James Berkheimer and Travis Castle.

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

Pearl Yvonne Nibert, age 80 of Seneca, South Carolina, died January 18, 2018 in Anderson, South Carolina. Born May 10, 1937 in Nitro, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Pearl Smith Elliott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a son, Jerry Evans.

Yvonne graduated from Gallia Academy High School, class of 1955.  She attended the Church of God in Gallipolis, Berwick and in Lancaster, serving for many years as pianist, organist and choir director. She enjoyed traveling around the world with Pete and took great pride in her grandchildren’s accomplishments. She also was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Yvonne is survived by her husband, Pete Nibert, children, Larry (Anita) Evans and Janie (John) Kantner. Stepchildren, Tina (Blake) Jury, and Todd (Tammy) Nibert. Grandchildren, Brendan Kantner, Bailey Kantner, Daniel Evans, Jacob (Shay) Jury, Leslie Jury, Quinton (Loren) Nibert and Riley Nibert.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday January 27, 2018 at the First Church of God in Gallipolis, with Pastor Paul Voss officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Yvonne’s memory.

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

Evelyn Marie Leadingham, age 87, of Westerville and formerly of Gallipolis, died Monday morning January 22, 2018 at Parkside Village. Born September 19, 1930 in Greenup, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin William and Marjorie Gladys Hickman Kegley. In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded by her husband, Willis Leadingham who she married on June 28, 1947 and he preceded her on March 12, 2007, and by brothers and sisters, Bernice Phipps, Helen Harner, Reva Marcum, Imogene Strong, Shirley Horner and Kenneth Kegley.

Marie supported her husband in his leadership positions in the Lions Club and as a Shrinette. She was proudly a 50 year plus member of Gallipolis Chapter #283 of the Order of Eastern Star. Marie also participated in the numerous PTA’s, Red Hat Society, square dancing clubs, senior citizens, and many other social activities. Marie was a licensed beautician and owner and managed Marie’s Style Post in Syracuse. She later worked as a realtor at Leadingham Real Estate. She also managed the Knit Mill store for many years in the Gallipolis community. Marie retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center where she operated the beauty salon for more than 10 years. She excelled at being a wife and mother, including several of her daughter’s friends as part of her family. She was an excellent cook, seamstress, artist, wonderful friend, and the greatest mother and grandmother.

Marie is survived by three daughters, Connie (Cantrell) Hitchcock and her husband, John, Barbara (Enoch, Finery) Sheets and her husband Jeff and Rose Marie Fujimoto, six grandsons, Aaron (Beth) Cantrell, Brian Cantrell, Jason (Christina) Enoch, James Finnerty, Jeffrey (Lindsi) Enoch and Casey Fujimoto along with eight great grandchildren, two brothers, Ben Kegley Jr, Paul (Alice) Kegley, a sister, Rosie Wendt, and by many nieces, nephews, and special friends that are considered family.

Funeral services will be Friday, January 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home 810 2^nd. Ave. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 with Rev. Ray Kane officiating.  Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Hope at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 5-7 PM.   Eastern Star services will be conducted by Gallipolis Chapter #283 at 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Guinther-Kiser-Johnson Nursing Scholarship, c/o Caryl Kiser.  6500 Meadowbrook Rd. Albany, Ohio 45710 or Capital City Hospice, 1650 Watermark Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43215.

An online guest registry is available at http://www.waugh-halley-wood.com/

Deborah Sue Belville, 66, of Gallipolis, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 in her home with her daughter by her side.

Debbie, born June 7th 1951, was the daughter of the late Harold and Janice Saunders.  Debbie worked at Gallia County Local Schools, Gallipolis Municipal Court, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, and TJ’s Child Care. She attended Canaan Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Dara (Barry) Payton, of Hernando, MS, a son, Brannon (Amey Pryor) Belville of Gallipolis, and by 5 grandchildren.  She is also survived by 5 brothers Kennison (Kay), Brent (Nell), Eric (Kari), Winston (Cindy), and Kim Todd Saunders, all of Gallipolis and sisters-in-law Brenda L. Belville, of San Antonio, Texas, Robin (Donald) Martin, of Vinton, and Lori (Greg) Boorum McFarland, of Hurricane, WV. She is also survived by her partner, Larry Jarrell Sr., of Crown City, special friends, coworkers, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Debbie was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Annette.

Friends may call on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Willis Funeral Home from 5 – 8 p.m.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Nathan Britton officiating. Private burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Debbie’s son and five brothers will serve as pallbearers.

Debbie’s family would like to thank the staff of Holzer Cancer Center and Holzer Hospice.

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

Frances S. Idriss, 73, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio.

She was born March 9, 1944 in Man, West Virginia, daughter of the late Wilson Sauls and Freda (Riedel) Sauls Elliott. She was a member of Colton Church of God.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons: Aaron Kyle, Gallipolis, Ohio and Steven Kyle, Granville, Ohio as well as a host of loving relatives and friends and she will be greatly missed by all.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Charles Sauls and Gary Sauls.

At Frances’ request, there will be no services. The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, is honored to serve her family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com

Larry Grant Johnson ‘Went to his heavenly home’ on Saturday January 27, 2018. He passed peacefully in his home with his wife at his side. Larry was born September 13, 1941 in Gallia County. He married Evelynn Faye Beaver Johnson in 1962. He is survived by Faye and two beloved sons, Kevin (Ronda) Johnson of Centenary and Kirk (Tina) Johnson of Mercerville. Larry loved traveling the country to visit churches and trading at flea markets. He retired from the Philip Sporn Plant.

In addition to his wife and sons, Larry is survived by two grandchildren who were the light of his life, Kayla (Kyle) Mooney and Lexie (Aaron) Schoolcraft. Kayla and Kyle also blessed Larry with two great grandchildren, Kyson and Kaybree Mooney. Larry leaves behind one brother, Terry (Tammy) Johnson of Florida along with a host of nieces, nephews, and church friends.

Preceding Larry in death were his parents, Grant (Melvina) Johnson and Freda Francis Johnson, siblings, Johnny Johnson, Jack Johnson, Patricia Hembree and an infant sister.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Wednesday January 31, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Carnes officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until the time of service.

Pallbearers will be: Kyle Mooney and Aaron Schoolcraft (both grandsons in law), Joe Eskew (brother in law), Ryan Shafer, Jacob Sanders and Andrew Hineman.

The family asks that you lift them up in prayer in this difficult time.

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

Charlotte R. Hall, 77, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the home of Samantha Robinson in Vinton.

She was born on May 29, 1940 in Spencer, West Virginia, daughter of the late Charles and Bessie McCalla Burroughs. Charlotte was married to George M. Hall, Sr. on February 21, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded by a son George M. Hall, Jr., two grandchildren, John Randal Mayse and Jessica Lynn Mayse, one great grandson, Baby Mayse, four sisters, Ann, Betty, Shirley, and Jane.

Charlotte is survived by three daughters, Pamela (Dale) Hardin of Vero Beach, FL, Sandra Lee (Timmy) Mayse of Gallipolis, and Debra K. Hall (Robert Seymour) of Columbus, Ohio, 8 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great Great Grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Mel Mock officiating. Burial will follow in Hall-Mayse Family Cemetery on State Route 588.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 pm.

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

Tina M. Sampson, 54, of Reedsville, passed away, at 8:38 am on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Racine. Pastor Brian Dailey will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Sand Hill Cemetery, Long Bottom.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensking.com

Clinton Ery Lambert, 74, Raceland, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Vinton, Ohio on September 10, 1943 son of the late Clinton Gaylord and Emily Juanita Biars Lambert.

Clinton was a 1961 North Gallia High School Graduate.  He retired from the Wichita Kansas Police Department following 18 years of service and also retired from A and R Transport where he was a long-haul truck driver.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.

Clinton is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Ruckle, Taylorsville, North Carolina grandchildren, Jeffery (Jessica) Ruckle and Brittany Ruckle, both of Wichita, Kansas; great-grandchildren, Emily and Conner Ruckle; brothers, Chuck (Deb) Lambert, Continental, Ohio and Clarence “Butch” (fiancé, Becky) Lambert; sisters, Betty (Harvey) Saunders, Judy (Dave) Lambert, both of Patriot, Ohio, and Ann (Stuart) Knouse, Findlay, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one grandchild and former wife and mother of his daughter, Verene Lambert.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 5, 2018 at the McCoy Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel with Pastor Ron Bynum officiating.  Burial will follow in the Vinton Memorial Park with Full Military Graveside Rites to be conducted by the Vinton American Legion Post #161.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home beginning at noon on Monday.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mccoymoore.com

Charles David “Dave” Wilson, Jr., of Racine, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at his residence. Born September 2, 1952 in Pomeroy, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Iola Burns Wilson, Sr. He was a retired construction worker where he worked for P.D.K. in Pomeroy, and then Rumpke. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Church of God and he loved to hunt, fish, and being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Spaun Wilson whom he married on July 20, 2008 in Racine, sons, Larry (Mona) Powell, of Letart, Wv., Timothy Powell, and Kelly Powell, both of Athens, grandchildren, Michael Wright, Mason Powell, Brady Powell, Wyatt Powell, Hannah Howerton, and Haley Sampson. His sisters, Frances (Wilson) Putman, of Coolville, and Shirley (Leonard) Barber, of Reedsville, brothers, Terry (Debbie) Wilson, of Little Hocking, Michael (Diana) Wilson, of Reedsville, and Jack (Cathy) Rood, of Belpre, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Racine. Rev. Jim Satterfield will officiate and interment will follow in the Letart Falls Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensking.com