Velva Mae Underwood, 98, Gallipolis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family at 6:00 P.M. Friday, February 2, 2018 in the Holzer Senior Care Center.

Velva was a very special lady who touched many lives through mailing cards and through hours of phone conversations she had with her many friends. She served the Lord faithfully for the last 85 years after being saved and baptized at the age of 13.

Velva was born March 31, 1919 in Cheshire, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jenkin and Etta Schular Evans. She married Darius L. Underwood on December 24, 1947 in Cheshire and he preceded her in death on November 25, 2005. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister and a great-granddaughtrer, Kaylee Long, in 2014  whom she loved dearly.

Velva is survived by her daughter, Catharine (Larry) Long, of Gallipolis, grandchildren, Lisa (John) Kearns, Lori (Ken) Owens and Larry (Angie) Long II, great-grandchildren, Derek Hogan, of Charleston, W. Va., Cassandra (Andre) Walker, Kenzie Long, Caleb Owens, Josh Long, Luke Owens and a great-great grandson, Connor Utt, all of Gallipolis. Many countless other relatives and special friends also survive.

Family and friends may call from 6 – 8 P.M. Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at the Cremeens-King Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the funeral home with Rev. Leland Allman officiating. Interment will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire.

Active casket bearers will be Larry Long II, Derek Hogan, John Kearns, Ken Owens, Andre Walker and Tony Ireland. Honorary casket bearers will be her great-grandsons, Caleb Owens, Josh Long and Luke Owens.

Velva’s care has been entrusted to the Cremeens-King Funeral Home of Gallipolis.

Terry “Bud” Farley II, 45 of Vinton, Ohio passed away Saturday February 3, 2018 at OSU Medical Center East, Columbus surrounded by his family.  He was born December 22, 1972 in Gallipolis son of Terry L. Farley and Linda Spencer Farley of Vinton. Terry was a 1991 graduate of North Gallia High School.  He was formerly employed at the Vinton General Store and Richards Brothers Fruit Farm, Thurman, Ohio and he was an avid sports fan.

In addition to his parents Bud is survived by a son Trey Farley of Gallipolis, his Fur Baby, Bella Rose, two sisters, Mary Farley and Allison (Bobby) Jeffers both of Vinton, Paternal Grandmother, Irene Perry of Oak Hill. Also surviving are nephews, Briar Jones, Chase Adkins, Jack “Kracker” Farley and Nick (Noel) Jeffers, nieces, Lexi and Ana Jeffers, Brooke Marcum, Special Grand Niece and Nephew, Jayla and Parker,  special friends, Dorena Fischer, Jeremy and Angel and several cousins and extended family.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday February 10, 2018 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton with Pastor Denver McCarty officiating. Burial will follow in Brush Ridge Cemetery, Vinton. 

Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton on Friday February 9, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Terry Farley Benefit Account C/O Ohio Valley Bank, 420 3rd Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 or any Ohio Valley Bank Branch.

All proceeds will be used to offset funeral expense and for the benefit of his son Trey Farley.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccoymoore.com 

Robert K.(Bobby)  Shoemaker, age 58 of Gallipolis Passed away on Friday February 2 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 11, 1959 in Gallipolis. He was the son of the late Daryl K. and Louise Harrison Shoemaker. Bobby was a retired Insulator and will be remembered for his love of golf, his motorcycles and his many, many friends.

Bobby is survived by his two brothers, Ed (Jane Ann) Slagle of Gallipolis and David (Melinda) Shoemaker of Brentwood TN, along with nieces and nephew, Chris (Julie) Slagle Of Columbus, Stacy (Todd) Lawson Of Harbeson, DE, Lia (Jarrod) Watson of Nashville TN, and Jena (Ben) Beasley of Franklin TN.

Memorial Services for Bobby will be 11 a.m., Saturday February 10, 2018 at the Chapel of Hope at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens with Pastor Junior Preston officiating. Friends may call at the chapel on Saturday one hour prior to services

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks you make a contribution to the Gallipolis in lights project or to a charity of your choice in Bobby’s memory.

Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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

Keith Adrian Brannen, 68, of Crown City, Ohio passed away at the VA Medical Center Huntington, West Virginia on Monday, February 5, 2018.

Keith was born on April 6, 1949 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Carl Brannen and Norma Jean Clary Brannen who survives in Gallipolis.   He was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School and worked for French City Meats, Mountain State Supply as a salesman, and managed Appliances and more.  He enjoyed farming, hunting and his grandchildren and was a long time trustee for Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Keith was US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Warren Brannen whom he married on July 10, 1971.  Also surviving are three sons, Michael (Carla) Brannen of Crown City, Wayne Brannen of Crown City, and Robert (Judy) Brannen of Gallipolis, grandchildren, Keshia Brannen, Brady (Bethany) Brannen, M. Kyle (Courtney) Woodyard, Chase Brannen, Kasey Brannen, and Kyle Brannen, 7 Great Grandchildren, his mother Norma Jean Brannen, of Gallipolis, one brother Kenny Brannen of Gallipolis, Sisters Dinah Brannen of Bidwell, Angie (Mark) Burns of Gallipolis and a host of extended family members and friends.

Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Bowers officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Friday from 6-8 pm.  Military rites will be given at the cemetery by the Gallia County Funeral Detail.

Keith’s family would like to thank the VA Medical Center in Huntington for their care.  In memory of Keith please consider a donation the Mt. Zion Cemetery at 288 Valley View Drive Crown City, Ohio 45623.

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

Shannon M. Gillenwater, 40, of Gallipolis, Ohio died on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the Holzer Medical Center.  Services will be 1 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018 at Willis Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call on Friday from noon until time of the services at the funeral Home.

Daniel T. Casey, 71, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on June 1, 1946 in Franklin County, Ohio, son of the late Raymond and Esther Reed Casey.  Dan retired from the AEP Philip Sporn as an electrician.  He enjoyed his family and grandchildren as well as Ohio State University Sports and Gallia Academy High School Sports.  He was a graduate of Jackson High School and a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

He was married to Rosie Davis Casey and she survives him along with one son Todd (Jennifer) Casey; two grandchildren Austin and Taylor Casey all of Hilliard, Ohio, one sister  Judy (Wade) Hill of Jackson, one brother James Casey of Jackson.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Ellen McCorkle and one brother John Casey.

Services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2018 at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Ray Kane officiating.  Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery.  Friends may call at the church from noon until the time of the services.

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

Glenn J. Niday, 82, Brookville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, January 27, 2018, while visiting friends in his native Gallia County. Born November 10, 1935 in Gallipolis, Ohio he was the son of the late Bill and Mabel Johnson Niday.

Glenn was a 1954 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and was a member of one of the best basketball teams in Gallia Academy’s history. He was a graduate of Ohio University and later earned his master’s degree from Marshall University. Glenn retired after 30 years of service as a guidance counselor with the Dayton Public Schools, ending his career at the Patterson Co-Op High School. He was a life-time member of the Gallia Academy Alumni Association and a long-time member of the  St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vandalia, Ohio. Glenn was an avid lover of golf, tennis and basketball and greatly enjoyed participating in these sports.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Barbara von Hoff Niday, whom he married May 23, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio, his daughters, Leslie (Steve) Bodkin, of Westerville, Ohio and Janet (Steve) Morgan, of Terrace Park, Ohio, his grandchildren, Elle Bodkin, Nina Morgan, Ava Morgan, Evan Morgan and Mark Morgan, step-grandchildren, Kristin (Steve) Devor and Kevin (Courtney) Bodkin and four step-great grandchildren, Nicholas Devor, Sophia Devor, Taylor Bodkin and Leo Bodkin. his brother, Wayne L. Niday, of Gallipolis, seven nieces and nephews and several dear friends and buddies from his breakfast club.

A “Gathering of Family & Friends” will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 11, 2018 in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis. A “Celebration of Life & Luncheon” will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018 at The Ridge Church, 7555 Brookville-Phillipsburg Road, Brookville, Ohio 45309.

Memorials may be made in Glenn’s memory to a charity of one’s choice. Glenn’s care has been entrusted to the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, 75 Grape Street, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Virginia R. ‘Ginny’ Walter, age 81 of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday morning February 8, 2018 at Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, WV. Born April 30, 1936 in Ohio Township, Gallia County.

She was the daughter of the late Robert Shafer and Georgia Shriver Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by 2 Sons, Stephen Walter and Rick Walter, 1 Brother, Jerry Church and by 1 Nephew, Jared (JR) Boothe.

Ginny was an activity therapist at GDC for 30 years.

Ginny is survived by 2 Daughters: Sherry Walter of Springfield and Terry Walter of Bidwell; Grandchildren: Kristian Glenn, Steffani Glenn (Luke Patterson), Erika Myers, and Chevy Barnes; Great Grandchildren: Jacob Matheny, Blake Matheny, Chloe Sellers, Isabel Sellers, Liam Sellers, Luke Patterson, Kayden Myers and Maci Jarrett , 1 Sister, Joyce (Cody) Boothe of Crown City and by 3 Nephews, Todd and Brett Boothe of Mercerville, and Matthew Church of Rio Grande.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Tuesday February 13, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the Lakin Hospital staff, for all the loving care their mother received.

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

Frank Douglas Martin, age 63, of Gallipolis passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his residence. Born May 3, 1954 in Gallia County, he is the son of Charles ‘Pete’ Martin and the late Laura Lee Martin. In addition to his Mother he was preceded by his Wife, Lois Jean Stapleton Martin, one daughter, Wenoma Dawn Martin, one brother, Charles Martin Jr., and by one sister, Linda Rohrbaugh.

Frank was a truck driver and he loved hunting and taxidermy and fully enjoyed the outdoors.

Frank is survived by one son, Doug (Savilla) Martin of Gallipolis; four grandchildren, Devin Martin, Zandra Johnson, Britani Hash, and Austin Martin; four brothers, Paul (Mary) Martin of Gallipolis, Terry Martin of Crown City, Randy (Teresa) Martin of Gallipolis, and Todd Martin of Crown City; four sisters, Margaret Adkins of Crown City, Sue Goelling of Gallipolis, Carolyn Martin of  Crown City, and Rosa Martin of Gallipolis; and by his Girl Friend, Judy Wells of Gallipolis.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday February 15, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Klaiber officiating. Burial will follow in the Swan Creek Cemetery.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that you make contributions to the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home 810 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, to help with the funeral expenses.

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

Herbert Eugene Casto Sr., 81, of Middleport, passed away, at 10:45 a.m. on  Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his daughters Middleport residence.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February, 16, 2018 in the Evergreen Cemetery South, 400 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV. 26101.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy.

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

Norma K. George (J.K.) age 82, passed from this life on February 9, 2018 in San Antonio Texas after a brief illness and on her own terms.  She forever joined her beloved husband Lieutenant Colonel William D. George on what would have been his 83rd birthday.

Norma was born in Splash Dam Virginia on December 21, 1935, the second daughter of Dorothy and Bascom Owens.  Her family moved to Lawrence County Ohio and she spent her youth there graduating from Waterloo High School in 1953.

In April of 1957, Norma married a “city boy“, Mr. William D. George of nearby Gallipolis, Ohio. Her daughter Theresa was born in August of 1958 and her son David followed in January of 1960. In late 1960, Mr. George entered the United States Air Force and so, Norma began her career as a military spouse who faithfully took care of her family while her husband fought oversees in the Vietnam War. The birth of her second son, Phillip in August of 1961 completed her family.

Her husband’s military career offered her and her family numerous chances to travel and she lived her life across the world at stops including California, Indiana, Alaska, Texas and Germany not to mention trips to Japan, Hawaii and Thailand. While stationed in Europe, she was able to travel to many other countries most notably to the old Soviet Union, Ireland and Italy.

After her husband’s death in 1987, she returned to, and was thereafter a longtime resident of San Antonio, Texas where she worked as a driver for Enterprise Rent a Car retiring in 2007. After retirement, Norma fulfilled a lifelong dream and traveled to China. She spent her spare time as a volunteer in the local theater community and she was a dedicated cinema fan. She was an accomplished painter, seamstress, cook, an avid reader and decorator. She loved to sing and to watch gymnastics and figure skating on television.  She was looking forward to the Winter Olympics and was watching figure skating the day before her death.

Norma was a staunch supporter of women’s and LGBTQ rights and a proud member of the Democratic Party. She was kind, caring, funny, thoughtful, generous to a fault and above all was and tireless advocate and supporter of her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her son David W. George and his wife Laura of San Antonio, Texas, her son Phillip A. George and his husband Justin Schenkels of Fairfield, Connecticut, as well as her sisters, Evelyn Valentine of Gallipolis, Ohio and Carol Hendrickson of Mc Kinney, Texas. Mrs. George had seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She was especially fond of her nieces Rita DePalatis, and Anne Ramey as well as nephews Tom Valentine, William and Mathew Hendrickson  and of course their spouses and children whose birthdays she never forgot.

Norma lived a full and wonderful life with no regrets, fewer apologies and as she was irreplaceable, will be sorely missed.

Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Willis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the funeral.

“Let us cross over the river and rest on the other side” ——T.J. Jackson

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

Maggie L. Baker, 78, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.

Maggie was born on August 20, 1939 in Lawrence County, Ohio daughter of the late Joe and Mettie Hopkins Shepherd. Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She took care of many throughout her years.  She dedicated many years to the New Rome Full Gospel Church as a Sunday School Teacher and care taker of the church. If you knew her, you know she always had a beautiful smile and a loving nature.  She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.  Maggie Retired from the Sears Roebuck billing department and was a 1958 graduate of Waterloo High School.

She is survived by her husband Gerald J. Baker whom she married on January 1, 1962 in Gallia County.  She is also survived by a son David E. Baker (Heidi) of Grove City, a daughter Cindy L. (Lisa) Blanton of Groveport, Ohio, two grandsons, Tyler Blanton (Bre Brown) of Reynoldsburg, Kray Baker of Grove City, one great grandson Ian Blanton of Reynoldsburg, two sisters Anna Myers of Willowood, Ohio and Helen Mitchell of  Jeffersonville, Ohio, along with several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by one brother Grover Shepherd, three sisters, Ola Milton, Lizzy Dunn and Cecil Lakin.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Garland Montgomery officiating, burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.

Friends may call on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home.

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

Jack Lane, 73, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 9:18 pm on February 21, 2018 in the Holzer Medical Center. Born July 3, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Delton and Sylvia Willis Lane. He was a retired truck driver for Bob Evans Farms.

Jack is survived by his children, Tammy Szuchman, of Gallipolis, Jack “Jackie” Lane, of Cincinnati, Tommy Doerfer, of West Columbia, West Virginia, Summer Bias, of Gallipolis, Travis Bias, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Zeb Lane, of Scott Depot, West Virginia, thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Sisters, Barbara Saunders, of Gallipolis, Judy Kaloust, of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Sylvia Goodnite, of Gallipolis, a sister-in-law, Sandra Lane, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by a daughter, Tonya Renee Lane, a grandson, Eric Szuchman, a sister, Donna Lane, and a brother, James Lane.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis.

Interment will be in the Addison-Reynolds Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Marjorie Smith Payne, 93, Bidwell, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late John Roy and Lola (McDaniel) Smith, born July 30, 1924 in Gallia County, Ohio. She married E.  Maurice “Dickie” Payne August 12, 1950 and he preceded her in death November 15, 1982.

Marjorie was a teacher whose career spanned thirty-three years before her retirement from Gallia County Local Schools. During those years, she taught at The Lincoln Colored School, Gallipolis, Ohio; Blackfork Elementary School, Blackfork, Ohio; and Bidwell Porter Elementary, Bidwell, Ohio. She was a member of OEA and Gallia County Retired Teachers Association. She was also a member and past Matron of O.E.S. Lucy Ann Chapter #79. She was also an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Bidwell, Ohio, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and in the Willing Workers Club and Women’s Auxiliary and was a member of Providence Regular Missionary Baptist Association, where she served in numerous capacities. Marjorie was always available to lend a hand to anyone in need within the community.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Richard (Robin) Payne, Bidwell, Ohio and grandchildren: Kayla (fiancé Aaron Childs) Payne, Columbus, Ohio and Bryson Payne, Bidwell, Ohio; brothers-in-law, Bobby (Iris) Payne, Middleport, Ohio; Mike (Patty) Payne, Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law, Ada Smith, Dayton, Ohio and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

In addition to her parents and husband, Marjorie was preceded in death by brothers and sister, John Robert Smith, Charles Smith and Mary Smith.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Mt. Carmel Church, Bidwell, Ohio with Rev. Dr. Gene Armstrong officiating.

Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis, Ohio.

Friends and family may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Sunday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Online registry is available via www.mccoymoore.com

Mary Mae Price, 40, of Marion, Ohio, formerly of Gallia County, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Marion General Hospital Emergency Room, Marion, Ohio.

Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2018 at Kings Chapel Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Monday prior to the graveside service.

Roberta Charlene Boggess Wong, age 49, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Portchester, NY. February 17, 2018. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, March 26, 1968, she is the daughter of the late Christina F. Kirk. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her brother, Charlie Boggess and nephew Chris Carter.

A homemaker and former pre-school teacher, she was actively engaged in various educational and social activities in her school district. She was a nursing student and a member of Lambda Omicron Psi sorority at the University of Rio Grande.  And she was a vocal advocate and an advisor to her children, her siblings, her nieces, nephews and friends.

She is survived by her children, Charles, Brooklyn, and husband, Tommy Wong, of New York, her sisters, Faye (Alan) Carter of Oak Hill, Joyce (Richard) Pigman of Prospect, her brother, Darrell Boggess and his girlfriend (Dianna Sargent) of Middleport.

She is also survived by three nieces Mindy (Beetle) Bailey of Patriot, Ohio, Amanda (JR) Smith of Culloden, WV, Tabatha (Jonathan Clark) Polcyn of Groveport, Ohio , two nephews Adam (Mary) Boggess of Middleport, Ohio, and Dusty (Tiffanie) Boggess San Diego, California. She also leaves behind eleven great nieces and nephews.

The viewing will be on Monday, February 26, 2018 at noon, and funeral services will be later that day at 2 p.m., in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Patterson officiating.

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

Noah Dale Houck, 94, of Gallipolis, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Arbors of Gallipolis.

He was born February 15, 1924 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Mason Franklin and Verna Ethel Wallace Houck. Noah Dale retired as a self employed milk hauler from local dairy farmers.  He attended the First Church of God.

Surviving are his daughter, Deborah (Jeff ) Rhodes of Gallipolis; his son, Keith Allen (Patsy) Houck of Rose Hill, Virginia; his stepdaughter, Sheila (William) Dawson of Georgetown, Kentucky; grandchildren, Bruce (Mary) Houck of  Ewing, Virginia, Annette (Chuck) Boyles of Raceland, Kentucky, Deanna (Justin) Stead of Commerce, Texas; great grandchildren, Theo Houck, Tyler Boyles, Tayloir Rose, Tanner Rose, Joshua and Jacob Stead.

Noah Dale was widowed twice, by his first wife, Dorothy Fellure Houck in 1976 and his second wife, Marcella Crupper Houck in 2012. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Wallace, Wendell, Gradon, Ben; and a sister, Beulah Belle Mitchell.

Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the First Church of God with Pastor Paul Voss officiating.  Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Noah Dale’s memory to Logo’s Childrens Ministries, 1723 State Rt. 141, Gallipolis, OH  45631.

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

Charles Marvin ‘Pete’ Martin, age 88 of Crown City, passed away on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at his residence. Born August 21, 1929 in Clark County, KY he was the son of the late Randall and Margaret Workman Martin.

In addition to his parents he was preceded by his wife, Laura Lee Martin; two sons, Charles Martin Jr. and Frank Douglas Martin; one daughter, Linda Rohrbaugh; four brothers, Bernie, Sam, Robert, and Othol Martin; and by six sisters, Grace Johnson, Edna Nichols, Louise Wyatt, Edith Fuller, Flossie Stewart, and Bertha Graham.

Pete was a farmer and also owned and operated a trucking business. He was a Ohio Township Trustee for over 40 years and formerly attended the Victory Baptist Church.

He is survived by four sons, Paul (Mary) Martin of Gallipolis, Terry Martin of Crown City, Randy (Teresa) Martin of Gallipolis, and Todd Martin of Crown City; four daughters, Margaret Adkins of Crown City, Sue Goelling of Gallipolis, Carolyn Martin of Crown City, and Rosa Martin of Gallipolis; 18 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and by one brother, Okey (Irene) Martin of Gallipolis.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday February 25, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Kings Chapel Cemetery.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Pallbearers will be: Paul Martin, Randall Martin, Terry Martin, Todd Martin, Carey Adkins, Mike Meadows, John Martin, and Jeff Martin.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association 644 Linn St. Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH  45203

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

Patsy Sue Campbell, age 71, of Gallipolis, died Thursday morning February 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Born February 11, 1947 in Gallipolis. She was the daughter of the late Dovel T. and Lillian Virginia Sayre Myers Sr.

Patsy was a well-known beautician in Gallipolis for many many years. She was a member and Past Matron of OES Gallipolis Chapter #283, The VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son: John D. ‘JD’ Campbell of Rochester, MI, two brothers, Dovel Thomas (Jean Anne) Myers Jr. of Gallipolis and John Myers of Gallipolis, a nephew, Dovel T. Myers III and a niece, Elizabeth Myers. Also surviving are two special friends, Kathy McCulty and Lloyd Hale.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday February 27, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Kane officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6-8 p.m. The visitation will conclude with the OES service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, Look Good Feel Good Program in Patsy’s memory.

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

Thomas J. Bartley, 89, Vinton, Ohio passed away at his home Friday, February 23, 2018.

The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel, is honored to serve the Bartley Family and will announce arrangements when complete.