Brian Ward
, Ohio
Brian Lee Ward 59 of Gallipolis passed away on Friday May 8 2026 at his residence. Born September 11 1966 in Marietta Ohio he was the son of the late Paul R. and Tresa Violet West Ward. He retired from Constellium in Ravenswood after 30 years of service. He served his country in the United States Army studying Russian communication. He loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite hobbies were fishing kayaking and bird watching. He also enjoyed listening and playing music while spreading his love for rock and roll. He is survived by his wife Teresa Ward his sons Casey Jaiden Ward and Jason Halley Ward both of Gallipolis three grandchildren Amelia Ward Zeppelin Ward and Odessa Ward. His sisters Shirlene Kevin Kipp Ward of Evanston Illinois and Rhonda Tim Windholtz of Hilton Head South Carolina a brother Rick Beverly Ward of Massillon Ohio as well as numerous nieces…
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Harvey "Dave" Pelfrey
, Ohio
Harvey Dave David Pelfrey 82 of Vinton passed away at 1222 am on Thursday May 14 2026 at his residence. Born June 2 1943 in Oak Hill Ohio he was the son of the late Harvey and Mary Dyer Pelfrey. He was the owner operator of Daves Home Improvement. He also loved to fish. He is survived by his children Steve Michelle Pelfrey of Panama City Florida and Tammy Smith of Chillicothe Oh. ten grandchildren Tosha Vishall Verma Steve Kristen Pelfrey Kristina Zane Whaley Violet Pelfrey Ciara Patrick Logan Logan McKenna Layne Candra Gregory Brent Pelfrey Chelsea Pelfrey and D.J. Pelfrey. Eleven greatgrandchildren siblings Beverly Smith of Gallipolis Pamela David Smith of Canada Roger Pelfrey of Michigan and John Sherree Pelfrey of Bidwell as well as numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Ruby I. Daniels Pelfrey whom…
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Deloris Rife
, Ohio
Deloris Ellen Rife81of Middleport Ohio passed away peacefully at her residence at 325 p.m. onSaturday May 16 2026. Born October 16 1944 in Mason County West Virginia she was the daughter of the late George Leslie and Sybil EdnaHerdman Greene. Deloris was a longtime member of the HartfordChurch of Christ in Christian Union. She was known for her beautiful voice and love of singing the old hymns. She lived her faith and devoted herlife to serving Jesus and her family. She especially cherishedtime withher grandchildren filling their liveswith warmth song and devotion.Her gentle spirit and steadfast love will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Deloris is survived by her childrenJandara Tim Ebersbach and Sam StephanieRifeboth of Middleporther grandchildren Courtney Adam Bullington Jacob Leslie Nitz JesseJordanNitz Paige Josh Pfeifer Halo Matt Humphrey Phoebe Rife and Olivia Rifehergreatgrandchildren Logan Quentin Lincoln Braylyn Charlee and Reidand a brother Kenneth Greene of…
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Violet Taylor
, Ohio
Violet Louise Taylor 82 of Gallipolis Ohio passed awayat 800 a.m. on Saturday May16 2026 at her residence. BornNovember 20 1943 in Dunbar West Virginia she was the daughter of thelate William Jackson and Ernie Belle Harvey Cox. She was a retiredreceptionist having worked for Lake House West in Sarasota Florida. Violet is survived by her children James Richard Ayleen Call of Crown City Ohio and Beverly Mae Bassett of BradentonFlorida her grandchildren James R. Call Jr.Kevin Ray Call Maranda Hall Tommy Weller KimberlyStockstad Matthew Owensand Gary Bassett several greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. SiblingsDorcas Snap ofInverness Floridaand Calvin Cox of Huber Heights Ohio and special friend Rita Taylor alsosurvive. In addition to her parents Violet is preceded in death by her husband Orville Charles Taylor in 2012 her sisters Charlotte Holland Connie Cox and Cora Coxher brothers Henry Cox Jimmy Cox Johnny L. Cox and Clinton Howard Cox…
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