All Obituaries

David Lawrence Grate, born December 28, 1945, departed from this world on May 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Arnold and Mildred Grate, his brother Herbert Grate, and his daughter Tracey Grate. He is survived by his son, Tony (Miranda) Grate, and their cherished children: Elliotte, Lane, Levi, and Lachlan. Additionally, he leaves behind his step-son Brynn (Dani) Moss and their beloved children: Owen, Reagan, Isaac, and Micah. Dave graduated from Rutland High...

Sharon Elaine Folmer went to be with the lord on May 5, 2024. Born on February 21. 1947 to the late Charles Gilbert Dill and Betty Elaine Miller Dill.  She was a giving and caring person to all, and would do anything for anyone that was in need.  She married George Whitley Folmer on Novemeber 5, 1966. They were blessed with two children, Michele (Scott)  Dawn Folmer Burton, and Daniel Ray Folmer.  She has two grandsons, Charles Scott Burton Jr., and Matthew Corey...

   Landon Eugene "Gene" McDaniel, 87, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away on April 26, 2024.  He was born on July 13, 1936 in Mason, West Virginia son of the late John W. McDaniel and Laura Stewart McDaniel.  Landon was a carpenter and a member of the Middleport Church of Christ.  He loved to fish, hunt and camp.      He is survived by his: wife, Dorothy A. Greenlee McDaniel; son, Michael E. and Sandra McDaniel  of Tennyson, Indiana;...

Fred Leonadas Hoffman, 91, of Middleport,Ohio passed away on April 21, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1932 to the late William and Pearl Hoffman of Middleport Ohio.  He is survived by his: wife of 68 years,  Pauline Hoffman; children, Mike Hoffman, Tami (Jon) Buck, Beverly (Todd) Rothgeb, David (Kathie) Hoffman; grandchildren, Trevor (Rachael) Buck, Jordan (Alex) Buck, Lian (Zac) Hart, Marlee (Trenton) Cook, Gracie Hoffman, Cole Hoffman, Nathan (Morgan) Rothgeb; great...

Joseph “Rob” Dean Loftis, age 83 born on the 15th of May 1940 in West Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on April 21, 2024, at his home in Pomeroy, Ohio. He was a retiree of American Electric Power, he was a licensed boiler maker, he held numerous jobs throughout his life and even owned a restaurant at one time, he also served in the US Navy for 10 years. Joe was also an active member of the American Legion Post 39, Pomeroy, Ohio. Joe loved the outdoors fishing, hunting, and...

Norma Koehler Amsbary Custer passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 100 years. She was born on April 20, 1924 to the late Lewis Irvin and Leanna Frame Koehler in Perry County, Ohio. She spent her early childhood in Gloucester before moving to Middleport, where she graduated from Middleport High School. She was married to Dr Kenneth Amsbary, DDS, in 1953, and they had three children. She was widowed in 1964, and she raised her children as a single mother.  In addition to raising a...

Eva Milliron, 93 went to her heavenly home on April 4,2024 at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Ohio.  Daughter of Harley and Bertha (Evans) Rife, she was born in Middleport Ohio, February 5, 1931. on August 22, 1949 she married Marvin Milliron, whom she was married to for 70 years before his passing.  She was a member a member of the Bradford Church of Christ for most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin, son James Milliron, daughter...

Donald Dean Lorrison 77 of Huntington WV passed away on April 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1947 in Gordon WV to the late John and Audrey (Dailey) Lorrison.  He was a barber for over 50 years and he loved antiquing .  He is survived by sister; Carolyn Sue Stewart;  twin brother Ronald Gene Lorrison and  several nieces and nephews, special friend James Hobbs, He loved Antiques and retired as a barber after fifty years.  He is preceded in death...

   Scott Grueser of Mason, WV passed away on April 1, 2024 at his residence.    He was born on December 28, 1967 in Gallipolis to the late Johnny and Lula Mae (Tyree) Grueser.   Scott worked for the West Virginia Highway Department.   He was an avid outdoorsman.      He is survived by his daughter, Jonna Grueser; step-son, Justin Erb grandchildren, Jensen and Charlotte; step grandchildren, Tristian and Haze; brother, Kevin (Mandie)...

On Thursday March 28th, 2024, at 04:10pm, Russell (Rusty) Lee Wood went to be with The Lord peacefully in his home after a long battle with cancer. Rusty was a 1965 graduate of Wahama High School. He retired from Ravenwood Constellium and WV Laborers. Russell is survived by his wife, Rhonda Kaylor Wood. They were a loving and devoted couple who were married for 55 years. He is the father of Ryan Lee Wood (Tracy). He has three amazing grandchildren who he highly adored: Alexandra, Bret, and...