Victim in Wednesday’s fatal fire identified
GALLIPOLIS The victim of Wednesday’s fatal house fire in Gallipolis has been identified as Cleeland Willis.
Willis, 84, was well known to many in Gallia County, particularly through Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, a business he founded in the early 1970’s.
Cleeland’s son Matt Willis, who currently operates the funeral home with wife Letty, spoke with the
Tribune on Thursday.
“We’re thankful for our community, our firefighters, for our first responders,” Matt said, adding his family was “overwhelmed” with the outpouring of support from residents. “Gallia County is a good place to live in. It’s times like these that we are grateful for everyone.”
Gallipolis house fire claims life of elderly man
By Beth Sergent - bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com
Firefighters from the Gallipolis Fire Department were called to battle a blaze at this home in Gallipolis shortly after noon Wednesday near the intersection of state routes 7 and 141. (Wilma Gooch | OVP Photo)
GALLIPOLIS An elderly man has reportedly died as a result of a house fire on Wednesday in Gallipolis.
Firefighters with the Gallipolis Fire Department were initially alerted by an alarm company concerning smoke detectors in the home, quickly followed by dispatchers, shortly after noon, according to Gallipolis Fire Chief Keith Elliott. The home was located near the intersection of state routes 7 and 141 in Gallipolis.
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Two killed, two injured in crash
Staff Report
A Gallipolis woman and a four-year old child have died following a crash along Bear Run Road near Ohio 7 in Gallia County on Thursday.
According to a report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Gallipolis Post is investigating the crash involving two vehicles which occurred around 12:06 p.m.
The report states a Western Star 4700 dump truck driven by Therill R. Clagg, 56, Gallipolis, was traveling west on Bear Run Road. A 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 driven by Betty D. Bates, 29, Gallipolis, was traveling east along Bear Run Road. Bates’ vehicle reportedly failed to yield half the roadway and struck the dump truck head on, according to the report. The Silverado traveled off the north side of the roadway, over an embankment.
Two killed, two injured in crash
Staff Report
A Gallipolis woman and a four-year old child have died following a crash along Bear Run Road near Ohio 7 in Gallia County on Thursday.
According to a report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Gallipolis Post is investigating the crash involving two vehicles which occurred around 12:06 p.m.
The report states a Western Star 4700 dump truck driven by Therill R. Clagg, 56, Gallipolis, was traveling west on Bear Run Road. A 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 driven by Betty D. Bates, 29, Gallipolis, was traveling east along Bear Run Road. Bates’ vehicle reportedly failed to yield half the roadway and struck the dump truck head on, according to the report. The Silverado traveled off the north side of the roadway, over an embankment.