John “Johnny” Richard Morgan, Jr., 64, of McArthur, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Grant Hospital in Columbus. He was born July 9, 1959, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late John Richard Morgan, Sr. and Dorothy Louise (Perry) Morgan. John was an appliance repair mechanic for many years having worked for Ray’s Appliance in Wellston. An outdoorsman at heart, John enjoyed flower gardening, growing tomatoes and cucumbers and having cookouts where he...

Dorothy E. Schultz, 82, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Regional Medical Center in Springfield. She was born November 29, 1941, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Loudermilk) Norris. A Christian by faith, Dorothy was very patient, forgiving, and one of the most welcoming individuals you’d ever meet. She was an avid reader, a great cook and baker who was known for her beef stroganoff, lasagna, and various candies and cookies,...

Kelli Ann Ward, 33, of Mason, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday, March 31, 2024, following a brief hospital stay. She was born October 11, 1990, and raised in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of John and Linda Ward.  Throughout her life, Kelli made friends wherever she went, often forming bonds that would last a lifetime. She was incredibly kind, caring, and quick to help anyone in need. Over the years, she worked many jobs and would often be promoted within a...

Steven K. Smith, 68, of McArthur, was taken by the good Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born January 7, 1956, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Donald and Geneva (Downs) Smith. Steve was a 1974 graduate of Vinton County High School. He had an outstanding love of plants and operated his own greenhouse taking great pride in his strawberries. He was also a small engines mechanic and eventually was a splicer working all over Ohio...

Mariah Beth Marcum, 33, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born September 8, 1990, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Anthony Davis and Teresa (Canada) Davis. Mariah was a 2008 graduate of Vinton County High School.  She enjoyed music and dancing, flea market shopping, going to the beach when visiting her dad in Florida, and watching television, especially cooking shows and zoo or animal programs. Most of all,...

Ernest J. Riffle, Jr., 69, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home. He was born September 28, 1954, in Jackson County, Ohio, son of the late Ernest J. Sr. and Ruby (Shifflet) Riffle. Ernest spent most of his life working in the lumber and timber industry. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting, watching Westerns, and listening to old country music; but most of all he loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Kneipp) Riffle; children, Donnie (Melanie...

Betty Lou Hayslip, 68, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home. She was born June 24, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Alexander, Sr. and Viny (Kelly) Triplett. Betty enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing, and spending time with her family especially during the holidays when she would cook large meals for them. She is survived by her husband, John Schneider; children, Lori Norman (Tim), Dale Hayslip (Jennifer Copley), and Donald Hayslip; six grandchildren,...

     James Edward Brooks, 87, of Zaleski, passed at 12:03 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness.       He was born April 27, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Theodore and Ella Clark Brooks.  He married the former Betty Malone who passed April 25, 2008.      Surviving are daughters, Sheila (Wayne) Tinker and Sharon (Dennis) Webb; a daughter-in-law, Nora Brooks, all of...

Harry Crabtree, Jr., 88, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home. He was born November 21, 1935, in Oak Hill, Ohio, son of the late Harry and Nora (Kuhn) Crabtree. Harry proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was past commander of the Jackson V.F.W., and past district #12 commander as well. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed squirrel and mushroom hunting as well as travelling.  He was an Ohio State Buckeye through and through...

Catherine Louise Knox Halterman, 56, of Wellston, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born February 17, 1967, in Laurelville, Ohio, daughter of the late Owen and Patsy (Shrider) Knox. Cathy was a big fan of Ohio State. She loved Mickey Mouse and regularly teased “that was her man.” She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her husband of 22 years, Kevin Halterman, and loved playing with her two grandsons, Haydin...