All Life Stories

Juanita M. (Depue) Parker, 91, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born om October 4, 1929, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Pleasant and Estelle (Starr) Depue. Juanita enjoyed being outdoors, planting flowers, reading her Bible, and watching her favorite television programs including Gunsmoke and Bonanza. She will be missed by her neighbors, friends, and family. She is survived by her five children;...

Samuel O. Howell, 89, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born on May 12, 1932, in Auglaize County, Ohio, son of the late Roy and Ruth (Yoder) Howell. Sam a very simple, friendly man who never knew a stranger. A Christian by faith, he greatly enjoyed helping others. He loved fishing, enjoying morning coffee, and driving the backroads taking in the beauty of God’s creation. He will be missed by all that knew him. He is...

William Donald Welker, 72, of McArthur, passed away on July 16, 2021, at his home. In keeping with Don’s wishes his body will be cremated and no public services will be held. R.M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston, is honored to care for the Welker Family.  

Margie M. Waugh, 97, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born on January 12, 1924, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Arnold and Minnie (Leitch) Wilbur. Margie worked for the Hercules Trouser Co. in Wellston for several years. She was married to the late Harold E. Waugh for 62 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, and feeding and watching the birds and squirrels. She liked baking desserts of all kinds, but she...

Robert “Bob” D. Whitt, 90, of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. Bob was born on March 9, 1931, in Pike County, Kentucky, son of the late Claude and Hazel (Hamilton) Whitt. A veteran of the United States Army and National Guard, Bob proudly served his country. He retired from the Atomic Plant in Piketon after 37 years of service. Upon his retirement Bob stayed active by starting and leading a “benevolence...

Robert “Bear” Turner, 68, of Southside, West Virginia, and formerly of Wellston, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born on January 9, 1953, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Dale Gay and Cora Elizabeth (Jarvis) Turner. Robert was a forklift operator at General Mills for 40 years. “Bear,” as he was known by friends, enjoyed traveling especially taking drives on country backroads reminiscing of times gone by....

Loving. Caring. Attentive. Patient. These are but a few words describing Clarence "Pete" Betts, 55, of Hamden, who passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 4, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Clarence Betts and Corlene (Osborne) Cluff, who survives. Clarence loved carpentry work and giving a helping hand to anyone in need. A roofer by trade, he replaced the roofs on many area churches charging only for the materials. He liked...

Ronald D. Jones, 62, of Hamden, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 6, 1958, in Kanawah County, West Virginia, son of the late George and Lola (Gentry) Jones. Ron was a very social person who knew and was well liked by many people. He enjoyed golfing, working, and the thrill of gambling. Along with his signature trait of helping anyone in need, Ron also enjoyed finding “good deals.” He worked for CSX Railroad for 29 years and was a member of...

William “Bill” David Staten, 50, of Wellston, passed away on June 1, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on June 1, 1971, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Harry Wayne Staten and Linda Barleon Staten, who survives.  Bill was a 1990 graduate of Wellston High School and Buckeye Hills Career Center. He loved being outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, walking, or sitting in the woods. He enjoyed cooking, watching westerns, and in earlier...

Bobby C. Pierce, 51, of Hamden, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Hamden. He was born on May 7, 1970, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Robert Dale Pierce and Margaret Lowe. Bobby was a great guy who liked to have fun and would help anyone in need. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, mowing, doing yardwork, and working on motorcycles or go karts. Most of all, however, he loved spending time with his grandkids, having bon fires and cooking on the grill. He will be greatly missed. He...