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Billy Eugene Ewing, 59, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at his home. He was born July 19, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late James and Marilyn (Gilliland) Ewing. Bill was a fun-loving person who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had a green thumb and a special knack for caring for plants and flowers. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family around bon fires and cooking out. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving family: life partner, Jerri...

Carroll Ray Cahoon, 94, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born on November 2, 1927, in Jackson, Ohio, son of the late Giles and Lottie (Hill) Cahoon. Carroll was a veteran who proudly served his country in the United States Navy for three years; among other things, helping to return military personnel following WWII. He retired from McNally Pittsburgh after 20 years of service.  Carroll was a very talented man and was...

Phyllis A. Mullins, 66, of Vinton, left this world to her eternal home on April 28, 2022. She was born April 12, 1956, in Clintwood, Virginia, daughter of the late Burley and Lilly Mae (Mullins) Mullins. A Christian by faith, Phyllis was a member of Maggie’s Home Church in Dundas. Phyllis’ faith was greater than most people knew. She struggled with health issues from her humble beginnings; as mamaw always said, “she was born so small I had to pin her clothes to the pillow...

Rufus Eugene Orender, 51, of McArthur, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his home following a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born August 14, 1970, in Millstone, Kentucky, son of the late Wayne and Alice Mae (Hughes) Orender. Eugene was a simple man who enjoyed his mustang and the great outdoors. He could often be found fishing, cooking out, or relaxing on the porch with a cold beer in hand, surrounded by his friends. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife,...

Barbara J. Kerr, 47, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, following an extended illness. She was born December 10, 1974, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Francis Eugene and Connie Sue (Exline) Thorne. Barbara was an ordained minister and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Wellston. One of her proudest accomplishments was performing a wedding ceremony last summer. It was her hope to do more...

Kayla Elizabeth Caudill, 34, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born October 26, 1987, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of Timmy Caudill and Cheryl Bobo. Kayla was a 2006 graduate of Vinton County High School. She was a very caring person who loved animals. She had an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. Kayla enjoyed shopping, going to the beauty salon to get her hair fixed or her nails done, but most of all,...

Gloria Faye Rogers, 82, of Dundas, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at her home. She was born April 24, 1939, in Martin, Kentucky, daughter of the late Worlie and Virginia (Reffett) Case. Faye was the oldest of 13 children and very quickly became accustomed to helping rear her younger siblings. Having been born just after the great depression she learned many skills including gardening, canning, sewing, and quilting which she continued to use for the rest of her life. She enjoyed...

Helen Mae “Mickey” Young, 90, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Jenkins Assisted Living in Wellston. She was born August 19, 1931, in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late Luther and Chloe (Vittatoe) Branscomb. Helen was a homemaker for most of her life. She loved her family very much and took great pride in caring for them. She enjoyed taking rides, shopping, and browsing yard sales. She was also an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed...

Linda M. Brown, 64, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born December 30, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of William and Elda (Matthews) Parsons, who survive. A Christian by faith, Linda attended World Outreach Church in Wellston when her health permitted. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, and playing Bingo. Linda also was a huge fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Most of all,...

Aimee Jessica Caudill, 49, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at her home following a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born August 19, 1972, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Dee H. Caudill, who survives, and the late Kathy (Chesser) Caudill. Aimee was a warm-hearted person who had great whit and a wonderful, sarcastic sense of humor. She was very detail oriented in both her professional and personal life: a trait that made her an excellent employee of Knox Insurance...