All Life Stories

Betty J. Graves, 53, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at her residence. She was born on November 20, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, daughter of Leonard Perkins, Sr. and the late Helen (McClaskey) Perkins. Betty was a spirited individual who enjoyed dancing, singing, cooking, and crafts of all kinds. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to scare or play pranks on others. She was a member of the Allensville Church of Christ and a former member of the Order of the...

Private family arrangements have been completed for Dora Lynn Craft, 63, of Coalton, who passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019.  R.M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston, is honored to care for Lynn and her family. 

Private family arrangements have been completed for Mary Dixon, 90, of Lantana, Florida, formerly of Coalton, Ohio, who passed away on March 7, 2019 in Florida.  R.M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston, is honored to care for Mary and her family. 

Johnny R. Baer, 43, of McArthur, formerly of Wellston, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, at his home. He was born on October 29, 1975, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Bessie (Gearing) Baer. Johnny was a very well-known member of both the Jackson and Vinton County communities. He could always be found with his video recorder at many local festivals and other events. Johnny’s dream was to be the “camera man” for a news outlet. For his birthday, he would...

Sarah “Sally” L. (Andrews) Riffle, 85, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on July 9, 1933, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Wycoff) Andrews. Sarah was a member of the McArthur V.F.W., Post # 5299, and was most well known for her time spent cooking and waiting tables at the South End Bar in Wellston and the Big Dipper/Back-Street Diner. Sarah was a feisty spirit who enjoyed taking...

The Rev. Dr. David T. Rahamut Sr., 75, of Rio Grande, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 2, 2019, in Kenya, Africa while there on a mission’s trip sharing the Gospel of Salvation through Jesus Christ. He was born on February 21, 1943, in Trinidad, son of the late Rahamut and Shyra Khan. He taught at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, for 19 years before following the call of God to go full-time in the ministry. He was the pastor of End...

Alice M. Estep, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born on October 9, 1940, in Hocking County, Ohio, daughter of the late William Alonzo and Wretha Alice (Arledge) Poling. Alice was a lover of animals, especially cats. She was always sure to care for not only her pets, but also the strays that needed a good meal or a warm place to sleep. Alice worked as a nurse’s aide for several years at the Orient MRDD...

Steven E. Scarberry, 63, of Mcarthur, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on May 11, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Edward and Hazel (Gearheart) Scarberry. Steve was a loving husband and father who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and driving his semitruck, where he hauled lumber for 30+ years. When he wasn’t working, he liked tinkering with his tractor using it to “bush-hog”, as well as plow and plant a garden....

Susie A. (Jarvis) Harper, 69, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born on February 25, 1949 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald and Marcella (Nichols) Jarvis. Susie retired from the Jackson Plastic Plant after 30 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family, being outdoors and walking around Lake Alma, reading novels, working crossword puzzles, and watching T.V..   Susie is survived by her son, Duane (Vicki) Harper, Jr.; grandson,...

Edward Scott Hays, 55, of McArthur, passed away on December 6, 2018, at his home following a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 24, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Charles Kern and Shirley (Scott) Kern, who survives. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army. Ed was a master craftsman, who owned and operated B&E Custom Homes. A very hard worker from the time he was a child up until just a couple weeks ago, Ed’s mechanical and carpentry skills were...