Clarence “Charlie” O. Sheets, 75, of Byer, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home. He was born February 4, 1947, in Frankfurt, Ohio, son of the late Harry and Clara (Haddox) Sheets. Clarence retired from Bellisio Foods. He was a lover of Volkswagen vehicles and enjoyed watching tv and tinkering around the house fixing and repairing things. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Flora Mae (Cline) Sheets; daughter, Annie Shook (Greg); son, Clarence...

Jeffrey Lee “Jeff” Jayjohn, 57, of Londonderry, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born August 23, 1965, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Willard A. and Janet (Wynn) Jayjohn. Jeff drove a truck for most of his life for both Jayjohn and Stewart Trucking companies. He enjoyed spending time with his children, his grandchild, and his girlfriend, Susan Forrest. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed cheering for...

Selfless. Kind. Funny. Loving. These are but a few words that describe Janie Lynn Fannin, 53, of McArthur, who passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her home. She was born September 1, 1968, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late William G. and Sarah Jane (Ward) Fannin. Janie was currently employed with the village of McArthur as their fiscal officer and in that role was an integral part of the community. A Christian by faith and a member of Grace Baptist Church in McArthur, she was...

Brenda Rose Jewell, 68, of Hamden, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home. She was born February 18, 1954, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Dale and Cora (Jarvis) Turner. Brenda was a very kind soul who was well liked and respected by many. She spent many years working as a registered nurse for the State of Ohio prison system. She enjoyed laughing and joking, gambling, and loved her fur babies. Most of all, however, she adored spending time with her family and friends....

Michael Allen Gilliland Depue, 55, of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home. He was born January 19, 1967, in Oak Hill, Ohio, son of Nancy Gilliland and Marvin Depue. Mike loved fishing and hunting. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Marvin, and Tonda Depue; brothers, David (Missi) Depue, James (Mandy) Depue, Jeff Depue, and Codie (Kristen) Depue; sisters, Virginia (Robby) Kerr and Tammy (Donald) Dickerson; as well as some very special aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Ethan Fout, 19, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born May 16, 2003, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of Daniel and Karla (Collins) Fout. Ethan was a graduate of Vinton County High School and the Buckeye Hills Career Center. He was currently employed with Kokosing. An outdoorsman at heart, Ethan enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and dirt track racing. He was a very hard worker who would help anyone in need. He loved his job, his...

David Lee DeLong, 62, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at his home. He was born May 22, 1960, in Oak Hill, Ohio, son of the late Jack and Ida (Thompson) DeLong. David was a 1978 graduate of Oak Hill High School and a proud veteran of the United States Army. He previously served on the Coalton Volunteer Fire Department and was also an ordained minister. A Christian by faith, David loved to laugh. He had a huge heart, would help anyone in need, and knew no stranger. He was...

Kayla Ann Floyd, 28, of Wilkesville, lost her battle with addiction on Thursday morning, August 11, 2022. She was born November 28, 1993, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of Sherry (Floyd) Dalrymple and the late Sam Bevard, Jr. Kayla was a beautiful girl who loved the beach, her friends, and the color purple. She was a person you never forgot and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her mother and step father, Sherry Floyd (Troy) Dalrymple; children, Raelyn, Kenzlee, Cameron, and Jax;...

Evan Daniel “Danny” Perry, Sr., 60, of McArthur, passed away suddenly on August 3,2022, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born April 5, 1962, in Athens, Ohio, son of the late Ronald Eugene and Martha Jane (Waldron) Perry.   He is survived by his sons, Evan Daniel Perry, Jr., and Clinton J. Perry; seven grandchildren; Danielle, Evan Daniel, III, Haley, Timothy Ryan, Jr.,  Madison, Mason, and Maddix; as well as brothers, Greg, and Mark Perry; and a...

Roma Kay Nickels, 79, formerly of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Violet Springs Assisted Living in Pickerington, Ohio. She was born November 13, 1942, in Chesapeake, Ohio, daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma (Henson) Swaim. “Tommie Kay” as she was affectionately known by family and friends, attended Marshall University obtaining a bachelor's degree in education. She went on to teach in the Vinton County Local School District for 32 years. She was a...