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Robert John “Bob” Sanecki, 71, of Hamden, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his home. He was born on December 18, 1948, son of the late Thaddeus and Mary Ann (Korbus) Sanecki. When able, Bob attended the Renovate Life Church of God in McArthur. While his health kept him from being there physically, he was a faithful viewer of the online live stream. He enjoyed working on cars and playing on the computer.  He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his family:...

Robert “Bobby” P. Riling, 75, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on April 10, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late James Andrew and Virginia Vivian (Sulser) Riling. A Christian by faith, Bobby was very active in any church he ever attended. He loved watching television, working on clocks, going to auctions, and spending time with family and friends (of course, there was always food, too.) He...

Terry Thacker, 71, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Dewey John and Isabell (Coleman) Thacker. Terry proudly served his Country in the United States Army, and was a member of Mary Chapel United Baptist Church. He worked for the Austin Powder Company for 15 years, and the Village of McArthur for another 24 years. Terry was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Martha Jane Perry, 79, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 7, 1941 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Oather and Eleanor (Baker) Waldron. She married Ronald Perry on August 17, 1957 and they enjoyed 49 years of marriage. Martha was a lifelong homemaker and pastor’s wife who raised six children. She loved singing, reading her Bible, working puzzles, sitting on her front porch swing, and going to church. She will be greatly...

Lucinda Campbell, 38, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born on August 30, 1981, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Steven Scarberry and Jacqueline (Mitchell) Scarberry, who survives. Lucinda was a very kind person who would help anyone when they needed it. She enjoyed horses and harness racing, hunting with her late father, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. She is...

Arlie E. Newberry, 87, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the Hamden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 29, 1932, in Clintwood, Virginia, son of the late Willie and Vaudney (Phipps) Newberry. Arlie was an accomplished poet and author not only having published a couple books throughout his life, but also written more than 600 songs. He enjoyed Cincinnati Reds baseball, Gunsmoke and other westerns as well as music contest shows like The Voice or...

Miriam E. Holzapfel, 93, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at the Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born on November 26, 1926, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Donna (Martin) Keim. Miriam was a strong, competent, “roll up your sleeves” type of lady who along with her husband, Andy, raised five children. A highly active individual she was previously a member of the Wellston Historical Society, the Altar and Rosary guilds at her church,...

A. Dale Neal, 74, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at his home. He was born November 30, 1945, in Gallia County, Ohio. He was married for 51 years to Carolyn Canter Neal. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Ernestine Neal; and brother-in-law, Dick Klinger.  Dale is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of 51 years; his son, Rod; daughter, Robin (Don); granddaughter, Lauren; grandson, Griffin; brother, Dick (Carol); sister, Carolyn; and many nieces and...

Keith Franklin Molihan,77, of Vinton, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2020, after a month-long battle with cancer.  Keith was born October 2, 1942 to the late Paul Franklin Molihan and Geraldine (“Gerry”) Carr Molihan.  Born in Columbus, Ohio, Keith was raised in Radcliff, Ohio along with his sisters Regina (“Jeannie”) Fagan and Lisa Lancaster.  He graduated from Wilton High School in Wilkesville, Ohio where he met the love...

Rebecca Sue Saunders Farley, 36, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 13, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Douglas and Rowlena (Kimball) Saunders.  In addition to her parents, Rebecca is survived by her daughters, Hailey Cameron, Paris Gardner, Heaven Saunders, and Deavon Farley; brother, Douglas Saunders, Jr.; sister, Christina Saunders; paternal grandma, Emma Hughes; maternal grandparents, Wallace and...