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Jane E. Partee, 87, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Maple Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in McArthur. She was born on July 28, 1932, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy and Daisy (Roach) Downard. Jane was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and retired from Goodyear in Logan, Ohio. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. She is survived by her loving family: daughters, Cathy Stoughton and Christy Scott (Dale Graves); three...

Kindhearted. Loving. Humble. Forgiving. These are but a few words that describe Ralph Eldon Souders, 69, of Wellston, who passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born on April 5, 1950, in Coalton, Ohio, son of the late Jefferson and Auretta (Schart) Souders. Ralph was a man with a “heart of gold.” He never knew a stranger and would help anyone in need. He was a hard worker whose priority was taking care of his family....

Wilma Pauline “Polly” Hill, 66, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the home of her son, in Orient, Ohio. She was born on August 3, 1952, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Harrison and Mary Jane (Mitchell) Clemons.  Polly was a very loving mother who adored her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by many. She is survived by her eight children: Delbert (Jenny) Hill; David (Melissa) Hill,  Dewayne (Sherry) Hill, Doug (Sandy)...

Lawrence Stephen (Steve) Tolbert of League City, TX, formerly of McArthur, OH, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 29, 2019 after a brave battle with ALS. He was born on July 5, 1952 to the late Lawrence Dwight Tolbert and Mary Elnora (Harper) Tolbert. Steve graduated from Vinton County High School in 1970. He was married to Cheryl Jane (Wright) Tolbert on August 22, 1971, and 4 daughters were born to that union; Lynda (George) McKendree of League City, TX, Kimberly...

MaryEllen Duda, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 5, 1935, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Rose (Martin) Spires. She retired as the personnel manager at J.C. Penny Co.. She and her husband, Homer would often spend their winters in Florida where MaryEllen was a member of the Garden Club. In addition, she was also a past member of the Chillicothe Rotary Club and the Chillicothe Altrusa Club. MaryEllen was a very...

Vernon C. Young, 94, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. He was born on February 22, 1925, in Louisa, Kentucky, son of the late Henry and Bertha (Triplett) Young. Vernon was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during WWII. He was a hardworking man who loved his Country, Freedom, and his family.  A graveside service celebrating Vernon's life will beheld on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in Doles Family...

 Colleen Marie Moore, 55, of Jackson, was freed of every mortal limitation and stepped into God’s presence on May 29, 2019. She was born October 14, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Downey and Jodelle M. (Miner) Cremeens. Colleen graduated high school in 1981 from Faith Baptist Academy, Canal Winchester, Ohio. She was a member of LifeSource Apostolic Church in Wellston, Ohio. Colleen gave her life to Jesus at the age of seven and she dedicated her life to the souls He...

Ethel Marie Seymour, 78, of Hamden, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born in Byer, Ohio, on September 11, 1940, daughter of the late Harvey and Cora (Scurlock) McWhorter. Ethel was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening, shopping, and eating out with her girls. Most of all she enjoyed playing BINGO. She is survived by her loving family: son, John Seymour, Jr.; daughters, Connie (Donnie) Jarvis, and JoEllen (Barry) Lambert;...

Shawn P. McCarty, 41, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home. He was born in Augsburg, Germany, on September 3, 1977, son of the late James and Deborah (Martin) McCarty. Shawn was a great guy with a good sense of humor. He was always helping others and was a great mechanic. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his family: wife, Vickie; son, Nathan; a brother, Howard (Marie) McCarty; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Shawn was...

Janice Jo Wilbur-von Kamecke, 87, originally of Hamden, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Jan was born on April 5, 1932, in Jackson, daughter of the late Owen H. Wilbur and Margaret E. Wilbur. She graduated Hamden High School in 1950. Janice was a retired state of Ohio licensing and taxation employee and had previously lived in Columbus, for over 30 years. She spent her retirement years in Marietta, Georgia near her son, Scott, and daughter-in-law, Jodie. She...