Our sweet Rosa Irene McClaskey, at the age of 103 years, departed for her heavenly family on the 25th of May 2023.  She was the much-loved wife of the late Charles F. McClaskey, and mother to her three sons.  She was born May 23, 1920, daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Kottcamp) Bush.  Rosa was primarily a homemaker but did more to help her family with a few odd jobs.  She loved washing dishes and helping make pies for a local shop as needed for her family of five....

Jeremy Roger Coleman, 36, of Hamden, was called home Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born November 16, 1986, in Columbus, Ohio, son of Angela Coleman and David Johnson.  Jeremy loved playing guitar, drawing, learning history and the Bible. He was a great friend and could talk with anyone. He loved his kids, and family was everything to him. In addition to his parents, Jeremy’s departure from this plane leaves a wife of 15 years, Sheila; three children, Shaelah, Titus, and Kenalyn....

Richard P. Wiseman, 70, of Hamden, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home. He was born January 29, 1953, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Ottie and Dolores (Humphreys) Wiseman. Richie was blind for 37 years due to a hunting accident. Prior to this, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and finding ginseng. After the accident Rich still enjoyed spending time outdoors and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed Christmas time. He is survived by his family: daughter, Renee...

Katherine Kershaw, 70, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born January 13, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ford and Reba Smith. She is survived by her sons, Shane Kershaw, Trent Kershaw, and Adam (Susie) Kershaw; seven grandchildren, Kristoffer (Mallarie), Bradley, Natalie, Alyssa (David), Emily, Makayla, and Madison; eight great-grandchildren, Kallie, Layla, Mason, Bella, Evelyn, Tesslyn, Kaeden, and...

Ceynor “Jo Ann” Wood, 88, of Wilkesville, passed away April 27, 2023, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens. She was born October 7, 1934, in Bloomfield Township, Vega Community, daughter of the late Floyd and Lenora (Davis) Lewis.  Jo Ann was united in marriage to John Alfred Wood on July 21, 1956. He preceded her in death on August 26, 1996. Jo Ann was a graduate of Jackson High School after attending 11 years at Bloomfield School. After graduation she worked for...

Emogene Cahoon, 89, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born June 26, 1933, in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Denney) Farley.  Emogene was a very strong lady who worked for Cuppenheimer Pants factory in Wellston as well as Jackson County Farm Services. A role she was most proud to fill, however, was that of a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, watching the birds, decorating her yard and...

Alisha Kristine Tinker, 35, of Zaleski, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Maple Hills Nursing Center in McArthur. She was born August 6, 1987, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of Wayne and Sheila (Brooks) Tinker. Alisha was a 2006 graduate of Vinton County High School. She previously attended Wright State University and was currently attending Hocking College. A music lover at heart, Alisha enjoyed attending concerts. She liked spending time with her family and friends and trying all...

Paris Jude, 65, of McArthur, passed away on April18, 2023. He was born April 5, 1958, in Williamson West Virginia, son of the late Warren Jude and Alice Howell. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Jude; brothers, Archie Jude, Lacy Jude, and a sister, Ruby LeValley. In addition to his parents, Paris was preceded in death by his son, Franklin Wesley Jude, brothers, Ernest Jude, Donnie Jude, and Fred Cook; sister, Debra Imes; as well as his step- mother, Kathryn Jude In keeping with...

Sandra Lee (Handley) Blessing,77, of Wellston,  passed away peacefully, on April 12, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born August 13, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of the late Joe and Erma (Waugh) Handley.  Sandy is survived by her children, Keith Faught (Debbie), and Shanna Leach (Steve); sisters, Aliceann Humphreys (Bob) and Jo Handley (Kurt Wiegand); as well as grandchildren, Jeremy Faught, Brittany Faught, Dylan Faught, Ariana...

Kathy Ann Ewing, 61, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home. She was born September 25, 1961, in Grundy, Virginia, daughter of the late William Donald Hicks and Nellfern (Thompson) Hicks, who survives. Throughout the years Kathy was employed by Jackson-Vinton Community action and General Mills. The role she adored most, however, was that of a homemaker. She loved her children and grandchildren and would do anything for them. She enjoyed crocheting, needle stitching,...