John E. Fitzpatrick, 85, of Wilkesville, passed away on January 17, 2023, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born November 17, 1937, in Radcliff, Ohio, son of the late Thomas and Opal (Graves) Fitzpatrick. John spent his career in education as a teacher and administrator at Frankfort Schools and Columbus Public Schools. He received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, his master’s degree from Xavier University, and took additional hours from the...

Yvonne M. Patterson, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe. She was born November 6, 1937, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Marvin and Helen (Ratcliffe) Hutt. Yvonne married Marvin Patterson on February 13, 1960, and he preceded her in death after 41 years of marriage on August 16, 2001. Yvonne was a devoted wife and mother who put family and God before everything. A longtime Jehovah’s Witness she enjoyed...

Larry Allan Rice, 47, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born December 17, 1975, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Thomas Allan Rice and Patricia Jarvis Rice, who survives. Larry enjoyed gambling, being outdoors, bon-fires, and spending time with his friends. He will be missed. In addition to his mother, Patricia, Larry is survived by his sister, Tommie Wamsley; two nieces and two nephews, Brittany Denney, Granvel...

Emma Lee Hughes, 81, of McArthur, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home. She was born September 7, 1941, in Westerville, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Jeanette (Sides) Moss. Emma was a very strong woman who was respected by many. She attended college at the age of 35 ultimately graduating with her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She went on to retire from the Athens County Department of Children Services, the Athens County Sheriff’s office as a counselor,...

Melvin Russell Nickell, 79, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his home. He was born October 12, 1943, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Robert Henry Nickell and Ruth Irene Craig Nickell.  Melvin was drafted to the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He proudly served his country as a Specialist 4. He later went on to work for Fishel Company where he retired after 38 years of service. Melvin loved to travel. Some of his favorite places were the...

William Randolph “Bill” Heading, 86, of Londonderry, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at his home. He was born October 30, 1936, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late William Eugene and Helen Roberta (Cope) Heading. Bill enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Dave) Young, and Carolyn (Jerry) Jenkins; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Houk, Joshua Young, Chad (Ally) Young, and Trish Young; one...

Carl Henry Caldwell, 58, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. He was born March 29, 1964, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Earl Caldwell and Eleanor McGinnis Caldwell, who survives. Carl was a “family man” who enjoyed making memories with his kids and grandkids. He loved hunting, fishing, cooking, watching T.V., and demolition derbies. In addition to his mother, Carl is survived by his children, Carl Caldwell, Jr., and Carla (Brian) Atchison; three...

Sheila R. Tiller, 57, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born September 3, 1965, in Pigeon Creek, West Virginia, daughter of the late Gail Tiller. Sheila enjoyed playing the piano, painting, and cooking. Most of all, however, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Carl Caldwell, Jr., and Carla (Brian) Atchison; three grandchildren, Jenna Brown, Tonta Wright, and Brian Atchison, II; and...

Elda Mae Parsons, 85, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her home. She was born March 22, 1937, in Pike County, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence Wood and Mary Elizabeth Finley. A Christian by faith, Elda attended Freedom Chapel Church in Wellston when her health permitted. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, working in her flowerbeds, and playing on her ipad. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband, Bill Parsons; sons, Keith, and Rick (Wendy)...

Arthur Hill, 65, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born January 21, 1957, in Jackson County, OH, son of the late Marshall E. Hill and Grace E. (Morris) Hill. Arthur was the youngest of 13 children. Art is survived by his loving family:  daughters Julie Dixon and Avis (Liz) Hill, five grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Ann Hill, and Doris Ellen Crowe; one brother, Russell...