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Sharon “Sherry” A. (Johnson) Smith, 74, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. She was born on February 20, 1947, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Joan Johnson West. Sharon was a very loving and caring person. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and caring for her companion dog, Sonny. Most of all, however, she loved spending time with her granddaughter, Mylee....

Janet Lou Wyatt, 77, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on August 12, 1943, in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late Marshall E. and Grace E. (Morris) Hill. A Christian by faith, Janet was a truly kind, caring, and giving person. She was an excellent seamstress who could practically make anything especially clothing and curtains. She is survived by her loving family: sons, Christopher David (Savannah)...

Patricia Jean Jones, 49, of Hamden, passed away on March 26, 2021, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on May 24, 1971, in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of the late James J. Jones, Sr. and Lucy I. Hughes. Patty was a wonderful, friendly, and kind person. She had a “great heart,” and “never met anyone she didn’t like.” She enjoyed arts and crafts, especially making dream catchers and spending time with her friends. She is survived by her...

David Michael Mullins, 34, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on July 1, 1986, in Ann Arbor, Michigan son of Chris Grubaugh and Jena Mullins. David was a truly knowledgeable individual. He enjoyed reading, writing, listening to music, and drawing. A “big kid” at heart, he loved playing with his daughter, and his nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, David is survived...

Mary Lou Burns, 72, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on January 19, 1949, in Middleboro, Kentucky, daughter of the late Noah and Dorothy (Hurst) Davis. Mary was a homemaker and an extremely hard worker. She used to help cut wood, mow the grass and any other task that needed to be completed. She enjoyed working in her garden, refinishing furniture, and woodwork, but most of all, she loved spending time with her...

Charlie “Duke” Richard Robinson, Jr, 71, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 3, 1950, in Boone County, West Virginia, son of the late Charlie R. Robinson, Sr. and Loretta McNelly. Duke was a truck driver by trade. He enjoyed working, fishing, and watching the Hallmark Channel. He is survived by his family: wife, Kathy; sons, Paul Robinson (Katie Kelly), Charles Mcguire (Kimberly), and Keith Robinson (Sherri); six...

Minnie Sue Kisner, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born on June 18, 1952, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Ed Ousley and Violet Irene Stapleton. Sue was a very caring Person who never met a stranger. She was always happy and wanted to see others happy as well. With her quick wit, and sense of humor she was always able to keep others laughing. In years past, she attended the Wills Chapel Church in...

Robert Lee Jarvis, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe, Ohio after an extended illness. He was born on May 6, 1950, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Willie Jarvis, Jr. and Thelma Overstreet. Bob enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of the Whitetail Unlimited hunting club. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his sister, Dora Seitz; special friends and...

Ruth Marie Halley, 71 of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 22 ,1949, in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence Halley and Lucy Cox Halley.  Ruth is survived by her five sisters: Karen Siders, Arlene Leach, Patricia (Ivan) Beaver, Rosalie (Pete) Beaver, all of Gallipolis, and Christine Montgomery, of Crown City; one brother, James Halley, of Gallipolis, as well as  numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to...

Rhonda “Missy” M. Duncan, 48, of Jackson, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on September 28, 1972, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Ronald Jarvis and Judy (Ousley) Jarvis, who survives. Missy’s number one trait was her ability to care for others. This was made evident by her job as a nurse’s aide. In her earlier years, she was considered the “family babysitter” having taken care of many of the family’s...