Emma J. Norris, 81, of Wellston, went to be with her Lord on September 12, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 6, 1942, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Willie and Allie (Prater) Hale. A Christian by faith, Emma has attended many local churches. She enjoyed reading and studying her Bible and watching Jimmy Swaggert on television. “Meme” as she was known to many was an exceptional cook. She loved making Christmas candy and cooking...

Ricky Brent “Virg” Gilliland, 66, of McArthur, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home. He was born June 4, 1957, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Delbert and Viva (Thompson) Gilliland. IN his younger years, he was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his family: sisters, Judy Phipps, Barbara Remy, Beverly (Jim) Lackey, Diana (James) Woerner, Connie (Rick) Allen, and Beth Ann (Mike) Patterson; brothers, Gary (Sandy) Gilliland, Herb (Gloria) Gilliland, Randy...

Thomas E. Nichols, Jr., 62, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his home. He was born November 14, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Thomas E. and Juanita Stephenson Nichols. Tom was an employee of D.E. Huddleston in Chillicothe for 22 years. He enjoyed wood working, going to auctions, flea markets, and yard sales, and collecting model trains and train memorabilia. He especially liked watching Regan play baseball and Peyton play softball. He will be greatly...

Paul Spry, 69, of Wilkesville, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born October 15, 1953, in Logan, West Virginia. Paul was a coal miner for 35 years, then he enjoyed driving school bus for Vinton County Local Schools for the last several years. He was well loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kathy Burns Spry; three sons, Paul Edward (Rossi)...

Teresa Jean Hayslip, 59, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born March 26, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul H. and Connie Jean (Hayden) Triplett. Teresa was a very loving mother and grandmother. She adored her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She also liked watching her favorite television programs: Survivor and her daily soap opera, General Hospital.  Teresa could often be found going to...

Michael E. McKibben, 74, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home. He was born October 5, 1948, in Zaleski, Ohio, son of the late Madeline (Queen) Curley, James Curley (Step-father) and Kenneth McKibben (father).    Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and was the “Crew Chief” of Shakin Motorsports.   He is survived by his daughters, Kari Filicky (Scott), Lori Ackley (James) and sons Michael McKibben (Nikole), Ryan McKibben...

James F. Waugh, 76, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home. He was born January 3, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late John and Ann Marie (Calicoe) Waugh. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He worked as the cook at the Hotel McArthur and Krazy Katie’s for many years. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and the thrill of the risk of gambling. He could often be found playing cards at the local Eagles, (where he was a lifetime...

James Leonard Waddell, 54, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born May 26, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, son of James M. Waddell, who survives, and Gloria Hamanaka. James was a very intelligent person who held a master’s degree in taxation from DePaul University. In addition to this, he also authored and illustrated a cartoon book of which he was very proud. He was well loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by many. In addition to his...

Jackie Renea Morris, 33, of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her home. She was born February 21, 1990, in Gallipolis, Ohio to Danny Morris and Ellen (Holsinger) Morris. Jackie was a 2008 graduate of Vinton County High School. She enjoyed music and singing, and was also very creative, having a great talent for drawing. She loved swimming and coloring pictures as well. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Gracelynn Jocelyn; sisters,...

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....