Mary Ann Marteney
Aug 13, 2021
Mary Ann Marteney, 73, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home. She was born on December 14, 1947, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Earl and Garnet (Garrett) Betts. Mary Ann attended the Allensviile Church of Christ in Christian Union and enjoyed many activities there with her church family and friends. She...
Ronald "Johnny" Arthur
Aug 13, 2021
Ronald “Johnny” Arthur, 85, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at his home. He was born on December 9, 1935, in Jackson County, Ohio, son of the late Donald Arthur and Fern (Dickerson) Arthur. Johnny worked as a machinist for many years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed racing stock cars, watching NASCAR and Ohio State...
Juanita M. (Depue) Parker
Jul 28, 2021
Juanita M. (Depue) Parker, 91, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born om October 4, 1929, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Pleasant and Estelle (Starr) Depue. Juanita enjoyed being outdoors, planting flowers, reading her Bible, and watching her favorite television programs including Gunsmoke and...
Samuel "Sam" Oliver Howell
Jul 23, 2021
Samuel O. Howell, 89, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born on May 12, 1932, in Auglaize County, Ohio, son of the late Roy and Ruth (Yoder) Howell. Sam a very simple, friendly man who never knew a stranger. A Christian by faith, he greatly enjoyed helping...
William Donald "Don" Welker
Jul 16, 2021
William Donald Welker, 72, of McArthur, passed away on July 16, 2021, at his home. In keeping with Don’s wishes his body will be cremated and no public services will be held.
R.M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston, is honored to care for the Welker Family.
Margie M. (Wilbur) Waugh
Jul 13, 2021
Margie M. Waugh, 97, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born on January 12, 1924, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Arnold and Minnie (Leitch) Wilbur. Margie worked for the Hercules Trouser Co. in Wellston for several years. She was married to the late Harold E....
Robert "Bob" D. Whitt
Jul 3, 2021
Robert “Bob” D. Whitt, 90, of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. Bob was born on March 9, 1931, in Pike County, Kentucky, son of the late Claude and Hazel (Hamilton) Whitt. A veteran of the United States Army and National Guard, Bob proudly served his country. He retired from...
Robert "Bear" D. Turner
Jun 21, 2021
Robert “Bear” Turner, 68, of Southside, West Virginia, and formerly of Wellston, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born on January 9, 1953, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Dale Gay and Cora Elizabeth (Jarvis) Turner. Robert was a forklift operator at General Mills for 40 years....
Clarence "Pete" E. Betts
Jun 17, 2021
Loving. Caring. Attentive. Patient. These are but a few words describing Clarence "Pete" Betts, 55, of Hamden, who passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 4, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Clarence Betts and Corlene (Osborne) Cluff, who survives. Clarence loved carpentry work and giving a helping hand...
Ronald D. Jones
Jun 15, 2021
Ronald D. Jones, 62, of Hamden, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 6, 1958, in Kanawah County, West Virginia, son of the late George and Lola (Gentry) Jones. Ron was a very social person who knew and was well liked by many people. He enjoyed golfing, working, and the thrill...
William D. Staten
Jun 1, 2021
William “Bill” David Staten, 50, of Wellston, passed away on June 1, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on June 1, 1971, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Harry Wayne Staten and Linda Barleon Staten, who survives. Bill was a 1990 graduate of Wellston High School and Buckeye Hills Career Center. He loved...
Bobby C. Pierce
May 30, 2021
Bobby C. Pierce, 51, of Hamden, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Hamden. He was born on May 7, 1970, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Robert Dale Pierce and Margaret Lowe. Bobby was a great guy who liked to have fun and would help anyone in need. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, mowing, doing yardwork,...
Janice D. (Halterman) Wolfe
May 26, 2021
Janice Deann Halterman Wolfe, 63, of Wellston, passed away on May 26, 2021, at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly. She was born on August 2, 1957, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Donovan Halterman and Marjorie Walton Halterman Cooper. Janice was a truly kind and caring person. She enjoyed being outdoors…bird watching and taking rides to view...
Carson V. Sexton
May 17, 2021
Carson V. Sexton, 76, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 13, 1945, in Jackson County, Ohio, son of the late Raleigh V. and Essie (Kelley) Sexton. A veteran of the United States Army, Carson was currently serving as the chaplain for the Disabled American Veterans in Jackson and...
Betty J. (Zinn) Davis
May 13, 2021
Betty Jane Zinn-Davis, 70, of Wellston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on March 19, 1951, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Ernest Zinn and Jane Salmons Zinn. Betty graduate from Vinton County Consolidated High School in 1969. She was a very...
Marsha M. (Handley) Ross
Apr 28, 2021
Marsha Marie (Handley) Ross, 58, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, while en route to Grant Hospital in Columbus. She was born on July 10, 1962, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Joe and Erma (Waugh) Handley. Marsha spent many years working as a receptionist for various office in Columbus. She will be missed by...
Roy "Danny" Ross
Apr 28, 2021
Roy Daniel “Danny” Ross, 58, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Grant Hospital in Columbus. He was born on September 18, 1962, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Roy A. Ross, who survives, and the late Peggy Austin. Danny spent many years working as a truckdriver. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a NASCAR enthusiast....
Margaret "Peg" E. Napper
Apr 28, 2021
Margaret Ellen “Peg” Napper, 71, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She was born on April 17, 1950, in St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter of the late Kenneth L. Napper, Sr. and Evelyn Beuchner Napper. A Christian by faith, Peg attended the Gallipolis Christian Church. She was a very caring...
John L. Rider
Apr 27, 2021
John Rider, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on July 4, 1933, in Berlin Crossroads, Ohio, son of the late John T. and Florence A. (Stewart) Rider.
In keeping with John’s wishes his body will be cremated, and burial will be in Woodson...
Sharon “Sherry” A. (Johnson) Smith
Apr 10, 2021
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,...