Jun 10, 2018

Melody Ann (Jarvis) Morgan, 57, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Hilton Head, South Carolina while on vacation with her family. She was born on September 28, 1960, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Alice (Jarvis) Lambert and Calvin Lambert, who survives.

Melody was a wonderful wife, mom, and grandma who enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2018

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

- Proverbs 3:5

She was a simple, country girl. An animal lover. A free, fun-loving spirit, and an energetic, spunky soul. She always wore a smile. She loved to make you laugh. And she was adored by all her...

May 31, 2018

Mary L. Cardwell, 69, of Hamden, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on February 2, 1949, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul B. and Violet R. (Nixon) Bay. Despite her disability, Mary was a very active person. She played kick ball, the 12-string guitar, crocheted, and...

May 12, 2018

Ballard Thacker, 76, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 26, 1941, in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late John Dewey Thacker and Isabelle (Coleman) Thacker. Ballard was a very hard worker whose priority was providing for his family. He retired from Austin Powder...

May 4, 2018

Arthur Harold Mulhern, 54, of Vinton County, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 10, 1963, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Martha (West) Mulhern. Harold was a very hard worker whose number one priority was providing for his family. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed...

May 2, 2018

Cathy S. Moore, 54, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on March 6, 1964, in Oak Hill, Ohio, daughter of the late Clyde Moore and Betty (Halterman) Rasp. Cathy was a wonderful person who greatly enjoyed cooking, taking care of her kids and grandkids, and listening to...

Apr 19, 2018

Lewis Wesley Harper, 82, of Pomeroy, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Arbors of Pomeroy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 27, 1935, in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, son of the late Ira Cecil Harper and Ruth Beatrice (Gardner) Harper. Lewis was a veteran of the United States Navy. Having served in the Korean...

Apr 17, 2018

Kathy Louise (Muncy) Riddle, 62, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on February 14, 1956, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold Muncy and Madelyn (Rafferty) Muncy, who survives. Kathy worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 23 years and attended End Time Harvest Church....

Mar 20, 2018

Fresia Elena Morrison, 95, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She was born on February 22, 1923, in Chile, South America, daughter of the late Juan and Bernedetta (Bugueno) Heuritt. Fresia made the United States her home and gained her citizenship at the young age of 20. A Roman Catholic...

Mar 14, 2018

Stephen E. Walton, 63, of Stockport and Wellston, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 after a battle with cancer. He was born on November 8, 1954, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late William and Frances (Fraley) Walton. Steven was a very hard worker and recently retired after 38 years of dedicated service to his job in...

Feb 16, 2018

EmmaJean Weaver Kirby, also known as, “Grandma Zuko” on WCOL, 85, of Grove City, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018, at her home. She was born on November 11, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles W. Weaver and Arlene Thelma (Hoover) Weaver. EmmaJean was a member of the Grace of God Lutheran Church in Grove...

Feb 6, 2018

Lorena M. Stephenson, 52, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 19, 1965, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late James Russell Parker and Juanita M. Depue Parker, who survives. Coming from a large family (13 siblings), Lorena very much enjoyed being a...

Jan 20, 2018

James A. Dimel, 57, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born on October 29, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Paul A. and Mary M. (Condon) Dimel. Jim was currently employed as the maintenance supervisor at OSCO Industries in Jackson. He attended both LifeSource Apostolic...

Jan 19, 2018

Brandi Nicole Graham, 31, of Hamden, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on February 10, 1986, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Jeffrey Graham and Linda (Mulhern) Chesser, who survive. Brandi was a kind hearted, loving person. She had a great personality and loved laughing, smiling, and joking around....

Jan 18, 2018

Robert Samuel Baer, 83, of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Clark and Lula (Barnwell) Baer. Robert and his family have lived in this area for more than 30 years, and were very well known. When able, he attended Freedom...

Jan 7, 2018

Romey M. Spires, 57, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. He was born on July 26, 1960, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late George Romey Spires and Betty Ruth (Cottrill) Spires. Romey retired from KoKosing Construction after many years of service. He was a member of the...

Dec 25, 2017

David Allen Morgan, 58, of Jackson, passed away on December, 25, 2017, at his home. He was born on April 25, 1959, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Adrian Eugene Morgan and Mary Louise (Tackett) Morgan, who survives. David was a 1978 graduate of Oak Hill High School. A very talented mechanic, carpenter, and builder, David was always...

Dec 21, 2017

Donald R. Fox, 74, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. A carpenter by trade, Donald was very proud of his skill set and the work he completed. He played the guitar and enjoyed gambling, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his longtime companion and partner, Ruth...

Dec 15, 2017

Harold Dennis Eberts, 64, of Hamden, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 29, 1953 in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Jerald Barnes “Bert” Eberts and Suzanna “Marguerite” Burns Eberts. Dennis attended Vinton County High School where he was an athlete, playing both basketball and baseball. He also attended and...

Dec 4, 2017

Charles D. “Chuck” Kern, 78, of McArthur, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Chauncey, Ohio, son of the late Charles Edward Kern and Margaret Elizabeth Tippett. Chuck proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force. He was a hardworking man and a member of the...