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...

Nov 29, 2017

Melissa Yvonne Castor, 51, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born on April 17, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late David L. Castor and Sueellen Brown, who survives. Melissa was currently employed with Fruth Pharmacy in Wellston. She was a very ‘big hearted’ person...

Nov 22, 2017

Sherry Y. Adams, 78, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on May 11, 1939 in Ewington, Ohio, daughter of the late Francis and Minnie (Canode) Cottrill. Sherry retired from the State of Ohio Unemployment Office. A very active lady loved by her family and many friends,...

Nov 9, 2017

MICHAEL A. LAMBERT, 68 of Sidney, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 5:33 PM at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on January 15, 1949 in Wellston, Ohio, the son of Wilma Jean (Rasp) Lambert of Wellston, OH and the late Arthur D. Lambert Jr.

On February 24, 1968 Michael married Viola Kathryn (Callahan) who preceded...

Nov 8, 2017

Patrick Stephen Hill, 67, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born on September 3, 1950, son of the late Marshall and Grace Ellen (Morris) Hill. Pat was very well known for his love of horses. He enjoyed farming, working draft horses, and riding horses. In addition to...

Nov 8, 2017

Connie Lou Bush, 71, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on May 21, 1946 in Wellston, daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Maxine (McNellis) Brown. Connie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She enjoyed cooking, but most of all she enjoyed visiting...

Oct 27, 2017

William Jeffrey “Jeff” Copeland, 55, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 in Jackson County, Ohio as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on October 22, 1962, son of the late Billy Joe Copeland and Carolyn Louise (Rodgers) Copeland, who survives.   Jeff had a great sense of humor and very...