Nancy A. (Roy) French
Sep 29, 2016
Nancy A. French, 67, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She was born on August 9, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence and Clarice Sutton Roy. Nancy held a B.S. degree and worked as a specialist with Jackson County MRDD for many years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing,...
Evelyn "Eve" M. (Corbin) Dimel
Sep 24, 2016
Evelyn M. “Eve” (Corbin) Dimel, 89, of Grove City, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Mount Caramel East Hospital in Columbus. She was born on February 23, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles E. and Beatrice M. (Watring) Corbin. Eve was a devout Catholic, raised in the Holy Family parish. She was a 1946...
Wayne W. Massie
Sep 19, 2016
Wayne W. Massie, 70, of Hamden, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1946 in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Glen and Madeline (Humphreys) Massie. Wayne was a very hard worker who dug graves at Hamden Cemetery (by hand) for forty years. He enjoyed being outdoors, playing poker and...
Karen J. (Anderson) Sowers
Sep 11, 2016
Karen J. Sowers, 75, of Wooster, formerly of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Westview Healthy Living in Wooster. She was born on December 2, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Ora M. and Wilma A. (Rowland) Anderson. When living in Wellston, Karen attended World Outreach Ministries. She enjoyed playing cards and cooking, but...
Elwood James "Jake" Rawlins
Aug 31, 2016
Elwood James “Jake” Rawlins, 46, of McArthur, passed away on August 31, 2016 after a long battle with cancer, at Winchester Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canal Winchester. He was born on June 10, 1970 in Gallipolis, Ohio son of the late William and Rita (Holtz) Rawlins.
Jake was a talented mechanic who delighted in working...
Emmalia C. Dunlap
Aug 17, 2016
Emmalia Charlotte Dunlap, twenty-three month old daughter of Charles Dunlap and Autumn J. Lindsey, of Londonderry, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at her residence. She was born on September 8, 2014 in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Emma was a lively soul who enjoyed music, dancing, swimming, playing ball, playing with phones and other technological devices (In fact,...
Eugene E Fisher
Jul 31, 2016
Private Graveside services celebrating the life of Eugene Elmer Fisher, 67, of Jackson have been completed. Elmer was laid to rest beside his wife, Annie Fisher, at Fairmount Cemetery, Jackson.
Arrangements were under the direction of R.M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston.
Harold C. Harmon
Jul 21, 2016
Private family arrangements have been completed for Harold C. Harmon, 72, of McArthur, who passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Kobacker House in Columbus.
He was born on March 11, 1944 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Manley) Harmon. Harold was a retired police officer. He will be greatly...
Leland "Lee" R. Smith
Jul 19, 2016
Leland R. “Lee” Smith, age 71, of Hamden, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on January 21, 1945 in Lima, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Mildred (Wheeler) Smith. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He retired from Nationwide after 31 years of...
Gilbert L Hartley
Jul 14, 2016
Gilbert L. “Buck” Hartley 64, of Wellston, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home in Milton Township following a battle with Cancer.
Gilbert was born on December 12, 1951 at the family farm in Milton, Township to the late Thomas L and Maxine Clark Hartley. He was a United States...
Violet M (Gibson) Jude
Jul 7, 2016
Violet M. Jude, 74, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on July 30, 1941 in Logan, West Virginia, daughter of the late Herman and Florence (Hager) Gibson.
In accordance with Violet’s wishes her body will be cremated and no services will be held at this...
Jeannine (Leach) Bowden
Jun 26, 2016
Jeannine Ann Leach Bowden, 68, of Hamden, passed away on June 26, 2016 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Facility in Wellston with her mother, sisters, and son nearby.
She was born on February 11, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio, attended Wellston High School and graduated with the class of 1966. She married in 1966 and raised three sons. She...
James D. Kirby
Jun 12, 2016
James D. Kirby, 88, of Grove City, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. He was born on September 29, 1927 in Columbus, son of the late Edward and Frances (Willis) Kirby. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from General Motors after 39 years of...
Maxine Angles
May 20, 2016
Maxine Angles, 91, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born on February 27, 1925 in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late George Sr. and Stella (Scurlock) Darling. Maxine was a 1943 graduate of Wellston High School. She retired from Big Bear Grocery Stores after 18 years of service...
Marjorie "Mick" A. (Richards) Jackson
May 9, 2016
Marjorie “Mick” Ann Jackson, 88, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born on January 20, 1928 in Jackson, Ohio, daughter of the late Cecil and Bessie (Bell) Richards. Marjorie was a 1946 graduate of Coalton High School. She worked for many years as a cook at Huston’s Nursing...
Karma Castor
Apr 7, 2016
Karma Castor, 56, of Hamden, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on July 18, 1959.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. She will be greatly missed by many relatives and friends.
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Andrew S French
Mar 5, 2016
Andrew Sutton French, 33, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born on October 10, 1982, son of the late Ronnie French and Nancy (Roy) French, who survives. Andrew attended the Ohio School for the deaf, was a 2002 graduate of Wellston High School and a 2004 graduate of Hocking College, where he studied heavy...
Violet I (Stapleton) Williams
Mar 5, 2016
Violet I. Williams, 87, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on April 22, 1928, daughter of the late Reverend Garfield and Hattie Stapleton. Violet was a hardworking single mother of seven, who at one time worked at Austin Powder in Zaleski and the pants factory in Wellston....
Marjorie E. (Ely) Burke
Feb 15, 2016
Marjorie Ely Burke, 95, of Wellston, passed away, following a brief illness, on Monday, February 15, 2016, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on May 9, 1920 in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred and Vonnie (Melvin) Ely. Marjorie was a 1938 graduate of Wellston High School. She was a lifelong member of Hope United...
Matthew E. Harris
Feb 9, 2016
Matthew E. Harris, 51, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born on February 16, 1964 in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late William “Willie” and Dorothy Harris. Matthew (along with his brother Sammy) was most well-known for his ability to mow lawns, always striving for perfection and...