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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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....

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...

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...

Feb 7, 2016

Allie L. Westfall, 76, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston. She was born on March 28, 1939 in Chesapeake, Ohio, daughter of the late Joshua and Matilda Halleck. When her health permitted, Allie attended the Pentecostal Holiness House of Prayer. In her free time, she enjoyed playing the game...

Jan 17, 2016

Nola Dillinger, 87, of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on September 28, 1928 in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Aaron and Effie (Marquis) Bail. When she was able, Nola attended the Pattonsville Church of God and the Wellston Church of God. In her younger years, she...

Jan 12, 2016

Maurice Lee Vititoe, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the V.A. Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on August 27, 1938 in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Walter W. and Evelyn E. (Steele) Vititoe. Lee graduated from Wittenberg University and later proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and retired...

Jan 4, 2016

Stacy E. St. John, 45, of Westerville, formerly of Newark, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 in Jackson County, Ohio. He will be sadly missed by his loving family: parents, siblings, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service, celebrating Stacy’s life, will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family....

Dec 31, 2015

Hassell Ray Wright, 83, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1932 in Jenkins, Kentucky, son of the late Forrester and Lula (Rose) Wright. Hassell proudly served his country as a Marine during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the N.R.A.. He enjoyed...

Dec 24, 2015

Walter R. Norris, 76, of Wellston, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at his home, with his family at his side. He was born on December 19, 1939 in Wellston, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Loudermilk) Norris. Walter previously attended Wills Chapel Church with Reverend A.B. Maloy and was a former pastor of...

Dec 17, 2015

Brent A. Jarvis, 45, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home. He was born on April 29, 1970 in Gallipolis, Ohio son of the late Ronald E. Jarvis and Judy I. (Ousley) Havens, who survives. Brent proudly served his Country in the United States Navy, during the Gulf War. Brent enjoyed the outdoors, both...

Dec 15, 2015

Pricie Brumm, 97, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Twin Maples Nursing Home in McArthur. She was born on April 23, 1918 in Mingo County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lawyer and Eliza (Gillman) Deskins.

A graveside service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015...

Dec 14, 2015

George E. Henneman, 89, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born on July 5, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Edward P. and Florence (Pemberton) Henneman. George proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he went to...

Dec 8, 2015

Dorothy Ann (Roach) Durham, 70, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston. She was born on March 17, 1945 in New Haven, West Virginia, daughter of the late Percy and Leona (Clark) Roach. Dorothy enjoyed crafts of all kinds, playing bingo, and working crossword puzzles. In her younger years, she...

Dec 6, 2015

John S. Rowland Jr., 72, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Livingston Care Center in Dayton. He was born on August 21, 1943 in Wellston, son of the late John and Avis (Peck) Rowland. John was a metal worker having retired from DTI in Jackson.

He is survived by his family: son, Jonathan...