Dec 24, 2024

Leona Sanecki, 75, of Hamden, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She was born April 22, 1949, in Osborn, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Flora Ferguson.

Leona's life was a beautiful symphony of love, faith, and music. She was a dedicated medic in the Air Force, serving...

Dec 7, 2024

Jeffrey Alan “Hillbilly” Hill, 55, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born February 10, 1969, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Gary and Virginia (Bustos) Hill. Jeff enjoyed being outdoors and could often be found fishing, hunting, or mud running. He loved playing pool and eating...

Nov 18, 2024

Anthony Wayne Buck, 49, of McArthur, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born December 31, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Deana (Langston) Green and Thurman Green, who survives. Anthony was a jack of all trades. His personality could light up any room and he was...

Nov 5, 2024

Judy Anne Fulton Farney, 71, of Rio Grande, Ohio, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Gallipolis, Ohio. Her family takes comfort in knowing that Judy’s final days were peaceful and filled with the quiet grace that defined her life.

Born on November 17, 1952, in Jenkins, Kentucky, Judy was the daughter of the late Claude and...

Oct 27, 2024

Charity M. Friend, 55, of Ray, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home. She was born April 9, 1969, in South Bloomingville, Ohio, daughter of the late Owen and Patsy (Shrider) Knox. Charity was a country girl through and through. She loved classic country music, especially Reba and could always be found with coffee in hand...

Oct 23, 2024

Christopher D. Waugh, 40, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born August 11, 1984, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Warren D. and LuAnn (Yates) Waugh, who survive. Chris was a 2002 graduate of Wellston High School and continued his education at Shawnee State University graduating in 2005. He...

Oct 19, 2024

Tara Mae Carper, 37, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born November 22, 1986, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of April M. Kerr, who survives. Tara was currently employed at Mid-Way Café and convenience store in Jackson. She was a kind-hearted soul with a beautiful smile that could light up a room who would do...

Oct 11, 2024

Debra Sue Manering, 61, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home. She was born July 18, 1963, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Charles and Bonnie (Collins) Davis. Debi was a kindhearted person who enjoyed scrap booking, journaling, reading, and shopping. Most of all, however, she loved spending time with her family and her beloved...

Oct 8, 2024

Kevin E. “Beef” Bethel, 61, of Ray, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home. He was born May 10, 1963, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Richard Bethel and Mary Kay (Turner) Campbell, who survives. Kevin enjoyed playing darts, shooting pool, dancing, and singing karaoke. An outdoorsman at heart he also liked fishing. Most of...

Oct 3, 2024

Jackson F. “Jack” Powell, 83, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born September 13, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Granville and Bonnie (Kistler) Powell. A Christian by faith, Jack was a member of Grace Baptist Fellowship in Wellston.

He is survived...

Sep 25, 2024

Patient. Kind. Forgiving. These are but a few words that describe Judy A. Norman Sexton, 79, of Wellston, who passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born December 3, 1944, in Coalton, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred and Pauline (Cook) Haynes. A Christian by faith, Judy was a...

Sep 17, 2024

Jeffrey William Garvin, 35, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born April 22, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Julia Pittenger and Jeff Garvin, who survives. Jeffrey attended Wellston High School with the class of 2007, and later received his G.E.D. He was employed at BrenMar Construction. He was an avid outdoorsman...

Aug 29, 2024

Barbara E. Wright, 66, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Buckeye Forest Nursing Home. She was born July 18, 1958, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Blaine Hubbard and Charlotte (Hunter) Hubbard, who survives. Barbara was a kind-hearted person who loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She could routinely be found with coffee in...

Aug 26, 2024

Timothy Sprague, 64, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his home. He was born January 20, 1960, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Carl and Norma Jean (Gill) Sprague. Tim was a hard worker throughout his life. He was previously employed with Rumpke, Walton’s Coal Mine, and Bellisio Foods in Jackson. He enjoyed watching...

Aug 20, 2024

Forney Eugene “Gene” Harper, 77, of Hamden, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born July 5, 1947, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Forney Elmer and Erma (Detty) Harper. Gene proudly served his Country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He went on to become...

Aug 3, 2024

John L. Ward, 59, of McArthur, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 8, 1965, in Athens, Ohio, son of the late John L. and Juanita (Perry) Ward.  John was a hard worker who was currently employed with McArthur Post and Lumber as a...

Jul 10, 2024

David A. Yates, 75, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur. He was born July 2, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Wilbert and Ruth (Farabee) Yates. David was very family oriented always keeping his loved ones at the center of everything he did. He enormously enjoyed being...

Jun 12, 2024

Rebecca Sue “Susie” Lawrence, 77, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home. She was born June 15, 1946, in Dundas, Ohio, daughter of the late William Scott and Betty Faye (Peck) Welker. Throughout her life, Susie worked at the Austin Powder Company, and babysat many children with whom she formed very special bonds with...

May 25, 2024

W. Jeffery Ray, 55, of Wilkesville, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home. He was born August 1, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Edward Lee Ray and Wilma Faye Boggs. Jeff was a very kindhearted person who very much loved joking and pranking people. He enjoyed making others laugh. He was a talented...

May 7, 2024

Dorothy Rita Van Kirk, 85, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born July 30, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie (Fox) Crowley.  A Christian by faith, Dorothy was a member of the Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Wellston.  Her...