Sep 11, 2023

Ricky Brent “Virg” Gilliland, 66, of McArthur, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home. He was born June 4, 1957, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Delbert and Viva (Thompson) Gilliland. IN his younger years, he was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his family: sisters, Judy Phipps, Barbara Remy, Beverly (Jim)...

Sep 7, 2023

Thomas E. Nichols, Jr., 62, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his home. He was born November 14, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Thomas E. and Juanita Stephenson Nichols. Tom was an employee of D.E. Huddleston in Chillicothe for 22 years. He enjoyed wood working, going to auctions, flea markets, and yard...

Sep 4, 2023

Paul Spry, 69, of Wilkesville, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born October 15, 1953, in Logan, West Virginia. Paul was a coal miner for 35 years, then he enjoyed driving school bus for Vinton County Local Schools for the last several years. He was well loved...

Aug 31, 2023

Teresa Jean Hayslip, 59, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born March 26, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul H. and Connie Jean (Hayden) Triplett. Teresa was a very loving mother and grandmother. She adored her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She...

Aug 4, 2023

Michael E. McKibben, 74, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home. He was born October 5, 1948, in Zaleski, Ohio, son of the late Madeline (Queen) Curley, James Curley (Step-father) and Kenneth McKibben (father).

Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and was the “Crew Chief” of Shakin Motorsports.

He...

Aug 3, 2023

James F. Waugh, 76, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home. He was born January 3, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late John and Ann Marie (Calicoe) Waugh. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He worked as the cook at the Hotel McArthur and Krazy...

Jul 29, 2023

James Leonard Waddell, 54, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born May 26, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, son of James M. Waddell, who survives, and Gloria Hamanaka. James was a very intelligent person who held a master’s degree in taxation from DePaul University. In addition to this, he also authored and illustrated a cartoon...

Jun 4, 2023

Jackie Renea Morris, 33, of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her home. She was born February 21, 1990, in Gallipolis, Ohio to Danny Morris and Ellen (Holsinger) Morris. Jackie was a 2008 graduate of Vinton County High School. She enjoyed music and singing, and was also very creative, having a great talent for drawing....

May 25, 2023

Our sweet Rosa Irene McClaskey, at the age of 103 years, departed for her heavenly family on the 25th of May 2023.  She was the much-loved wife of the late Charles F. McClaskey, and mother to her three sons.  She was born May 23, 1920, daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Kottcamp) Bush.

Rosa was primarily...

May 9, 2023

Jeremy Roger Coleman, 36, of Hamden, was called home Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born November 16, 1986, in Columbus, Ohio, son of Angela Coleman and David Johnson.  Jeremy loved playing guitar, drawing, learning history and the Bible. He was a great friend and could talk with anyone. He loved his kids, and family was everything to him....

May 8, 2023

Richard P. Wiseman, 70, of Hamden, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home. He was born January 29, 1953, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Ottie and Dolores (Humphreys) Wiseman.

Richie was blind for 37 years due to a hunting accident. Prior to this, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and finding ginseng. After the...

May 6, 2023

Katherine Kershaw, 70, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born January 13, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ford and Reba Smith.

She is survived by her sons, Shane Kershaw, Trent Kershaw, and Adam (Susie) Kershaw; seven grandchildren, Kristoffer (Mallarie), Bradley, Natalie, Alyssa...

Apr 27, 2023

Ceynor “Jo Ann” Wood, 88, of Wilkesville, passed away April 27, 2023, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens. She was born October 7, 1934, in Bloomfield Township, Vega Community, daughter of the late Floyd and Lenora (Davis) Lewis.  Jo Ann was united in marriage to John Alfred Wood on July 21, 1956. He preceded her in death on August...

Apr 27, 2023

Emogene Cahoon, 89, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born June 26, 1933, in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Denney) Farley.  Emogene was a very strong lady who worked for Cuppenheimer Pants factory in Wellston as well as Jackson County Farm Services. A...

Apr 20, 2023

Alisha Kristine Tinker, 35, of Zaleski, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Maple Hills Nursing Center in McArthur. She was born August 6, 1987, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of Wayne and Sheila (Brooks) Tinker. Alisha was a 2006 graduate of Vinton County High School. She previously attended Wright State University and was currently attending Hocking College....

Apr 18, 2023

Paris Jude, 65, of McArthur, passed away on April18, 2023. He was born April 5, 1958, in Williamson West Virginia, son of the late Warren Jude and Alice Howell.

He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Jude; brothers, Archie Jude, Lacy Jude, and a sister, Ruby LeValley.

In addition to his parents, Paris was preceded...

Apr 12, 2023

Sandra Lee (Handley) Blessing,77, of Wellston,  passed away peacefully, on April 12, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born August 13, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of the late Joe and Erma (Waugh) Handley.

Sandy is survived by her children, Keith Faught (Debbie), and Shanna Leach (Steve); sisters, Aliceann Humphreys (Bob) and...

Apr 7, 2023

Kathy Ann Ewing, 61, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home. She was born September 25, 1961, in Grundy, Virginia, daughter of the late William Donald Hicks and Nellfern (Thompson) Hicks, who survives. Throughout the years Kathy was employed by Jackson-Vinton Community action and General Mills. The role she adored most, however, was that...

Apr 4, 2023

Flora Mae Sheets, 71, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 6, 1952, in Pasadena, California, daughter of the late Raliegh Cline and Martha Alice Graves. Flora was a 1970 graduate of Jackson High School. She spent most of her life as a homemaker raising two children...

Apr 1, 2023

It is with deep sadness that the family of John Sowers announce his sudden passing on April 1, 2023. His death is a shock to all who knew and loved him.

John "Johnny" Austin Sowers was born February 3, 1990, to David and Maggie Sowers, of McArthur. From a young age, John was a one-of-a-kind personality, with...