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...

Mar 16, 2023

Joseph M. Sigur, 37, of Oak Hill, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born May 25, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio, son of David Sigur and the late Marie Davis. Joe was a kind, loving, and caring person. He enjoyed playing cards, board games, and watching the kids play sports...

Mar 12, 2023

Raymond Martin Spires, 83, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, March 12,2023, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born August 6, 1939, in Jackson County, Ohio, son of the late John and Laura (Hayburn) Spires. Raymond was a people person. He enjoyed talking with others, and spending time with his family and friends. He was...

Mar 7, 2023

Audrey L. Garvin, 81, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her home. She was born September 6, 1941, in Coalton, Ohio, daughter of the late Morgan and Orpha (Canter) Miller. Audrey was a kind, gentle, soul who was raised by her maternal grandparents, the late Lando and Millie Canter because her mother, Orpha, passed away...

Feb 26, 2023

Shirley Irene (Wiseman) Walton, 86, of Logan, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. She was born May 16, 1936, in Hamden, Ohio, daughter of the late Pearl and Elizabeth (Beebe) Wiseman. Irene lived a very accomplished life. A Christian by faith, she was a member of the Logan Freewill Baptist Church where she...

Feb 22, 2023

Dwayne E. Bales, 55, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born September 22, 1967, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Marvin and Ireda (James) Bales. Dwayne was a member of the Buckeye Community Services family for over 20 years and touched many hearts and lives. He...

Feb 18, 2023

Private family arrangements for Ronald L. Phipps, 82, of Wellston, who passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Buckeye Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, have been completed.

Please visit www.rmwilliamsfuneralservice.com to leave a message of condolence, encouragement, or comfort to the family.

R.M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston, is honored to care for...

Feb 16, 2023

Kevin Lee Morgan, 62, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born August 16, 1960, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late William and Amanda (Lee) Morgan. Kevin was a talented plumber and former member of the Albany AmVets and the Albany and McArthur VFWs. He enjoyed woodworking,...

Feb 15, 2023

Grace Ann Hill, 82, of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born September 4, 1940, in Jackson County, Ohio, daughter of the late Marshall and Grace (Morris) Hill. Grace was a loving, kind, and caring person whose main purpose in life was taking care of...

Feb 10, 2023

Barbara Jo Henry, 66, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born July 13, 1956, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late William Mahle and Effie Hall Mahle Williams. Barbara enjoyed life to its fullest. She liked being outdoors, taking car rides, and crafting. She also loved decorating...