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...

Feb 8, 2023

David C. Berry, Sr., 67, of Londonderry, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his home. He was born July 29, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Enoch and Catherine Berry. David retired from the Ohio Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation after over 30 years of service. Prior to this, he served as a deputy sheriff...

Feb 8, 2023

Marvin Eugene Depue, 75, of Hamden, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born January 10, 1948, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Harold Eugene and Rita (Perry) Depue. Marvin retired from General Mills in Wellston after spending many years as a forklift operator. An outdoorsman at heart...

Jan 17, 2023

John E. Fitzpatrick, 85, of Wilkesville, passed away on January 17, 2023, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born November 17, 1937, in Radcliff, Ohio, son of the late Thomas and Opal (Graves) Fitzpatrick. John spent his career in education as a teacher and administrator at Frankfort Schools and Columbus Public Schools. He received his...

Jan 15, 2023

Larry Allan Rice, 47, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born December 17, 1975, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Thomas Allan Rice and Patricia Jarvis Rice, who survives. Larry enjoyed gambling, being outdoors, bon-fires, and spending time with his friends. He will be missed.

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Jan 15, 2023

Yvonne M. Patterson, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe. She was born November 6, 1937, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Marvin and Helen (Ratcliffe) Hutt. Yvonne married Marvin Patterson on February 13, 1960, and he preceded her in death after 41 years of marriage on August 16,...

Dec 25, 2022

Emma Lee Hughes, 81, of McArthur, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home. She was born September 7, 1941, in Westerville, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Jeanette (Sides) Moss. Emma was a very strong woman who was respected by many. She attended college at the age of 35 ultimately graduating with her bachelor’s degree...