Monthly Archives: June 2016

James H. Whaley

James H. Whaley, age 38, of Glen Roy, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28 2016. He was born February 12, 1978 in Gallipolis, Ohio. He is survived by his mother, Sharleen (Johnson) Whaley, father, David T. Whaley, step-mother, Carol Whaley; sons: Dakota Whaley and Bently James Samuel Whaley; daughters: Jayden Whaley, Madison Whaley and… Read More »

Michelle Finn Williams

Michelle Finn Williams, age 60, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was born March 28, 1956 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late William W. Finn and Arlene L. Emmert Finn. Michelle, a 1974 graduate of Wellston High School, was a former employee of Pillsbury. She enjoyed the outdoors and taking care… Read More »

Jeannine Ann Leach Bowden

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… Read More »

Gregory C. Swann

Gregory C. Swann, age 54 of Circleville, passed away in Circleville Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born in Oak Hill March 2, 1962 to Carl U. Swann and the late Shirley (Staten) Swann Carpenter. In addition to his mother, a brother, Daniel Staten, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly… Read More »

Dorothy Deemer

Dorothy (Caton) Martin Deemer, age 85, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 at her home. She was born June 3rd, 1931 in Alice, Ohio to the late Clarence and Lizzie (Coffee) Caton. Dorothy is survived by her three grandsons: Joshua L. (Sarah) Martin, James A. (Brittney) Martin, and Michael Martin; six grandchildren:… Read More »

Steven Daniel Snyder

Steven Daniel Snyder, age 67, of Oak Hill, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23rd, 2016. He was born December 12th, 1948 to the late Carl and Eva (Crabtree) Snyder. Danny served in the U.S. Army 1st Armoured Division from 1968-1970. He was a decorated Veteran from the Vietnam War… Read More »

Carroll “Moto” Dixon

Carroll “Moto” Dixon, age 75 of McArthur, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie (Darnell) Dixon, and sons: Greg Dixon of Columbus, Randy Dixon of Prattsville, Jeff (Maria) Dixon of Jackson and Brian Dixon of Prattsville. Carroll also had… Read More »

Roy M. Barnett, Sr.

Roy M. Barnett, Sr. age 78, of Hamden, passed away Friday, June 24, 1016 at the Edgewood Manor Nursing Facility in Wellston. He was born December 28, 1937 in Richland Township, Vinton County, Ohio to the late Russell Barnett and Bernice Brown Barnett. Roy was a former employee of Crownover Lumber in McArthur for over… Read More »

Phillip E. Denney

Phillip Eugene Denney, age 61, of Jackson, passed away and went to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven in the early morning hours Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born April 27, 1955 in Wellston, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents,… Read More »

Martice “Marty” Dee Hill

Martice “Marty” Dee Hill, age 55, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his home. He was born March 20, 1961 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Wanda Darlene (Culp) Hill. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patty (Fairchild) Hill of Jackson, Ohio; sons: Marty Hill, Edgil… Read More »

Donald D. Wortman

Major Donald D. Wortman, USAF (Ret.), passed away on June 20, 2016, in Kerrville, TX. He leaves Barbara, his wife of 65 years, and four daughters, Linda, Teri, Mary, and Lorena. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Grant Donald. Don was a graduate of Wellston High School, Class of 1947,… Read More »

Betty Lou Gibbs

Betty Lou Gibbs, age 70, of Hamden, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. She was born January 19, 1946 in Wellston, Ohio. Betty is survived by her mother, Ruth Ann Hansgen Gotschall of Hebron; sons, John Downard of Hamden and Steve Downard of Radcliff; sisters, Nancy Turner of… Read More »

Aleigha Marie Hayes

Aleigha Marie Hayes, age 5, of Wellston, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born January 25, 2011 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Aleigha enjoyed reading and loved playing with her My Little Pony toys and her brother and sister. She is survived by her mother, Meagan Davis… Read More »

Lester Eugene Wallace

Lester Eugene Wallace, 83, of Chillicothe, formerly of Vinton County, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 after an extended illness. He was born September 24, 1932 in Jackson County, son of the late George and Margaret Nichols Wallace. Lester was married for 61 years to Thelma Marie Remy Wallace, who survives. He retired from Mead… Read More »

Donald R. Russ

Donald R. Russ, age 69, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Canton, a son of the late Donald H. and Lillian (Bayes) Russ, and had been a Canton resident since 1965, coming from Wellston, OH. He was a 1964 graduate of… Read More »