Monthly Archives: September 2016

Paul Ray Sharp

Paul Ray Sharp, age 76 of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Pleasant Hill Manor Nursing Home in Piketon, Ohio. He was born in Jackson, Ohio on April 12, 1940 to the late Garland and Cora Mae (Heading) Sharp. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin sister, Pauline,… Read More »

Alice M. Frisby

Alice M. Frisby, age 83, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at her home. She was born October 3, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late George Edward Shotts and Winnie Bell Mitchem Shotts. Alice was a loving homemaker and mother who enjoyed playing bingo, cooking and spending time with her family. She… Read More »

Geraldine Hughes

Geraldine Hughes, age 64, of Jackson, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born in Jackson on April 16, 1952 to the late Gerald D. Terry and Betty (Cash) Terry who survives. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a brother,… Read More »

Thomas G. Keaton

Thomas G. Keaton, age 66, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at Heartland of Jackson. Thomas was born December 9, 1949 in Beaver to the late Jason (Bear) and Martha Jane (Frazier) Keaton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Keaton, of Springfield and one sister, Judy Keaton… Read More »

Debra S. Taylor

Debra S. Taylor, age 58, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. She was born July 19, 1958 in Oak Hill, Ohio to Hamel “HB” and Marcella (Delaney) Edwards. Debra worked as a faithful employee at the Davis Home up until its closing. Afterwards she focused solely on caring for her family… Read More »

James A. Wyatt, Sr.

James A. Wyatt, Sr., passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Heartland of Jackson. He was born April 13, 1929 in Jackson County to the late William and Nellie Frances (Ray) Wyatt. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of… Read More »

Eunice Anthony Richards

Eunice Anthony Richards, age 94, a former resident of Wellston, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at the Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio. She was born January 16, 1922 in Harrisburg, Illinois, daughter of the late Harry Jacob Anthony and Stella Haynes Anthony Baker. Eunice was a 1939 graduate of Coalton High School. She was… Read More »

Allie Ilene Booth

Allie Ilene Booth, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio, and formerly of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Scioto Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 18, 1930 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Arvel and May (Boggs) Grover. Allie was a 30-year employee of the Shake Shoppe in Jackson. She… Read More »

Arthur Franklin “Frank” Watters

Arthur Franklin “Frank” Watters, age 64, of Wellston, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his home. He was born April 1, 1952 in Hamden, Ohio to David J. Watters, Sr. and Barbara Ann Watters (Walton). Frank was a veteran of the Unites States Marine Corps who served during the Vietnam War. He was the… Read More »

Eva Louise Canter Parker

Eva Louise Canter Parker, 98, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Jenkins Care Community is Jackson. She was born December 2, 1917 in Olive Furnace, Lawrence County, Ohio, daughter of the late Walter Douglas and Nellie Mae Lee Canter. Eva was the widow of the late Carl E. Parker, who passed away… Read More »

Carlton E. (Gene) Reed

Carlton E. (Gene) Reed, age 86, of Blacklick, died Friday, September 16, 2016, at his residence. He was born on September 9, 1930, in Wellston, Ohio, to the late Evelyn Reed and Ralph Skinner. Carlton served his country during the Korean Conflict with the United States Navy on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge. He was an… Read More »

Tommie Raymond Thompson

Tommie Raymond Thompson, age 48, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 21, 1967. He is survived by his father, Richard Thompson and mother, Barbara Wagoner (Tom) Snelson; sister, Cynthia (Robert) Crouse; step-brother, Christopher DeLavern; step-sister, Stacey DeLavern; and numerous aunts,… Read More »

John L. (Jack) Copas, Sr.

John L. (Jack) Copas, Sr., age 75, of Jackson, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born in Jackson, February 6, 1941 to the late Leslie and Grace (Peyatt) Copas. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Doris (Williams) Copas of Jackson; children Shannon and… Read More »

Mark Eugene Wyant

Mark Wyant, age 60 , passed away unexpectedly at his home at the Cambrian, on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was born on July 9, 1956, to the late Wib and Marti (Longlott) Wyant. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Kathy. Mark and his faithful canine friend, Sammie, were well known… Read More »

Wayne Massie

Wayne W. Massie, 70, of Hamden, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1946 in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Glen and Madeline (Humphreys) Massie. Wayne was a very hard worker who dug graves at Hamden Cemetery (by hand) for forty years. He enjoyed being… Read More »