Daily Archives: January 8, 2015

Willis Harris Tomblin

Willis Harris Tomblin, age 85, of Jackson, Ohio, and formerly of Ragland, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Jenkins Care Community of Wellston following a short illness. He was born December 18, 1929 in Whitman, West Virginia to the late William Albert and Elsie (Maynard)… Read More »

Gary Clark Congrove

Gary Clark Congrove, age 77, passed away on January 6, 2015 at Holzer Hospital in Jackson, Ohio. Gary was born to Katherine (Katie) Clark in Wellston, Ohio on April 8, 1937.Gary is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joanna Howe Congrove; his daughter, Lori (Tom) Kipfer of Powell; his son, Doug (Katie) Congrove of… Read More »

Jimmy “Chops” Fortune

On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, Jimmy “Chops” Fortune passed away from an extended battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Fortune; his mother, Jettie Fortune; two brothers, and several grandchildren.Chops is survived by his wife, Melody Fortune; and his children, Sherry Wright, Chuck Fortune, Robin Fortune, Donna Puckett, Danyelle Speakman,… Read More »

Gary L. Miller

Gary L. Miller, age 71, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Heartland of Jackson. He was born May 8, 1943 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Dwight and Wilma (Staten) Miller. Gary was owner/operator of Gary’s Barber Shop in Jackson for 45 years. He attended the Calvary United Methodist Church… Read More »

Mona Mae Ballard Karns

Mona Mae Ballard Karns, age 78, of Creola, passed away Tuesday morning, January 6, 2015, at her home. She was born May 13, 1936 in Antigo, Wisconsin to the late John William Ballard and Verda Esther Buetow Ballard. Mona was a former employee of Goodyear in Logan and Austin Powder Plant, and was a former caregiver… Read More »