Edgar Ernest Criner, age 69, of Wellston, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born October 9, 1943 in Centenary, Ohio to the late Ernest L. Criner and Retha Sheets Criner. Edgar was a former auto mechanic for Sears for 26 years. He was a member of… Read More »
Robert Dale Massie, age 58, of Hamden, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2013, at the Edgewood Manor Nursing Facility in Wellston. He was born September 5, 1954 in McArthur, Ohio to the late Glendon R. Massie and Ida M. Humphrey Massie. Robert was a 1972 graduate of Vinton County High School and was retired… Read More »
James E. Yates, M.D., age 61, originally from Jackson, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 in Branson, Missouri. He was born September 7, 1951 to the late Homer and Verva (Noore) Yates. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1969. James then graduated with honors and received his Bachelors Degree in Biology/Chemistry from Ohio University… Read More »
The Jackson High School Alumni Association has chosen Megan Malone to give the toast for the Class of 1988 at its 137th Reunion and Program, set for Saturday evening, May 25, at the Jackson Middle School auditorium. Malone currently lives in Jackson and is the director of the Lillian Jones Museum on Broadway Street in… Read More »
JACKSON— Unlike last year’s “Rendezvous at the Rock”, which was a cold overcast day with approaching thunderstorms, this year the weather was perfect. A large crowd gathered for the 3rd annual “Rendezvous at the Rock” event, which is a celebration of fort ancient and Native-American cultures held at Leo Petroglyph State Memorial Park. The event was free to the… Read More »
JACKSON— Everyone was young once and the newest exhibit at the Jones Museum shows 136 years of local and national history through the lens of youth; how it was for boys and girls who went through Jackson High School through the years. “This exhibit relies heavily on the Osky Wow, the JHS yearbook, along with… Read More »
Evelyn Elvira Johnson (“Tami Sue”), age 65, of Jackson, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was born February 9, 1948 in Morgantown, WV to William and Fannie (May) Kleps. Her hobbies included church plays, movies, playing cards, painting and spending time with her family. She is survived by her mother, Fannie I.… Read More »
Final plans are being made for the 2013 Jackson High School Alumni Association’s Happening, an annual party open to all JHS alumni, which will follow the Annual Reunion and Program event. This year’s Happening is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Jackson Area YMCA, located at 594 East… Read More »
Lucas Cook, age 81, of Coalton, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 6, 2013 at his residence. Luke was the oldest child, born on October 3, 1931 in Dry Creek, Kentucky, to the late Rufus and Anna (Fouts) Cook. Luke was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed camping, playing his… Read More »
The 24th Annual Berlin School reunion (aka Milton Local School) will be held on Saturday, May 18. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The reunion will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Hall, 227 South New York Avenue, Wellston. The cost of the dinner is… Read More »
Paul Edward Buck of Jackson, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the age of 93. He was born January 16, 1920, in Springfield, Ohio to Dawson Buck and Rosetta Franze. Paul is survived by his wife of 70 years, Carol Auvin (Graham) Buck and three children; son, Paul Donivan (Carole) Buck of… Read More »
Kenneth E. Wood age 53 of Wellston, Ohio went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2013 at home in the presence of his family. He was born in Ross County, Ohio October 25, 1959 to the late Rev. Ralph Wood and Viola Sheets Wood. Kenny was a manager for McDonald’s for 33 years,… Read More »
Wellston High School graduate John Norman has been selected to be the Toastmaster at the 123rd Annual Wellston High School Alumni Banquet. Upon graduating from high school in 1963 and after attending St Joseph’s College, John entered the United States Air Force in 1965. He was tasked to various assignments and tours of duty throughout… Read More »
David G. Stiffler, Sr., 76, of Wilkesville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Jenkins Memorial Health Facility in Wellston after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on March 9, 1937 in Jackson, Ohio. Son of the late Lloyd W. And Eyota I. (Statton) Stiffler. He was a retired coal miner from Southern… Read More »
JACKSON— Several residents, dignitaries, students, and family members of former Governor James A. Rhodes were on hand for the unveiling of his monument and statue on Thursday. The ceremony for the unveiling and dedication took place at the Jackson County Courthouse, right next to the memorial site. Rhodes, who was born in Coalton on September… Read More »