Monthly Archives: August 2013

JoAnn (Bowsher) Kelly

JoAnn (Bowsher) Kelly, age 91, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. She was born in Jackson, Ohio but had lived in Dayton for more than 66 years. A graduate of the JHS Class of 1940, she was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Imogene Bowsher; and her husband of… Read More »

Robert L. “Bob” Morris

Robert L. “Bob” Morris, age 77, of Jackson, Ohio, son of the late William and Rebecca Perkins Morris, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2013. He was born in Wurtland, Kentucky on June 25, 1936. One of 24 siblings, he is survived by sister, Marie Pratt, Huron, Ohio; wife, Linda Cheadle Ross Morris; children:… Read More »

Savannah Lynn Johnson

Savannah Lynn Johnson passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at the Ohio State University Hospital in the loving arms of her mother and father. She was born August 24, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her parents, Joshua and Samantha Johnson of Ray, Ohio; grandparents, Randy and Christian Cain of Ray, Kurtis and… Read More »

Steven W. Landrum

Steven W. Landrum, age 53, of Jackson, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson will be handling private arrangements for the family. via Steven W. Landrum – www.theTelegramNews.com | Jackson and Vinton Countys Home Page – Jackson, OH.

Clarence Wayne Kight

Clarence Wayne Kight, age 77, of Coalton, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013, at his home. He was born in Limerick, Ohio on March 16, 1936, son of the late Clarence Donald and Marcella Kight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Emory Kight, Allen Kight, Ralph Kight,… Read More »

Arden Souders

Arden Souders, age 87, of Jackson, passed away Friday August, 23, 2013. He was born October 17, 1925 in Wellston, OH to the late Claud and Nellie Souders. He served in the United States Army in WW II infantry and later worked for the Good Year Atomic plant. He is survived by his wife, Forlinda… Read More »

Gwendolyn Ann Taylor

Gwendolyn Ann Taylor, 61, of Moriah Road, Oak Hill, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center – Jackson. Gwen was born March 25, 1952 in Gallipolis, OH. She was a graduate of Oak Hill High School and the University of Rio Grande. She was a long-time employee of the University of… Read More »

Jessica Lynn Ohm

Jessica Lynn Ohm, age 29 of Wellston, Ohio passed away Friday, August 9, 2013. She was born October 18, 1983 in Athens County, Ohio to James and Jane Cupp McCarty. She was a loving daughter and mother who enjoyed spending time with her children. She is survived by her parents, husband; Dale Ohm II, sons;… Read More »

Norval (Sonny) Edward Allen

Norval (Sonny) Edward Allen, 78, of Jackson, passed away on August 22, 2013. He was born January 25, 1935 to the late Oakley and Elizabeth Allen. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Kathy Allen; his three sons: Larry and Amie (Townsend) Allen, Sonny Jr. and Gloria Allen all of Jackson, and… Read More »

Timothy Wayne DeLong

Timothy Wayne DeLong, age 50, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was born March 3, 1963 in Wellston, to the late Harley L. and Bertha V. Duhl DeLong. He was a dedicated father, loved to bowl, he was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland… Read More »

Lila Ruth Buckley

Lila Ruth Boothe Buckley, Professor Emeritus of Nursing at the University of Rio Grande and well-known resident of Jackson passed away into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on the morning of August 19, 2013 after a long illness. She was 80 years old. Lila was born on September 23, 1932, the daughter of… Read More »

Barbara Ann Detty

Barbara Ann Detty, 80, of Jackson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 17, 2013 with her loving family around her. She was born in Ashland, KY on September 28, 1932. Barb was a loving mother and wife. She married the love of her life, Joseph Detty, on June 1,… Read More »

William (Bill) Douglas Landrum, Sr.

William (Bill) Douglas Landrum, Sr., 71, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2013 in his home surrounded by the comfort of loved ones. He was born on June 14, 1942 in Jackson to the late Walter Scott Landrum Sr., and Nellie Leora (Foster) Landrum. On April 12, 1964 he married his surviving wife,… Read More »

Matthew Allen Collins

Matthew Collins, 48, of Fairbanks, Alaska, formerly of McArthur, Ohio, passed away August 6, 2013 of lung cancer. He was born February 22, 1965 in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Jack Collins and Anna Dishong Collins. Matthew was a 1984 graduate of Vinton County Consolidated High School and served for 12 years in the U.S.… Read More »

Donald Matthew “Matt” Simpkins

Donald Matthew “Matt” Simpkins, 30, of Coalton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2013. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on July 31, 1983 , son of Donald A. Simpkins of Columbus, Ohio, and the late Carol Gillman Ross. Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Jerry “Bub” Workman,… Read More »