Monthly Archives: September 2013

Nancy M. White

Nancy M. White, age 93, of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. She was born July 23, 1920 in Switzer, W. Va., the daughter of the late Claude E. and Rosa Criswell. Nancy was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed sewing, embroidering and doing the… Read More »

Phoebe J. Smith

Phoebe J. Smith, age 29, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1984 to Brian and Sandy (Gahm) Smith. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Josh Smith of San Diego, California; one uncle, John (Twana) Gahm; and cousins,… Read More »

Eldon Ray Merrill

Eldon Ray Merrill, age 68, of Huber Heights, OH, and a former resident of Wellston, passed away September 17, 2013. He was born November 15, 1944 in Wellston, Ohio to Ernest Merrill and Virginia Reed Merrill. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Merrill and his brothers, Paul Merrill and Francis Merrill. Eldon… Read More »

Frances Kathleen West Phillips

Frances Kathleen West Phillips, age 93, a former resident of Wellston, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013, at the home of her son in Columbus, Ohio. She was born March 18, 1920 in Wellston to the late Walter and Bertha Wray West. Frances was a 1938 graduate of Wellston High School and she was a… Read More »

James Gregory Mathews (Brunie)

James Gregory Mathews (“Brunie”), age 55, of Oak Hill, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born December 8, 1957 in Portsmouth, OH to Rosemary (Simpson) Mathews and the late James L. Mathews. He worked for Ron Evans Enterprises for many years. He graduated from Oak Hill High… Read More »

Marsha Lynn (Channell) Spriggs

Marsha Lynn (Channell) Spriggs, age 55, died peacefully on September 12, 2013 at her home. Born January 22, 1958 to the late Ike and Avonelle Channell, Marsha was raised in Jackson, OH. Once diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, Marsha never gave up. She never complained, maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook of an optimistic… Read More »

Carl E. “Sonny” Wasmer

Carl E. “Sonny” Wasmer, age 83, a longtime resident of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, OH. Carl was born June 23, 1930 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late William and Irene (Eubanks) Wasmer. Carl graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1948… Read More »

Shirley A. Conger McCain

Shirley A. Conger McCain, age 60, of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at her home. She was born Dec. 19, 1952 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Paul E. Conger and Nellie Waugh Conger. Shirley was a 1971 graduate of Wellston High School. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed sewing and… Read More »

James E. (Jim) Yerian

James E. (Jim) Yerian “Crow,” age 67, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born June 15, 1946 in Jackson, Ohio, to the late Frank and Edith (Hill) Yerian. James was preceded in death by both parents; step-father, Robert “Bob” Yerian; four brothers, Chris Yerian, Steve Yerian,… Read More »

Janet F. Clithero

Janet F. Clithero, age 88, of Jackson, Ohio, formerly of Sciotoville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Sept.10, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center Jackson. Janet was born May 11, 1925 in Lucasville, Ohio, daughter to the late Charlie and Ethel (Wheeler) Sparks. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown, TN, but attended Wesley United… Read More »

Ralph F. “Butch” Bell

Ralph F. “Butch” Bell, age 69, of Jackson, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born June 30, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late William “Bill” Bell and Ruth L. “Granny” Webb Bell. Butch was a 1964 graduate of Wellston High School. He… Read More »

Keith Mark Henry, Sr.

Keith Mark Henry Sr., 62, of Wellston, was called from this life Monday, September 9, 2013, at his home. The son of the late Millard Jr. and Nancy Mathews Henry, he was born February 11, 1951, in Wellston. Keith was a 1969 graduate of Wellston High School and had been a trucker for nearly 40… Read More »

Kenny T. Zinn

Kenny T. Zinn, age 50, of Pattonsville, left this life from his earthly home and received eternal life, being joined with Jesus and his dad, on Saturday, September 7, 2013. He was born February 26, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Walter E. Zinn and Phyllis M. Downard Zinn. Kenny was employed by the Bloomfield Township… Read More »

Mary J. Howell Sickles

Mary J. Howell Sickles, age 77, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at SOMC Hospice, Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born in Jackson, on November 13, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Myrtle Martin, ex-husband, Thomas W. Plummer Sr.; husbands, Charles Howell and Samuel Sickles; twin sons, Robert William and Allen… Read More »

Ted Noel

Ted Noel, 69, of Chillicothe, Ohio, entered into Heaven September 4, 2013 at Riverside Hospital. He was born December 15, 1943, the son of the late Garland and Carol Bennett Noel. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Sharon Noel; son, Ted (Marsha) Noel, Chillicothe; daughters, Kelly Noel, Kingston and Shelley… Read More »