Monthly Archives: August 2015

Robert Gene “Bob” Morgan

Robert Gene “Bob” Morgan, 81, formerly of Jackson, Ohio, most recently from Middleburg Heights, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Southwest General Health Center Residential Hospice from a brief illness. He was born January 4, 1934 in Knockemstiff, Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Naomi(Long) Morgan and son,… Read More »

Daniel Anthony Thomas Kelley

Daniel Anthony Thomas Kelley, age 37, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Wellston. He was born November 23, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio. Daniel was a drywall worker and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing pool. He is survived by his parents, Barbara E. Parker and Roger D. Kelley, Sr.; son, Richard Michael… Read More »

David Wayne Hoover

David Wayne Hoover, 54, Jackson, Ohio passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Jackson, Ohio. He was born August 17, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Marie Legg of Rocky Comfort, Missouri and the late Ellis Hoover. David is survived by his mother, Marie and children: James (fiancee Crystal Patrick) Nickels, Vinton, Ohio; Crystal (Eric)… Read More »

Paul M. Christian

Paul M. Christian, age 52 of Jackson, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was born on April 15, 1963 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late William Ray Christian and Loula Mae (Prater) Christian. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lora (Christian) Adkins. Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years, Leila G.… Read More »

Nannie Belle Neace

Nannie Belle Neace, age 65, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at her residence. She was born September 26, 1949 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Marion Russell and Lizzie Miller. Nannie was a former truck driver for 22 years. She attended the Clay Church in Oak Hill and she enjoyed socializing with… Read More »

William J. Vicars

William J. Vicars, 86, of Wellston, Ohio, passed away on Monday morning, August 24, 2015, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 4, 1928, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Abner Vicars and Mildred Reines Vicars Jarrell. He was a graduate of Huntington High School and Devry University. He served during WW… Read More »

Rita “Sharon” Rodriguez

Rita “Sharon” Rodriguez, age 71, died peacefully at her home in the presence of her family on Monday, August 24, 2015 after a brief struggle with lung cancer. She was born in Pyro, Ohio on March 8, 1944 to the late William and Gladys Staten. Sharon raised her family in Cleveland, Ohio and returned back… Read More »

Donald C. Bailey

Donald Clinton Bailey, age 80, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He was born November 14, 1934 in Minford, Ohio to the late James Clinton and Emma Victoria (Burchett) Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Shelva Jean (Maynard) Bailey; daughters, Sharon Kay Bachtel and Donna Gayle… Read More »

Shannan Lee Young Newman

Shannan Lee Young Newman, age 46, of Wellston, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born October 17, 1968 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Dennis W. Young and Suedell Shepherd Young. Shannan was a 1987 graduate of Wellston High School and also a graduate of the Buckeye… Read More »

Carl R. Dobbins

Carl R. Dobbins, age 85, died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home. He was born October 26, 1929 in Jackson and was preceded in death by his parents, Carl A. and Marie Dobbins, and also his younger brother, Paul R. Dobbins in 2010. Carl (“Dobbie”) was a 1947 graduate of Jackson High School. He… Read More »

Elmer Ferrell

Elmer Ferrell, age 82, of Jackson, Ohio, went to meet our Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was born May 29, 1933 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Malin and Diedema (Ford) Ferrell. Elmer retired in 1995 from Taylor Machine in Michigan, and then moved to Jackson. He was a veteran of the United… Read More »

Gerald V. “Jerry” Osborne

Gerald V. “Jerry” Osborne, age 60 of Jackson, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 6, 1954 in Gallipolis to Gladys (Baker) Osborne and the late Joseph F. Osborne. Besides his mother, Jerry is survived by his brothers and sisters: Patricia Shumate of… Read More »

Brandon Bryan

Brandon Bryan, age 28, of Wellston, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015, at his home. He was born December 5, 1986 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Brandon was a 2005 graduate of Wellston High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having received an honorable discharge as a Corporal. Brandon served for… Read More »

James R. Angel

James R. Angel, 79, of Hamden, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1936 in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Edwin and Avonel (Eberts) Angel. Jim retired from the Brinks Corporation after 35 years of service. He was also an evangelist and pastor formerly serving the… Read More »

Pearl Canter

Pearl Canter, 83, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 29, 1932 in Wellston, son of the late John and Mary (Hayburn) Canter. Pearl proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army from August 1952 until September… Read More »