Author Archives: Larry Patrick

Gilbert “Ray” Williams

Gilbert “Ray” Williams, age 74, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  Ray was born on July 11, 1946 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Homer and Elizabeth (Rhoden) Williams of Oak Hill, Ohio. Ray spent many years in Oak Hill, Ohio and Eustis,… Read More: Gilbert “Ray” Williams »

Aaron Walker Kerr

Aaron Walker Kerr, age 58, of Wellston, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his home. He was born May 21, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Larry W. Kerr and Judy Mannering Kerr. Aaron was a hard worker who loved spending time with his family and friends.  He also enjoyed woodworking, traveling, fishing, listening to… Read More: Aaron Walker Kerr »

James Wendell Denney Jr.

James Wendell Denney Jr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. He was born in Jackson, Ohio on Oct. 26, 1939 to the late James Wendell Denney Sr. and Betty (Arthur) Denney. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Madge, and a… Read More: James Wendell Denney Jr. »

Earl F. Norton

Earl F. Norton, age 84, of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home.  He was born Dec. 27, 1935 in Radcliff, Ohio to the late Harry E. Norton and Ruth Zinn Norton.  Earl was a former salesman for Oury Supply, and then later for G&M Supply, from where he retired.  You could… Read More: Earl F. Norton »

Holly David Arthur

Holly David Arthur, age 47, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Gallipolis on June 23, 1973. He was a 1991 graduate of Wellston High School. He is survived by his wife, Francie Arthur; daughter, Alexandria Arthur of Cincinnati; brother, Nalin Arthur (Megan)… Read More: Holly David Arthur »

James E. Lantz Sr.

James E. Lantz Sr., age 80, of Jackson, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 13, 2020. Just recently losing his wife of 50 years, Delores Jean Lantz on May 19, 2020, he passed with a broken heart. Jim was born Sept. 26, 1939 in Erwin, WV to the… Read More: James E. Lantz Sr. »

Pearl R. Marcum

Pearl R. Marcum, age 99, of Wellston, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  He was born Nov. 2, 1920 in Coalton, Ohio, son of the late Pearl R. Marcum, Sr. and Leva Turvey Marcum.  In October of 1945, at the age 25, Pearl started working for… Read More: Pearl R. Marcum »

Patricia Ann Wells (McCorkle)

On Saturday, July 11, 2020, Patricia Ann Wells (née McCorkle), lovingly known to friends as “Patty” and to her family as “Momwells,” of Ironton, Ohio, departed this earth to her heavenly home.  Patty was born on Sept. 23, 1934 in Blackfork, Ohio to Goldie and George McCorkle with 11 brothers and sisters. She graduated from… Read More: Patricia Ann Wells (McCorkle) »

John Rose

John Rose, age 85, departed this earth on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on April 16, 1935 to the late Roy and Minnie (Stiles) Rose. He attended the Fourmile Christian Church. He was an employee of DT&I Railroad for 16 years, working out of Flat Rock, Michigan. He was also… Read More: John Rose »

Jacob Scharbrough

Jacob Scharbrough, age 75, of Pedro, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born May 20, 1945 in Stanford, Kentucky to the late Henry Scharbrough and Sarah Elizabeth (Allen) Butler. Jacob enjoyed going to the flea market and talking on the CB radio. He never met a stranger and was willing to help… Read More: Jacob Scharbrough »

Laura Mae Hollberg

Laura Mae Hollberg, age 97, of Wellston, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  She was born Nov. 4, 1922 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Howard W. Ankrom, Sr. and Helen Matthews Ankrom.  Laura Mae was a 1940 graduate of Wellston High School.  She was a… Read More: Laura Mae Hollberg »