Joyce L. Fout, 73, of McArthur, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur. She was born December 5, 1939 in Richmond Dale, Ohio, daughter of Ruth Eloise Harper of McArthur. Joyce was the widow of the late Edward Lee Fout. She retired from the Department of Agriculture and was… Read More »
Ora Leland Crabtree, age 93, of Jackson, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus Monday, February 18, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in Jackson, on August 20, 1919 to the late William Forrest Crabtree and Jessie Hatten Crabtree. Ora was married to Eva (Adkins) Crabtree on August 5, 1946… Read More »
Nancy Lynn Kille, age 62, of Jackson, Ohio, peacefully passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at her residence with family gathered. She was born September 28, 1950 in McArthur, Ohio to Virginia (Gilliland) Ward. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and caregiver. She is survived by husband, David Kille, of Jackson; four sons,… Read More »
Robert (Bob) Lakelyn Christian, Sr., age 75, formerly of Wellston, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at home in Swanton, Ohio. He was born January 20, 1938 in Wellston, Ohio, to the late Paul and Lula (Fout) Christian. Bob grew up and attended school in Wellston. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served honorably… Read More »
At the new, free website from Herthstone Legacy Publications called My Genealogy Hound, you can access thousands of biographies extracted from pre-1900 county history books. Biographies from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee are available now, with more states to come. Search the site or browse biographies by surname or state and county. The site also has… Read More »
Robert Coy Fitzpatrick, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Holzer Assisted Living. Robert was born December 16, 1927 to the late Wilson and Ella Fitzpatrick of Jackson, OH. He was joined in marriage to his late wife, Zella Causey (July 15, 2007) on January 28, 1967. He was employed with Weinman… Read More »
Robert D. “Bob” Teets, age 53, of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at his residence. He was born June 17, 1959 in Washington C.H., Ohio, the son of the late Alvin Theodore Teets and Bessie Hamilton Teets. Bob was a former auto mechanic for Byers Chrysler Plymouth in Columbus. He is survived by… Read More »
Janny Betty Miller, age 55, of Jackson passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. Janny was born April 9, 1957 to the late Ernest and Bessie (Bobo) Miller. She will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by son, Michael Rogers of Jackson; life partner, Tom Olchefske of Jackson; brother, Dennie Miller of Dundee,… Read More »
The Draper Manuscript Collection is now available online for free at FamilySearch.org. Lyman C. Draper (1815-1891) collected information on America’s first frontier and its notable figures and events, such as Daniel Boone, George Rogers Clarke, and The Battle of King’s Mountain. Draper’s papers include a treasure trove of information on the frontier settlers of the Carolinas,… Read More »
James Larry Lloyd, of Patriot, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013 at his residence. He was retired from Gallia Co. Highway Garage. He served in the Army in 1965 as an artilleryman. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna… Read More »
Jack Collins, 83, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at his daughter’s Marion home. The son of the late William and Bessie Burns Collins, he was born November 2, 1929, at Wellston. For many years, Jack managed the Eagles Club in Wellston and then he gained employment with the city of Wellston and… Read More »
William D. Leasure, age 71, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 11 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born June 28, 1941 to Helen (Merrill) Leasure and the late William E. Leasure. Bill was a 1959 graduate of Wellston High School where he played football and was a member of the First Baptist… Read More »
June Lucille (Dickason) Kight, age 90, of Jackson, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at Heartland of Jackson. She was born January 13, 1923 in Jackson to the late Shirley and Emma (Rasp) Dickason. She was a 45-year employee as well as assistant manager of GC Murphy’s, a member of the Jackson Christian Church, the… Read More »
Bethany Noel Hackney, age 18, of Oak Hill, received her angel wings on Friday, February 8, 2013. She was born on October 2, 1994 in Gallipolis Ohio, the daughter of Mark and Valerie (Bock) Hackney. She was preceded in death by both grandfathers, Joseph D. Bock and Harold E. Hackney. She is survived by her… Read More »
Calvin Richard Seymour, age 67, of Wellston, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013, at his home. He was born April 8, 1945 in Wellston, Ohio, to the late James Richard Seymour and Gladys Virginia Young Seymour. Calvin was the owner and operator of Calvin Seymour Logging for several years. He attended the Log Pile Church… Read More »