Monthly Archives: June 2013

Joseph A. Childers, Sr.

Joseph A. Childers Sr., age 56, of Patriot, Ohio went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2013 in Gallipolis, Ohio after his long battle with cancer. Joseph was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on February 1, 1957 to the late Mary E. “Wallace” Childers and Raymond C. Childers. He was a fun loving,… Read More »

Garnet Remy

Garnet Remy, 89, of Wellston, left the arms of her loving family on Friday, June 7, 2013, at her home. She was born in McArthur, Ohio, on March 30, 1924 to the late John and Elva Peck Reynolds. She was a homemaker all of her life and enjoyed sewing, canning, and walking. She was a… Read More »

Dorothy Louise Beckner

Dorothy Beckner, 77, of Grove City, passed from this life Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Kobaker House in Columbus. The daughter of the late Homer and Hattie Dillenger Collins, she was born July 27, 1935, at Jackson. Her career was in retail sales at Schottensteins and K-Mart. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 46… Read More »

Bobby Joe Ousley, Sr.

Bobby Joe Ousley, Sr., age 69, of Jackson, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening June 6, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gertie Hall-Ousley; daughter, Stephanie (Greg) Grimes; son, Bobby (Ginger) Ousley; daughter, Nancy Ousley; seven grandchildren, Brianna Grimes (Justin Adams), Kelsy (Mark) Staten, Devin (Jonna) Johnson, Trevor Arthur,… Read More »

Richard L. “Dick” Copas

Richard L. “Dick” Copas, age 80, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Holzer Medical Center ER in Jackson, Ohio. He was born October 8, 1932 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Edward E. Copas and Daisy Mundy Copas Sutton. Dick was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served… Read More »

Clarence D. Harmon

Clarence D. Harmon, age 62, of Oak Hill passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center of Jackson. He was born July 3, 1950 in Lima, OH. He was a former employee of the Oak Hill Foundry for 30 years. He is survived by wife, Teresa Harmon of Oak Hill; son, John… Read More »

Martin J. Scurlock

Martin J. Scurlock, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born on November 10, 1924 to the late George and Lena (Cartwright) Scurlock. He is also preceded in death by wife, Kathleen Scurlock; son, David Lee Scurlock; brothers, Clifford and Virgil Scurlock; sisters, Garnet Buck,… Read More »

Carroll Martin Gardner

Carroll Martin Gardner, 75, of Wellston, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born in Powell, Ohio on August 26, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James A. Dennison; three brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Speakman) Gardner;… Read More »

Robert Nicholas VanWie

Robert Nicholas VanWie (Bob) was born on January 14, 1940 to the late Leroy and Mary (Nowalinic) VanWie in Cleveland and departed this life at home on June 3, 2013. He served in the USMC and was a retired union cement mason. He was currently employed by the Jackson County Municipal Court. He worked the… Read More »

Betty L. Blair

Betty L. Blair, age 78, of Jackson, Ohio, died Sunday, June 1, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with myeloma. Betty was born January 1, 1935 in Oak Hill, WV to the late Charles and Jesse Twiggs. Betty was an avid collector of antiques and pottery. She spent much of her… Read More »

Katie K. (Kisor) Fout

Katie K. (Kisor) Fout, age 89, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 in Newark, OH at SharonBrooke Senior Assistance Facility with her loving family nearby. A longtime resident of Wellston, she had moved to Newark following the death of her husband in December 2011. Born in Wilkesville, OH on May 1, 1924… Read More »

Carol Jean Coyan

Carol Jean Coyan, age 70, of Jackson passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. She was born November 10, 1942 to the late Clyde and Ruth (Callahan) Spriggs. She is survived by husband, Paul Coyan; children, Judy (Coyan) Riegel, Nancy (Bill) Jenkins; grandchildren, Whitney Riegel, Paul Greg Riegel and Cameron Jenkins. Along with her parents, she… Read More »

Robert Earl Jenkins

Robert Earl Jenkins, age 77, of Hamden, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born June 16, 1935 in Wellston, Ohio to the late David N. and Ethel Marie West Jenkins. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Wilkesville High School. He was a former truck driver,… Read More »

Larry Lee Linton

Larry Lee Linton, 73 of Coalton, Ohio went to be with his father, at his home, on June 1, 2013 after a long bout with cancer. Larry was born in Coalton, Ohio on Dec. 18, 1939 to George and Chloe Linton. Growing up, he enjoyed many special times with his brothers, Fred, Dave and Glenn;… Read More »

Lois Jean Elias

Following a brief stay at the Edgewood Manor Nursing Home, Wellston, Ohio, Lois Jean Elias passed away on June 1, 2013, from Alzheimer’s related complications. She was 81. For the past 20 years, Lois’ principal residence was Florence Ave. in Jackson, Ohio. She was born in Jackson March 14, 1932, to the late Walden (Wallie)… Read More »