Monthly Archives: February 2014

Madonna J. Gersper

Madonna J. Gersper, age 72, of Oak Hill, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Thursday, February 27, 2014, after a long illness. She was born September 14, 1941 to the late Ralph and Rosalie (Daniels) Cox. Madonna served in the United States Air Force and was an owner of thoroughbred race horses. She… Read More »

Evlyn Marie (Colby) White

Evlyn Marie (Colby) White passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Florida Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She was born February 21, 1927 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Ellsworth Franklin Colby and Martha Frances (Evans) Colby. She had recently celebrated her 87th birthday on the 21st of February. Evlyn was a member… Read More »

Carolyn June Williams

Carolyn June Williams, age 68, of Jackson, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 peacefully at her home. She was born May 4, 1945 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Wilma Jean Coyle Dixon and the late Charles E. Dixon II. Carolyn was a 1963 graduate of Jackson High School, worked 30 years for Big Bear of Jackson… Read More »

Roger Lee Cantor

Roger Lee Cantor, beloved son, father, brother and friend, age 47, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Roger Dean Cantor and Betty (Yerian) Cantor, who survives. In addition to his mother, he is survived… Read More »

William W. Carr

William W. Carr, age 83, of Columbus, and a former resident of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at his home. He was born April 20, 1930 in Vinton County, Ohio, the son of the late Virgil W. Carr and Helen McKinniss Carr. Bill was a 1948 graduate of Wilkesville High School and he… Read More »

Wadsworth W. “Mac” McDaniel

Wadsworth W. “Mac” McDaniel was born December 13, 1928, in Blackfork, Ohio to Gertrude and Lodon McDaniel. He married the former Mattie Richardson of Chillicothe who survives. Also surviving are: his sister, Juanita George (Los Angeles, CA); nieces, Kim Locklear (Los Angeles, California) and Juanita (Bob) Weaver (Taylor, MI); son, Terry Richardson (Atlanta, GA); daughters,… Read More »

June Bolen

June Bolen, age 77, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 29, 1936 in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Nathaniel Bolen and Rosie Bolen. June is survived by her son, Jeff (Julia) Bolen and sisters, Sylvia Hicks and Judy Thomas.… Read More »

Dolly R. Cherrington

Dolly R. Cherrington, 85, was born on July 10, 1928 and went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2014 at home, with her family beside her. Dolly was the daughter of Roland and Ethel Crace. Dolly married her high school sweetheart, Paul Cherrington, on February 17, 1946. To this union was born… Read More »

Gladys L. Hatton

Gladys L. Hatton, age 78, of Oak Hill, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. She was one of twelve siblings born to the late Jake and Sadie (Hall) Frazier of New Boston, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (David) Davis; three grandchildren, Keisa, Garrett, and Nick; brothers, Don Frazier, Harlan Frazier, Elwood Frazier;… Read More »

Alice Janette Maynard

Alice Janette Maynard, 62, of Germany Road, Beaver, Ohio, died 4:15 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born September 5, 1951 in Otway, Ohio the daughter of the late Bennie Cecil Lemaster and Letha Opal (Wagoner) Lemaster. On July 5, 1973 she was united in… Read More »

Reginald (Reggie) W. Harris

Reginald (Reggie) W. Harris, age 69, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born April 25, 1944, the son of the late Stanley and Mildred (Watson) Harris. He was formerly employed at Campbell’s Mushroom Plant and Bellisio’s for many years. He also served in the United… Read More »

Myra Elizabeth Boroff

Myra Elizabeth Boroff, age 75, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Jackson, Ohio on March 11, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry O. and Ada Mae (Davis) Martin. Myra was a 25-year retired employee of Jackson Corporation and a 14-year employee… Read More »

South Estill Swann

South Estill Swann, age 79, born June 3, 1934 to Julius Augusta Swann and Cosby Lee McGannahan Swann, went home to Jesus on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 3:50 a.m. at SOMC Hospital, surrounded by his children. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janice Marie (Beckley) Swann; his four children, Debbie… Read More »

Alfred Gibson

Alfred Gibson, age 59, of Wellston, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1954 to the late Robert & Alice (Nichols) Gibson in Hillsboro, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Alex (Elizabeth) Gibson; daughter, Alicia (John) Hamilton; self-adopted daughter, Jessie Farney; grandchildren, Haivyn and… Read More »

Wayne Richard Neal

Wayne Richard Neal, former resident of Jackson, passed away February 10, 2014 in Leesburg, Florida. He was born in 1926 to the late Walter R. and Mae (Harvey) Neal in Spencer County, Indiana. Wayne and his family located to Jackson in 1964 when he accepted the position of President of the Southeastern Ohio Production Credit… Read More »