John D. Brooks, 77, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Holzer Medical Center – Gallipolis. The son of the late Charles and Wilma Barnhart Brooks, he was born January 14, 1937, at Reedsville, Ohio. John served in the Navy during the Korean War and he was a member of the VFW.… Read More »
David M. Kearns, age 67 of Jackson, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014. He was born in Jackson, Ohio.He was the son of Emma Jean (Munyan) Kearns and James A. Kearns of Jackson, Ohio.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet M. (Salmons) Kearns; son, David (Kelly) Kearns; a grandson, Joe Kearns… Read More »
Melva Yvonne McCartney, age 68, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away at Heartland of Jackson, Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on Feb. 25, 1946.She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Marjorie Ann (Coyan) Davis; and two brothers, Melvin “Butch” Davis and David Davis.She is survived by a son,… Read More »
Linda K. Vititoe, age 63, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Hospice Center in Portsmouth. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill.
Joshua Scott Costilow passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 14, 2014. Josh was born March 15, 1979. He was a graduate of Jackson High School. Josh was employed by General Mills for 13 years.Josh is survived by his wife, Jamie, and children, Elizabeth, Robbie, and Gavin Booth and his son, Macen Costilow. He is also survived… Read More »
Thomas Sharp, age 78, of Oak Hill, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill.
Geneva (Mullins) Profitt, age 78, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at her residence. Geneva was born June 30, 1936 in Lionilli, KY, the 10th child of the late John Mullins and Janie Addington Mullins. Geneva married Howard Profitt on May 26, 1954. Geneva was a 40-year proud and dedicated member of the… Read More »
James “Jim” Wilbur of Dresden, Ohio, age 78, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born in Hamden, Ohio on July 21, 1936.He was a brick layer and called square dancing. One of his many hobbies was woodworking for his relatives and many friends.He is survived by brothers, sisters and other relatives.
Helen B. (Fisher) Rice, age 90, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Jenkins Care Center in Wellston, Ohio. She was born in Coalton, Ohio on September 11, 1923 to the late Roy and Lucy (Evans) Fisher.She is survived by her husband of 72 years, G. Wayne Rice; son, Kevin (Julia) Rice and… Read More »
Randall Curtis “Randy” Henry, age 34, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at his home. He was born May 30, 1980 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Stephen B. Henry and Angela J. Blankenship Henry. Randy was a 1999 graduate of Wellston High School and he worked in the construction and concrete field. He enjoyed… Read More »
Pauline Fain, age 81, of Rodney, and a former Wellston resident, passed away Thursday morning, July 10, 2014, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born September 20, 1932 in Ray, Ohio to the late Fred and Hazel Seymour Knox. Pauline was a homemaker and loving mother of six children. She enjoyed canning… Read More »
Trevena “TV” Gale (Stiles) Cool passed away at Four Winds Rest Home on July 9, 2014 after being a resident there since June 2012. She was born April 22, 1935. She was the daughter of Wilbur Orin and Evelyn Marjorie (McCammon) Stiles, who precede her in death. Also preceding her in death are brothers, Bernard… Read More »
Walter B. Wolford, age 79, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Four Winds Nursing Home of Jackson. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Jackson. MEMORIAL SERVICEA graveside service will be held in memory of Walter B. Wolford, Saturday, July 19 beginning at 11 a.m.,… Read More »
Thelma Wyant, age 76, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 5, 1937 to the late Willard and Catherine Fassler.One June 26, 1952, she married the love of her life, Richard Wyant. Thelma retired from Jackson City Schools.She is survived by… Read More »
Paul E. Howell, age 77, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born in Blackfork, Ohio on November 21, 1936 to the late Bernard and Margie (Harris) Howell.He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from General Dynamics of Lima, Ohio. He attended… Read More »