Monthly Archives: February 2015

Donna Landrum Brooks

Donna Landrum Brooks, age 74, passed away on February 14, 2015. Preceded in death by husband Rodney Brooks, mother Mildred Parr Landrum, father Everett Landrum, brother Charles E. Landrum, and sister Kathy (Katie) Landrum. Donna is survived by her sister Evelyn Lopez (Victor) of Columbus, Ohio and nephews David Landrum, Randy Landrum, and niece Laurie… Read More »

Bryce Edward Coleman

Bryce Edward Coleman, age 11, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, after an extended illness. He was born in Gallipolis on November 21, 2003, to Sherri (Brown) and Allen Coleman, who survive. He is also survived by his brother, Jacob Coleman; uncles: Charlie (Kelly) Brown, Daniel Coleman and Mike (Laura) Adams; aunts:… Read More »

James W. Kessler

James W. Kessler, Sr. age 95, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday evening, February 11, 2015, at his home. He was born September 23, 1919 in Wilkesville, Ohio to the late Pearl A. Kessler and Rachel Hartley Kessler. Jim was a 1939 graduate of Canton High School and a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul… Read More »

Mary E. Denney

Mary Elizabeth Dauber Denney, age 93, died peacefully Feb. 10 under the care of Hospice of Heartland of Jackson. She is survived by granddaughter, Megan Malone (Jeremy Harley) and Molly Malone-Prioleau (Osric), great-granddaughters, Miriam and Evelyn Harley and son-in-law, Charles Malone. Born March 18, 1921, Mary was preceded in death by daughter, Deborah Denney Malone… Read More »

Jerry Donald Messer

Jerry Donald Messer, age 58, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was born January 1, 1957, in Mingo County, West Virginia to the late Ronald Messer and Mandy (Finnley) Messer. Besides his parents, a brother, Roger Messer, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Blanche (Bowling) Messer; a son, Ronald… Read More »

Billy Joe Cox, Sr.

Billy Joe Cox, Sr., age 70, of Hamden, passed away Monday morning, February 9, 2015 at his home. He was born September 4, 1944 in Campton, Kentucky to Maurice and Rosie Peck Cox. Billy was retired from General Motors, where he was employed for 30 years as a welder. He was a member of the… Read More »

Anna M. Nichols

Anna M. Nichols, age 83 of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was born in Lawrence County on January 18, 1932 to the late James Bowen and Alice Louisa Kelly. She is survived by sons: Jack Bowen, John “David” Bowen. William “Bill” (Mary) Nichols, Thomas Nichols, Richard Nichols, James Nichols and Gilbert… Read More »

Marva Ellen Rankins

Marva Ellen Rankins, age 78, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday, February 6, 2015. Marva was born July 16, 1936 in Oak Hill to the late Orville and Gladys (Spriggs) Rankins. She enjoyed being with family and friends. She began her work career at Armbruster Restaurant in 1955, then went to… Read More »

Fredrick L. Peters

Fredrick Lynn “Fred” Peters, age 66, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2015, surrounded with love. He was born July 6, 1948 in Athens County, Ohio to the late Harry and Shirley Harder Peters. He was an active member of the Jackson First Church of the Nazarene, a veteran of… Read More »

Mary Anne Doles

Mary Anne Doles, age 80, of Ray, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the Edgewood Manor of Wellston. She was born April 6, 1934 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late George Farabee and Dorothy Woods Farabee Wright. Mary Anne was a homemaker who enjoyed watching and feeding the birds and squirrels, and flower… Read More »

Romie Carroll Landis

Romie Carroll Landis, age 73, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1941 in Belgrove, West Virginia to the late R.O. and Margie (Williams) Landis. Romie was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, where he was active in building many programs within the church.… Read More »

Daniel W. Griffiths

Daniel W. Griffiths, age 89 died Monday, February 2, 2015. He was born May 31, 1925 in Oak Hill, Ohio the son of Daniel W. and Nellie (Ward) Griffiths Sr. Daniel is survived by his wife, Bonnie Griffiths, two sons, Greg (Beth) Griffiths and Alan (Cheri) Griffiths, all of Paulding; Dave Bashore, Hicksville, Debra (Kevin) Bashore,… Read More »

Larry E. Ousley

Larry E. Ousley, age 68, of Wellston, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born March 23, 1946 in Vinton County, Ohio to the late Clarence and Alma Lightfoot Ousley. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Vinton County High School and was a former sawmill… Read More »

Donald Wayne Bowling

Donald Wayne Bowling, age 66, of Oak Hill/Columbus, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born January 12, 1949 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Ernest and Adrienne (Jones) Bowling. Don was an Oak Hill High School class of 1967 graduate. He was a… Read More »

Marjorie (Beatty) Baehr

Marjorie (Beatty) Baehr died peacefully Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Arlington Court Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio where she has resided the last few years. She was born July 28, 1916 in Jackson County in Cove, Ohio to the late Ira T. and Alice (Hunter) Beatty. She lived in Jackson much of her life until… Read More »