Monthly Archives: March 2015

Joyce E. Exline

Joyce E. Exline, age 63, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Holzer Medical Center ER in Jackson, Ohio. She was born December 13, 1951 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Rosella Spires. Joyce was a 1970 graduate of Wellston High School and she was the former co-owner, along with her husband,… Read More »

Timothy W. McNellis

Timothy W. McNellis, 50, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on September 7, 1964 in Oak Hill, Ohio, son of the late James and Joann (Browning) McNellis. A collector of various music cd’s, Tim very much enjoyed music. He liked playing cards,… Read More »

Jeffrey E. Duff

Jeffrey E. Duff, age 48, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday morning, March 17, 2015, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 27, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Duff and Rosalie Shipp Duff. Jeff was very blessed to have a job he loved as shop manager at Capital City… Read More »

Teresa J. Gorrell

Teresa J. Gorrell, age 58, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. She was born August 14, 1956 in Troy, Ohio to the late Cledith Ann Hannah Pendleton. She is survived by her sons, Jack McGhee (Ana) of Dayton and Danny McGhee of Jackson; brothers, Clyde… Read More »

Scott Davis Elliott

Scott Davis Elliott went to Heaven on Friday, March 13, at 8:20 in the evening. He had been at Riverside Methodist Hospital while being treated for complications with COPD. Scott was 57 years old. His cousin Bryn and her family were present at his passing. As Bryn said so beautifully, “I’m glad we were here.… Read More »

Ada L. Long

Ada L. Long, age 87, of Wellston, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 16, 2015, from her earthly home. She was born July 27, 1927 in Wellston, Ohio, the daughter of the late Emmanuel E. Fout and Ida Watts Fout Householder. Ada was a former employee of the Jackson County Senior… Read More »

Richard “Ricky” Cartwright

Richard “Ricky” W. Cartwright II, age 21 of Wellston passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015. He was born September 8, 1993 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Richard W. Cartwright I and Annette Brigner. His father Richard W. Cartwright; a brother, Raymond Remy; stepmother, Sharon Cartwright and a stepbrother, Jeremy Goheen, survive him. Grandparents also survive him:… Read More »

Jimmy D. Morrow

Jimmy D. Morrow, age 77, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at his home. He was born March 20, 1937 in Vinton County, Ohio to the late Clarence Clyde Morrow, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Evans Morrow. Jim was a 1955 graduate of McArthur High School. He retired from Kroger, having worked in… Read More »

Mark S. Sothard

Mark S. Sothard, age 80, of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Huston Nursing Home in Hamden, Ohio. He was one of 13 children born to the late Elmer S. Sothard and Nellie Miller Sothard on July 28, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mark was a veteran of the United States Army and… Read More »

James “Woody” Steven Woods

James “Woody” Steven Woods of Oak Hill, Ohio went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2015. He was born August 2, 1953 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Fred and Irene Woods. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Sandra Woods; children, Tammy (Eddie) Williams of Thurman, Ohio, Donald… Read More »

Albert F. “Butch” Deems, Jr.

Albert F. “Butch” Deems Jr., age 58, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born March 6, 1957 in Glen Dale, West Virginia to the late Albert F. Deems Sr. and Lillie M. (Freeland) Deems. He was a loving husband, father, and grandpa. He enjoyed hunting and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.… Read More »

Ethan Noah Adam Culpepper

Ethan Noah Adam Culpepper (Arrowood), age 17, of Oak Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 5, 2015. Born February 5, 1998 in Gallipolis. Ethan was a Junior at Buckeye Hills Career Center and River Valley High School. He was a caring and loving boy. He had a love of music as well as his… Read More »

Margaret Ann Isreal

Margaret Ann Isreal, 83, of Jackson went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her home. She was born in Jackson, Ohio on March 24, 1931 to the late Edward Rasp Sr. and Nancy Ellen “Sprouse” Dunn Rasp. She is survived by her son: Rick Isreal, brother and sisters: Ray… Read More »

Dr. Paul Jacob Essman

Dr. Paul Jacob Essman, 90, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015, at his home. He was born March 26, 1924, in Wellston to the late Albert Peter and Myrtle Allen Essman. He attended Sts. Peter & Paul School and was the valedictorian of the 1941 Wellston High School class. He attended Ohio University… Read More »

Gaynell Geraldine Caldwell

Gaynell Geraldine Caldwell, age 91, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 3:46 p.m. in the Marion General Hospital. She was born in Jackson County, Ohio on September 9, 1923 to Earl and Minnie (Gieke) Chaney. Gaynell married the late Arnold Cleveland Caldwell in Jackson Co. on June 6, 1942 and he… Read More »