Monthly Archives: March 2020

Roger Coburn

Roger Coburn, age 74, of Oak Hill, formerly of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2020 at his home.  He was born Sept. 25, 1945 in South Webster to Chester and Oma (Green) Coburn.  He graduated from South Webster High School in 1963 and soon after served in the Army. Roger… Read More »

Evelyn Beatrice Durham

Evelyn Beatrice Durham (“Snookie”), age 85, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born Feb. 6, 1935 in Scioto County to the late Estel and Marjorie Louise Burgess Jarvis.  Snookie was a 20-year employee at Walmart where she enjoyed meeting and talking to all the people. She… Read More »

Steve Rhea

Steve Rhea, 79, of Jackson, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 13, 2020.  He was born March 6, 1941 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Gerald and Carol (Mapes) Rhea.  He graduated from Jackson High School in 1959. He was married to Shirley Vance Rhea on Sept. 16, 1962. Steve… Read More »

Terry “Lefty” Kunz

Terry “Lefty” Kunz, age 63, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born Nov. 16, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl and Juanita Kunz. He is survived by his fiancé, Mary Kunz; children: Tommy (Ricki) Kunz, Terry Kunz (Jessica Howerton), Mary Kaye… Read More »

Lynn Murray

Lynn Murray, age 72, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born May 9, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Daniel Hudson and Helen M. Johnson Hudson Myers.  Lynn was a 1965 graduate of Wellston High School.  She retired from… Read More »

Mary Ellen (Jackson) Swann

Mary Ellen (Jackson) Swann was born Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1932 in Raccoon Township in Gallia County, Ohio to the late Ray and Hermia Jackson. She is survived by siblings: John (Marle) of Columbus, Ohio, Ray Dennis (Vernelle) of Piketon, Ohio, James (Margaret) of Carey, Ohio, and Steve (Yvonne) of Sycamore, Ohio. Two loving sisters, Shirley… Read More »

Virginia Irene Miller

Virginia Irene Miller went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2020, after a brief illness.  She was born in Logan, West Virginia to Ira E. Saunders and Ada Lorena (Smith) Saunders.  The last of her siblings, she was preceded in death by her parents, 13 brothers and sisters, her husband, Henry Miller,… Read More »

Harold Dean Lambert

Harold Dean Lambert, 65, of Gallipolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 8, 1954, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Lee and Virginia (Miller) Lambert. Dean was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War.… Read More »

Ruby Marie (Nibert) McCoy

Ruby Marie (Nibert) McCoy, age 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Jenkins Community Care facility in Wellston, Ohio.  She was born Feb. 13, 1937 in Gallia County to the late Willis and Hattie (Gardner) Nibert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her lifelong husband,… Read More »

Virginia “Bunny” Tanner

Virginia “Bunny” Tanner, age 68, of Jackson, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at The James Cancer Center in Columbus. She was born on June 2, 1951 in Jackson County, Ohio to the late Thomas and Mary Brown Ragland. She is survived by her devoted husband, Charles “Eddie” Tanner; children, Brandi Tanner and Thomas… Read More »

James Edward Aldrich

James Edward Aldrich, age 72, of Chillicothe, formerly of Jackson, passed away on March 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 27, 1947 in Jackson, Ohio to the late William Aldrich and Margarite Elizabeth Clarr Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Aldrich. He… Read More »

Verma E. (Whaley) Fisher

Verma E. (Whaley) Fisher, age 96, of Jackson, passed away on March 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 30, 1923 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Lewis A. Whaley and Nellie M. (Henry) Whaley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen E. Fisher; a… Read More »

Kathy Jeanne Fannin

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathy Jeanne Fannin announces her unexpected passing at her home following a brief illness. Kathy was born March 3, 1957 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late George & Lillian Fannin. She grew up in Jackson, Ohio and graduated from Jackson High School, Class of 1975. After… Read More »