Monthly Archives: January 2021

Anna M. Wiseman

Anna M. Wiseman, age 83, died Jan. 29, 2021, at home surrounded by family. She was born July 12, 1937 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to the late Amado Martinez and Ramona Lacomba.  In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wiseman.  She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Craig)… Read More »

Laura Jeannie (Wasmer) Foster

Laura Jeannie (Wasmer) Foster died suddenly at home on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at the age of 94.  She was born Oct. 1, 1926 in Jackson to the late Kelley and Ada (Humphries) Wasmer.  She is survived by her sons, Gary, Mike and Larry (JoAnne) Foster; sisters, Ilo June Knotts, Caralee Moser, Shirley Bowman, Sue… Read More »

Mitchell W. Slagle

Mitchell W. Slagle, age 69 of Jackson, Ohio passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Mitchell was born December 8, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late John and Annie Fulkerson Slagle. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Marilyn (Snell) Slagle, Daughter: Loretta Eldridge, Son: Mitchell… Read More »

Rhonda “Missy” M. Duncan

Rhonda “Missy” M. Duncan, 48, of Jackson, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on Sept. 28, 1972, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Ronald Jarvis and Judy (Ousley) Jarvis, who survives. Missy’s number one trait was her ability to care for others. This was made evident by… Read More »

Darren A. Arms

Darren A. Arms, 54, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on Dec. 28, 1966, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Gene and Janet (Beabout) Arms. Darren was a talented mechanic who loved working on cars. This was not only a hobby, but… Read More »

Eric Robert Goheen

Eric Robert Goheen, age 44, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at his residence.  He was born Jan. 4, 1977 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Homer E. “Hank” Goheen and Derona J. Robinette Goheen.  Eric enjoyed woodworking, camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.  He is survived by his wife,… Read More »

Charlotte Bowman Sargeant

Charlotte Bowman Sargeant, 73, passed away on Dec. 25, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. She was born July 6, 1947 and spent her childhood in Oak Hill, Ohio – in a home filled with six children with whom she shared a strong bond throughout her life. She left her small-town community in 1965 for Ohio University… Read More »

Robert H. McCoy

Robert H. McCoy, age 71, of Ray, Ohio, passed away late Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 19, 1949 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Clyde McCoy Jr. and the late Doris June (Graham) McCoy.  In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Debbie (Parks)… Read More »

Sue Ann Kilgour Hendershot

Sue Ann Kilgour Hendershot, age 90, passed away on her 90th birthday on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.  She was born Jan. 22, 1931 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Dr. H. H. Cudden and Dorothy J. (Reed) Cudden.   Survived by her six children, Dana Kilgour, John (Pam) Kilgour,… Read More »

Louise Agnes (DeVitis) Grillo

Louise Agnes (DeVitis) Grillo, age 91, passed away at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on Sept. 20, 1929 to the late Leonard and Clara DeVitis; unfortunately, Louise’s mother passed away when she was only two years old.  Her special Aunt and Uncle Rosa and… Read More »

James Earl Ray

James Earl Ray, age 77, of Coalton, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, from Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  He was born July 30, 1943 in Limerick, Ohio to the late Roy Edgar Ray and Alma Frances Post Ray.  Jim was a certified electrician who… Read More »

Gladys “Polly” Sinclair-Cavey

Gladys “Polly” Sinclair-Cavey, age 94, of Jackson, passed away at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19. She was born in Jackson on Dec. 17, 1926 to the late Fredrick and Kathryn (Whaley) Altherr. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry… Read More »

John C. Wilson

John C. Wilson, age 82, of Oak Hill, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born on Sept. 27, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio.  John was the oldest son of the late Maxwell C. and Vesta (Walke) Wilson.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran, and he was retired from General… Read More »

Alberta Rose (Maynard) Kelley

Alberta Rose (Maynard) Kelley, 92, of Oak Hill, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born June 10, 1928 to Mary Saunders Maynard and Hassel “Red” Maynard, both of whom preceded her in death.  Alberta attended South Webster High School where she graduated… Read More »

Belinda J. “Jackie” Carpenter

Belinda J. “Jackie” Carpenter went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 17, 2021 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born on Aug. 2, 1950 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Robert and Matty (Locke) Bates.  Belinda “Jackie” is survived by her husband of 52 years, Frederick Carpenter; two daughters, Rhonda Harrison,… Read More »