Monthly Archives: January 2021

Harold E. “Buzz” Fisher, Jr.

Harold E. “Buzz” Fisher, Jr., age 72, of Oak Hill, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.  He was born Oct. 15, 1948 in Oak Hill to the late Harold E. Fisher, Sr. and Easter “Betty” (Scott) Fisher. Buzz graduated… Read More »

Nick Hurst Prater

Nick Hurst Prater, age 68, of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Jan. 6, 2021.  He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on Dec. 16, 1952 to the late Hurst and Lucille (Ramsey) Prater. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Crystal Kay (Hilt) Prater; a sister, Dorothy (Dot) Costilow of Sun Breeze, Florida;… Read More »

Jack Silver Stone

Jack Silver Stone, age 85, passed away at his Jackson County residence on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 4, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Howard Silver Stone and Alma Steeley. He was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended college at the University of Florida. Jack was… Read More »

Vincent Edward Adams

Vincent Edward Adams of Oak Hill, Ohio went to his Heavenly home on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. He was born Oct. 6, 1966 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Ray and Doris Glenora (Ewing) Adams. He attended Oak Hill Schools where he graduated from in 1985. Vincent spent his time playing guitar and banjo.… Read More »

Terry L. Hicks

Terry L. Hicks, age 64, of Wellston, Ohio, passed away Friday, Jan. 8th, 2021 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 1st, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ted and Annette (Bentley) Hicks Gussler. Terry served in the U.S. Navy for two years. He was a former employee of… Read More »

Thomas Michael Heil

Thomas Michael Heil, age 74, of Wellston, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home.  He was born October 2, 1946 in Marysville, Ohio, son of the late Thomas Henry Heil and Janet Moss Heil. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a registered… Read More »

John Edward McNeal, Jr.

John Edward McNeal, Jr., 67, of Pedro, OH passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY.  He was born Dec. 17, 1953 in Portsmouth, OH, son of the late John and Mary McCain McNeal.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Penny Lewis; one… Read More »

Sharon L. Mather Young

Sharon L. Mather Young, age 68, of Wellston, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born Jan. 1, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Arthur Gene Mather and Doris G. Thacker Mather.  Sharon was a 1971 graduate of Wellston High School.  She was a former… Read More »

Christina Jane Lewis

Christina Jane Lewis, age 66, of Jackson, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on July 31, 1954 to the late Eugene Stiffler and Delores (Christian) Stiffler Snyder, who survives.  Besides her father, she was preceded in death by… Read More »

George Alfred Newkirk

George Alfred Newkirk, age 83, passed away early Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.  He was born March 26, 1937 to the late Orville and Anna (Wright) Newkirk of Greenfield.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Sylvia Janet Newkirk. He leaves behind five children, George Newkirk Jr. (Connie), of Indiana, Harold… Read More »

Wilma Jean “Jeannie” Conn

Wilma Jean “Jeannie” Conn, age 82, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Edgewood Manor of Wellston.  She was born Oct. 7, 1938 in Manchester, Ohio to the late Hershel Wilson Ross and Thelma Louise Boone Ross.  Jeannie was a 1957 graduate of Manchester High School.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother… Read More »

Stewart Riegel

Lifelong Jackson resident and well-known businessman Stewart Riegel, 92, died January 3, 2021. Stewart was born December 14,1928, in Jackson to Ruth (Deemer) Riegel and Robert Riegel. Stewart is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia (Evans) Riegel; daughter Brenda (Joel) Goodnough; son Mark (Mary) Riegel; and stepchildren Judy Herbert, Rita (Dave) Wiseman, and… Read More »

John T. Jarvis

John T. Jarvis, age 86, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2021, at Four Winds Community due to the coronavirus (COVID).  He was born July 23, 1934 in McArthur, Ohio to the late George Alfred and Laura (Wortman) Jarvis. John was a 1952 graduate of McArthur High School.   At the tender age of… Read More »

Kenneth Henderson

Kenneth Henderson, age 90, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on the evening of Jan. 4, 2021 at his place of residence at Four Winds Community in Jackson, Ohio after a bout with COVID-19.  A special THANK YOU goes out to the caring and loving staff at Four Winds Community for taking such wonderful care of… Read More »

Shirley A. Smith

Shirley A. Smith, 77, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at her home. She was born on Jan. 3, 1943, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Earl and Nellie (Brown) Smith. Shirley was a woman of many talents. She loved crafting and decorating for every holiday. She enjoyed collecting angels, listening… Read More »