Author Archives: Larry Patrick

Patricia (Markham) Howell

Patricia “Patty” (Markham) Howell passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4th, 2018 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Patricia was born April 25th, 1933 in Jackson, Ohio to the late James E. Markham and Elizabeth (Perry) Claar. Patty grew up in Jackson and attended Jackson High School where she graduated with the class of 1951.… Read More »

Joan Ellen Stevens

Joan Ellen Stevens, age 68, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her home. She was born July 7, 1950 in Washington Court House, Ohio, daughter of the late Eugene Kennison and Nola Blackman Knerr. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Edward R. Stevens; children, Nola Brown, Tammy Stevens and… Read More »

Donna Marie (Wolford) Morris

Donna Marie Morris (Wolford) passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at Adena Regional Medical center on November 3rd, 2018. Donna is survived by her husband, David Morris; Daughters, Kimberly Ephlin (Shane) and Paris Morris; Step-Daughter, Brittany Morris; Grandchildren, Madison Ephlin, David Ephlin and Bentley Tackett; Brothers: Bryant Wolford, Clint Wolford, Denver Wolford, Ed… Read More »

Betty Haley

Betty Ruth Haley, age 92, formally of Jackson and most recently of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Jersey Shore Manor Care in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. She was born on February 18, 1926 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Ora and Myrtle (nee Slye) Crabtree. Besides here parents, she… Read More »

Carol (Bobo) Caldwell

Carol Caldwell, 51, of Wellston, passed away on November 1, 2018. She was born on October 5, 1967, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of Jim Bobo and Linda Clark. A graveside service celebrating Carol’s life will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 2 :00 p.m. in the Pattonsville Community Cemetery.

Walt Skaj

Walter J. “Walt” Skaj, age 72, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at his home. He was born August 26, 1946 in Aitkin, Minnesota, son of the late Joseph J. Skaj and Martha Knoll Skaj. Walt retired from Big Lots Warehouse in Columbus, where he was employed as a maintenance man. Walt was… Read More »

Jodelle M. (Miner) Cremeens

Jodelle M. (Miner) Cremeens, 78, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at Heartland of Jackson. She was born on March 14, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Challis and Betty (Louch) Miner. Jodelle was a member of LifeSource Apostolic Church in Wellston. After turning to Jesus Christ so many years… Read More »

Ellen L. Potts

Ellen L. Potts, age 81, of Wellston, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 14, 1937 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Minor Leach and Julia Mae Humphreys Leach. Ellen retired from Austin Powder, where she was employed for 18 years. Family meant everything to… Read More »

Phyllis Jean Welch Wells

Phyllis Jean Welch Wells, age 67, of Ray, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Edgewood Manor in Wellston. She was born June 3, 1951 in Madison, West Virginia to the late Russell Forrest Welch and Doris June Hampton Welch. Phyllis was a former nurse’s aide who enjoyed painting, collecting antiques, riding horses and collecting… Read More »

Mary I. Jones

Mary I. Jones, age 82, of Oak Hill, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center, in Gallipolis. She was born Dec. 19, 1935 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late Cebert Rainey and Faye E. (Hoffman) Smith. She is survived by her daughters,… Read More »

Orland “Stan” Ervin, Jr.

Orland Stanley “Stan” Ervin, Jr., age 57, of Wellston, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born April 20, 1961 in Wellston, Ohio to Orland Stanley Ervin, Sr. and Christine D. Trosper Ervin. Stan was a 1979 graduate of Wellston High School. He was a former… Read More »

Norma Jean Burd

Norma Jean Burd, age 72, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. She was born Sept. 17, 1946 in Jackson, Ohio to Orin and Charlene (Landrum) Haynes. Norma was a 1964 graduate of Jackson High School. She attended Rutledge College in Huntington, WV where she obtained her Associates Degree. She was a… Read More »

Debra “Debbie” (Mercer) Durham

Debra “Debbie” Dawn (Mercer) Durham, age 60, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Pensacola, Fla. to the late Jack and Ruby Kathleen (Radcliff) Mercer on Sept. 15, 1958. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant… Read More »

Diane Davis Adkins

Diane Davis Adkins, age 86, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 at Four Winds of Jackson. She was born July 28, 1932 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Sherman and Margaret (Hodge) McClung. Diane enjoyed playing bridge, cooking and baking. She also loved music, dancing, and horses. When her health allowed, she… Read More »

Ray Willis, Jr.

Ray Willis Jr., age 71, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1947 in Pedro, Ohio to the late Ray, Sr. and Dottie (Donley) Willis. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Willie Watson; his brothers, Keith, Jeff and Randy; and… Read More »