Author Archives: Larry Patrick

Frank F. Johnson, Jr.

Frank F. Johnson, Jr. went to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 18th at the age of 66. He was a beloved husband, father and pap. Frank was born on Dec.1, 1948, to the late Frank F. Johnson Sr. and Dorothy P. (Glass) Johnson. Frank was a lifetime resident of Jackson. He enjoyed trading anything… Read More »

Thomas Henry Perdue

Thomas Henry Perdue, age 74, of North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born January 18, 1941 in Huntington, WV to the late Henry Edward Perdue and Rita Smith Perdue. Tom was raised in Huntington and graduated from Vinson High School in 1957. A… Read More »

Regina Sue “Gina” Keller

Regina Sue “Gina” Keller, age 54 of Wellston passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the Holzer Medical Center of Jackson. She was born September 29, 1960 in Athens , Ohio to Lillian Lester Elkins and the late William Baxter Elkins. She was a member of the Emmanuel House of Refuge Church , enjoyed spending time with… Read More »

Charles E. Willis

Charles E. Willis died on August 27, 2015 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on September 23, 1924 in Wellston, Ohio. While on a vacation in Florida, Charlie met Mary Louise Newman, also from Wellston, Ohio. After a courtship of boating and water skiing on the Ohio River, they were married… Read More »

Shirley J. Elkins

Shirley J. Elkins, age 68, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born May 3, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to the late Allen Roman Browning and Lucille Marcella Vititoe Browning. Shirley was a loving homemaker, who enjoyed working puzzle books and spending time with… Read More »

William R. McCoy

William R. McCoy, age 79, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 at Maple View Manor, Bainbridge, Ohio. He was born in Jackson County, Ohio, on June 21, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Leona (Kight) McCoy and 13 brothers and sisters. He enjoyed helping other people. He is survived by a… Read More »

Marvin E. Marks

Marvin E. Marks, age 79, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital of Columbus. He was born November 30, 1935 to the late Clyde and Vernetta (Lambert) Marks. Marvin was a member of The Rolling Buckeyes and the morning Coffee Club of Jackson, McDonald’s. He was also a member… Read More »

Freddie A. Swaney

Freddie, A. Swaney, age 68, of Jackson, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born October 5, 1946 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Oscar and Blumey Swaney. He had 16 brothers and sisters, with three surviving. His survivors include his siblings, Patty Wolford and Elsie (Wilbur) Rouse, of Jackson, Ohio and Dave (Sandy)… Read More »

Leroy Mosier, Jr.

Leroy Mosier, Jr., age 75, of Wellston, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family at the Jenkins Care Community. He was born February 1, 1940 in Gallia County, Ohio, the son of the late Leroy Mosier and Darlene Grubbs Mosier Rapp. Leroy was a… Read More »

Kerry Sue Hess

Kerry Sue Hess, age 47, daughter of Mrs. Lois Hess and the late Dr. Fred L. Hess, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born and raised in Jackson, Kerry Sue was a graduate of Hope Haven School and attended J-Vac Industries where she participated in the special olympics… Read More »

Alma G. Pastor

Alma G. Pastor, age 90, of Oak Hill, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Holzer Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born in South Webster, Ohio December 17, 1924 to the late Harvey and Susie (Cook) Aeh. Alma is survived by her son Joe (Patty) Pastor, of Granville, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather Triplett, Jordan (Jack)… Read More »

Edward E. Welch

Edward E. Welch, age 66, of Oak Hill, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at his home. He was born August 7, 1949 in Columbus to the late Francis and Ruth M. (Price) Welch. He is survived by his wife Judy Welch, of Oak Hill; brother, Billy Welch, of Lancaster; two sisters, Anna Faye Dixon,… Read More »

Harry J. Riffell

Harry J. Riffell, age 79, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. He was born September 14, 1935 to the late Charles and Minnie (Henderson) Riffell. He is survived by his daughter, Patty (David) Opalacz of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Michael Kraft of Florida and Garrett Kraft… Read More »

Theodore “Ted” M. Haynes

Theodore “Ted” M. Haynes, age 64, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at his home. He was born August 17, 1951 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Elman and Evelyn (Freeland) Haynes. Surviving Ted are his son, Brad (Lori) Haynes of Jackson, Ohio; granddaughters, Mackenzie and Marley Haynes of Jackson, Ohio;… Read More »

Margaret H. Ray

Margaret H. Ray, age 84, of Jackson, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2015. She was born August 12, 1931 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Arthur and Helen (Ishihara) Nicely. Margaret grew up in Pearl City on the island of Oahu. At the age of 12, she was… Read More »