Author Archives: Larry Patrick

James Andrew Kearns II

James Andrew Kearns II, age 54, died on July 30, 2015 in his sleep at his home in Naples, Florida. He was born on March 10, 1961 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was the son of James Andrew Kearns and Emma Jean (Munyan) Kearns. Jimmy was raised in Jackson and attended Jackson High School. Most remember… Read More »

May Frances Howard Hickman

May Frances Howard Hickman, age 86 of Jackson, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born in South Shore, Kentucky on February 1, 1929 to the late Barbary Arnett and Grover Cleveland Howard. She is survived by a brother, William Andrew Howard, and a sister, Vergie… Read More »

Gladys Marie (Roese) Carpenter

Gladys Marie (Roese) Carpenter, age 93, of Oak Hill, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015. She was born March 20, 1922 in Waterloo, Ohio to the late Alexander D. and Hazel (Malone) Roese. She was married to Fred A. Carpenter from Gallia, together they raised five children, Arnold (Sarah) Carpenter, Fred (Jackie) Carpenter, Mike (Rita)… Read More »

Cathy M. Dalton Essman

Cathy M. Dalton Essman, age 64, of Wellston, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at her home. She was born June 15, 1951 in Wellston, Ohio to the late James F. Dalton and Bertha M. Wiseman Dalton. Cathy was a 1969 graduate of Wellston High School, as well as a graduate of Hocking College, where… Read More »

Robert N. Sprinkles

Robert N. Sprinkles, 83, of Wellston, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Medilodge of Monroe in Monroe, Michigan. He was born in Wellston on June 1, 1932, to the late Charles R. Sprinkles and Ina Quick Sprinkles. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean conflict. He served as a Wellston… Read More »

Geneva White-Fedo

Geneva White-Fedo, 94, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Suzanne’s Cottage, Charlotte Square assisted living facility. She was surrounded by the family and she will be greatly missed. Services in celebration of Geneva’s life were to be held on Monday 7/27/15; 5:00 p.m. viewing, 6:00 p.m. service, McEwen-Pineville… Read More »

Kenneth Edward “Shake” Daniels

Kenneth Edward “Shake” Daniels, age 64, of Wellston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 4, 1951 in Jackson County, Ohio to the late Frank Edward Schwanger and Geraldine Bethel Schwanger. Shake was a 1970 graduate of Wellston High… Read More »

Robert W. “Bob” Martin, Sr.

Robert W. “Bob” Martin, Sr., age 58, of Wellston, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 27, 2015 at his home. He was born July 11, 1957 in Wellston, Ohio to Walter Richard Martin and Virginia Davis Martin. Bob was a 1975 graduate of Wellston High School. He was a detail draftsman, who was formerly employed… Read More »

Barbara M. Thomas

Barbara M. Thomas, age 82, of Jackson, Ohio, gained her promotion on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Holzer of Gallipolis with her family by her side. She was born on May 14, 1933 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Henry and Fetta (Saunders) Walke. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Oak Hill High School.… Read More »

Phyllis Marie Zinn

Phyllis Marie Zinn, age 76, of Pattonsville Road, Jackson, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the home of her daughter. She was born November 9, 1938 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Phillip and Eva Post Downard. Phyllis was a homemaker who enjoyed going shopping. She was a former employee of Campbell’s Mushroom Farm… Read More »

Shane Gregory Kiefer

Shane Gregory Kiefer, age 20, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio State University following a tragic accident in Jackson County, Ohio. Shane was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on November 25, 1994 to Gib and Judy (Turck) Kiefer of Jackson, Ohio. Shane was a 2013 graduate… Read More »

Louise Bowling

Louise Bowling, age 72, of Jackson, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2015. She passed away at Holzer Senior Care of Gallipolis after a brief illness. She was born May 6, 1943 in Jackson, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Wayne and Frances (Seal) Tudor. Louise was a… Read More »

Glenn James “Bud” Willis

Glenn James “Bud” Willis went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2015 after battling an illness. Bud was born November 15, 1945 to the late Marshal “Curly” Willis and Velva (Mapes) Willis. Bud leaves behind his loving wife, Jeanne; sons, Chad Willis, Todd (Gloria) Willis, Le (Missy) Burnett, and Brandon (Darlene) Burnett; grandchildren,… Read More »

Joyce Channell

Joyce Channell, age 83, of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born September 7, 1931 in Pike County, Kentucky to the late William “Willie” and Elizabeth Farmer Johnson. Joyce was a wonderful, loving homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the King in… Read More »

Gene Allen Arms

Gene Allen Arms, age 75, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at his home. He was born April 24, 1940 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Clarence E. and Clara Decker Arms. Gene was a 1958 graduate of Wellston High School. He was a retired auto body mechanic who enjoyed working on cars. Gene is survived by his… Read More »