Author Archives: Larry Patrick

Rita A. Ousley

Rita A. Ousley, age 82, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born Dec. 1, 1937, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry E. Moshier and Edith Pauline Hutchison Moshier.  Rita was a former employee of the Pants Factory in Wellston, but her main… Read More »

Floyd Ronald Stiffler

Floyd Ronald Stiffler, age 80, of Jackson, passed away at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. He was born in Jackson on Oct. 30, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Eyota “Ivory” (Stratten) Stiffler. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane “Janie” (Caskey) Stiffler; sons: Corey A. Stiffler and Troy R. Stiffler… Read More »

Jerry E. Chandler

Jerry E. Chandler, age 45, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 3, 1975 to the late Jerry G. Chandler and Barbara A. (Burnsworth) Chandler who survives. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Dollar. He is survived by his… Read More »

Linda Kay Malone

Linda Kay Malone, 73, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at her home. She was born on Sept. 16, 1947, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late David and Anise (Wiseman) Yates. A Christian by faith, Linda enjoyed reading her Bible and helping others to understand it. She was a very happy… Read More »

Michael H. “Mike” Martin

Michael H. “Mike” Martin, age 71, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at his home.  He was born Sept. 6, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Clarence H. “Red” Martin and Frances M. Howell Martin.  Mike was a 1967 graduate of Wellston High School, as well as a graduate of… Read More »

Edward R. Stevens

Edward R. Stevens, age 71, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born January 13, 1949 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary (Hatton) Stevens. Ed was a former employee of Goodyear/Meridian in Jackson.  In previous years, Ed went hunting, fishing and enjoyed… Read More »

Melvin Eugene “Gene” Boyer, Jr.

Melvin Eugene “Gene” Boyer, Jr., age 57, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio.  He was born June 5, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Melvin Eugene Boyer, Sr. and Beaulah Perry Boyer.  Gene is survived by children, Rachel Boyer, Wesley Boyer… Read More »

Sue Ellen Geog

Sue Ellen Geog, age 75, of Wellston, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at the Edgewood Manor in Wellston.  She was born May 13, 1945 in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late James Harvey Bartlett and Gertrude Louise Sherman Bartlett.  Sue attended the Community of Christ Church in Wellston, and in her spare time, she… Read More »

Clifford Allen “Owl” Stiltner

Clifford Allen “Owl” Stiltner, age 59, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 6, 1960 in Grundy, Virginia to Bonnie “Sue” (Charles) Stiltner and the late Clifford Stiltner. He is survived by his life partner, Sabrina Baker; children: Keisha (Aaron) Gammon, Christopher Baker, Brandon… Read More »

James H. “Jim” Gettles

Wellston businessman and entrepreneur, James H. “Jim” Gettles, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2020, at his home.  He was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Carl R. Gettles and Eula M. Fisher Gettles.  Jim began his working career at an early age, passing newspapers door to door and working… Read More »

Dewey Raymond Beaver

Dewey Raymond Beaver, age 79, of Wellston, formerly of Grove City passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at his home in Wellston.  He was born July 14, 1941 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Raymond and Helen Beaver.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marge (Blackburn) Beaver, of Wellston; sons, Scott… Read More »

Raymond Edward Campbell

Raymond Edward Campbell, age 65, of Oak Hill, passed away Oct. 27, 2020 at Holzer ER in Jackson.  He was born March 7, 1955 in McArthur, Ohio to the late Lenvil Campbell and Marilyn (Zinn) Hill. Raymond was a 1975 graduate of Oak Hill High School.  He worked for Southern Ohio Correctional Facility (SOCF) for… Read More »

James Franklin Vititoe

James Franklin Vititoe, age 87, of Jackson, Ohio, died peacefully at his residence with his children by his side on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 following a period of declining health.  Born to the late James and Alberta Vititoe on Jan. 10, 1933, he was raised in Jackson, Ohio. Jim attended Jackson High School and was… Read More »

Alfred T. (Sonny) Ruston

Alfred T. (Sonny) Ruston, 83, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at his home.  He was born on May 24, 1937, in Athens, Ohio, to the late Alfred E. Ruston and Ruby (Barnhill) Ruston. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Marolyn Ruston; a stepson, Steve (Staci) Knisley of Lancaster,… Read More »

Perryette Cremeens Counts

Perryette Cremeens Counts of Jackson, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born Dec. 23, 1934 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Perry and Jane (Hughes) Cremeens. Perryette was a graduate of Jackson High School, Class of 1951.… Read More »