Peggy Ann McCormick, age 77, was born on Nov. 23, 1941 and passed peacefully at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents, Isaac and Belva (Yearian) McCormick; two brothers, James McCormick and Talmer McCormick; three sisters, Blanche Kanouse, Stella Salyers and Virginia Bitner; and one great-grandchild, Madison Cooper.… Read More »
Rodger C. “Tug” Hensley, born to Clifford Hensley and Helen Arlene (Collins) Hensley on May 8, 1942, passed peacefully from this world on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Velda Lou Jordan. Rodger was loved by many family members, brothers, sisters,… Read More »
Norma Ruth Adams, born July 10, 1925, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, to the late John and Mayme Collins, passed away October 8, 2019, at the Jenkins Care Community in Wellston, Ohio. Norma spent most of her life as a resident of Wellston and Jackson, Ohio, save for a few years during World War II when… Read More »
Barbara Lynn Davis Thomas passed away suddenly Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by husband: Fred Steven Thomas; father: Malchom Davis Sr.; grandparents: Oscar and Alberta Stapleton; and paternal grandparents: Roscoe and Mary Davis. She is survived by one son: Fred Thomas II… Read More »
Joann Michael, age 88, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at her home in Jackson, Ohio. She was born Sept. 29, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Cahill and Margaret Vannata Blue. Joann retired from the West Virginia Wesleyan College in 2010 following 35 years of service. … Read More »
Jason Matthew Cook, age 47, of Jackson, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. He was born Oct. 25, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Larry and Bonnie Leffler Cook. Jason was a veteran of the United States Army, and attended The Rock Church in Parkersburg where he also worked part-time. In his free time, he enjoyed… Read More »
Terry R. Miller, age 55, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away in a car accident on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. He was born Nov. 28, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Anna Marie (Wallace) Miller and the late Dennis Dale Miller, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Anna Marie; his wife, Jonita; daughter, Cindy; and… Read More »
Richard Allen Berry, age, 71, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Sept. 19, 2019, at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD, surrounded by family and medical staff due to an automobile accident in the Baltimore area. He is survived by wife of 50 years, Janet L. (McClure) Berry; sons,… Read More »
Herby E. Conn, age 85, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Edgewood Manor in Wellston. He was born March 1, 1934 in West Union, Ohio, son of the late Estil and Eliza (Stewart) Conn. Herby was a veteran of the United States Army, who served overseas in Germany from 1956-1958. He was… Read More »
Harold R. Gilliam, 84, of Richwood, Ohio, formerly of Jackson, died peacefully Friday evening, Oct. 4, 2019 at the Prestige Gardens in Marysville. He was born Dec. 10, 1934 in Minford to the late John and Donna (Wheeler) Gilliam. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Jill (Weberly) Gilliam; two brothers: Ervin… Read More »
John E. “Johnny” Womeldorf, Jr., age 53, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. He was born April 13, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, to John E. Womeldorf, Sr. and Charlotte A. “Sherry” McIntire Womeldorf. Johnny was a 1984 graduate of Vinton County High School and Buckeye Hills Career Center. While in school, he… Read More »
Weldon Thomas Belcher, age 77, of Jackson, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Lawrence County, Ohio on July 12, 1942 to the late Wendell P. and Blanche Anne (Smith) Belcher. He is survived by his wife, Vivian L. (Fox) Belcher; sons: Tom Belcher… Read More »
Debbie Ruth (Goodrich) Betts passed away Sept. 30, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. Debbie, daughter of the late Wilbert and Flora (Skeans) Goodrich, was born April 7, 1958 in Wellston, Ohio. Debbie was the fourth child for Wilbert and Flora. She brought much joy and love to her siblings — brother, Dwight… Read More »
Thomas J. “T.J.” Henry, age 69 of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. He was born in Gallia County on Nov. 16, 1949 to the late Fred and Frances (Patterson) Henry. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas James Henry and a brother, Omar Russell “Rusty” Henry. He… Read More »
Nathan Dean Tilley, age 26, of Jackson, Ohio, lost his battle to cancer at home surrounded by his family. He was born at Holzer Medical Center on May 3, 1993 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Nathan knew how much his family loved him and never gave up hope. They were by his side every step of his… Read More »