Jim Mullett

Jim Mullett, age 82, of Wellston, went home to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born October 12, 1939, in Niagara County, New York to the late Benedict B. Mullett and Fannie Mast Mullett. Jim grew up near Grantsville, Maryland until the age of 12… Read More »

Patricia “Patty” Hoops

Patricia Ann Hoops “Patty,” age 80, of Wellston, passed away February 17, at her residence. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on November 24, 1941. Patty was an avid bird watcher and loved feeding the birds, she also enjoyed gardening, thrifting, crafts and her “Babies:” 3 dogs. She was also a former Jehovah Witnesses. She… Read More »

Della “Sis” Crace

Della “Sis” Lovetta Crace passed away February 7, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Sis was born December 8, 1939, to James and Helen Malone. She was the second oldest of 11 children. On April 12, 1958, she married James Eskil Crace, who she affectionately called “Ek”. Their family grew quickly with three… Read More »

Isedora Vance

Isedora B. Vance, age 93, of Wellston, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born May 4, 1928, in Sunbeam, West Virginia, daughter of the late Clarence G. Lester and Lula May Stacey Lester. Isedora was an accountant who was a former employee of H&R Block in… Read More »

Denver Carter

Denver Thale Carter, age 68, of Wellston, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Denver was a 1970 graduate of Jackson High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion Post 371 in Wellston. Denver retired from Gladfelters in Chillicothe, where he… Read More »

Margie Waugh

Margie M. Waugh, 97, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, July 13 at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born on January 12, 1924, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Arnold and Minnie (Leitch) Wilbur. Margie worked for the Hercules Trouser Co. in Wellston for several years. She was married to the… Read More »

Dennis Ward

Dennis Ward, of McArthur, Ohio, passed away peacefully and with no suffering on Tuesday morning, April 20, 2021, a day after his 70th birthday, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born April 19, 1951, in Wellston, Ohio, to the late Harry G. and Betty J. Vincell Ward. Growing up, he loved helping… Read More »

Beverly Arlene Swaney

Beverly Arlene Swaney, 79, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away early Monday morning, March 1, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 22, 1942, in Coalton, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Oleta (Clark) Griffith. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Swaney; her sons, David… 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 »

Doris Ann Fox

Doris Ann Fox, age 86, of Wellston, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 18, 2020, at her home.  She was born Jan. 11, 1934 in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Ott Ward and Maude Marie Austin Ward.  Doris was a 1952 graduate of Wellston High School.  She was a former employee for many years at… Read More »

Patricia “Patty” Kay Henry

Patricia “Patty” Kay Henry, 79, of Jackson, Ohio, went home with her Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Holzer Medical Center-Jackson ER. She was born in Wellston, Ohio, on Aug. 13, 1940, to the late Lawrence O. Thompson, Sr. and Minnie Henneman Thompson. She was a 1958 graduate of Hamden High School. She… Read More »

Donna Jean (Snyder) Adkins

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, Donna Jean (Snyder) Adkins went to be with the Lord.  She passed away peacefully at Oakwood Community in Jackson.  She was born Dec. 30, 1937 in Oak Hill, to the late Carl and Eva (Crabtree) Snyder. She married Donald Adkins on July 26, 1957 who preceded her in death.  She… Read More »

Pamela K. Howard

Pamela K. Howard, age 70, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born in Jackson County on Aug. 16, 1949 to the late Lewis J. and Opal M. (Kerr) Ross. She is survived by her daughter, Kelli J. Durham; grandson, Dale Durham, Jr.; sisters: Patty L. Brust and Penny S. Ross;… Read More »

Linda Kay Kessler

Linda Kay Kessler, 78, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at 5:48 a.m. at her residence.  Linda was born Feb. 21, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio to Paul Franklin and Doris Bell McAdam Maddux. She was a 1959 graduate of Shawnee High School and lived most of her life in Springfield before… Read More »

William “Bill” Bennett Boroff

William “Bill” Bennett Boroff, age 82, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Glouster, Ohio on March 25, 1937 to the late Frank G. and Mary Elizabeth (Bennett) Boroff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Elizabeth Boroff, and his… Read More »