James Elba “Jim” Brown, age 54, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from his earthly home. He was born December 19, 1961 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late James E. Brown and Freda Watson Brown. Jim was a 1980 graduate of Jackson High School and a 1984 graduate… Read More »
Nancy Jean Haas, 85, of Kirkersville, died Wednesday afternoon, April 13, 2016, at her home following a six-week illness. She was born in Wellston, on September 20, 1930, the daughter of the late Paul H. and Florence (Stover) Gettles. She was a graduate of Wellston High School, Class of 1949, and had worked for many… Read More »
James Edward Swonger, age 85, was welcomed into the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 17, 2015 after a lengthy struggle with failing health. A long-time resident of Jackson County for over 52 years, James (Jim) made his home, along with his loving family in the communities of Jackson, Wellston, and… Read More »
Mary Anne Doles, age 80, of Ray, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the Edgewood Manor of Wellston. She was born April 6, 1934 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late George Farabee and Dorothy Woods Farabee Wright. Mary Anne was a homemaker who enjoyed watching and feeding the birds and squirrels, and flower… Read More »
Nettie Florence (McGhee) Nichols, 87, of Jackson County, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center Jackson-Hospice. She was born July 14, 1927 to Wilbur Fenn McGhee and Mary Leah Miller McGhee, the third of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Floyd Jacob Nichols; brothers,… Read More »
Alfred Jackson A Hundred Dollar Pensioner Dies in Jackson- Alfred Jackson The Blind Veteran Mustered Out Jan 24 Alfred Jackson who came here from Kentucky died Tuesday, aged 66 years and his funeral will be held January 26, with Al Wood as undertaker. Jackson was blind and was drawing $100 a… Read More »
Benjamin Garrett Mr. Benjamin Garrett was born Feb. 1, 1831 in Harrison County, Va. departed this life Jan. 20, 1906 aged 74 years, 11 months, and 5 days. He moved with his parents to Jackson County, Ohio Dec. 25, 1843. The deceased was married to Melvina Vangorder of Scioto County June 7, 1860. To this… Read More »
Thomas Easterling Death In The Mines – Thomas Easterling Crushed By Falling Slate! Many years ago Thomas Easterling moved to Jackson and was engaged in work about the furnaces and mines for a time. He was a firm, brave man and the Republicans elected him Marshal of Jackson. After serving one term he… Read More »
L. W. Baker Dr. L. W. Baker, of Hamden, met an awful death last week. On Tuesday night, about eight o’clock, he and his son went into his stable to feed a horse. The boy went into the mow to put down some hay, when the joists gave way, and nearly a ton of hay… Read More »
Joann “Joan” Hubbard, age 78, of Jackson, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Heartland of Jackson. She was born January 5, 1936 in Thurman, Ohio to the late Clyde and Inez Eddington Hubbard. Joann enjoyed reading, quilting and feeding the animals. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Opal Sharp of Jackson, Bascum… Read More »
June Bolen, age 77, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 29, 1936 in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Nathaniel Bolen and Rosie Bolen. June is survived by her son, Jeff (Julia) Bolen and sisters, Sylvia Hicks and Judy Thomas.… Read More »
Hazel Scarberry, 80, of McArthur, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center-Gallipolis. She was born in Hueysville, Kentucky on March 27, 1933, daughter of the late Bee Gearheart and Manda Ratliff Gearheart. She was a homemaker and found much enjoyment in canning, embroidery, and feeding birds. Besides her parents, she… Read More »
Pamela Joyce Hale Ramsey of Oak Hill, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2013. Pamela was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on April 9, 1952 to Nathan and Dorothy (King) Hale who preceded her in death. Pamela was united in marriage on February 15, 1974 to William (Bill) Ramsey… Read More »
American Battle Monuments Commission An essential military history source covering 214,000 Americans buried in 24 overseas military cemeteries or named in Tablets of the Missing, this site has broadened its “Greatest Generation” features. Now you can view a live camera feed from the American Cemetery in Normandy or connect with the unofficial Registry of Remembrances… Read More »
We just learned that Oklahoma is the 19th state to be completed and posted on the FamilySearch.org website. It is now fully indexed and searchable. It’s great to see the number of searchable states increase. We have indexed 62.3% of the census and are moving along at a great pace. Let’s keep up the momentum and… Read More »