Obituaries Listing

Jeffrey Paul Hockenbery

Jeffrey Paul Hockenbery

Jul 30, 2025

Jeffrey Paul Hockenbery, 65, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2025. 

A lifelong member of the West Jefferson community, Jeff devoted his life to service, music, and connection.

He proudly served with the Jefferson Township Fire Department from 1978 until his retirement in 2008. From 1985 to 1991, he held the title of Chief and retired with honor as...

Sally Ann Hurt

Sally Ann Hurt

Jul 27, 2025

Sally A. (Dienstberger) Hurt, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Oxford, Florida.

Sally was born in Delphos, Ohio, to Carl F. Dienstberger and Mary (Molly) J. (Smith) Dienstberger on December 3, 1935. She graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School in 1953. She went on to attend The Ohio State University School of...

John R. Brenneman

John R. Brenneman

Jul 22, 2025

John R. Brenneman, of West Jefferson, Ohio, age 89, passed away on July 22, 2025. He was born in Delphos, Ohio, on November 19, 1935. He graduated from Delphos Jefferson H.S. in 1953, joined the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1961 with a business...

Larry E. Pridemore

Larry E. Pridemore

Jun 27, 2025

Larry E. Pridemore, age 78, of Columbus, Ohio, gained his wings on Friday, June 27, 2025 while at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbus to the late Warnie Pat and Sarah (Williams) Pridemore, Larry was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of 1965. He was a retired mechanic with AEP after a nearly 40-year career....

Linda Pepple Grooms

Linda Pepple Grooms

Jun 26, 2025

Linda Pepple Grooms went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025. Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years Dennis Grooms, her caregiver, her rock, and the love of her life; son Michael (Jane) Gray and daughter Suzanne (Kevin) Van Bibber, grandchildren Shelby Campbell, Samantha Thomas, Kristen (Cameron) Papandria, Kyle (Olivia) Gray, Logan Van Bibber and...

Noah Gene Duncan

Noah Gene Duncan

Jun 17, 2025

Noah Gene Duncan passed away in the embrace of family on June 17th, 2025.

Noah was born on June 16th, 2025, to Luke and Madison Duncan, joining brother Grayson. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him.

Noah will be forever remembered and loved by his parents Luke and Madison, his brother...

Glenn Large

Glenn Large

Jun 17, 2025

Glenn Large, age 86, of London, Ohio, passed away at home with his loved ones at his side. Glenn enjoyed playing basketball and was in the Simmental Cattle Association. The Simmental Cattle Association wrote an article about Glenn, and it was the highlight of his farming career when they published it in their magazine. He loved farming at the farm...

Linda Sue Ayle

Linda Sue Ayle

Jun 11, 2025

Linda Sue Ayle, 77, of Galloway, Ohio passed away surrounded by family on June 11, 2025. Linda worked many years in the bakery at Kitchens Cardinal Market before retiring from Roxane Laboratories. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a cherished member of the community. Linda is preceded in death by her significant other, Rocky Jordan. She is...

Della Virginia Holland

Della Virginia Holland

Jun 10, 2025

On the evening of June 10, 2025, Della Virginia Holland passed away peacefully at the age of 88.

A lifelong resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, Della was born and raised in the community she dearly loved. She married her high school sweetheart, David Holland, and together they shared 66 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2021. Della and Dave...

Robert A. Moore

Robert A. Moore

Jun 6, 2025

Robert A. Moore, age 72 of Galloway, Ohio, passed away at home on June 6, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Kenneth Sr. and Rose Marie Moore at Ohio State University Hospital. Bob was a skilled carpenter who had worked for Romanelli and Hughes and McVey Custom Homes.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his brothers Kenneth Jr,...

Carrie L. Bates

Carrie L. Bates

Jun 6, 2025

Carrie L. Bates, age 72, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Boyd and Mary Lewis, Carrie worked for many years at Kitchen’s Restaurant in West Jefferson before her retirement due to health issues.  Carrie's son Timothy writes: "Mom was a simple woman...

Patti Hogey

Patti Hogey

Jun 5, 2025

Patti Hogey, a beacon of kindness and community spirit, was born on June 30, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio. Patti's journey through life was marked by an unwavering commitment to helping others, a passion that continued until her peaceful passing on June 5, 2025.

Throughout her life, Patti embraced the joys of volunteering. She took particular pride in her work with the...

Jack Martin Saddler

Jack Martin Saddler

Jun 5, 2025

Jack Martin Saddler, 81, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born on February 24, 1944, in Paintsville, Kentucky, Jack was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, veteran, and cherished member of his community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joner and Imogene...

Thomas Guy Buscemi

Thomas Guy Buscemi

Jun 2, 2025

Thomas Buscemi, 84, West Jefferson, OH, passed away peacefully in hospice on Monday, June 2, with Judy, his loving wife of 30 years, by his side. He is known far and wide as the charismatic owner and operator for over 50 years of Ann & Tony's Restaurant in West Jefferson. Tom's humor, kindness, and delicious food brought joy to countless...

Madglene Knox

Madglene Knox

May 28, 2025

Madglene Knox, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.  She was born on September 23, 1936, to the late Clyde Puckett and Violet Day.

Madglene, also known to many as the "Pie Lady", enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and friends.  When she wasn't doing that, she was probably somewhere making the best pie ever! So...

Simone J. Devors

Simone J. Devors

May 25, 2025

Simone “Frenchie” Devors, 84, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in West Jefferson, Ohio. Born on February 2, 1941, in Paris, France. Simone lived a full and vibrant life with compassion, generosity, and a warm sense of humor. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life—cooking hearty meals, quilting, tending to her garden, and reading. 

Simone was a loving...

Walter L. Kenyon

Walter L. Kenyon

May 22, 2025

Walter L. Kenyon, Jr. (Wally or Sonny) of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2025. Wally was a loving husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and the kind of friend you could count on for many people. He never met a stranger. 

Wally grew up in West Columbus, graduated from Pleasant View High School in 1969, and lived and worked in...

Marlene Ball

Marlene Ball

May 11, 2025

Marlene Ball, age 89, of Cable, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Opie and Lucretia Miller, husband Harry Wetzel Ball (2012), sister Vada Barnhart, brother Harold Miller, and son-in-law Jesse Smedley.

Marlene is survived by her children, Nick Ball, Cindy Smedley, and Ron (Tammy) Ball; grandchildren, Savannah (Vince) Palmer, Ethan (Haley Dye)...

Hilda M. Hillberry

Hilda M. Hillberry

May 8, 2025

Hilda M. Hillberry, age 91, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1933 to the late Thomas and Mazie Redford.

Hilda is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mazie Redford, and her siblings, Hannah, Sara, Tommy and Bertie.

She is survived by her children, James and Holly Hillberry, Debbie Kirkendall, Daryl Hillberry, Charles and...

Lucas Michael Mean

Lucas Michael Mean

May 3, 2025

LUCAS MICHAEL MEAN, BORN JANUARY 2ND, 2024, IN WEST JEFFERSON, OH, WAS UNEXPECTEDLY CALLED BACK HOME TO BE OUR FOREVER ANGEL ON MAY 3RD, 2025. HE WAS THE BELOVED SON OF RICKY AND CIERRA MEAN.

BUBBY, AS HE WAS AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN, WAS A SHINING LIGHT IN THE LIVES OF ALL WHO HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF KNOWING HIM AND HEARING HIS LITTLE...