Obituaries Listing
Arlene Evonne Castor
Oct 27, 2025
Arlene Evonne (Freed) Castor, age 89, passed away on October 27, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Community, London, Ohio. Born in North Baltimore, Ohio, she was the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy Freed. She was married to the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Castor for nearly 40 years. Arlene graduated from Mount Carmel School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio, devoting...
Charles Merkle Miller
Oct 25, 2025
Charlie Merkel Miller, 89, went home to be with his Savior on October 25, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1936, in West Jefferson to Joseph Harold & Virginia Wallace-Simpson Miller. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly (Shelton) Miller, parents, Harold & Virginia Miller, and brother Joseph Miller. He is survived by his daughters, Lucinda Jean...
Gerald "Gerry" Benedict
Oct 13, 2025
Gerald “Gerry” Benedict, age 77, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1948, in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee.
A 1966 graduate of Pleasant View High School, Gerry lettered in both baseball and football. His interest in various sports continued throughout his life, and he especially looked forward to watching...
Donna Jean Fullen
Oct 13, 2025
Donna Jean Fullen, 71, of Springfield, was laid to rest on Monday, October 13th, 2025, surrounded by love and family holding her hands. Donna was an incredibly loving grandmother, mother, friend, and woman of Christ. Her love for Christ sustained her and her life was truly a reflection of God's unwavering and unconditional love.
Born January 29th, 1954, in Circleville Ohio...
Betty Dradt
Oct 13, 2025
Betty Jo Dradt, 89, of Ashville, passed away peacefully on October 13th 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Betty was born on March 25th 1936, in Pickaway county to a small farming community and a loving family, she attended High School at what is now Teays Valley, worked at a shoe factory in Columbus where she met her future husband Walter...
Robert C. Hootman
Oct 13, 2025
Robert C. Hootman, age 80, of West Jefferson, Ohio, died peacefully at home on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Edgerton High School. He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters, Education degrees from Defiance College, where he was a member of the Yellow Jacket’s basketball team. Robert loved basketball. After his...
Charles L. Willeford
Oct 7, 2025
“With heavy hearts, we share that Charles Lynn Willeford, Charlie, our beloved father of Florissant, MO, passed away on October 7, 2025. Charlie was battling COPD and kidney failure. He loved his life, his family, his friends, and did everything he could to continue being here with us. But after three months of being in the hospital, the Lord finally...
Joseph M. Holland
Sep 29, 2025
Joseph Michael Holland, age 87, of London, Ohio, passed at home on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Elmer L. and Helen E. Holland, Joe was also preceded in death by his sister Mary and brother Richard. Joe is survived by his cousins and his caregivers Rhonda Blair, Paula Smith, Leonard Smith, and Claudia Price....
Jerry C. Fenton Jr.
Sep 27, 2025
Jerry C. Fenton Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at home, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1936, in Crum, West Virginia, to the late Mildred and George Fenton.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and George Fenton, brothers, Larry and David Fenton, and his late wife, Judy Fenton.
Jerry...
James Alban
Sep 26, 2025
“BUCKEYE”, James Ellis Alban, 81, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home in West Jefferson. Born on October 1, 1943, to the late Bud Alban, and Jackie Alban. The love of his life Patricia Alban wife of 59 years will miss her beloved Buckeye. Also preceded by sister Delores Kessler and granddaughter Brianna Dye. Owner with brothers Jeff...
Albert Couch
Sep 20, 2025
Albert Couch, age 81, of West Jefferson, Ohio, was born January 7, 1944, in Perry County, Kentucky, and died on September 20, 2025. Al retired from the Ohio Army National Guard after 22 years of faithful military service. He had previously served in the United States Army. Al is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Doris, and sons...
Judith "Judy" E. Adams
Sep 20, 2025
Judith E. “Judy” Adams, age 81, of Woodstock, Ohio, passed away and joined her loved ones in Heaven on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born in West Jefferson, Ohio to the late Rosella and Ray Gartin. She worked at Honda of America and retired in 2001. Earlier, she worked for twelve years at Ranco. Judy was dedicated to her...
Deborah Sue (Pratt) Ballah
Sep 14, 2025
Deborah Sue (Pratt) Ballah passed away on September 14, 2025 at the age of 61. She was born on March 4, 1964 to Vicki (Morhart) Holland and Robert Miller in Columbus, Ohio. She was also cherished by her step father Jerry Holland Sr. and step mother Mary Miller. She was preceded in death by her father and step mother Bob...
Melanie Sue Maxwell
Sep 8, 2025
Melanie Sue Maxwell, 74, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born August 21, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1969.
Melanie was preceded in death by her father Don Garnett and brother Mark Garnett. She is survived by her partner of 25...
Gaylord Franklin Roark
Sep 7, 2025
Gaylord Franklin Roark, 89, passed away on September 7th, 2025, at Carriage Court Senior Living. Gaylord was born on April 30th, 1936, in Brushy Fork in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Guy and Thelma Roark.
Gaylord was a long-time resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, but was currently living at Carriage Court Senior Living. He was a faithful member of the Miami Valley United...
John Leo Heise
Sep 3, 2025
John Leo Heise, age 90, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away at Doctors Hospital on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:17p.m. Born in London, Ohio to the late Helen and Harry Heise, John was a graduate of Midway High School, Class of 1953. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force and the Ohio Air National Guard for 27...
Isaiah William Adkins "Zay Wayyy"
Aug 20, 2025
Isaiah William Adkins was suddenly called home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2025, at the young age of 23. Isaiah was known for his love of music, where he went by Zay Wayyy. You would know when he was around when you would hear people saying “ZAY WAY” as soon as they saw him! He loved making...
Gene A. Leeth
Aug 19, 2025
Gene Arthur Leeth, 80, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born June 17, 1945, in Waverly, Ohio, to the late Beryl and Nola (Morris) Leeth.
He was a graduate of Western High School, Latham, Ohio. After moving to Columbus, he earned an associate’s degree while attending night school. Gene retired following a 30 career as...
Marilyn “Mardi” Jean Handford
Aug 3, 2025
Marilyn Jean “Mardi” Handford (Née Lyons) passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Community in London, Ohio, at the age of 91. She was born September 7, 1933, in Smithfield, PA. Marilyn, known to her loved ones as “Mardi”, was a devoted grandmother, survived by grandsons William Edward Handford (Michelle) and Matthew Lawrence Handford (Lacey), great-grandchildren Katie...
John David Chenault, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
John David Chenault, Sr., age 63, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. John graduated from West Jefferson High School, Class of 1980, and graduated from Hocking College, receiving a degree in Computer Engineering. He enjoyed coaching youth league sports in West Jefferson, he loved music, and karaoke.
He is preceded in death by his parents William G, and June Ann...
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