Obituaries Listing
Jean-Maurice Pagé
Nov 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean-Maurice Pagé. He was born on December 19th, 1949, and passed away peacefully at home on November 23rd, 2025, surrounded by his family in Columbus, OH.
Jean-Maurice is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Michèle; his children, Maurice-Pierre (Tiffany), Alexandre (Charlotte), Marie-Josée (Chris), Andrée-Anne (Steve), and Jean-Michel; and...
Calvin Dale Ferguson
Dec 5, 2025
Calvin Dale Ferguson, 69, left this world unexpectedly on December 5th, 2025, at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was surrounded by his loving family, who were thankfully able to be there by his side. Calvin was born on July 20th, 1956, in the small town of Blaine, Kentucky, the son of Clyde Ferguson and Ellie Beulah Slone Ferguson.
He...
Skeeter Nelson
Nov 30, 2025
Charles L. “Skeeter” Nelson, age 79, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Leon and Hermena Nelson, Skeeter was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country from 1966-1969. Skeeter was a faithful parishioner of...
Oliver Wendell Jones, Jr.
Nov 28, 2025
Oliver Wendell Jones, Jr., age 74, of South Vienna, Ohio, formerly of West Jefferson, met his Savior while at home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 28, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Flora and Oliver Wendell Jones, Sr., he was a graduate of Columbus South High School, Class of 1969. Oliver was a veteran of the...
Megan E. Barrett
Nov 25, 2025
Megan E. ( Bailey ) Barrett passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home of nearly 20 years in Lilly Chapel, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Megan was born in Concord, New Hampshire. She was born en route to the hospital. While later in Ohio, she grew into a warm and lively woman who loved arts and crafts, sewing, and...
Robert Rice
Nov 24, 2025
After a life of devotion and service to his country, communities, and family, the Lord Jesus Christ called Robert Allen Rice home on November 24, 2025. He was surrounded by family as he passed into eternal life.
Robert, (Bob), was born on September 24, 1934, in Circleville, Ohio, to Oscar J. Rice and Dixie G. Rice (Baker). He was an alumnus...
Charles B. Roush
Nov 22, 2025
Charles B. Roush "Whitey", age 86, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away on November 22, 2025. Charles was born to the late Llewellyn and Anna (Kloh) Roush on October 22, 1939.
Chuck graduated in 1958 from West High School, and he later received his Associate's degree from The Ohio State University. He was employed by 7-Up (General Manager) in Cleveland, Ohio, and...
Ruby Castle
Nov 21, 2025
Ruby J. Castle, age 91, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Ruby loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Ruby was born August 7, 1934, to the late Manford and Alka (Castle) Lemaster. One of her passions was working in her yard and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her parents Manford and Alka Lemaster; husband, Raymond...
Orvin E. "Genie" Buck
Nov 10, 2025
Orvin Eugene “Genie” Buck, a cherished 70-year-old resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Genie, born on March 6, 1955, to Garland Ray Buck and Evelyn (White) Buck in Grantsville, West Virginia, and was lovingly raised by Garland R. and Pearl E. Buck.
Genie was a beacon of warmth and kindness; his gentle demeanor and infectious...
Constance Doriene Peterman
Nov 7, 2025
Connie D Peterman, 92, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Connie was a 1951 graduate of WJHS. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Lowell Peterman, and recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary.
Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Delphi and John King, sisters Bernice Strauss, Virginia Hamilton, and brother John King...
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...
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