Obituaries Listing

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...

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...

Genelle P. Armstrong

Genelle P. Armstrong

May 2, 2025

Genelle P. Armstrong, 73, from Pickerington, Ohio, born May 16, 1951 in Lima, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at Crowne Pointe Care Center in Dublin, Ohio. Genelle graduated High school from Waynesfield-Goshen in 1969 and attended Olivet University before starting her communications career in 1975. Meeting many wonderful friends and coworkers in her employment at Coax Cable...

Margaret D. Medors

Margaret D. Medors

Apr 21, 2025

Margaret D. Medors, age 74, of London, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born in Rarden, Ohio to the late Roy and Loretta Taylor, Margaret was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1969. She was preceded in death by husband Gary Medors, who passed in 2013, her parents...

Lidiya V. Novak

Lidiya V. Novak

Apr 17, 2025

Lidiya Vasylivna Novak was born on January 1, 1962, into the family of Vasyl and Nadiya Andriyenko in the village of Pisnyky, Mlyniv District, Rivne Region. She was the youngest of nine children in the family. The entire family attended church gatherings in the village of Borbyn, where Lidiya became a member of the local church, accepting holy water baptism...

William McDowell, Jr.

William McDowell, Jr.

Apr 10, 2025

William McDowell, Jr., age 65, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, and was born May 16, 1959, to the late William and Roberta (Robertson) McDowell.

William is survived by his loving wife Linda (Griffith) McDowell, and many other relatives.

There are no formal services scheduled at this time. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

The family was assisted by...

Sandra "Sandy" Griffith Phipps

Sandra "Sandy" Griffith Phipps

Apr 10, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Griffith Phipps, age 64, of West Jefferson, Ohio, died Thursday, April 10, 2025. Sandy dedicated her life to serving others. She spent many years contributing to her community and volunteering any chance that she got. Some of her favorite volunteer activities included “Christmas in the Park”, coaching youth sports, and leading Girl Scout Troops. Sandy was a member...

Walker Cordle

Walker Cordle

Apr 7, 2025

Walker Cordle, 88, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2025. He was born in Blaine, Kentucky on July 21, 1936, to Miniard and Molly Cordle.

He is preceded in death by his son Russell Cordle, daughter Velma Cordle, and his grandson, Ryan Lennex.

Walker is survived by the love of his life of nearly 65...

Elnora “Sis” Severs

Elnora “Sis” Severs

Apr 5, 2025

Elnora “Sis” Severs, age 90, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Sis was born in West Jefferson, Ohio, to the late Orman and Mabel Henson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orman and Mabel Henson, her beloved husband of 69 years, Frederick E. Severs Sr., brother, Clifford "Butch" Henson, and her sister-in-law, Patricia Henson.

Sis is survived by her...

Susanne K. Schiering

Susanne K. Schiering

Mar 31, 2025

Susanne K. Schiering, age 81, of London, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Susanne was born to Robert and Martha Kelso on February 14, 1944. Sue earned her Master's degree in Art and Bachelor's degree in Education. She was an accomplished photographer. Her photographs of weddings and people were beyond belief. She excelled in growing and photographing flowers...