Obituaries Listing
JD Bowman, Jr.
Jul 3, 2026
JD BOWMAN, Jr., age 79, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. Born on March 15, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a man known for the best life lesson conversations, his quick wit, his generous heart, and so much love for his family.
JD graduated from West Jefferson High School and proudly served in the United...
Bobbie J. Smith
Jul 3, 2026
Bobbie J. Smith, age 66, passed away at home Friday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Bobbie was born June 17th, 1960, in London, KY, to Bobby and Francis Smith.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her mother Francis and stepfather Jack, father Bobby Smith, brother Billy, mother-in-law and father-in-law Homer and Carol McKenzie.
Bobbie is survived by the love of her...
Shelva J. Work
Jun 30, 2026
Shelva J. Work, age 88, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born May 12, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Emerson and Leila Harlow. Shelva was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of January 1956. She retired from Ranco after 18 years of being a payroll supervisor. She was a longtime member...
Cookie Ooten
Jun 25, 2026
Cookie Ooten
January 29, 1950 – June 25, 2026
Florene L. Ooten, lovingly known as Cookie, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Cookie was born on January 29, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Rachel Clark and James Staley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rachel Clark and James Staley; her sister, Linda K.; her daughter,...
Lynda Roberts
Jun 25, 2026
Lynda Lou Roberts, lovingly known to her family as "Gam", passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, Lynda was truly a gift to all who knew her. She spent her entire life in West Jefferson, Ohio, a community she loved...
Vicky A. Eaton
Jun 17, 2026
Vicky A. Eaton, age 73, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Vicky was an avid Bengals, Michigan, and Cincinnati Reds fan. She enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels and loved her cat, Sassy. Vicky was a former long-time bartender at the Bo Casto VFW Post 7005 in West Jefferson....
Grace Stage
Jun 17, 2026
Grace Stage, age 90, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Frank and Minnie Haag, Grace was a graduate of Grove City High School, Class of 1953. She married the love of her life, Fred Stage, and they were married 41 years before his passing in 1995. In addition to...
Fredrick Eli Frey
Jun 13, 2026
Fredrick Eli Frey, age 78, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born in Plain City, Ohio, on July 20, 1947, to the late Jonas and Lula Frey.
Fred spent 48 years married to and building a beautiful life with the love of his life, Jane. He spent 25 years driving trucks at Yellow Freight....
Connie R. Runyon
Jun 8, 2026
Connie R. Runyon, age 71, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Connie was born in St. Albans, West Virginia, where she was raised, on September 10, 1954, to Kingsley Bird and Nancy Thornton Goddard. She is a college graduate of Glenville State University where she earned her bachelor's degree is 1976. She eventually went back to...
Daylan Samuel Gibson
Jun 4, 2026
Son~rise September 2, 1993 – Son~set June 4, 2026
Daylan Samuel Gibson, Our Strong Warrior, forever 32, received his Heavenly wings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 2:30pm. He passed away peacefully in his Buckeye room at home, right where he loved to be, and in the dedicated care of his mother. Daylan was, and always will be, a true "momma’s...
Patricia Jean Brofford
May 31, 2026
Patricia Jean Brofford, age 88, returned home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31st. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 5, 1938 to the late Richard and Mildred (Boyd) Storts.
Pat married Richard "Pete" Brofford, the love of her life, on August 28, 1953, and they shared 72 loving years together. Their unwavering love and affection for...
Rodney D. Chenos
May 30, 2026
Rodney Dale Chenos, age 73, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026.
Born in Madison County Hospital in London, Ohio, Rodney lived a life defined by service, family, and a deep love for sports. A 1971 graduate of West Jefferson High School, he was a standout athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and track. Rodney was a proud...
Jeannie Lewis
May 23, 2026
Zelda Jeannie Lewis, age 70, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away and joined her family in Heaven on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was born in Point Pleasant, WV, to the late Leo and Opal Mae Gleason. Jeannie married the love of her life, Frank Lewis, in 1973 and moved to West Jefferson in 1974, where they raised their family....
Lloyd Harold Little
May 21, 2026
Lloyd Harold Little passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, after a brief illness.
Lloyd was born on July 7, 1940, in Virgie, Kentucky, to Marion Junior and Sybil Little. He was the oldest of eight children.
Lloyd loved sports, especially the University of Kentucky basketball. He was both the Wildcats’ biggest fan and their biggest critic. His love of sports extended...
Richard L. Braithwaite
May 18, 2026
Richard L. Braithwaite, born February 26, 1968, in London, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. Richard's life was deeply rooted in the values of family, craftsmanship, and leaving a mark on all who knew him.
Throughout his life, Richard found great joy in spending quality time with his family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed racing,...
Grace Irene Byerly
May 17, 2026
Grace Myers Byerly, born June 7, 1931, of West Jefferson, OH, and Floral City, FL, passed away on May 17, 2026. She is survived by daughter Karla Gilbert (Mike), son Harold Byerly II (Cheryl), and brother Jim Myers (Virginia). Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Harold Byerly; sisters Rachelbelle, Helen, and Rosie; and brothers Robert and Pat....
Jeremy Michael Faust
May 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeremy Michael Faust, 35, of Galloway, Ohio.
He was born in Columbus to Julie and Timothy Faust. He attended West Jefferson High School and then had additional schooling for industrial plumbing in New York, which would later become his trade.
He found his greatest joy in spending time with his daughter, Joey. He was...
Heidi Rose Yetter
May 4, 2026
With faith in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Heidi Rose Yetter, who entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2026.
Heidi was born on August 10, 1966, to Karoline (Rose) and William Miller, with her father, William Miller, preceding her in death. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and cherished friend who...
Michael Studebaker
Apr 29, 2026
Michael Studebaker, age 63, of Galloway, passed away April 29, 2026. Michael attended Johnathan Alder High School and Tolles Technical Center. He was employed with the Kroger company in London, Store #388 and was and avid sports fan. Preceded in death by parents Junior Studebaker and Karen Humm, brothers Rick Studebaker and Tim Teale, grandson Hayden Hardyman, father and mother-in-law...
Toby Calloway
Apr 27, 2026
Toby Calloway, age 53, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home in Galloway, Ohio, after several years of declining health. Toby was born on January 5, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Richard Calloway and Debbie Lillie. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1991, where he loved playing basketball. He worked...
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