Obituaries Listing

Steven Cochrun
Feb 8, 2022
Steven Edward Cochrun, age 53, of West Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Steven was born in London, Ohio on March 14, 1968, to Gareth Cochrun and Shirley Steele. He graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1986 with honors. He went on to graduate with a Bachelors's in Architecture and a Masters's in City and Regional...
Maureen Tackett
Feb 8, 2022
Maureen Anna Tackett, age 77, of West Jefferson, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Felix and Dolores Butera; brothers: Ronald Butera, son James Fincham Jr.
Maureen is survived by her husband Kemmard Tackett; and she is the mother of Georgette (Richard) Stein, Kimberley,...
Phyllis Cox
Jan 31, 2022
Phyllis June Cox, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 86 on Monday, January 31, 2022.
She was the youngest of 3 children born to the late Herbert and America Allerton in 1935, and graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1953. She was married to the love of her life, Frank E. Cox...

Betty Stone
Jan 20, 2022
Betty Jane (Hamilton) Stone, age 87, of Plain City, formally of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Betty was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, graduated from West Jefferson High School, and retired from George Byers and Sons. She enjoyed her retirement and spending time with her family, and friends.
Betty is preceded in...
Allyce J. Kneer
Jan 17, 2022
Allyce J. Kneer, age 74, of Galloway, OH (formerly of Bartonville, IL and Fredonia, NY), went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022.
She was born in Peoria, IL. She survived polio at age 6. At 13, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and grew into a faithful prayer warrior. (John 3:16) She graduated...
Raymond L. Borders
Jan 16, 2022
Raymond Leander Borders, age 99, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, evening, January 16, 2022, surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 12, 1922, to Arthur Borders, Sr., and Oretha (Fraley) Borders in Ulysses, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 66 years, Rowena Borders, son Claude...
Mary Brown
Jan 12, 2022
Mary L. Brown, age 53, of London, OH, formally of West Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Mary was Known for her fashionista style, smart mouth, and don’t give a crap attitude. Her Grandbabies were her whole world. She never met a stranger and was deeply loved by everyone.
Mary is preceded in death by parents: Ollie and...
Patty Brown
Jan 11, 2022
Patty L. Brown, age 75, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her spare time, you would find her doing crossword puzzles and playing games on her iPad. Patty was loved by everyone and will be deeply missed by many.
Preceded in death...

Douglas Ball
Jan 6, 2022
Douglas J. Ball, age 64, of West Jefferson, OH., passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Douglas was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and in his spare time, he enjoyed riding his bike, bowling, and in the summer he enjoyed going to the County Fair. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Reva (Jennie) Ball. Douglas...
Glen Nitchman
Jan 5, 2022
Glen William Nitchman, age 46, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in Madison County Hospital ICU due to complications of Covid and pneumonia. Glen was a loving husband, father, son brother, and friend to all that knew him. He was a 1993 graduate of Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio. Glen worked at Jefferson...
George A. Collins
Jan 1, 2022
George A. Collins, age 88, of West Jefferson, Ohio, met his Savior on Saturday, January 1, 2022, while at home surrounded by his family. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late George and Eva Grace Collins. George was a retired security Corrections Officer with the Chillicothe Corrections Center with 26 years of service. He was a member of Hayden Baptist...

Rebecca Susan Baker
Dec 31, 2021
Rebecca “Becky” Susan Baker died on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born April 11, 1945, to the late Robert W. Orr, Sr and Mary Jean Orr in Zanesville, Ohio. She was a graduate of Zanesville High School and Grant Hospital School of Nursing. She was a highly trained registered nurse who worked in a variety of settings from surgery...

Norma J. Barton
Dec 30, 2021
Norma Jean Barton, 86, born September 2, 1935, in Louisa, Ky, died in Doctors Hospital December 30, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Grump) Barton; father, George Kitchen; mother, Elizabeth Wells; brothers Clarence, Russell, and Jeff; sister, Juanita. She is survived by children Vickey (David) Wentzel, Bob (Pam) Barton, Mike (Marsha) Barton; grandchildren Seth (Trisha) Wentzel,...

Gene Keel
Dec 29, 2021
Gene Keel
Russell E. Keel, 1931-2021, Gene, a lifelong resident of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away at Friendship Village of Dublin on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Doris Keel, Parents Russell “Scotty” and Emaline Keel, sister Marlene Hunter, niece Kim Londos and nephew Chris Hunter.
Survived by children Jeanne (Anthony)...
Tommy Joseph Rees
Dec 28, 2021
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Tommy Joseph Rees, age 38, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to Heaven on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 2002. Tommy was a firefighter for Jefferson...
Sylvia Ponthieux
Dec 26, 2021
Sylvia Wilma Ponthieux, of Plain City, OH., formerly Oak Lawn, IL passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87 on Sunday, December 26, 2021.Born on December 20, 1934, in Kaukauna, WI, to the late Irma Finke and Fredrick Finke.She married Raymond Wilson Ponthieux on June 29, 1957, and for 35 years they shared life together. For most of...
Patricia "Pat" Morehart
Dec 23, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Morehart, age 64, a native of West Jefferson, Ohio, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer, joined her parents in Heaven on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Darby Glenn Care Center in Hilliard, Ohio. Born to the late Jim and Barb Saunders, she was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1975. She worked a...
Steven D. Jones
Dec 14, 2021
Steven D. Jones “Caretaker”, age 57, of London, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at OSU Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Steven was born at Grant Hospital in Columbus on February 15, 1963, the son of Robert Steven Jones and Rose Gertrude (Rudolph) Jones. Steven worked at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for 25+ years. He was also a veteran...

Pastor Jerry F. Dye
Dec 12, 2021
Pastor Jerry F. Dye, age 64, of West Jefferson, Ohio, met his Savior on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was a graduate of Grove City High School, Class of 1975. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He spent four years in the Navy from 1979-1983 after which he served as a flight and...

Bonnie Jean (Conkel) Little
Dec 8, 2021
Bonnie Jean (Conkel) Little was born December 30, 1939 at home on a farm in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was the daughter of Howard and Ruby (Glassburn) Conkel, the oldest of a dominate family of five boys. Her generation was one made of tough of strong people which was Bonnie to a tee. She was an extremely hard worker who took...