Obituaries Listing
Judy Tapp
Sep 28, 2021
Judy Tapp, age 74, of Lily Chapel, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Virginia and the late Jeff Kitchen, Judy was a graduate of Plains High School. She was a retired office manager and was an active member of Lily Chapel United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Judy was...

Paul Dean Faust
Sep 28, 2021
Paul Dean Faust, (Dad, Grandfather, Uncle, Papa, Gramps, Friend) age 89, a life-long resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed on to his lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Marcel and Donald Faust, he moved to the West Jefferson area in the 1950s. As a youth, Paul excelled as...
Nellie L. Elkins
Sep 27, 2021
Nellie L. Hall Elkins, West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on September 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Jackson Ohio, on February 15, 1945 to the late Alton and Mamie Hall. Nellie was a school bus driver for the Jefferson local school district in the late 70s and early 80s. She was very devoted to the...
Gary J. Fabian
Sep 26, 2021
Gary J. Fabian, age 64, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Norma Mae and the late William G. Fabian, Gary was a graduate of Keystone Oaks High School and received his Associates Degree from Columbus State University and graduated December 12, 2008. He was an IT Analyst for AEP-Ohio...
Billy Ray McGraw
Sep 23, 2021
Billy Ray McGraw, age 77, a life-long resident of West Jefferson, Ohio met his Savior on Thursday, September 23, 2021 after a hard-fought, short battle with liver disease. Born in Logan, WV to the late Leatha and Alfred McGraw, he moved to Central Ohio in the 1960’s. As a young adult, Bill built and raced cars with The Rod Shop...

Roger L. Lytle
Sep 23, 2021
Roger Lytle, age 69, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the Bluebird Retirement Community. Roger attended West Jefferson High School, and he was formerly employed with the West Jefferson Post Office, Sears Distribution, and the Volvo warehouse in Lewis Center. He was an avid guitarist, enjoyed bowling, golfing, auto racing, musician with the Metranomes and he was able...
Kenneth L. Little
Sep 22, 2021
Kenneth L. Little, age 83, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Son of the late Roy M. Little and A. Beatrice Little, Ken was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Sutphen Towers and the Westinghouse Corp. Ken loved to read, especially Louis Lamour and science fiction. He loved listening to Bluegrass music. ...
Carolyn Ell
Sep 21, 2021
Carolyn Ell, age 79, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Carolyn was a very loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband John F. Ell; and her parents: Donald and Helen Wilson, brothers: Dick Wilson and Donnie Wilson; and sisters:...

Robert Eugene Grote
Sep 14, 2021
Robert Eugene Grote, age 78, of Greeneville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Preceded in death by Delmer W. & Treva M. (Beisner) Grote and niece Andrea White. Survived by sisters, Linda (Donald) Francis of West Jefferson, Ohio and Sharon K. Downing of Grand Rapids, Michigan; nieces & nephew, Teresa Bowers, Mark Francis, Deb Halbower, Amy Hausfeld, and Natalie...
Wathena P. Castle
Sep 9, 2021
Wathena P. Castle, age 86, of London, Ohio, formerly a long-time resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Bluebird Retirement Community. Born in Winchester, Kentucky, Wathena married Jim Castle in 1957. The last surviving of ten children born to the late John and Berle Pelfrey, Wathena was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings,...
Jane Hootman
Sep 3, 2021
Jane Ann Hootman, age 74, of West Jefferson, passed away September 3, 2021. She was of Methodist faith. Graduate of Jewell High School Class of 1964. Formerly employed with the Small Business Administration and Defense Finance and Accounting System. Jane was an avid reader and enjoyed going to the library, sewing, painting and playing piano. She was a devoted wife,...

Pauleen June Barnett
Sep 2, 2021
Pauleen June Barnett (Jarett) of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the age of 63. Proceeded in death by her 2 brothers and parents Ruth & Phillip Jarret. Pauleen is Survived by her loving husband of 24 years Jim Barnett; Children, Randell Ellis (Sheryl), Angie Napper, Misty Roush (Mike), Jamie Barnett, Keyaira Barnett; Sister, Phyllis...
John Smalley
Sep 2, 2021
John Wesley Smalley, age 87, passed away peacefully September 2, 2021 in his Okeechobee, FL home surrounded by his wife and daughters. John was born February 26, 1934 in Hardin, OH to the late Horace and Mildred Smalley. He served in the United States Naval Reserves, was an avid horse lover, showing and training horses over the years, loved his...
Mary Teresa Thomas
Sep 1, 2021
Mary Teresa Thomas, 65 of West Jefferson, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at home after a fierce battle with cancer. Mary was born June 10, 1956, to Tony and Mary Alice Baronda. She enjoyed her time gardening, particularly pulling weeds after a good soft rain, fishing and camping on the banks of the Little Darby, playing The...

Richard Lee Daylong
Aug 29, 2021
Richard Daylong, age 75, of West Jefferson, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. Richard was a proud Vietnam Veteran, a lifetime member of the V.F.W Post 7005, a member of the West Jefferson American Legion Post 201, and a member of the London Eagles.
V.F.W. Post 7005 Commander Luke Copeland wrote the following tribute for Richard or better known as...
Brian Michael Bogenrife
Aug 23, 2021
Brian Michael Bogenrife, 37 of West Jefferson, OH, was born on July 9, 1984, and passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021.
Brian graduated from West Jefferson High School where he wrestled and played football. He Went on to develop advanced technical skills in heating and cooling systems. Brain enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes....
Edwin "Jack" Jackson Smith
Aug 19, 2021
Edwin Jackson Smith (Jack), 73, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2021, after his battle with cancer. Jack was born on December 30, 1947 in Charleston, WV to Charles and Margaret (Horton) Smith. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and attended Beckley College before enlisting into the United States Air Force...
Gloria B. Latham
Aug 14, 2021
Gloria B. Latham, age 89, of West Jefferson, Ohio met her Savior on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Franklin and Sophia Arthurs, Gloria was a long-time store manager for Lawson’s Food Stores. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband John Frederick Latham and her son-in-law Cliff Dyer. She...

David E. Haislet
Aug 12, 2021
David E. Haislet, age 80, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. A private family burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, OH. Arrangements handled by RADER-McDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME.
Michael E. Wilson
Aug 12, 2021
Michael E. Wilson, age 76, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Earle and Grace Wilson, Michael was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1962. Known as “Mailman Mike”, Mike was Mail Carrier at the Hilliard Post Office for many years before...