Obituaries Listing
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...
Albert Couch
Sep 20, 2025
Albert Couch, age 81, of West Jefferson, Ohio, was born January 7, 1944, in Perry County, Kentucky, and died on September 20, 2025. Al retired from the Ohio Army National Guard after 22 years of faithful military service. He had previously served in the United States Army. Al is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Doris, and sons...
Judith "Judy" E. Adams
Sep 20, 2025
Judith E. “Judy” Adams, age 81, of Woodstock, Ohio, passed away and joined her loved ones in Heaven on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born in West Jefferson, Ohio to the late Rosella and Ray Gartin. She worked at Honda of America and retired in 2001. Earlier, she worked for twelve years at Ranco. Judy was dedicated to her...
Deborah Sue (Pratt) Ballah
Sep 14, 2025
Deborah Sue (Pratt) Ballah passed away on September 14, 2025 at the age of 61. She was born on March 4, 1964 to Vicki (Morhart) Holland and Robert Miller in Columbus, Ohio. She was also cherished by her step father Jerry Holland Sr. and step mother Mary Miller. She was preceded in death by her father and step mother Bob...
Melanie Sue Maxwell
Sep 8, 2025
Melanie Sue Maxwell, 74, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born August 21, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1969.
Melanie was preceded in death by her father Don Garnett and brother Mark Garnett. She is survived by her partner of 25...
Gaylord Franklin Roark
Sep 7, 2025
Gaylord Franklin Roark, 89, passed away on September 7th, 2025, at Carriage Court Senior Living. Gaylord was born on April 30th, 1936, in Brushy Fork in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Guy and Thelma Roark.
Gaylord was a long-time resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, but was currently living at Carriage Court Senior Living. He was a faithful member of the Miami Valley United...
John Leo Heise
Sep 3, 2025
John Leo Heise, age 90, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away at Doctors Hospital on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:17p.m. Born in London, Ohio to the late Helen and Harry Heise, John was a graduate of Midway High School, Class of 1953. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force and the Ohio Air National Guard for 27...
Isaiah William Adkins "Zay Wayyy"
Aug 20, 2025
Isaiah William Adkins was suddenly called home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2025, at the young age of 23. Isaiah was known for his love of music, where he went by Zay Wayyy. You would know when he was around when you would hear people saying “ZAY WAY” as soon as they saw him! He loved making...
Gene A. Leeth
Aug 19, 2025
Gene Arthur Leeth, 80, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born June 17, 1945, in Waverly, Ohio, to the late Beryl and Nola (Morris) Leeth.
He was a graduate of Western High School, Latham, Ohio. After moving to Columbus, he earned an associate’s degree while attending night school. Gene retired following a 30 career as...
Marilyn “Mardi” Jean Handford
Aug 3, 2025
Marilyn Jean “Mardi” Handford (Née Lyons) passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Community in London, Ohio, at the age of 91. She was born September 7, 1933, in Smithfield, PA. Marilyn, known to her loved ones as “Mardi”, was a devoted grandmother, survived by grandsons William Edward Handford (Michelle) and Matthew Lawrence Handford (Lacey), great-grandchildren Katie...
John David Chenault, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
John David Chenault, Sr., age 63, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. John graduated from West Jefferson High School, Class of 1980, and graduated from Hocking College, receiving a degree in Computer Engineering. He enjoyed coaching youth league sports in West Jefferson, he loved music, and karaoke.
He is preceded in death by his parents William G, and June Ann...
Dorreen Marie (Lynch) Snell
Jul 31, 2025
Dorreen Marie Snell (Lynch) of West Jefferson, OH passed away July 31, 2025 at Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville, OH. She was born November 11, 1946 in Columbus, OH to Minnie Jean (Rogers) and Edward Lynch. Dorreen is survived by her son Jamie Snell (fiancé, Jennifer), her two granddaughters Hannah Sullivan (Cory) and Emma Snell, her brother Rodger Lynch (Sarah),...
Jeffrey Paul Hockenbery
Jul 30, 2025
Jeffrey Paul Hockenbery, 65, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2025.
A lifelong member of the West Jefferson community, Jeff devoted his life to service, music, and connection.
He proudly served with the Jefferson Township Fire Department from 1978 until his retirement in 2008. From 1985 to 1991, he held the title of Chief and retired with honor as...
Sally Ann Hurt
Jul 27, 2025
Sally A. (Dienstberger) Hurt, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Oxford, Florida.
Sally was born in Delphos, Ohio, to Carl F. Dienstberger and Mary (Molly) J. (Smith) Dienstberger on December 3, 1935. She graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School in 1953. She went on to attend The Ohio State University School of...
John R. Brenneman
Jul 22, 2025
John R. Brenneman, of West Jefferson, Ohio, age 89, passed away on July 22, 2025. He was born in Delphos, Ohio, on November 19, 1935. He graduated from Delphos Jefferson H.S. in 1953, joined the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1961 with a business...
Larry E. Pridemore
Jun 27, 2025
Larry E. Pridemore, age 78, of Columbus, Ohio, gained his wings on Friday, June 27, 2025 while at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbus to the late Warnie Pat and Sarah (Williams) Pridemore, Larry was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of 1965. He was a retired mechanic with AEP after a nearly 40-year career....
Linda Pepple Grooms
Jun 26, 2025
Linda Pepple Grooms went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025. Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years Dennis Grooms, her caregiver, her rock, and the love of her life; son Michael (Jane) Gray and daughter Suzanne (Kevin) Van Bibber, grandchildren Shelby Campbell, Samantha Thomas, Kristen (Cameron) Papandria, Kyle (Olivia) Gray, Logan Van Bibber and...
Noah Gene Duncan
Jun 17, 2025
Noah Gene Duncan passed away in the embrace of family on June 17th, 2025.
Noah was born on June 16th, 2025, to Luke and Madison Duncan, joining brother Grayson. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him.
Noah will be forever remembered and loved by his parents Luke and Madison, his brother...
Glenn Large
Jun 17, 2025
Glenn Large, age 86, of London, Ohio, passed away at home with his loved ones at his side. Glenn enjoyed playing basketball and was in the Simmental Cattle Association. The Simmental Cattle Association wrote an article about Glenn, and it was the highlight of his farming career when they published it in their magazine. He loved farming at the farm...
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...
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