Obituaries Listing

Sharon A. Hall
May 27, 2021
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A. Hall, age 71, passed away in Palm Beach Shores, Florida on May 27, 2021. Sharon and her husband Fred lived in Florida since 2018. Prior to relocating to Florida, Sharon was a life-long resident of West Jefferson, Ohio.
Sharon was born on January 18, 1950, to Donald and Geneva Bidwell. Sharon was preceded in death by...
Laura J Clerc-Andres
May 26, 2021
Laura J Clerc-Andres, 65, of West Main St., West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away at home on May 26, 2021, after a very long illness. Laura was born in Kingston, New York on August 29, 1955, and attended Kingston High School. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Margaret (Faass) Clerc. Laura was married to Patrick Andres and is survived...
Shannon Lee Watts
May 23, 2021
Shannon Lee Watts, age 35, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She loved spending time with family and friends, Shannon enjoyed going to cookouts, family get-togethers, and tanning, but most of all she loved spending time with her children and being a mom. Shannon is preceded in death by her son, Chase M. Watts;...
Mary "Katie" Kathryn Ward
May 22, 2021
Mary Kathryn “Katie” Ward, age 71, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Mary “Katie”, was a bus driver for Jefferson Local Schools and also worked as a custodian for many years for the school district. She is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Kathryn (Major) Wright, and her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Ward. Mary "Katie" is survived by...
Ronald K. Miller
May 20, 2021
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Ronald K. Miller, age 66, of Columbus, Ohio, met his Savior on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Raised in West Jefferson, Ohio, Ron was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1973. A carpenter by trade, Ron was a Project Manager for Behal-Sampson & Dietz for many years. He was an avid golfer who volunteered at...
Shirley A. Jones
May 18, 2021
Shirley A. Jones, age 85, of West Jefferson, OH, met her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Born in Madison County, OH to the late William and Etta Fout, she was a graduate of Madison Rual H.S., Class of 1953. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Ralph Jones,...
Carolyn K. Bentley
May 17, 2021
Carolyn Kay Bentley (Dowdy), age 58, of West Jefferson, OH, passed peacefully at home with her family by her side May 17th, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Arnold and late Edna (Butler) Dowdy in July 1961. She graduated from Hilliard High School in 1980. She was a long-time employee of General Motors. She enjoyed spending time with her husband...
Harold Gene Cordle
May 14, 2021
Harold Gene Cordle, age 74 of West Jefferson, OH, was surrounded by his loving family when he was called home to be with his Heavenly Father, on Friday, May 14, 2021. He attended Hickory Grove United Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson Industries with 22 years of service. Gene was an avid gardener and he loved to see that others...
David Byler Jr.
May 9, 2021
David W. Byler Jr., age 71 of West Jefferson, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2021, after battling COVID-19.
He was born on January 28, 1950, in Catlett, Virginia to David and Katie (Bontrager) Byler. On October 22, 1977, he was united in marriage to Wanda R. Byler, who survives. They were married for 43...

Gareth "Gary" Cochrun
May 8, 2021
Gareth “Gary” Cochrun, age 88, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Gary was born in West Jefferson, OH, on April 19, 1933, to Leslie, and Dorothy Cochrun. Gary is survived by his son Steven Cochrun, and daughter Leslie (Matt) Werner, and grandsons Quinten, and Tobin. Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home and Crematory, 1355 W. Main Street, West...
Elizabeth M. Doherty
Apr 30, 2021
Elizabeth M. (Watson) Doherty, age 75 of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2021. Born November 6, 1946, to Donald and Olive Watson. Elizabeth was born in Columbus, Ohio, and grew up in West Jefferson, Ohio. After graduating from West Jefferson High School, Elizabeth continued her education at The Ohio State University and graduated...
Judy "Granny" Johnson
Apr 25, 2021
Judy “Granny” Johnson, age 76, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to be with the Lord while at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Scioto County, Ohio, Judy was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School, Class of 1962. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Urbana, Ohio. Judy was preceded in...

Brian Matthew Pinkerton
Apr 18, 2021
Brian M. Pinkerton, age 51, passed away at Doctors Hospital (Columbus) on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Brian was born on July 25, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his loving mother Linda Browning and stepfather Tom Davis. Brian is survived by his son Matthew Pinkerton and Uncle Chuck Davis. May he rest in peace. Arrangements were...

Paul Lee Cavinee
Apr 15, 2021
Paul Lee Cavinee, age 73, passed away on April 15, 2021. He was a member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church, graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of 1965, where he played football on the 1962 State Champion team, member of the West Jefferson Optimist Club, West Jefferson Athletic Boosters, Commissioner of W.J.Y.A.A., coached pee wee football, baseball,...

Frederick Hall
Mar 27, 2021
Frederick Hall, 75 years old, currently resided in Palm Beach Shores, Florida. He passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at home peacefully in his sleep due to a prolonged course of multiple health problems. Fred was born in Huntington, W. Va to Reva and Bill Hall. He spent his early years in Huntington with his mother and grandparents. He graduated...
Bettie Loree Fultz
Mar 19, 2021
Bettie Loree Fultz, age 92, of West Jefferson, OH passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021, at Bluebird Retirement Community. Born August 25, 1928, in Salem, OH to LeRoy Earl and Mary Grace (Carr) Ritchie, she was one of 15 children. Married on June 28, 1952, in Fort Wayne, IN to Raymond T. Fultz. Together they lived in Sebring, OH,...
Ruth Lee Slaughter
Mar 16, 2021
Ruth Lee (Hibbler) Slaughter, age 89, joined her loved ones in Heaven for a glorious reunion on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Ruth was born June 2, 1931, in Blacklick, OH, to Kenneth and Margie (Harrison) Fairall. Ruth was a member of Hide-A-Way Hills since 1963, she was employed at Lazarus in downtown Columbus, North American Rockwell, and she retired from...
Phyllis Holcomb
Mar 15, 2021
Phyllis (Gardner) Holcomb, formerly of Fellows Avenue in West Jefferson, OH, quietly moved permanently to heaven on March 15th, 2021. She lived a wonderful life that lasted 99 and a half years. Phyllis Geneve was born in Warren, PA to James and Harriet (Northrup) Gardner on August 24th, 1921. She lost her Father at age six and her Mother raised...
Lena M. Roberts
Mar 14, 2021
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Lena M. Roberts, age 94, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Sterling Place Care Center in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Born to the late F.B. and Lyda Debord, she was the last of 14 children. Lena was a long-time member of London First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Mary "Emma Lou" Matheny
Mar 10, 2021
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Mary Emma Lou (Moore) Matheny, age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Emma Lou was born in Gallipolis Ferry, WV on November 5, 1929, to William Reuben Gardner and Ocie Mae Price. She is survived by children - Linda Lou Williams (Ed), Marblehead, OH; Karen Sue Nibert (Roger), South Bloomfield, OH; William L. Fletcher (Shonda), Grove...