Obituaries Listing

Ruth Henson
Dec 7, 2017
Ruth Henson, age 94, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to Heaven to be reunited with her beloved husband Leland, on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Born in Jackson, Ohio to the late Stella and William Creech, she was a long-time member of Harvest Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union in West Jefferson. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband,...

Anna L. Edmister
Dec 2, 2017
Anna L. Edmister, age 88, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Madison House in London, Ohio. Born in Waverly, Ohio in 1929 to the late Allie Delay and Henry Pratt, she worked at GM for 32 years, living in Madison County for 30 years and Valleyview for 17 years. Anna was preceded in death by her parents Allie Delay...
Linda M. Laquaglia
Nov 27, 2017
Linda M. Laquaglia, age 54 of London, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2017. She was a loving, wonderful, caring woman who left behind a legacy of grace and honor. Her legacy is one of beauty, charm and eloquence. Her life is one worthy of celebration. Linda's love for her children, and grandchildren filled her heart. Linda...

Christyne Ann Eakins
Nov 27, 2017
Christyne Ann Eakins, age 69 of West Jefferson, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 27th, 2017. She was a faithful member of Sts. Simon and Jude Church of West Jefferson, Ohio, where she was past President of the Women's Guild and an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist. Chrissy volunteered her time at St. Patrick School of London,...

Clifford Patterson
Nov 23, 2017
Clifford Patterson, age 88 of West Jefferson went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was the son of the late Hinkle and Mary Patterson. He was a member of the West Jefferson First Baptist Church for over 60 years. Clifford was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, received a Purple Heart during the Korean...

Lester L. Phillips
Nov 21, 2017
Lester L. Phillips age 87 of West Jefferson, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Lester graduated from Franklin University, retired from Westinghouse, and was a 32 Degree Mason. Lester was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a member of the Amity Enterprise Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving...

Judith A. Bidwell
Oct 29, 2017
Judith A. Bidwell, age 76 of West Jefferson, Ohio. Judy went home to be with the Lord in her sleep peacefully at her residence on October 29, 2017. She was loved deeply by her friends and family. She was a member of the Faith Assembly of God for many years. Her desire was for everyone to ask the Lord into...

Carolyn Spohn
Oct 28, 2017
Carolyn Spohn, age 75 of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the OSU James Cancer Hospital. Carolyn enjoyed watching the Reds, the OSU Buckeyes and spending her time with her family. She was very active and loved golfing, camping and the outdoors. Her favorite things to do were going to the grandkids activities and building puzzles....
Thomas W. Maggard Jr.
Oct 22, 2017
Thomas W. Maggard Jr., 87, of West Jefferson, passed away Sunday October 22, 2017. He was born September 22, 1930 in Elliot County, Kentucky. He was the son of Thomas and Bertha (Dickerson) Maggard. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War as a Hydraulics Specialist. In 1957 he moved to West Jefferson where he owned and operated...
Eleanora "Jean" Scott
Oct 12, 2017
Eleanora "Jean" Scott, age 93, of West Jefferson, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Arbors West Nursing Home in West Jefferson, OH. Born March 10, 1924 in Lilly Chapel, OH to the late Oscar and Kathryn (Gierich) Lawles. Jean was a graduate of Fairfield High School, a lifelong resident of Madison County, and member of the Trinity United Methodist...
Ada "Evelyn" Elzey
Oct 11, 2017
Evelyn Elzey, age 95, of West Jefferson, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was baptized at and regularly attended Cypress Wesleyan Church. Preceded in death by husband, Harry H. Elzey; son, Dale Elzey; sister, Geraldine "Bo" Witt; great grandson, Logan Tyler Elzey. Survived by daughter,...

Terry L. Johnson
Sep 18, 2017
Terry Lee Johnson Jr. age 45, Born January 13, 1972 left us suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2017. Terry is proceeded in death by his father Clifford Stacey Sr.,
Wayne III (nephew) and grandmother Beverly Boysel. Terry is survived by his mother Beverly Stacey and daughter Searah, sisters Shelly (Wayne), Jackie (Wes), Stacie (Rob), Paula and Ashleigh, 1 step sister...
Bernice Kathleen Thompson
Sep 9, 2017
Bernice "Kathleen" Thompson age 77 of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 7005, past president of the American Legion Post 201, Women's Auxiliary, Chairman of the St. Jude's Children Hospital's Research charity Bike-a-thon. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of West...
Myrna Teeters
Sep 7, 2017
Myrna Teeters, age 76, of West Jefferson, Ohio. Myrna joined her loved ones in Heaven for a glorious reunion on September 7, 2017. Myrna was surrounded by her family at the time when God called her home. Myrna was born August 8, 1941 in Martins Ferry, West Virginia. Myrna was greeted at Heaven's gates by her parents Alex and Catherine...

Mary M. Lilly
Sep 4, 2017
Mary M. Lilly, age 69 of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. Mary is preceded in death by her husband William Lilly and her mother Ola. Mary is survived by her children Phillip (Kelly) Lilly and Zack (Angela) Lilly. Her siblings: David (Diane) Miller, Robert (Bev) Miller, Buddy Miller and sister Retta (Elliot) Slotnick. Mary loved taking...
Miriam "Susie" Garver
Sep 4, 2017
Miriam B. “Susie” Garver, age 89, of West Jefferson, Ohio, died at Heartland Rehabilitation of Dublin on Monday, September 4, 2017. Born July 17, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ralph R. and Martha M. (Kipp) Murphey, she was also preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 67 years, Harold L. Garver who died in 2015....

Lester "Knobby" Gates
Sep 1, 2017
Lester R. "Knobby" Gates, age 92, of West Jefferson, OH, peacefully passed away early morning, Friday, September 1, 2017 at Riverside Hospital. He was born June 1, 1925 to Delbert and Laura (Taylor) Gates of Beallsville, OH and was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Irma Riley; and brothers, Roy and Carl Gates. He graduated from Beallsville High School...

Molly Bee Carter
Aug 26, 2017
Molly Bee Carter, age 76, of West Jefferson, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus, OH. Retired from Capital Manufacturing in 2001 and a member of American Legion Post 532. Preceded in death by husband, Donald Carter; parents, John and Flora Caldwell. Survived by son, John (Connie Drake) Haenszel of FL; best friend Larry O....
Beverly J. Bradfield
Aug 24, 2017
Beverly J. Bradfield, 82, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Beverly was born on Aug. 26, 1934 in Plain City Ohio and was a graduate of North High, class of 1952. Beverly worked as a dental assistant and office manager for many years, as well as caregiver for her mother, sister-in-law and Aunt-in-law. Beverly helped to...
Joseph C. "Joe" Nelson
Aug 24, 2017
Joseph C. "Joe" Nelson, age 32, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Graduate of Westland High School, Class of '03, where he played football and power lifted. Joe was an avid fan of the The OSU Buckeyes and the Dallas Cowboys. Preceded in death by his mother, Catherine S. Nelson. Survived by father, Charles L. "Skeeter" (Sheila) Nelson;...