Obituaries Listing
Jacob Daniel Drake
Aug 21, 2017
Petty Officer Jacob Daniel Drake, age 21, of Cable, OH, passed away in the line of duty aboard the U.S.S. John S. McCain on August 21, 2017. Born September 21, 1995 in Columbus, OH to Suzanna and Ronald Drake. He is a graduate of Triad High School in North Lewisburg, OH. He began his service in the U.S. Navy right...

Robert J. Feddern
Aug 17, 2017
Robert J. Feddern, born May 18, 1923 in Canton Ohio, was taken home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2017. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. (Sr.) and Bernice Feddern, and sister Winifred Hendrix. Bob is survived by his wife Dortha, daughter Janis (John) Murray, son James (Lori) Feddern, and sister Brenda (Ross) Libby....

Shirley Ann Wise Jake
Aug 7, 2017
Shirley Ann Wise Jakes, age 79 of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away Monday August 7th, 2017. A native of Murfreesboro, TN. She was born August 25th, 1937 to the late John Shelly Wise and Annie Priscilla Langrell Harris. Shirley is best described as a "spit fire." Family was important to her and she loved children. Making a meal from nothing and creating...
James "Jim" K. Gourley
Aug 2, 2017
James K. "Jim" Gourley, age 61, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away suddenly in Athens, Ohio on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Jim was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank and Betty Gourley. He was the long-time Warehouse Manager for Matthews-Aurora Casket Company in Columbus. Jim was a dedicated volunteer for the West Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department who...
Christina Clunie Frey
Jul 30, 2017
Christina Clunie Frey, age 35 of Galloway, Ohio entered eternal rest July 30, 2017 with her loving family surrounding her. Christina was a graduate of Springfield North High School Class of 1999. Christina enjoyed being a nurse at Children's Nationwide Hospital in the hematology/oncology department. She loved helping others and was active member of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Christina...

Charles Griffith
Jul 29, 2017
Charles Griffith, age 38 of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away July 29, 2017. Charles is survived by his parents Charles E. and Cathy Griffith, children Ashley and Charles Dominic, Siblings Shantanna, Linda, Charlene, Jerry and Jacob and niece Janet along with other numerous family members that will miss him greatly. The family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM - 12...

Kimberly Jenkins
Jul 26, 2017
Kimberly Jenkins, age 52 of West Jefferson, Ohio entered eternal life on July 26, 2017.
Kimberly is preceded in death by her parents William and Mamie Jenkins and her adopted father Adrian Elkins. She is survived by her better half Chuck Harper, Bob (Leona) Harper, and her adopted mother Nellie Elkins, her siblings Vickie Garza, Charles (Jude) Hall, Debbie Jenkins,...

Helen Marie Hook
Jul 25, 2017
Helen Marie Hook, age 96, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Helen was a member of the 1st Baptist Church for over 50 years. She volunteered for many services at the church and taught earlier ages at Sunday School.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jacob Hook, son Steven Douglas Hook and...

Frank J. Zollinger
Jul 24, 2017
Frank J. Zollinger, age 75 of West Jefferson, Ohio passed way on Monday, July 24, 2017. Frank was a Veteran of the United States Army and received his Honorable discharge as a Spec 4 on October 31, 1967. He was a member of the Scioto Model A Club, and is retired from OG Sandbo Company after 30 years of employment.
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Genevieve A. Cordle
Jul 13, 2017
Genevieve A. Cordle, age 82, of Lilly Chapel, Ohio passed away at Kobacker House on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born August 3, 1934 in Lilly Chapel the daughter of the late Jesse and Jessie Casto. Genevive was a homemaker. She is survived by her two daughters Nancy (Roy) Karraker of Baton Rouge, LA and Patty (David) Boysel of Lilly Chapel,...
Barbara A. Saunders
Jul 8, 2017
Barbara A. Saunders, age 79, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away at home on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born in Goshen, OH to the late Josiel and Raymond Goodwin, she was a graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, OH. Barbara is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jim Saunders, of West Jefferson; her daughters: Connie Atkisson of...
Carolyn Kay Koehring
Jul 5, 2017
Carolyn Kay Koehring, age 77, of Columbus, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Mt. Carmel W. Medical Center. Born January 22, 1940 in Springdale, OH to the late Peter and Myra (Bible) Norrish. Valedictorian of Redding High School Class of 1958. After graduating from a two-year business college in Cincinnati, OH, she retired after a career as a...
Michelle McAninch
Jun 29, 2017
Michelle McAninch, age 48 of West Jefferson, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
Michelle was a Graduate of the West Jefferson High School Class of 1987. Michelle was a devoted wife, mother and glamma, who was passionate about life, family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her brother, David Lavely. Michelle is survived by...

Fred Cowgill
Jun 25, 2017
Charles Frederick "Fred" Cowgill, age 86, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Doctor's West Hospital. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 6, 1931, the third of nine children born to Harvey and Gladys (Fowler) Cowgill. Fred was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Local #55,...
Robert Kenneth Coleman (Bob)
Jun 16, 2017
Robert Kenneth Coleman (Bob) age 87 of Sarasota Florida died on June 16th at Doctor's Hospital in Sarasota, Florida.
Bob was born in Columbus, Ohio. His parents were Edith Stewart Coleman and James B. Coleman. He had 5 brothers; Cecil, Tommy, Billy, Ralph and Jimmy.
He was married to Phyllis Braskett on September 22, 1951 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Bob was...
Violet M. Jester
Jun 13, 2017
Violet M. Jester, age 90 of West Jefferson passed away at Arbors West Nursing Home, with her loving family at her side, June 13, 2017.
She is proceeded in death by her parents George and Marvetta Buck, her loving husband Wayne Eugene Jester, her daughter and son in-law Roxanne (Jim) Doherty, her son and daughter in-law Wayne Jr. (JoKay) Jester,...
Christopher "Chris" D. Ramsey
Jun 5, 2017
Christopher D. "Chris" Ramsey, Age 23, of West Jefferson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 5, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his father Roy D. Ramsey and cousin Shane Ramsey.
Christopher is survived by his loving mother Michelle Ramsey, step-father Andrew Underwood, brothers: Joshua (fiancé Shawnelle Miller) Ramsey, Drew Underwood, Austin Underwood and nephew: Jolten Ramsey. Grandparents: Robert...

Linda G. Kerlin
May 31, 2017
Linda G, (Balling - Agler) Kerlin, Age 75 of West Jefferson, Ohio, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Evelyn Balling. Linda will be missed by her loved ones. She leaves behind her children Malinda Taynor and William Agler. Her siblings Mary Jo Borghese, Trina Davies, Jeannine Crosby, brothers...

Charles "Chuck" William Handford
May 26, 2017
Charles "Chuck" Handford, age 85, of Galloway, Ohio and formerly of Uniontown, PA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017. A veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War, Chuck received his Combat Infantry Badge, the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Star and a Distinguished Unit Citation. After the war, he worked for...

Jennifer Lyn Kempton
May 18, 2017
Jennifer Lyn Kempton, age 35,of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Jennifer was born in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Jennifer attended West Jefferson HS and Tolles Tech.. Jennifer was the founder of Jennifer Kempton LLC along with being the founder and spokes woman for Survivors Ink. Jennifer is preceded in death by her father Jeffrey L. Kempton, Grandparents Russell and Jennell Kempton...