Obituaries Listing
Millard C. Lykins
Feb 12, 2017
Millard Lykins, age 91, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Born in 1925 in Magoffin County, KY to the late J.P. and Ora (Harper) Lykins. He married Evalene Allen in 1946. She preceded him in death in 2007. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Hattie Howard, Grace...

Margaret E. Ortlieb
Feb 11, 2017
Margaret E. Ortlieb, age 82, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. Born in London, Ohio, she and her family were long-time residents of West Jefferson. Margaret began her career as a Practical Nurse and later began a long career working at Lincoln Lodge and later the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the service industry. She was preceded...

Alfred J. Payer
Feb 4, 2017
Alfred J. Payer, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Gwendolyn Payer, brother Richard (Grace) Winebrenner, sister Betty (Mark) Millington, sister Jean (Harry) Crosnoe, daughter Roberta Swoger, grandbaby Carrie Mansfield. He is survived by his children Ronald (Rosanna) Mansfield and Sean (Lisa) Mansfield; grandchildren: Brandi (Lee) Kociela, Brittany...
Richard Earl Yates
Jan 31, 2017
Richard Earl Yates, age 85, passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 64 years, Irene, on Tuesday morning January 31, 2017. He was born April 1, 1931 in Gallia County, OH to the late Luther “Earl” and Gladys (Thomas) Yates. After losing his mother at age four, he was raised by his loving step-mother Debbie. He was preceded...

Robert Dean Huffman
Jan 22, 2017
Robert Dean Huffman, age 86, of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Dean was born February 24, 1930 in Logan County of the late Robert E. and Leta M. (Drake) Huffman. A graduate of West Mansfield High School in 1948, he joined the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean...

JoAnn Sickles
Jan 21, 2017
JoAnn Sickles, age 90, of West Jefferson, Ohio, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Mill Run Care Center. She was a member of the West Jefferson Order of the Eastern Star #492, attended the West Jefferson United Methodist Church and the West Jefferson Bible Church . She was a member of the Southwood Church of Christ. Born to the late...

Donna L. Hay
Jan 18, 2017
Donna L. (Long) Hay, age 80, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Donna was born to Charles and Edna (Crum) Long on February 15, 1936 and has been a life long resident of West Jefferson and surrounding areas. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend. Donna...

Ricky Durham
Jan 16, 2017
Ricky Alan Durham, age 59, passed away January 16, 2017. He was employed with Fisher Cast Steel. Ricky enjoyed N.T.P.A tractor pulls and flea markets. Preceded in death by parents Leonard and Mabel Durham, brothers Jack and Jim and sister Sharon. Survived by siblings Madge (Wendell) Peterman, Lewis (Susie) Durham, Donnie Durham, Raymond (Judy) Durham, Roxanne (Terry) Beavers, Robert Durham,...

James "Jim" Martin
Jan 15, 2017
James E. “Jim” Martin, age 59, of Blacklick, OH and formerly of West Jefferson, OH, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Jim graduated from West Jefferson High School and worked at Nationwide Insurance, as well as being a coach and sports official for over 30 years. He held many offices in various Central Ohio youth sports associations including the WJYAA,...

D. Scotty Myers
Jan 5, 2017
Donald S. "Scotty" Myers, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at home. He was born on January 15, 1942 to the late Benjamin and Jean Myers. He was preceded in death by his two step-fathers, Ted Persinger and Elmo Laverne Eagle. Scotty was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1962 and worked 25...

John Alan "Johnny" Bayer
Dec 18, 2016
John Alan "Johnny" Bayer, age 44, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to Heaven on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Johnny was a faithful parishioner of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #11224. He is survived by his parents Jim and Mary Bayer of West Jefferson; siblings: James (Paige) Bayer of West...
Diane L. Jasinsky
Dec 17, 2016
Diane Lucille Jasinsky (nee Sturgis) passed away in her sleep in the early hours of Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan. A 50-year resident of West Jefferson, after her husband's death Diane eventually moved to Crandall House in Worthington, Ohio where she received round-the-clock loving care until the...

Mary E. Crates
Dec 17, 2016
Mary Woods Crates, age 94, passed away December 17, 2016 at the Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Marion and granddaughter Rebecca (Daniel) Oberting. Mary is survived by her loving family including daughters Patricia (Michael) Love, MaryEllen (Michael) Chirdon, Carolyn (Douglas) Jauch and Cynthia (David) Kuhns; Grandchildren: Michael Love, Melissa (Rob) Hite, Michelle (Sean)...

Craig Schall
Dec 10, 2016
Craig T. Schall age 57 passed away December 10, 2016. Craig was a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne serving in the US Army. His passions were playing the piano and the trumpet ; he enjoyed framing homes . He is preceded in death by his son Kevin and father Richard Schall. He is survived by his mother Dorothea Schall and...

Mary Jo Breckenridge
Dec 4, 2016
Mary Jo Breckenridge, age 22, of Lilly Chapel, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016. She was a graduate of Madison Plains High School, Class of 2012 and earned her Cosmetology Certificate with Aveda School of Cosmetology and worked as a hairstylist. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Donald and Mildred Breckenridge. Mary is survived by her...

Gordon I. Shaw
Nov 23, 2016
Gordon I. Shaw, age 91, of West Jefferson, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Columbus, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Born in Columbus, he was a graduate of Columbus North High School, Class of 1943 and attended Otterbein College. Gordon was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked for...
Don "Gene" Graves
Nov 18, 2016
GRAVES Don “Gene” Graves, age 86, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Madison Health Hospital in London, OH. Born January 11, 1930 in London, OH to the late Hoyt and Thelma Graves. Former Mayor of West Jefferson and London City Councilman. Volunteer driver for the VA. 60-year member of the Masonic Lodge #221. Retired Lineman from Columbus Southern/ AEP...

Joseph "Joey" B. Closson
Nov 5, 2016
Joseph B. "Joey" Closson, age 44, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Born in Columbus, he was preceded in death by his mother Linda Thompson, his grandparents George and Frances Closson, his uncle Dave Closson and his aunt Diane Ferguson. Joey is survived by his father Donald Closson of Plain City, Ohio, his step-mother Donna...

Christoper Clay
Oct 25, 2016
Christopher J. Clay age 29 Born in Columbus ,Ohio January 16th 1987 was taken from us in a tragic accident on October 25, 2016. He is Survived by parents and John and Tereasa Clay ( Brad Crim) . Brother/cousin Nate ( Ashley). Grandparents Leroy and Gloria Nicely and Sylvia Clay. Many aunts ,uncles ,cousins and brothers too many to name...

Robert Hawk
Oct 19, 2016
Robert F. Hawk, age 87, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Doctor's W. Hospital. Born May 12, 1929 in Gallipolis, OH to the late Fred and Mary (Eggleton) Hawk. Retired Designer and Machinist from Jefferies Mining and Manufacturing with over 20 years of service, and also from Battelle with 22 years service. Avid trap shooter, and enjoyed...