Obituaries Listing
Dave Wayne Hayes
Jul 30, 2024
David Wayne Hayes, age 74, of Plumwood, OH, passed away peacefully at home, on July 30, 2024. He was born to the late Janie and Willis Hayes on March 3, 1950, in Urbana Ohio.
Dave grew up in Plumwood and Rosedale and graduated from Fairbanks High School. He went on to begin his career at Ranco, where he spent 35 hardworking...
Gaye Boysel
Jul 30, 2024
Wilda “Gaye” Boysel, age 81, of Mt. Sterling, formerly of West Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, surrounded by family that she loved with all she had. Gaye was born on September 9, 1942, in Hamlin, West Virginia, to the late Herbert and Mary Beulah Courts Cooper. Gaye loved Jesus Christ and learned His word at a young...
James David Smith
Jul 28, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James David Smith (Dave) of South Charleston, Ohio. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 28th, 2024 at the age of 68.
Dave was born on April 29th, 1956 to Glenda and Jack in Troy, Ohio. Dave is affectionately known as Dumper Dave, Dad and Papaw. He retired...
Jodie Lynne McCarty
Jul 21, 2024
Jodie Lynne McCarty, age 64, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran. Jodie enjoyed traveling, reading, and volunteering at Hospice to care for others.
She is preceded in death by her parents James and Shirley Kramb.
Jodie is survived by her loving husband Michael McCarty, of 41 years; sister Susan (Dale) Marten; she also...
Thetis Virginia "Ginny" Badger
Jul 20, 2024
Thetis Virginia (Ginny) Badger, age 82, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Ginny attended Cypress Wesleyan Church where she was a part of The Voyagers, and the Tuesday Morning Prayer group. She previously was a member of the Brooksville Baptist Church where she served in many roles.
She was preceded in death by her parents Henry...
Barbara Jean Gaffney
Jul 11, 2024
In Loving Memory of Barbara Jean Gaffney, age 85, we are saddened to announce her passing on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She died at Dublin Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family. Barbara was born August 31, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Lester Downing and Dixie (Smith) Downing. She was employed at BMV of Ohio...
Ralph M. Wilder
Jul 2, 2024
The Wilder Family is saddened to announce the passing of our patriarch, Ralph Wilder, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born May 24, 1928 and graduated in 1946 from Hilliard High School where he was a standout baseball and football player. He was a United States Army Korean War veteran and a life-long fisherman and hunter. Ralph was preceded...
Lisa Parker
Jun 22, 2024
Lisa Elaine Parker (Riffe), 62, left this earth unexpectedly on June 22, 2024, to join her parents, Alice and Rinford Riffe in heaven. She was survived by her siblings, Sherry Gangluff (Ted), Wanda Price, Penny Goble (Kevin), Kathy Orr (Michael), and Danny Riffe; her sons Joshua and Jeremy Ferguson; her grandchildren, Andrew, Cameron, and Alexis; as well as many nieces...
Harvey Thompson
Jun 22, 2024
Harvey Denver Thompson, age 87, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He attended London Christian fellowship. Harvey was a contractor with Kessler Construction and retired from Worthington Industries with 35 years of service. He was a member of the West Jefferson American Legion Post 201, where he was very active.
He is preceded in death...
Drake Wilkins
Jun 21, 2024
Drake Xander Wilkins, age 17, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. Drake is the son of Trisha Hampp, and brother to Zoe Murry.
Drake was a typical teenager boy who loved to play Xbox with his friends, and tell crazy amounts of dad jokes! Drake was a 2024 graduate of West Jefferson High...
Patricia Ann Horton
Jun 21, 2024
Patricia Ann Horton, 81, of West Jefferson, passed away on June 21, 2024, at Kobacker House.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alberta (Baird) Wood.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert; identical twin sister, Peggy (Wood) Riebel of Plain City; brother, Daniel, and Linda (Cline) Wood of Oklahoma; two...
Kim Allen Harbage
Jun 15, 2024
Kim Allen Harbage, avid sportsman, backyard gardener, amateur weatherman, age 69 of West Jefferson, OH passed away, at home, on June 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in 1954, the youngest and possible favorite child of the late Glenn and Harriett (Gutbrod) Harbage. Kim was a 1973 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He graduated from Hocking...
Anita Denney
Jun 12, 2024
Anita G. Denney, age 66, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time and cremation has taken place. Please check back for updated service information.
Winona "Wendy" Todd
Jun 11, 2024
Winona (Wendy) Todd, age 71, passed away at her home on June 11th, 2024. She was born on December 7, 1952, to the late Orville and Wilma Porter in Kenova, WV. She was a graduate of Whitehall-Yearling High School. Wendy loved Jesus Christ with all of her heart and lived for him daily. She loved singing in church, playing Scrabble,...
Roger L. Jester
Jun 2, 2024
Roger L. Jester, Sr., age 75, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to the arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold and Martha Jester, Roger was a graduate of Pleasant View High School, Class of 1967. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam during...
Tommy Whaley
May 25, 2024
Tommy Whaley, 85, of Galloway, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
He was born January 24, 1939, in Del Barton, West Virginia, to Virgil & Lucy (Kirk) Whaley. His family moved to West Jefferson, Ohio, and that is where he met and then married the love of his life Beverly (Collins) Whaley.
They...
Kenneth Dwayne Hall
May 24, 2024
Kenneth Dwayne Hall, age 61, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024.
Ken retired from J.I.C. Industries with 32 years of service. He was a major music lover and enjoyed live shows, riding his Harley, cheering on the Buckeyes, shooting pool, Nascar, but what he cherished most was spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded...
Henry "Hank" Teeters
May 22, 2024
Henry E. "Hank", Teeters, age 89, of West Jefferson, Ohio, was reunited with the love of his life in Heaven for a glorious reunion on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born to the late Willis and Virgie Teeters on July 22, 1934, in Ashland, Kentucky. Myrna, and other loved ones were waiting on his arrival into Heaven and greeted him with...
John Jacob Garver
May 16, 2024
John Jacob Garver, age 86, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away on May 16, 2024, at Wexner Heritage House. He was Born on January 1, 1938, to the late Clifton and Estella (Sout) Garver in Columbus, Ohio.John retired from Janitrol after many years of service. Graduate of Central High School, class of 1957. He was a member of the Optimist...
Reed C. Munger
May 14, 2024
Reed Charles Munger, age 95, of Galloway Ohio passed peacefully on May 14, 2024. Born May 25, 1928, in St. Johns, Michigan to the late Rollie and Gladys Munger. A former Boy Scout leader and proud United States Marine, Reed exemplified honor and duty throughout his life. Reed retired from White (New Idea) Farm Equipment in 1990 and was blessed to...