OBITUARIES

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Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.

Michael E. Kraft

Michael E. Kraft

Jan 16, 2011

Michael E. Kraft, 65, of Logan, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born January 27, 1945 in Rockbridge, son of the late Jake and Beulah Miller Kraft. Mike was married to LaDonna Peppers Kraft, who survives. He was a retired pipe fitter from Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local #189 in Columbus, a Vietnam Air...

Pamela J. Dotson

Pamela J. Dotson

Jan 15, 2011

Pamela J. Dotson, age 61, of Logan, OH, passed away January 15, 2011 at the home of her parents after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born May 24, 1949 in Columbus, OH, and was the only child of Patricia and Max Leonard. She is survived by her parents, maternal aunt, Norma Norris of Lancaster, and numerous...

Billy E. Gillman

Billy E. Gillman

Jan 15, 2011

Billy E. Gillman, 50, of Hamden, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born March 12, 1960 in Meigs County, son of the late Archie and Sarah Darst Gillman. Billy was married to Lisa Hudson Gillman, who survives. Billy is survived by a son, William Crago of Dayton; a stepson, Jared...

Robert Dale Bob Handley

Robert Dale Bob Handley

Jan 14, 2011

Robert Dale ""Bob"" Handley, age 67, of McArthur, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011. He retired from General Motors after 30 years and he also served in the Army for 3 years. Bob is survived by his wife, Carla Malone Handley of McArthur; brothers, John Barb Handley and Loel Karen Handley; daughters, Kim Rick Hite and Tess Handley;...

Edwin V. Steward

Edwin V. Steward

Jan 10, 2011

Edwin V. Steward, 74, of Londonderry, passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1936 in Vinton County, son of the late Jackson and Dorothy Sowers Steward. Edwin was married to Martha Wise Steward, who survives. He was a greeter at Wal-Mart in Chillicothe and a Volunteer Fireman for Harrison Township, Vinton County....

Ernest Clinton Zinn

Ernest Clinton Zinn

Jan 9, 2011

Ernest Clinton Zinn, 82, of Hamden, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Huston Nursing Home in Hamden. He was born October 23, 1928 in Radcliff, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Pierce Zinn. Ernie was a mechanic for the automotive and coal mining industries. He is survived by a son, Wayne Dorothy Zinn of Virginia Beach,...

Ruth Elizabeth Mcwhorter

Ruth Elizabeth Mcwhorter

Jan 9, 2011

Ruth Elizabeth McWhorter, 86, of Londonderry, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. She was born December 11, 1924 in Londonderry, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Ratcliff Meeker. Ruth was the widow of the late Guy McWhorter. She is survived by a son, Roger Patricia McWhorter of Londonderry; grandchildren, Wendy and Jason;...

Willis Dean Dunlap Jr.

Willis Dean Dunlap Jr.

Jan 5, 2011

Willis Dean Dunlap Jr., 26, of Ray, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born February 16, 1984 in Chillicothe, son of Willis Dean and Anastasia Ramey Dunlap Sr., of Ray. In addition to his parents, Dean is survived by brothers, Charles Dunlap and Tyler Dunlap; a sister, Shanay Dunlap; paternal...

Thomas Walker

Thomas Walker

Jan 4, 2011

Thomas Walker, 74, of Dundas, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Twin Maples Nursing Home in McArthur. He was born August 10, 1936 in Gallipolis, son of the late Raymond Hanson and Ada Lee Patterson Walker. Thomas is survived by a sister, Martha Carles Prater of Dundas; nieces, Carlotta Rick Hensler of McArthur, Sherry Bob Saunders of McArthur...

Carolyn Lee Blankenship

Carolyn Lee Blankenship

Jan 3, 2011

Carolyn Lee Blankenship, 67, of McArthur, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at Regency Hospital in Columbus. She was born July 20, 1943 in Circleville, daughter of the late Howard and Mary Van Vokinburg Rife. Carolyn was married to Rev. William Blankenship, who survives. Carolyn was a strong Christian. She is survived by sons, Billy Joe Blankenship of Circleville,...

Dorsey E. Red Butcher

Dorsey E. Red Butcher

Jan 3, 2011

Dorsey E. ""Red"" Butcher, 72, of McArthur, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born March 31, 1938 in Ross County, son of the late Dorsey and Mary McGill Butcher. Red was married to the late Thelma Thacker Butcher. He retired from Vinton County Recycling Program and was a member of Antioch Church in...

Ford Matthew Weaver

Ford Matthew Weaver

Dec 25, 2010

Ford Matthew ""Matt"" Weaver, 55, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, December 25, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1955 in Nelsonville, son of Kenneth Weaver, of Nelsonville and the late Mary Jane Walker Weaver. Matt was a long term employee of Kroger in Nelsonville. He has many interests including sports, hunting, fishing, cooking, hiking and especially...

Marian Louise Neel

Marian Louise Neel

Dec 24, 2010

Marian Louise Neel, 81, of Logan, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. She was born September 12, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Wanch Birtcher. Marian was the widow of the late Robert Neel. She was a member of the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church in Murray...

Melissa Jane Lowery

Melissa Jane Lowery

Dec 24, 2010

Melissa Jane Lowery, 44, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at her residence. She was born May 6, 1966 in Nelsonville, daughter of Carroll Pat Riley of Hamden and the late Rita Mackie Smart. Melissa was married for 28 years to Michael Thomas Lowery of Nelsonville. Melissa is survived by her daughters, Trisha Dawn Lowery of Nelsonville,...

Roy R. Bevard Sr.

Roy R. Bevard Sr.

Dec 22, 2010

Roy R. Bevard Sr., 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born November 12, 1929 in Ray, Ohio, son of the late Samuel J. and Hazel Bethel Bevard. Roy was married to the late Eileen Morrison Bevard. He is survived by sons, Steven Abrenda Bevard and Roy Tami...

Hester E. Kinnison

Hester E. Kinnison

Dec 20, 2010

Hester E. Kinnison, 97, of McArthur, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born November 15, 1913 in Haydenville, Ohio, daughter of the late Kella Olis and Elizabeth Helen Merriman Mount. Hester was the widow of the late James Daniel Kinnison. She was a member of the First Christian Church in...

Gilbert Lee Maffin Sr.

Gilbert Lee Maffin Sr.

Dec 18, 2010

Gilbert Lee Maffin Sr., 63, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1947 in Athens County, son of the late Frank and Ruth Stuffelbeam Maffin. Gilbert was married to Mary Carlson Maffin, who survives. He is survived by sons, Gilbert Maffin Jr., George Mary Maffin, Rob Sarah Maffin, Bruce Foreman...

Jacob Bartoe Jr.

Jacob Bartoe Jr.

Dec 16, 2010

Jacob Bartoe Jr., 79, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at his residence. He was born April 9, 1931 in McArthur, son of the late Jacob and Flora Mae Townsend Bartoe Sr. Jacob was married to Franziska Kapfhammer Bartoe, who survives. He formerly worked at Buckeye Steel Casting and was a member of Trinity Free Will Baptist...

Bertha L. Nicolia

Bertha L. Nicolia

Dec 16, 2010

Bertha L. Nicolia, 55, of Logan, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. She was born December 1, 1955 in Lancaster, daughter of the late John and Cora Graham Reed. She worked at the Holiday Inn in Lancaster. Bertha is survived by two sons; her boyfriend, Greg Miller; brothers, Fred and Johnny Reed and...

Betty K. Jackson

Betty K. Jackson

Dec 15, 2010

Betty K. Jackson, 92, of Londonderry, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010. She was born February 25, 1918 in Pancoastburg, Ohio, daughter of the late Jackson M. and Bonnie Mason Kelley. Betty was the widow of the late Charles ""Joe"" Homer Jackson. She worked at Miller Oil Company during the depression and was a member of Voice of Hope...

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