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Dave Wayne Hayes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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