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Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (p) 740-682-6696 (f) 740-682-7862 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Sondra Sue Lambert, age 80, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 in North Charleston, South Carolina where she had been staying with her daughter. She was born March 11th, 1939 in Van Lear, Kentucky to the late Eliza (Bowling) Woods. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Gary) Walker; granddaughter, Rhawnie Gonzalez; great-granddaughters, Evah and Karmin Gonzalez; brother, Dwight (Linda) Woods; brother-in-law, Paul Lambert; sister-in-law, Jacquie Lambert; and several close life-long friends. In addition to her mother, she

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (p) 740-682-6696 (f) 740-682-7862 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Virgil V. Comer Sr., age 77, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born October 25, 1941 in Scioto Co. to the late Denver and Irene (Bloomfield) Comer. Virgil graduated from Jackson High School Class of 1960. He then went on into the United States Air Force serving from 1961-1967. He was a past employee of Westinghouse, in Columbus and also worked at the Columbus Dispatch. He was a loving father and grandfather and always put his family first. He was a member of the Hamilton Gla

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com William Wilbur West, age 92, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 at his home. He was born December 27th, 1926 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Squire and Stella West. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Betty Jane West; daughter, Linda West of Jackson, Ohio; son-in-law, Rick Brady of Jackson, Ohio; four grandchildren, Melissa West of Gahanna, Ohio, William B. (Michelle) West, Kim (Harold) Grim, Tony (Carrie) West all of Jackson, Ohio; ten great-grandchildren: Billy West of Minford, Ohio, Kala Alley of Beaver, Ohio, Hannah Brewer, Br

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, OH 45640 (740) 286-2010 (P) (740) 286-5640 lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Floyd Rose, age 72, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born April 11, 1947 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Alice (Miller) Rose He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Deborah (Foster) Rose; daughters, Jennifer (Kenneth) Evans, Jessica (Pat) Wills; grandsons, Dale Nelson (Meagan Rollins), Garth Rose (Bailey Sales); granddaughters, Bronwyn Nelson and Ashley Wills; step grandsons, Jacob Wills and Phillip Wills; great grandchildren, Avery and Charleigh Nelson; step great grandchildren, Skylar, G

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Loretta J. Jones, age 87, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born on July 4th, 1932 to the late John and Lucille (Booth) Harbert. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Loretta was very active in the community. She was a member of the Jackson Business and Professional Women’s Club, the Jackson City Tree Commission, and a charter member of the Jackson Lioness Club. She also served on Jackson City Council. The community project closest to her heart was Secret Santa which she served a

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (p) 740-682-6696 (f) 740-682-7862 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Roger “Hodge” Underwood, age 67, of Oak Hill passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home. He was born May 19, 1952 in Oak Hill to the late Frank and Effie (Louderback) Underwood. He is survived by his loving cousin, Rhonda (Tim) ONeal, and her children, Patsy, Katie and Addie; close friend that was like a daughter to him, Alicia (Alan) Ratcliff and her children, Haley, Zachary and Madison; and life-long friends, Barb (Alan) Wasmer and numerous other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brot

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Geraldine “Jeri” Keeton, age 62, of Wellston passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at Four Winds in Jackson. She was born March 8, 1957 in Wellston to the late Clarence Adkins and Nora Mae (Faulk) Aldridge. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Vivian Moore, Donald Adkins, Larry Lee Adkins and Bonnie Louise Adkins. She is survived by her sons, Scotty (Terri) Keeton, of Wellston, Michael Keeton, Bucyrus, Ohio and Tennyson Adkins, of Crestline, Ohio; sister, Irene Kent, of Jackson; brother, Raymond Adkins, of Wel

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (p) 740-682-6696 (f) 740-682-7862 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Rev. Robert (Bobby) Long, formerly of Blackfork, OH, peacefully passed away on July 25, 2019 at home in Lexington KY, with his wife Bettye by his side. He was born August 12, 1927 in Blackfork OH, to Mildred Keels Long and Herman Long. Bobby was a Trustee of Washington Township in Lawrence County OH for many years. He retired from Columbia Gas, Inc in Jackson, OH. He moved to Lexington, KY in his later years and became the Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. Funeral arrangements are pending with Smith & Smith

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Beth Ann Ruggles, age 41, of Piketon, Ohio and formerly of Jackson, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 at her home. She was born May 13th, 1978 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Dave and Debbie Ruggles. She is survived by her two sons, SPC James (Julie) West of Fairbanks, Alaska and Jarod Ruggles of Piketon, Ohio. She is also survived by her parents, Dave and Debbie Ruggles of Beaver, Ohio, one sister, Amanda Ruggles and her children, Alicia and Melinda all of Jackson, Ohio, grandmother, Jean Jenkins of Jackson, Ohio and several aunts and uncl

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Rev. Robert “Bob” E. Auxier, age 73, of Jackson, Ohio unexpectantly went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 24, 2019 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Bob was born May 9, 1946 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Ora “Oss” and Nona Auxier. Bob is survived by his wife of 35 years, Betty Auxier; his children, Leslie (Brian) Diehl of Groveport, Ohio, Robbie (Kimber) Auxier of Wellston, Ohio, Chrissy (Joe) Marks of Hamden, Ohio, Jessica Auxier and Cassandra Auxier both of Jackson, Ohio; his sisters, Linda (Bud) Costilow and Mary (Carr

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Juanita J. Forshey, age 85, of Jackson, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was born May 8, 1934 in Jackson, to the late Ernest and Eustatia (Bowman) Henderson. She is survived by her children, sons, Ernest (Tina) Forshey of Jackson, John (Janet) Forshey of Jackson, Dale (Terri) Forshey of Wellston and daughter, Sharon (Gary) Stabler of Wellston; 21 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jake Forshey; and siblin

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Morgan Leslie Reese, age 78, of Texas, formerly of Jackson, passed away Saturday, July 20 2019 at the VA Hospital in Chillicothe. He was born in Oak Hill to the late William Everett and Alma (Leslie) Reese. He is survived by his wife of 36 wonderful years, Patricia “Patty” (Dillinger) Reese; children, Todd (Hope) Helman and Duska (Derek) Reynolds; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; great friends, George and Sandy Coleman; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daught

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Mary Alice Malone, age 84, of Jackson, passed away at Jenkins Care Community on Friday, July 19, 2019. She was born in Jackson County on September 26, 1934 to the late Albert and Bessie (Whaley) Hughes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Malone; brothers, Ralph Hughes, William Franklin Hughes, George Hughes and Howard Hughes; sisters, Betty Jane Ewing and Phyllis Ann Rowland; and grandson, Jeremy Gilliland. She is survived by her son, James “Jim” (Sherry) Malone; daughter, Mary Donice (Keith

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Steven Allen Hamilton Sr., age 61, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Gallipolis on November 23, 1957 to the late Carl and Betty (Hall) Hamilton. He is survived by his wife Karen (Myers) Hamilton; his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Jim Pratt; his children, Allen Hamilton and Valerie (George) Armstrong, Wayne Barrows and Mary Kille; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. He is preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends on Wedn

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com James Earl McCarty, age 64, of Vinton, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on September 1, 1954 to the late Bessie (Wheeler) and Jaroy McCarty. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Bentley McCarty; sister, Jean Floyd; daughter, Jessica McCarty; and sons, Jason McCarty and Sean McCarty. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Cupp) McCarty, of Vinton; brother, Willis McCarty; and grandsons, Dustin and Devyn McCarty and Dale Ohm III and Sean Ohm. Also surviving is his

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Carl E. Swaney Sr., age 91, of Jackson passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly, Ohio after three recent hospital stays. He was born born in 1928 to the late Herman and Letha (Jenkins) Swaney. He was the grandson of Vermont T. Swaney of Richmondale. He was a member of the Forrest and Field Draft Horse and Mule Association. Carl was known as the “Ox Man” because he raised and trained oxen in Southeastern Ohio. He displayed them at fairs and festivals all over Ohio. He was Scioto Township Trustee for

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Pamela Elaine (Exline) Grosjean, age 68, of Wellston, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born September 28, 1950, in Jackson to Ruth (Simpson) Exline and the late Harold “Heck” Exline. She is survived by her mother, Ruth; brothers, Danny (Carolyn) Exline, Barry (Lori) Exline; sisters, Penny (Don) Hill, Linda (Roger) White and Patricia Exline; very special friend, Judy Wiggins; brothers and sisters-in-law, including Bud and Charlene Fowler, who took special care of Pam after her husband’s dea

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (p) 740-682-6696 (f) 740-682-7862 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Joe Michael Adkins, age 70, passed away Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 at Adena of Chillicothe. He was born October 26th, 1948 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Billy Joe and Margaret Ellen (Gray) Adkins. He is survived by three sisters: Pam (Danny) McNeal, Paula Chapman, and Jolene (Jeff) Elcess all of Oak Hill, Ohio; two brothers, Dean Adkins and Owen (Debbie) Adkins all of Oak Hill, Ohio; ten nieces and nephews; as well as numerous other family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdad, Oscar Adkins

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (p) 740-682-6696 (f) 740-682-7862 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Madgelene “Madge” (Barker) Smith, age 91, of Jackson, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Oakwood Community Health Center. She was born July 19, 1927 to the late Gus and Nora (Williams) Barker. She is survived by her loving family which includes, her sister, Roberta Faye Tackett of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; her children: Pam (Roger) Marks of Jackson, Ohio, James (Edith) Smith of Jackson, Ohio, Julia White of Punta Gorda, Florida, Anna (Ed) Annett of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Todd (Brooke) Smith of Jackson, Ohio, and Arnold (He

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, OH 45640 740-286-2010 (P) 740-286-5640 (F) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (E) Stephanie Dawn Lewis, age 33, of Rio Grande, Ohio passed away Friday, July 5th, 2019. She was born October 9th, 1985 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Rodney and Christine (Clark) Lewis of Rio Grande, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Jessica (Siders) Kahler and brother-in-law, Ben Kahler of Gainesville, Florida; niece, Adara Kahler of Gainesville, Florida; nephew, Rhys Kahler of Gainesville, Florida; and grandmothers, Wilma Lewis and Juanita Clark of Jackson, Ohio; as well as her beloved pet Maltese of over 12 years, Woofer T. Lewis. She was prece