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Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Robert Bailey Gillespie passed away Friday, March 27th, 2020 at Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky at the age of 73. He was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on January 21st, 1947 to the late Robert and Maxine Gillespie. He is survived by his daughter, Claudia (Gillespie) McGinnis; sister, Sara Beth Gillespie; and sister, Sue (Gillespie) Crawford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Rae Gillespie and his beautiful wife, Billie Jo (McCain) Gillespie. In honor of his wishes, there will be no services hel

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 Ronald W. Howell, age 74, of Oak Hill, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 12, 1945 to the late William and Marie (Brady) Howell. Ronnie went to school in Decatur and Blackfork and then served in Vietnam with the United States Army on the river. In Vietnam, he welded boats and barges. He then worked in construction as a welder in the tri state area. He was a very devoted and proud grandpa. His grandchildren meant everything to him, he will be missed dearly by hi

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Betty Lou Stroth, age 93, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 at Holzer of Gallipolis. She was born June 4th, 1926 in Jackson, Ohio to the late William and Elizabeth (Hatten) Wildman. Betty is survived by her daughter, Tisha (Keith) Argabright; granddaughter, Mandee Karr; great-granddaughters, Kamryn and Reece; grandson, Jack Stroth Jr.; brother, Donnie (Patty) Wildman; and special family member, Anita McManus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Stroth and son, Terry Stroth. Betty and her hus

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 On Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 Ronald Roger “Ron” Crabtree, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at home while watching his westerns, at the age of 79. He was born was born April 3rd, 1940 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Homer and Lucille Crabtree. Ron graduated in 1959 from Oak Hill and always said “I wasn’t a fan but I went anyway!” After high school he went into the Army, where he proudly served his country. He was an avid Trump supporter. September 29th, 1973 Ron married the love of his

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 Glada Mae (Barker) Jenkins, age 93, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away March 27th, 2020. She was born July 3rd, 1926 to the late Alba Barker and Velma (Dearing) Barker. She is survived by two sons: Jay H. (Nancy) Jenkins of Oak Hill, Ohio and Timothy L. (Teresa) Jenkins of Jackson, Ohio; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight H. Jenkins and sister, Rozona Lloyd. She retired from Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. After retiring, she enjoyed spending ti

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Robert H. Landrum, age 85, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 at his home. He was born August 13th, 1935 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Harry and Jessie (Dyson) Landrum. Robert was a farmer and retired from ABF Trucking in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Reisinger) Landrum; three sons: Mike (Donna) Landrum, Richard (Patty) Tackett, and Jared (April) Tackett; three daughters: Roberta (Mike) Fuller, Ruth (Brian) Bell, and Sheila (Steve) Johnson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Rodney (Dottie)

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Evelyn Rosemary (Williams) Adkins, age 59, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 21st, 2020 at Oakwood Community Health in Jackson, Ohio. She was born January 16th, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Homer and Elizabeth (Rhoden) Williams of Oak Hill, Ohio. Evelyn was a 1981 graduate of Oak Hill High School. She was kind, caring, and generous. She would give anything to anyone if they needed it and she had it. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. She was the best sister and friend. She loved to have a good time. She enjoyed singing, kara

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 Sheila Diane Carlisle, age 64, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at her home. She was born March 21, 1955 in Pike County, Kentucky to Dan and Bea Addington, who survive. In addition to her parents, she is survived by the love of her life and husband of 46 years, Robert Carlisle; children, Jeff Carlisle, Steven (Alison) Carlisle and Kristina Carlisle; granddaughter, Caitlynn Carlisle; brother, Bob (Gloria) Addington and many other extended family members and friends who loved her dearly. Sheila loved life and lived it to t

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 Clarence “Chuck” Bowman, age 95, of Jackson, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at Adena in Chillicothe. He was born October 25, 1924 in Jackson to the late Arnold and Mabel Pearl (Brohard) Bowman. He is survived by his wife, Freida (Cooper) Ward Bowman; daughter, Valerie (David) Sisson; step-son, James Richard “Dick” (Cindy) Ward; grandchildren: David W. Sisson, Kimberly Sisson, Stephanie (Todd) Haynes, Diana (Brian) Webb, Denise (Nathan) Cummins, Tim Bowman, and Ryan (Megan) Ward; several great-grandchildren; his brother, William Bowma

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Terry “Lefty” Kunz, age 63, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Monday, March 9th, 2020 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born November 16th, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl and Juanita Kunz. He is survived by his fiancé, Mary Kunz; children: Tommy (Ricki) Kunz, Terry Kunz (Jessica Howerton), Mary Kaye (Corky) Jeffrey, and Nicole Jackson; stepchildren: Katie Kunz, Carl Kunz, Sally (Joey) Wilson, and Robert “Smoky” Logan Jr.; grandchildren: Alexis, T.J., and Joey Kunz; eight step-grandchildren; brothers: Paul (Cathy) Kunz, Bobby (Susan) Ku

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 Preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary, Roger D. Kozma (“Kozmo” or “Koz,” to his friends) was born on March 1, 1949 and died on March 10, 2020 at the age of 71. A retired factory worker, husband, and father, he is survived by his daughter, Wendi Kozma (Tracy Osborne), his sister, Sandy Blevins (whom he affectionately called “Meatball”), and his extended family. Prior to and during his retirement, he spent his time tinkering in his garage, working on some project or another, fishing, and going to the drag strip and auctions with Teddie.

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Remembering Mary Visitation 11a.m.-12p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home, Jackson, Ohio Graveside Memorial and Interment following at 1p.m. at New Zion Cemetery At the rising of the sun and at its going down, at the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we will remember Mary. At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring, at the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we will remember Mary. At the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn, for as long as we live, we will remember Mary. Mary

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, OH 45640 (p) 740-286-2010 (f) 740-286-5640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (w) www.lewisgillum.com Virginia Irene Miller, went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2020 from a brief illness. She was born in Logan West Virginia to Ira E. Saunders and Ada Lorena (Smith) Saunders. The last of her siblings, she was preceded in death by her parents, thirteen brothers and sisters, her husband, Henry Miller, and daughter-in-law, Leisa Miller. She is survived by her son, Bruce Miller, of Oak Hill; daughter, Trena Miller, of Jackson; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She loved working in the yard, talking to people about God and she loved chu

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com It is with great sadness that the family of Kathy Jeanne Fannin announces her unexpected passing at her home following a brief illness. Kathy was born March 3, 1957 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late George & Lillian Fannin. She grew up in Jackson, Ohio and graduated from Jackson High School Class of 1975. After graduation she went to work at the Sundry and News, later joining the Walmart team when Walmart first opened in Jackson. She was an avid Jackson Ironmen, OSU Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Elvis fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her