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L&G Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (p) 740-682-6696 (w) www.lewisgillum.com Neva D. Boggs, age 89, passed away May 26, 2020 at her home in Oak Hill, Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born March 18, 1931, in Greenup, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus Kotcamp and Bessie (Logan) Kotcamp. In addition to her parents, Neva is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Edgil Boggs and a daughter, Debbie (Phil) McAfee She was a 1948 graduate of South Webster High School and a former owner of Boggs Pest Control. Neva and Edgil loved to travel. A highlight of their travels was to the Holy Lands with

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com William “Billy” Cosby, Jr. “Uncle Billy”, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25th, 2020 at the Four Winds Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, Jackson, Ohio. He was born July 25, 1935 in Jackson, County to the late William “Britt” Cosby and Nannie Jones Cosby. He attended church at Savageville Community Church and also visited Zion Baptist Church, Pike County. Until his health declined, he resided with his devoted niece who was also his care giver and made sure Uncle Billy had everything he needed, Ms. Kendra Davis. Uncle Billy ha

L&G Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (p) 740-682-6696 (w) www.lewisgillum.com Lawrence Marlin "Toogie" Robinson,age 78, passed away, peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 23rd, 2020. He was born June 1st, 1941 to the late Lawrence and Dorlas Galliamore Robinson. Toogie is survived by his wife, Angela; his seven children: Pamela Robinson of Dayton, Ohio, Charlotte (Terry) Cammack of Dayton, Ohio, Shawn Robinson of Chillicothe, Ohio, Harold (Rosy) Mills of Orlando, Florida, Alicia (George) Taylor of Vinton, Ohio, David (Cheyenne) Foster of New Lexington, Ohio, and Rusty Harper of Blackfork, Ohio; 19 grandkids; and 10 great-grandch

L&G Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (p) 740-682-6696 (w) www.lewisgillum.com Charla Lynne (Crabtree) Hale, age 54, of Batavia, formerly Oak Hill, passed away peacefully at her home with her family present Sunday, May 24, 2020 after an extended illness in Batavia, Ohio. Charla was born February 20, 1966 in Oak Hill. She was a 1984 graduate of Oak Hill High School and Rio Grande College. She recently concluded her 32nd year of teaching English and Literature at Waverly High School. She is a life-long member of the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Charla is survived by her daughter, Erin Hale; her mother, Barbara Crabtree; her father

L&G Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (p) 740-682-6696 (w) www.lewisgillum.com Thomas Allen Hargett Sr. “John”, age 77, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born in Harmon, Virginia on October 16, 1942 to the late James Thomas and Mary Florence (Hackney) Hargett. Tom grew up, known as John Allen Hargett, a young man from the hollers of Virginia, with a stubborn streak and independent mindset that led him to move to Oak Hill, Ohio as a teenager to work and start a new life with his cousins. There he met his beautiful bride, Sandy Hommes. They fell in love fast and

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (p) 740-286-2010 (w) www.lewisgillum.com Barbara Sue (Robinson) Ruff, age 83, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio. She was born July 19, 1936 in Kentucky to John and Effie Scott, later moving to Jackson, Ohio. Barbara attended Jackson High School. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Richardson (Robinson); her mother and father, John and Effie Scott; brother, Raleigh Scott; and sister, Mary Johnson. Her greatest love was working and selling antiques especially antique jewelry. Barbara had many friends in the antique business as well a

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Linda L. Hoover, former Jackson County Recorder passed away at her home with her family on Thursday, May 21st, 2020. She was born on July 4th, 1943 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Harry and Jessie (Dyson) Landrum. Linda started in county service in the early seventies and retired as county recorder in the year 2006 after serving as such from 1988 through 2006. She was also involved in 4-H for many years and she was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church on Cove Rd. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roger W. Hoover; one daughter, Lou Ann (J

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 28 Harding Ave., Jackson, Ohio 45640 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (p) 740-286-2010 (w) www.lewisgillum.com Delores Jean (Jeanie) Lantz, age 78, of Jackson, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. After a three-year courageous battle with cancer, she went to be home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Delores was born in Allentown, PA to the late Dayton and Eva Alt. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, James E. Lantz Sr., of Jackson; her daughter, Cathy Chendraj, of Cambridge, OH; son, James E. (Rita) Lantz Jr., of Ray, OH; three grandsons, Brian (Manda) Thompson, of Logan, OH, James E. Lantz III, of Ray, OH, and Kyle M. Lantz, of R

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc. 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, Ohio 45640 Phone: (740)286-2010 Fax: (740)286-5640 Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com John Edwin McNerlin, age 81, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 30th, 1938 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Danny and Sadie (Malone) McNerlin. He is survived by his wife, Vickie McNerlin; children: Sharon Smith (Marti Wells), John (Sandy) McNerlin, and Grace (Tim) Phillips; grandchildren: Gabrielle, John Walker, John (Donna) Phillips, Shane Walker, Katie McNerlin, Paul Gillenwater, and Samantha Padgett; great-grandchildren: Dan Lagerstam, Lilly Lagerstam, Allen Roberts, Aubr

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes 202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656 (e) lewisgillumfh@gmail.com (p) 740-682-6696 (w) www.lewisgillum.com Dorothy Irene (Riddlebarger) Ratliff, age 89, of Oak Hill , formerly of Scioto county, passed away in National Church Residences (Traditions) on Tuesday May 19, 2020 at 2:28 PM. She was born November 3, 1930 in Scioto county to the late Wilbur and Olivia (Morrison) Riddlebarger. She is survived by her sons, John (Penny) Ratliff and Michael (Doris) Ratliff; step daughters whom she thought as like actual daughters, Wanda (Jessie) Thomas and Nancy (Paul) Holloway; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; six step grandchildren; nine step great grandchildr

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 Richard Alston Johnson, age 65, of Oak Hill, Ohio and formerly of Catlettsburg, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 with his loving family at his side. He was born November 19th, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Marjorie (Alston) and Bobby Gene Johnson. Rick was a 1972 graduate of Boyd County High School and retired in 2008 as a truck driver from Bulk Plants Incorporated. His true passion was farming and raising Red Angus cattle on his farm located in Oak Hill, Ohio. He was a longstanding member of the National Red Angus Asso

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 William C. Grubb Jr., age 81, of Oak Hill, Ohio and formerly of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 17th, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 23rd, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Helen (Myers) and William Clifton Grubb Sr. He was a retired Air Force Veteran and will be forever loved and missed. He is survived by his wife, Delores “Gerri” (Lester) Grubb; children: William “Bill” C. Grubb III, Teresa Ann (Elliott) Perry, and Michael Allen (Rachel) Grubb; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers: Harry Allen (Helen) Grub

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home 28 Harding Avenue Jackson, OH 45640 (740)286-2010 lewisgillumfh@gmail.com Patricia Ann Reese (Dillinger), age 77, of Texas, formerly of Jackson, passed away on May 12, 2020 at Holzer Hospital in Jackson. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Orville and Ulma Dillinger. She was survived by her two children Todd (Hope) Helman and Duska (Derek) Reynolds, Sisters, Jean (John) Meadway, Sue (Dave) McKenzie and brother Eddie Dillinger; eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren; great friends, George and Sandy Coleman and Roy and Dana Garcia; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by 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 Phyllis J. Hughes, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Oakwood Community Health Center of Jackson. She was born in Oak Hill on July 15, 1932 to the late Virgil and Clara Hughes. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon (Jack) Greer. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Gene Hughes, of Portsmouth; along with her nieces, Diana Greer Parks, Catherine Beaumont and Michelle McCall; nephews, Steve Greer (Karen Strickland) and Jerry Greer; as well as several cousins, gr

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 Nancy Elizabeth (Chapman) Boggs, age 70, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Arbors Nursing Home in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born July 10, 1949 in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Robert Chapman and Lola Pauline (Trainer) Chapman of Gallia, Ohio. She is survived by two sons, Justin Boggs of Atlanta, Georgia and Daniel Boggs of Gallipolis, Ohio; her daughter-in-law, Amanda (Peeps) Boggs of Gallipolis, Ohio; and three grandchildren whom she adored: Joseph Boggs, Brenna Boggs, and Korie B

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 Joann May (Bowling) Barr, age 75, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 30th, 2020 at her home. She was born January 21st, 1945 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Edgel and Ella (Reeves) Bowling. Joann is survived by her husband, Duane Barr; children: Ron Patton (Liz), Anna Patton, Harvey Edward (Teresa) Patton, and Shawn Barr; grandchildren: Aleesha, Jeremy, Cassandra, Haley, Lyndsey, Josie, Keegan, and Adam; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Malone; brother, Jerry Bowling; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition t

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 Brenda Joyce Holberg, age 65, of Oak Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020 at her home. She was born March 29, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Eloise Kaufman. She is survived by her fiancé, Jim Smith, of Oak Hill; her son, Lonnie Simpson (Michelle Brofford), of Oak Hill; 2 granddaughters, Dezuray Brofford, of Mississippi and Courtney Brofford, of Oak Hill; one great granddaughter, Ava Starcher, of Mississippi; three great grandsons, Skylar, Aiden and Daniel Givins, of Oak Hill; and several cousins, relatives and friends. Br

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 Dennis “Denny” Walter Leslein, age 71, of Jackson, formerly of Columbus, passed away suddenly early Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home in Thurman. He was born May 3, 1949 in Columbus, to the late Frank and Martha (Proffett) Leslein. In addition to his parents, Denny is preceded in death by his brothers, Frank R. Leslein and Jack Leslein; and a sister, Linda Rice. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rushie (Crum) Leslein, whom he married on June 8, 1968 in Columbus. He is also survived by his son, Joseph Walter Leslein; daughter, Ja