Obituaries

Kathy "Tootie" Lynn Miller

Jul 14, 2025

Kathy “Tootie” Lynn Miller, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 14th, 2025. She was born July 11th, 1950, in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Robert “Duke” and Beatrice Rhodes.

Kathy was a 1968 graduate of Wellston High School. Through the years she worked as an STNA. Kathy was an amazing mother, grandmother, and sister. She was...

Marilyn Warrens

Jul 12, 2025

Marilyn Sue Warrens, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on July 12th, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with dementia. Marilyn was born January 26th, 1939, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Russell and Olga Elliott.

Marilyn was a woman of many talents. She was an excellent seamstress, house cleaner, flower arranger, cook, and cake decorator and will be...

JoAnn Thomas

Jul 11, 2025

JoAnn Thomas, age 93, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Friday, July 11th, 2025, at Four Winds of Jackson. She was born July 23rd, 1931, in Jackson, Ohio to the late Thomas and Eleanor (James) Weaver.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at 1PM at CM Cemetery under the direction of the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home...

Merrill Lee Sears

Jul 11, 2025

Merrill Lee Sears, age 84, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Friday, July 11th, 2025, at his home after a brief illness. Merrill was born July 27th, 1940, in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Edward and Jesse (Spriggs) Sears.

Merrill was a 1958 graduate of Jackson High School. He was employed with the New York Central Railroad for a couple of years...

Ernest Russell "Ernie" Forshey

Jul 9, 2025

Ernest Russell “Ernie” Forshey, age 72, of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe surrounded by his family. He was born on May 5, 1953, in Oak Hill to the late Jacob and Juanita (Henderson) Forshey. 

He is survived by his wife of over 25 years, Tina (Peoples) Forshey; children, Heather (Joe) Shoemaker,...

Janet Louise Staten

Jul 8, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janet Louise Staten of Jackson, Ohio. A woman of deep character and vibrant spirit, Janet lived a life as full of color and charm as the romance novels she so loved. She departed this life on July 8, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Born June 27, 1934, in Gallia...

Julia "Julie" Natasha Ann Simpson

Jul 8, 2025

Julia Natasha Ann Simpson, age 39, of Oak Hill, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was born on December 6, 1985 in Toledo, Ohio to Ernie and Teresa Simpson, who survive.

She is survived by her parents; her brothers, Jeremy Adkins, of Oak Hill, Nathan (Amber) Simpson, of Oak Hill; sister, Tiffany (Michael) Chandler, of...

Robert Brian Kent Sr.

Jul 6, 2025

Robert Brian Kent Sr., age 64, of Jackson, Ohio passed away on July 6, 2025, in Jackson. He was born on January 6, 1961, in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Roy and Daisy Kent.

He is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Linda Trivett; his children, Angel Kent (Keith Johnson) and Joseph Kent; grandchildren, Isaac and Israel Johnson, Gage Smith, Emily Kent,...

Stephen Issac Rayburn

Jul 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen Issac Rayburn, 50, of Patriot, Ohio, on July 5, 2025. A father, a grandfather, a son, a brother—Stephen was so much to so many. His love was quiet but unwavering, and his presence felt like home.

He leaves behind his long-time partner, Cassandra Miller, who stood beside him through life’s many chapters.

He...

George "Moose" Thomas Gallagher

Jul 5, 2025

George Thomas “Moose” Gallagher, age 77, of Jackson passed away after a battle with cancer on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born October 22, 1947, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late George and Jane (Emmett) Gallagher.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of almost...

Calvin Jenkins

Jul 2, 2025

Calvin Jenkins, age 88, of South Webster, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with dementia at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born October 9th, 1936, in Eifort, Ohio to the late George and Stella (Caldwell) Jenkins.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Barbara (Hughes)...

James Franklin West

Jun 29, 2025

James Franklin “Jimmy” West, age 100, of Jackson, Ohio left to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29th, 2025. Jimmy was born in Jackson, Ohio on December 26th, 1924, to the late Squire and Stella (Hughes) West.

Jimmy was raised and lived in Jackson until he joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and was sworn into service in 1943. Jimmy’s...

Wyman Dean Figgins

Jun 28, 2025

Wyman Dean Figgins, age 76 passed away Saturday morning while in palliative care at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe, Ohio. Wyman was born September 3, 1948, to the late Earl and Margaret (Cofer) Figgins, of Blackfork, Ohio. He was a member of Union Baptist Church in Blackfork, where he was a trustee and managed the music board for church services and...

Larry Keith Mcguire

Jun 28, 2025

Larry Keith McGuire, age 62, of Oak Hill, passed away after an extended illness early Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home.  He was born May 10, 1963, in Oak Hill, to the late Vernon and Irene (French) McGuire.  

  Survived by his wife of 6 years, Jackie (Williams) McGuire; children, Tamara (Lucas) Leach, Shane McGuire, Chris McGuire, and Michelle (Ryan) Hall;...

Kathy Patrick

Jun 27, 2025

Kathy (Rice) Patrick, age 73, of Jackson, Ohio passed away suddenly on June 27, 2025, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. Kathy Ann Rice Patrick was born on April 8, 1952, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Bob and Esther Rice of Jackson.

Kathy is survived by her sisters, Peggy Rice (Larry) Foster and Karen Rice (Mark) McCann;...

Marilyn Ruth Gray

Jun 25, 2025

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Marilyn Ruth Gray, age 96, passed away Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. She was born February 13th, 1929, in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Albert “Poppy” and Pauline...

Kelli Ann (Jones) Harper

Jun 22, 2025

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes

28 Harding Avenue, Jackson, OH 45640

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Kelli Ann (Jones) Harper, age 62, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Chillicothe, Ohio after a courageous

battle with cancer. She was born on March 9,...