Blake Austin Clarkson



Infant Blake Austin Clarkson passed away on Monday, July 15th, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis. He was born on July 15th, 2019 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Jeremy David Clarkson and Donna L. Hall, who survive.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Justin Clarkson; sister, Adrianna Clarkson; maternal grandfather, Donald Hall; paternal grandparents, Dave and […]

Harlan Herbert “Herb” Henry



Harlan Herbert “Herb” Henry, age 78, of Wellston, passed away peacefully at his sister’s home on July 14, 2019. He was born on July 31, 1940 in Wellston, Ohio, to the late Charles Willard Henry and Florence Deal Henry. Herb was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion and VFW in both […]

Linda G. Smith



Linda would like to let you know her work here is done. She received a call, it was an offer made on July 13th, 2019 from which she will not be returning. This job came with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with her Mom, Lucille; Dad, Hurst; brother, Doug; sister, Mary; a very special sister-in-law, Nancy Beckley; and many […]

Patrick Andrew Murphy



 Patrick Andrew Murphy, 73, of Wellston, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born Aug. 29, 1945 in Athens, Ohio, son of the late Selby Eugene and Catherine Andrews Murphy.  Pat was married to Linda Maerker Murphy, who survives.  He owned and operated L&S Drive Thru in McArthur, retired after 30 years from […]

Dora Marie Griffith



Dora Marie Griffith, age 52, of Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 in Salyersville.  Graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 16, 11 a.m. at Salem Cemetery in Wellston with Pastor Bob Baker officiating. Arrangements are by McWilliams Funeral Home, Wellston.