Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Corey L. Wilson of Coshocton, OH joined our Lord on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Corey was born on November 24, 1968, in Steubenville, OH. He is the son of Thomas and Marlene Wilson, of Jewett, OH and the late Cheryl D. Wilson, also of Jewett. In addition to his mother, Corey was preceded in death by his brother, Marion...

Jan 28, 2024

Gloria Elaine "Glo" Busby Watt, age 74, of Jewett, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, in The Meadows of Cadiz.

Born October 23, 1949, in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Glenn Busby and Dolores Burrows Busby. After graduating from Jewett High School in 1967, Glo started working in the decorating department at the Scio...

Jan 25, 2024

Fred D Maffitt, age 89, a resident of Gables Care Center, formerly of Jewett, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Valley Hospice at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

A lifelong resident of Harrison County, he was born February 12, 1934, near Hopedale, the son of the late Harvey Maffitt and Audrey Finnicum Maffitt. Fred graduated from...

Jan 25, 2024

Michael L. Cunningham Sr, Jewett, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 16, 1953, in Dover, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph Cunningham and Freda (Burrell) Mansfield.

He worked in the mining and plastic industries, as well as...

Jan 19, 2024

Karen L. Roberts, age 71, of Scio, formerly of Jewett, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV.

Born March 22, 1951, in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late William "Bill" Rose and Vera Easlick Rose. After graduating from high school, she furthered her education at Belmont Technical College, receiving a...

Jan 8, 2024

Cheryl Jean Elson Davidson, age 69, of Jewett, Ohio passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, Ohio after a short fight with cancer.

Born December 28, 1954, in Steubenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mary Alice Elson Merrin and the stepdaughter of the late George Merrin. She graduated from...

Dec 31, 2023

If you ever crossed paths with Jim a.k.a. "Heavy" Yoss, you either encountered a grizzly bear or a teddy bear. He was born on September the 22nd, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio. He passed on the morning of December 31st, 2023, peacefully in Union Hospital.

It's been said by many of men, that he was the best "dirt...

Dec 28, 2023

Marion E. Jones, age 56, of Scio, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. Born June 15, 1967, in Canton, he was the son of Marlene Jones Wilson. He was an over the road truck driver until his disability in 2022.

Surviving are his parents Marlene and Tom Wilson of Jewett, a sister...

Nov 25, 2023

Devoted husband, dad, and papa, Roger William Philpott, 69, of Scio, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Roger was born November 11, 1954, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Clarence Philpott and Laura Marie Neff Skelton. He spent his early years growing up in Anstead, WV. Roger...

Nov 17, 2023

Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Beamer Dulkoski, age 71, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at her home near Jewett.

Born December 18, 1951, in Durand, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Carl Beamer and Bernice Carpenter Beamer. A graduate of Scio High School, Kathy attended Kent State Tusc. and received her bachelor's in education from Franciscan...

Nov 15, 2023

Gregory T. "Greg" Forrest, age 61, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his home near Scio, Ohio.

Born September 1, 1961, in Owensboro, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Frank Forrest and Ona Ashby Forrest. Greg was a 1979 graduate from Ohio County High School in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. When he turned 16 years...

Nov 3, 2023

LouAnn Firman, age 76, of Jewett, formerly of Germano and Steubenville, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Sunnyslope Nursing Home, Bowerston. Born November 22, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Freeman Grimm and Violet Marie Riggs Grimm and was raised in Bergholz.

LouAnn attended Jewett Methodist Church, prior to her illness. She enjoyed working...

Oct 19, 2023

David M. Carter, age 80, of 517 Busby Drive, Bowerston, formerly of Scio, died at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Valley Hospice Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV.

He was born August 16, 1943 in Harrisville, Harrison County, Ohio; a son of the late Harold W. Carter and Sarah Edith Childers Carter.

He was...

Oct 18, 2023

Oleta J. Anguish, age 100, formerly of Bowerston and Lake Milton, passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in Carroll Golden Age Retreat in Carrollton with her daughter by her side.

Born October 26, 1922, in West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Locke and Iva Reed Locke. She married Dayle...

Oct 9, 2023

Robert Todd "Bob" Hendershot, age 82, of Bowerston, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Park Village, Dover.

Born June 2, 1941, in St. Clairsville he was a son of the late Clyde F. Hendershot, Sr and Annie Gable Hendershot. He graduated from St. Clairsville High School in 1959 and was a US Army veteran. Dairy farming...

Oct 5, 2023

Patricia "Leah" Hamilton

Leah Hamilton 34, of Scio was called home to dwell with the angels on Thurs. Oct. 5th, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh PA., after a hard-fought battle with heart disease. Leah was born on July 26, 1989, in Canton, Ohio. Leah attended Carrollton High School and BJVS.

Leah was a flagger...

Sep 29, 2023

Norma Jane Pierson passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claymont Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville, Ohio.  She was born October 11, 1932, to the late Harry S. Brown and Eunice Clark Brown.  On April 4, 1953, she married Boyd G. Pierson, who preceded her in death on November 17, 1986. Together they raised three daughters, Brenda (John) Stocker,...

Sep 13, 2023

Gary Nelson McBride, age 86, of Jewett passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz.

Born August 3, 1937, Gary was the oldest son of the late Nelson and Phyllis McBride of Hendrysburg. He served in the US Air Force and worked for Cravat Coal Co. from 1969-1978 and R&F Coal from 1978-1988. He...

Sep 5, 2023

Louis W. Hewitt, age 92, of Cadiz, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz.

Born August 13, 1931, he was a son of the late George T. Hewitt and Vivian Heist Hewitt.  He is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Clarke Hewitt, George Hewitt, Ronald Hewitt, Marie Miller, Priscilla Schwenck.  Surviving is...

Aug 29, 2023

Douglas Henry "Doug" Coyle, age 81, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home near Jewett.

Born June 6, 1942, in Caldwell he was the son of the late Henry D. Coyle and A. Florence Spence Coyle.

Doug enjoyed listening to country western music and playing his harmonica.

Surviving is his sisters Rita...