obituary

  • Michael Wootton

    Michael Wootton

    Visiting hours will be held 1–3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home. A remembrance get-together will occur at Mike’s favorite spot, West End Ciderhouse in Athens, at a later date. 

  • Rosa Hickman

    Rosa Hickman

    A graveside service will be held at Taylor Ridge Cemetery, Glouster, at noon, Tuesday Nov. 11, with Pastor William Hunter officiating.

  • Betty L. Davis

    Betty L. Davis

    Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Brown Funeral Home of Murray City, Ohio, with Pastor Shelia Klinebriel officiating. Calling hours will be observed from 3–7 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

  • Rita Downs

    Rita Downs

    A cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date. Contributions in memory of Rita can be made to the Pickering House, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. 

  • Sammy Huwe

    Sammy Huwe

    A memorial will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church in Athens. Calling hours will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. and  lunch at noon.  

  • Kathy L. Riley

    Kathy L. Riley

    Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home in Nelsonville. Calling hours will be observed from 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, and 11 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, prior to the service.

  • Billy K. Perine

    Billy K. Perine

    A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at the Bishopville Church of Christ with Pastor Ron Fierce officiating. Interment will be in the Glouster Cemetery. A visitation will take place at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. 

  • Donald Bernard

    Donald Bernard

    A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Rick Seiter officiating.  Interment will be in the Beechgrove Cemetery, Perry County. Visitation will take place 5–8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, from 11 a.m. until service begins. 

  • Mistie Dawn (Savage) McGuire

    Mistie Dawn (Savage) McGuire

    Calling hours will be held 2–4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 and 6–8 p.m. at The Bishopville Church of Christ. In accordance with Mistie’s wishes, she will be cremated the following day. 

  • Judith Vaught

    Judith Vaught

    Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Rev. Elijah Brooks officiating. A visitation will take place 11 a.m. Friday until the time of service.