All Obituaries

James Allen Hamilton, 72 of Sardis, Ohio passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Freeport, Ohio July 11, 1950 a son of the late Allen Clarke & Edna Louise Laisure Hamilton. He was a US Marine veteran and was a retired repairman for Pepsi Cola at New Philadelphia, Ohio. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Sharon Louise Hamilton, Margaret Hart and Barbara Fritter.  He is survived by his children; Allen Hamilton, Anthony...

Donald James Ailiff, 64 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday March 17, 2023 at Stellar Care Center Woodsfield.  He was born May 23, 1958 in Bryan, Ohio a son of the late William and Maralyn Deck Ailiff. He is survived by his son Michael Ailiff of Akron, Ohio, sister Kathy (Tim) Christopher of Albion, Indiana, and brother Mike (Kristie) Ailiff of Beallsville, Ohio, five nephews and their spouses, and twelve great nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Interment at the...

Delores J. Nalley Jones, 91 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday March 10, 2023 at Arbors of Woodsfield.  She was born in Monroe County Ohio March 13, 1931 a daughter of the late Alfred Lloyd Davis and Inez Odessa Hunter Davis. She was a member of the Richfork Church of Christ, and had worked for GMN Tri-County, Monroe County Transport and also Medical Transport for Monroe County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband John R. Nalley and her...

James Arthur Via Sr., age 80 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Thursday February 23, 2023 at his home.  He was born July 28, 1942 in Cumberland, Maryland a son of the late James & Catherine Engle Via. He was retired from Chrysler Motor Company in Twinsburg, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janice S. Via and one son: Dana Via. He is survived by his sons:  James Via Jr., of Akron, Ohio, Vincent Via of North Augusta, South Carolina, and...

Jay Kevin Kraft, 62 of Laings, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 11, 2023, watching his beloved rodeos on TV.  Kevin was born in New Martinsville, WV on October 21, 1960, a son of Paul and Sara Herndon Kraft.  Kevin attended and was a member of Moffett Fletcher Church.  Kevin attended MACO Workshop all his adult years. During which time he developed lifelong friendships.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, JJ and Shirley...

Rick Allen Holstein, 67 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Saturday February 11, 2023 at his home.  He was born June 1, 1955 to the late Willie & Loretta Holstein in Charleston, West Virginia.  He was raised from an infant by his grandparents, Nick & Hulda Holstein of Woodsfield.  He was retired from Conalco in Hannibal, Ohio. In addition to his parents and grandparents he was preceded in death by one grandson Alex Quinn, and a brother-in-law Roger Covert. He is...

Mary Ellen Eddy, 81 of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by husband and sons. She was born in New Martinsville, West Virginia on June 22, 1941, a daughter of the late Melvin and Blanche Deitch. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved her family with all her heart. She was retired from Monroe Water Systems and also, a former receptionist for Dr. DePalma, Dr. Cain and Dr. Kerr. She was a member of the Goudy...

Martha (Mammy) Ady, 88 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday January 24, 2023.  She was born July 17, 1934 a daughter of the late William & Agnes Read Jones. She was a devoted wife and mother.  She loved her family with all her heart.  She was the best Mammy her grandkids could ever ask for. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her wonderful loving husband of 58 years Glenn Ady, daughter she loved dearly Teresa Drengacs, brothers; Bill, Dave, Dan,...

Suzanne R. Vile (nee Powers) 78 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Stellar Care Center Sunday January 22, 2023. Suzanne was born June 8, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Wilbur C. and Kathryn R. Powers. She married William W. Vile, Jr. in 1964 and went on to have six children, Kim., Dana, Kelly, Shannon, Brooke and Billy III. Suzanne was the O.G. crunchy hippie mom. When her free range kids were older she moved to Woodsfield, Ohio to start her pioneer life in 1993 in...

Ruth A. Pfalzgraf 88, of Clarington, Ohio passed away Sunday January 8, 2023 at her home.  She was born in Adams Township Monroe County Ohio March 25, 1934 a daughter of the late Clark and Helen Truex Craig. Ruth was baptized at the Goudy Church of Christ in 1948.  She worked at Reisbecks in Woodsfield for over 35 years, and also worked 17 years for Foster Grandparents in Moundsville, West Virginia. She was always there with a helping hand to all her family and friends.  She...