All Obituaries

Rev. Volley Wilson Reed, age 87 years, of West Union, passed into the arms of His Savior on January 20, 2021. He was born in Blue Creek, Ohio, on November 20, 1933 to John Henry and Laura Ellen (Hayslip) Reed.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Paul Reed, Robert Reed, Hugh Reed and Mack Reed, sisters Orlie Bandy, Stella Unger Tolle, and Wilma Chamblin. He was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Newman on October 27, 1958. To this union were born 4 children,...

Dewey W. Moore, 80, of Blue Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 9, 1940 in West Union, son of the late Leslie and Buna Piatt Moore.  He is survived by his loving wife of almost 53 years, Ruth Ann Miller Moore.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Moore as well as 5 step-brothers. Dewey was a Retired Major of the United States Army National Guard. He was a State Superintendent and a Supervisor...

James Parks age 51 years of West Union, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital.  James was born on March 23, 1969 in West Union, Ohio the son of Gerald Parks and the late Esther (Murray) Parks. James was the pastor at the Grace Café Ministry. Survivors include his loving wife Carrie Gunter-Parks of West Union, Ohio; daughter Sarah Elisabeth Parks of West Union, Ohio; father Gerald Parks of West Union, Ohio; sister Pamela Fite and Greg of...

Helen Perkins age 82 years, of West Union, Ohio passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center.  Helen was born December 24, 1938 in Warsaw, Kentucky to the late Jasper & Lura (Dunn) Perkins.  Helen is survived by one son Peter Muncia; two brothers William Perkins of Glenco, KY; Lawrence & Rosalie Perkins of Maysville, KY; nieces & nephew Allen & Brenda Perkins of Maysville, KY; Loretta Perkins of Manchester, OH; several great...

Candy L. Cardwell age 45 years, of Manchester, Ohio passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.  Candy was born January 19, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio to Rose (Ralston) and the late Clifford Buckner. Candy is survived by her mother Rose Ralston of Aberdeen, OH; Husband Joseph Cardwell of Manchester, OH; Daughter Elizabeth Hayslip of West Union, OH; two sisters Ashley Howard of Manchester, OH; Mary Ann Lykins of Kentucky; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held following cremation...

William J (Billy) Holton, 60, of Aberdeen, OH, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman. He was born August 27, 1960 in Georgetown, OH, son of William L Holton and the late Joyce Ann (Jones) Holton.  He was an auctioneer. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Angie Holton of Aberdeen; daughters, Heather Kidwell and husband John of Georgetown, Stacey Holton of Aberdeen; father, William L (Bill) Holton of Aberdeen;...

Jason Bruce Cooper, age 41 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 after a battle with a long-term illness.  Jason was born January 1, 1980 in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of Ronald & Janet (Smith) Cooper.  He was proceeded in death by his Grandfather Bruce Cooper; and Grandparents Clarence & Sara Jane Smith. Jason grew up in Blue Creek, Ohio.  Starting as a small child, Jason spent the rest of his life singing gospel music and bringing joy to...

Mike Young, 60, of Manchester, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was born April 4, 1960 in Maysville, KY, son of Charlie and Betty DeMint Young of Manchester.  Mike loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing and was a Boat Piolet for DP&L.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl Maddox.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by 2 daughters, Lindsey (Sean) Richardson of Milford and Emily Young of Manchester;...

Matthew Stout, 32, of Manchester, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  He was born September 3, 1988 in Georgetown, son of Tammy Maria Brumley of West Union and Phillip Michael Stout of Manchester. He was preceded in death by a brother, Zach Farmer; maternal grandparents, Deloris and Jerry Brumley; paternal grandfather, Phillip Stout; aunts, Karen Doyle, Letha Whalen, Jerri Ellen Pride and Tangela King.   Matthew enjoyed sports and...

Billie Sue Crawford, age 87 of West Union, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Adams County Manor.  She was born July 4, 1933 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Chester “Kermie” & Jean (Thompson) Allen.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband Wayne Crawford, brother Richard Allen, son-in- law Mike Riley, daughter-in-law Anita Crawford, two great grandchildren Dillan Katherine Riley & Austin Jeffrey Lykins Mrs. Crawford was a...