By Jane Beathard It was an evening of proclamations and recognitions for West Jefferson village council on Monday, April 15. Members recognized former Madison Press reporter Kevin Dye for his years of reporting on village affairs. “We were fortunate to have a true journalist covering the village through hard times and good,” Mayor Darlene [...]
Rosemary Darlington, 93, of West Jefferson, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2013. She was born Oct. 6, 1919, in Washington Court House, the daughter of the late J. Martin and Mabel J. Cox. Rosemary was employed with the West Jefferson Library for over 40 years and retired at the age [...]
Patty Ann (Gilmore) Underhill, 77, of Columbus, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Doctors Hospital after a long battle with COPD. Born May 20, 1935, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Gardner and Edna (Harris) Gilmore. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Underhill Sr.; son, Jerry Underhill; daughters, Vickie Underhill and Sandy Conner; [...]
April 18, 1913 Madison County Democrat — Mexican War Reunion continued. “This reunion will have a picturesque side, for the Mexican war made history such as is seldom written. With Texas as the prize, both sides put forth their best efforts and their best men. James K. Polk, newly came to the presidency, had been [...]
Nathaniel Drew Johnston, 30, of West Jefferson, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in his residence. Born Jan. 10, 1983, in Columbus, he was a son of Larry W. and Louise (Kohl) Johnston. Nathaniel was employed with Madison Tree and Landscape and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include his mother, Louise Johnston [...]
Michael W. “Mike” Phipps, 56, of West Jefferson, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 15, 2013. Mike was born Aug. 26, 1956, in Portsmouth. He graduated from Ohio University and was a past Deputy Sheriff for the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Survivors include his wife, Cecila of West Jefferson; daughter, Kayla Phipps [...]
Donald E. “Don” Forrest, 91, of West Jefferson, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 16, 1921, in Lilly Chapel, the son of the late Cecil and Lydia Forrest. Don founded Forrest Trucking in 1947. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War [...]
Mary Alice Campbell, 88, of West Jefferson, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013, in Doctors West Hospital, Columbus. She was born Aug. 13, 1924, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Harley and Vergie Griffith. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be missed by all. Mary is survived [...]
