Alberta L. Steward, 82 , of West Union passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her home. She was born December 18, 1934 in Friendship, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Stella (Cade) Smith; husband, James L. Steward; infant son, James Lee Steward; sister, Delores Grooms and brother, Paul Smith. Alberta is survived by two daughters: Carla (Greg) Conley of Stout, and Patricia Grooms of Xenia; two sisters: Betty Hood of Cincinnati and Geraldine Smith of Friendship; five grandchildren: Melissa (Robbie) Spitznagel, Carrie Bolar, Landon (Jeanna) Conley, Fayelee (Justin) Overman and Marcy Grooms, and many nieces and nephews. Alberta attended the Beasley Fork Christian Union Church. She had worked as a waitress at Smith Drugs in Portsmouth.

The visitation is Friday, October 6, 2017 from 11 am until 12 pm at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. The funeral service is 12 pm with Pastor Tom Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Manchester Cemetery in Manchester. Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union is serving the family.

Earl R Fields, 77 years, of Peebles, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center. Earl was born in West Union, Ohio, on February 21, 1940, the son of the late Estel Fields and Edra Tolle Fields. Earl spent most of his life working as a forklift operator. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Hougland Fields; and by three sisters, Beulah Bowman, Mary Williams, and Hazel Fields. He is survived by his son, Earl Fields, Jr., of Peebles; and a granddaughter, Julie (David) Oney, of Seaman. Earl is also survived by two brothers, Carl (Sandy) Fields, of Wheat Ridge, and Ronald (Sue) Fields, of Michigan. Earl also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Braxton and Julian. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 6, 2017, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles, with burial to follow at the White Oak Cemetery, Latham, with Pastor Dave Hopkins officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 11:00 until 1:00 Friday, prior to the funeral service, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home. To sign our online guestbook, please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com

Sue Day, age 71, of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the Villa Georgetown Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 20, 1945 in Portsmouth, OH the daughter of the late Paul E. and Joy (McGhee) Bihl. She retired from Western Brown School District as a teacher. She was also a member of the St. George Catholic Church and was a 4-H volunteer for many years.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother Danny Bihl. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, 9 months, Carlos Day of Georgetown, 2 sons; John (Diana) Day of Russellville, Paul (Marie) Day of Georgetown, KY, 1 daughter; Michelle (Kenny) Utley of Oakland, TN, 3 brothers; Robert Bihl of West Union, Patrick (Linda) Bihl of Winchester, Michael (Karen) Bihl of West Union, 1 sister; Mary Jo (Edward) Steubenrauch of Mason, OH, 5 grandchildren; Emerson, Caroline, Owen, Lena and Huck Day.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home. Father Dohrman Byers will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Ashridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday October 8, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville. Friends and Families may sign Sue’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Betty Ann Johnson, 80 years, of Seaman, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2017, at her residence. Betty was born in Georgetown, Ohio, on March 7, 1937.

She was the daughter of Henry Klein and Florence Hiler Klein. Betty worked as a facility locator for the General Telephone Company. Betty is survived by her husband, Roland Johnson, whom she married on January 10, 1982; a son, Scott Benjamine, of Florida; a daughter, Pamela Tvrdy, of Georgetown; and a stepdaughter, Holly Johnson, of Seaman. Betty will be missed by her three grandchildren, Nathan Carrington, Casey Kirker, and Cory Kirker, as well as her seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the Evergreen Cemetery, in Peebles, with Ted Grooms officiating. To sign our online guestbook, visit www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com

George Earl Lucas age 84 years of West Union, Ohio died Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center.

Mr. Lucas was born on March 5, 1933 the son of the late George Jerald and Bessie Mae (Swearingen) Lucas. Mr. Lucas was retired from Davis-Daniels Construction Company and a retired farmer.

Survivors include two sisters Marie Nixon of Manchester, Ohio; Betty Crank of Winchester, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home with Marilyn Roades officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM the day of the service.  Family and friends can sign Mr. Lucas online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

John T. Shupert, 95 years, of Seaman, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his residence. John was born June 25, 1922, in Seaman, the son of John and Etha Flo (Trefz) Shupert. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, Harry Shupert.

John is survived by his wife, Anna (Cornelius) Shupert, whom he married after leaving the United States Army, on August 14, 1945. He is also survived by five sons and three daughters, John (Nancy) Shupert, of Dresden, Ohio; Tom (Carolyn) Shupert, of Parkton, Maryland; Ronnie (Brenda) Shupert, Russell (Ivette) Shupert, Ray (Pam) Shupert, all of Seaman, Ohio; Connie (Tony) Lightle, of Hudson, Florida; Peggy (Dean) Jolly, of Hillsboro, Ohio; and Margaret (David) Semple, of Seaman, Ohio. John leaves behind 34 grandchildren, 53 great- grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. John served in the United States Army during World War II, serving as a truck driver in the 507th Quartermaster Car Company, in Normandy and in Rhineland. After his military service, John devoted his life to farming.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at the Seaman Community Methodist Church in the community of Seaman, with burial to follow at the Tranquility Cemetery, Seaman, with Ken Johnson officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 6:00 until 8:00 Tuesday evening, October 10, 2017, at the Lewis-Sullivan Chapel, in Seaman, Ohio. Memorials may be made to the Seaman Community Methodist Church, P.O. Box 234, Seaman, Ohio 45679 or to Vitas Healthcare, 11500 Northlake Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249. To sign our online guestbook, please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com

Hubert Knauff, 96, of Peebles, Ohio, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was born November 18, 1920 in Blue Creek, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Goldie (Johnson) Knauff; wife, Lena (Mantua) Knauff, and brother, Walter “Shorty” Knauff. Hubert was very much loved by five nieces: Michele Wilson of Dandridge, Tennessee, Kathy Knauff of Peebles, Kris Brown of Peebles, Tricia Fraley of Peebles, and Julie Mislansky of West Chester; special family friend, Angie Raynard; sister-in- law and best friend, Marilyn Knauff of Peebles; 5 great nieces and 7 great nephews; 4 great-great nieces and nephews. The family was blessed that “Uncle Hubert” returned to Adams County 15 years ago. Hubert was a school teacher and taught for 33 years in Santa Rosa,California. He was a WW II Veteran and Ensign in the U.S. Navy and attended West Union Presbyterian Church.

Hubert will be cremated with a celebration of life being planned for a later date. The family asks that you honor Hubert by practicing random acts of kindness in his memory. Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union is serving the family.

Shirley Ann Tully, 79, of Manchester, Ohio died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the University Hospital. She was born in Lewis County, Kentucky on November 2, 1937 to the late Ocil and Lula (Meadows) Meyer.

A Funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12 at Wilson Home for Funerals. Burial will follow at the Hickory Ridge Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday, from 6;00 p.m. to 8;00 p.m. and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com

Frank A. Golden, 84 years of Seaman, passed away on Monday October 9, 2017, at the St. Catherine’s Manor in Washington Court House. Frank was born in Seaman, Ohio, on January 22, 1933, the son of the late George and Bertha (Griggsby) Golden.

Besides his parents he was also preceded by his wife, Lois (Conners) Golden, two daughters, Maple Cone and Patricia Coleman, a son, Frank Golden, two brothers and three sisters. Frank is survived by two daughters, Brenda Wages, of Washington Court House, and Carolyn Sue Golden, of Seaman; a son, Gary Golden, of Washington Court House; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday October 14, 2017 at the Wallace-Thompson Lewis-Sullivan Funeral Home in Seaman. Burial will follow at the Mt. Leigh Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday October 13, 2017 at the Wallace-Thompson Lewis-Sullivan Funeral Home. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com

Oleda Frances Saunders, 78, previously of Bentonville died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Florentine Gardens in Loveland, Ohio. Frances was born October 16, 1938 the daughter of the late William R. and Jesse Marie (Hatfield) Gray. She married the late Carl Saunders and together they shared over 50 years of marriage.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, Windell and Marvin Wayne Gray; sister, Helena Reid; brother and sister-in-laws, Ida Brock, Alice Slatton, and Betty Hodge; and grandchild, Tristan Bowman. She is survived by her children, Patty (Bob) Bruner of Cincinnati, Ohio, Debbie (Kent Smalley) Callen of Peebles, Ohio, Connie (Doug) Alexander of Batavia, Ohio, Carl (Lana)Saunders Jr. of Dublin, Georgia, Tony (Jeanette) Howell of Xenia, Ohio, and Tim (Dallas) Howell of Cincinnati, Ohio; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary R. Gallagher, Christine (Paul) Graves, Bessie (Greg) Hummel, and Juanita (Albert) Talbot; brother in law, Russell (Virginia) Saunders; sister-in-law, Nellie Evans; and many other family members and friends.

A funeral service for Frances will be held at Wilson Home for Funerals on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and again on Friday from 12:00 pm until the time of the service. Alice Baird will be officiating. Burial will take place at Kirker Cemetery. Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com

Karen Sue Lockhart age 66 years of West Union, Ohio went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Vitas Hospice Inpatient Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Lockhart was born April 10, 1951 the daughter of the late Millard and Nola (Conn) McNeilan in West Union, Ohio.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Bobby and Harold McNeilan and sister and brother-in- law Geneva Dickson and John. Karen along with her husband Fred was one of the co-founders of The Pentecostal Highway of Holiness Church in West Union, where she was a lifetime member. She enjoyed going to church and singing, she loved her family and adored her grandchildren. She loved to travel and shop but most of all she loved serving the Lord. Survivors include her husband of 47 years Fred Lockhart of West Union, OH; three daughters Casey Daniel and Calvin of West Union, OH; Angie Bender and Jeremy of Blue Creek, OH; Stephanie “Nikki” Puckett and Chris of West Union, OH; one brother Lawrence McNeilan and Hazel of West Union, OH; sister-in- law Louise McNeilan; three grandchildren Brandon Daniel and Courtney, Kayla Thornberry, and Lindsey Daniel and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home with Ed Heisler officiating. Burial will follow in the West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held the day of the service from to 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Family and friends can sign Mrs. Lockhart’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Russell Dale Pollitt. Sr, age 91 of Manchester, passed away on Wednesday Oct. 11, 2017 at the Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Ky. He was the son of Robert Dodson Pollitt and Lillian Elizabeth Sowers, born on May 9, 1926, in Manchester.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army at the Battle of the Bulge, was a past village councilman and Fire Chief of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department and owner of the Buckeye Inn in Aberdeen. He was a member of V.F.W. Richard L. Dryden Post 8287 and American Legion Matthews-Carter Post 325 and D.A.V.

He was preceded in death by long time companion Grace Meyers. Russell is survived by sons, Glenn Robert (Bobby) Pollitt of Maysville, Timothy Lloyd (Diane) Pollitt of Knoxville, Tenn., and Russell D. (Rusty) Pollitt, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio; Grandchildren: Christie Johnson, Cindy Stacey, Sherry Darnell, Marcie Lund, Greg Workman, Gary Workman, and Stephanie East; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; special friends Lori and Bob Scott, Sandy Thompson, Diane King, Sheila Rothwell, and many others. Special thanks to members of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department and many others who cared for Russ.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at the Wilson Home for Funerals in Manchester with Rev. Dale Little officiating. Burial will follow at the Manchester Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 14 from 4 – 7 p.m. and Sunday at noon until the time of the service. Military Services will be performed by the Adams County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department, 405 E 5th Street, Manchester, OH 45144 or the Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.

Donna Marie (Cadwallader, Moore) Pelfrey, age 76, beloved wife of Kenneth Pelfrey, of Milford, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Oct. 10, 2017. She was born July 7, 1941 in Adams County, Ohio, one of 10 children of Clara (Brewer, Cadwallader) McCarty and James Cadwallader. Donna worked for several years as a beautician. She was then the owner and ran the “Buckwheat Carryout” in Milford for 27 years.

Donna was the devoted and loving mother of Ronald Dale Moore, Kymberly (Moore) Dyer (Paul, husband), Lisa Marie Volpe (deceased) and Timothy Wayne Moore (deceased) and her most precious gift, her granddaughter Kalyx Marie Dyer. She was a dear sister of Gid (deceased) Delores, Nola (deceased), Betty, Jimmy (deceased), Joann, Mary, Wayne (deceased) and Benny, along with several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Donna enjoyed her life to the fullest with family and friends.

Visitation will be at the Evans Funeral Home, 741 Center Street, Milford on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 from 2-3 p.m with the services beginning at 3 p.m. Her ashes will be buried next to her family at the Cherry Fork Cemetery in Adams County.

Karen Sue Lockhart, age 66 years of West Union, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at Vitas Hospice Inpatient Center in Cincinnati. Mrs. Lockhart was born April 10, 1951, the daughter of the late Millard and Nola (Conn) McNeilan in West Union.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Harold McNeilan, and sister and brother-in-law Geneva Dickson and John. Karen, along with her husband Fred, was one of the co-founders of The Pentecostal Highway of Holiness Church in West Union, where she was a lifetime member. She enjoyed going to church and singing, she loved her family, and adored her grandchildren. She loved to travel and shop but most of all she loved serving the Lord. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Fred Lockhart of West Union; three daughters, Casey Daniel and Calvin of West Union, Angie Bender and Jeremy of Blue Creek, and Stephanie “Nikki” Puckett and Chris of West Union; one brother, Lawrence McNeilan and Hazel of West Union; sister-in-law Louise McNeilan; three grandchildren, Brandon Daniel and Courtney, Kayla Thornberry, and Lindsey Daniel; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union with Ed Heisler officiating. Burial will follow in the West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held the day of the service from noon- 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Helen Juanita Smalley Damron, age 93, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday evening, October 11, 2017, at Continental Manor, Blanchester.

She was born on September 10, 1924, on Peach Mountain in Adams County, to Frank and Mary (Marcum) Smalley.  She was the eldest of six children: Velma Austin, Darrell Smalley, Laura Mae Lacy, and Ernest Smalley, all of whom are deceased. She is survived by her youngest sister, Wyvonne (Smalley) Tolle, of Peebles.

Helen married Roby Carl Damron in 1942 and together, they raised seven children: Carolyn Norris (in Heaven), Richard C. Damron of Martinsville, Dixie (Waln) Stone of Kokomo, IN, Thomas F. Damron (in Heaven), Connie McKenzie of Wilmington, Roger Damron (in Heaven) and Gregory Damron of Wilmington.

Helen had 13 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, along with 15 great grandchildren, 9 step- great grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Helen dearly loved her family, her friends, and her life here on Earth.  She gave love and her attention to all who asked or needed her help and advice.  She knew NO strangers.  Helen worked for a time at the American Cancer Society with her dear friend and “like a daughter”, Sharyn Johnson, with whom she continued her friendship until her death.

Helen was an avid researcher of family history and researched both the Smalley and Damron family.  She then documented her findings in several volumes, which she called “scrapbooks” for all to enjoy.  What a gift and legacy she left to her children and further generations!

Helen worked hard all her life and narrowly escaped death many times.

God preserved her life for her family and friends to show all how perseverance and trust in Christ will help us overcome adversity in life.   Again, what a legacy!

Many lives have been enriched by having known this very precious woman who was unique and displayed quiet strength and resolve in her life. She will be sorely missed by all of us. Her family would like to acknowledge, with love and gratefulness, her family doctor and friend, Bruce Staley and his staff at Internal Medicine and Assoc. of Wilmington, Continental Manor of Blanchester, especially Carmen and nurses Holly and Stephanie, and all who were loving and compassionate during her stay at the facility.  Thanks also go to the Staff at Community Care Hospice, nurses Megan and Denise, and aide Brooke.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Community Care Hospice or The Salvation Army.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017, at Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina, at 11am.  Friends may call from 10-11am.  Burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Leesburg. Please visit www.littletonfuneralhome.com for condolences.

Virgie (Evans) Cole, 88, of Cincinnati, Ohio formerly of West Union, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Groundhog” Evans and Marie (Lewis) Evans, husband Robert S. Cole, son David Nelson Cole, and infant son Kelly Lynn Cole. She is survived by one daughter, Diane Eichelbrenner of Cincinnati; two sons: Kenneth (Jackie) Cole of Wheeling, West Virginia and Ronald Cole of Miami, Florida; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Leonard (Ruth) Evans of Manchester, and many nieces and nephews.

The Visitation is Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 11 am until 12 pm. The Funeral is at 12 pm with Pastor Rodney Brewer officiating. Burial will be at Manchester Cemetery in Manchester. Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union is serving the family.

Lenora Mckee age 50 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at The University of Cincinnati Hospital. Mrs. McKee was born April 24, 1967 in Adams County Ohio the daughter of Betty Anderson.

Survivors include her husband Tim Mckee of West Union, OH; Mother and Step Father Betty and Jeff Anderson of West Union, OH; Daughters Heather McKee of Gallipolis, OH; Alexandra McKee-Minton of Cherry Fork, OH; Son Timothy McKee Jr. of Manchester, OH; Brother Tommy Dillon of Peebles, OH; Step Brother Jeffery J. Anderson of Cincinnati, OH; Sisters Patty Dillon of Hillsboro, OH; Pamela Dillon of Blue Creek, OH; two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 18, 2017 at the Thompson- Meeker Funeral home with Volley Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the McKee Cemetery. Visitation will be held the day of the service from 11:00 A.M. to Noon at the Funeral Home. Family and friends can sign Mrs. McKee’s online guest book @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.

Tom A Mihalovich, 76 years, of Peebles, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, in Seaman. Tom was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 9, 1941, the son of the late Nick Mihalovich and Katherine Weaver Mihalovich. Tom served as the Meigs Township Trustee for many years. He was a retired construction worker, and a long-standing member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Mihalovich. Tom is survived by his wife, Peggy Nichols Mihalovich, whom he married on July 15, 1961. He is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Mihalovich, of Peebles, Ohio; a granddaughter, Jeana Mihalovich (Kevin) Cross, of Peebles; and three sisters, Janet Walker, of South Dakota; Tom’s twin, Shirley Smalley, of Bainbridge, Ohio; and Linda Nance, of Blue Creek, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, in Peebles, with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Peebles, with Vernon Shively officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 5:00 until 8:00 Thursday evening, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association in Tom’s honor. Memorials may be made online, or mailed to American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001. To sign our online guestbook, please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com

James “Roy” Kennedy age 61 years of West Union, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. Mr. Kennedy was born March 4, 1956 the son of Nellie Marie and the late Arnold Bruce Kennedy in Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Aside from his Mother, he is survived by two sons Eric Kennedy of Arkansas; Billy Joe Kennedy of Kentucky; four sisters Nancy Kennedy of Manchester, OH; Martha Coles (John) of Milford, OH; Beatrice (Albert) Chamblin of West Union, OH; Mollie (Jim) Jordan of West Union, OH; two brothers John (Beverly) Kennedy of Florida; Essie Ray Kennedy (Kathy) of Laurel, OH; two grandchildren Erin Kennedy of Hillsboro, OH; Kirsten Kennedy of Peebles, OH.

As per Roy’s request no funeral or memorial services will be held. The family carried out his wishes which were to donate his remains to benefit scientific advancement to the Department of Medical Education at University of Cincinnati. Roy will be missed by everyone who knew him. The Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home is serving the family.

Wesley Martin Baldwin, 73, of Manchester, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was born February 27, 1944 to the late Milford and Martha (Lewis) Baldwin of Adams County.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three infant brothers. Wes is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sheila Baldwin; son, Michael Ray Baldwin; grandson, Michael Tyler Baldwin; granddaughters, Caitlyn and Hannah Baldwin; four brothers; two sisters, and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley, 215 Hughes Boulevard, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. The Graveside Service is Thursday October 19, 2017 at 12 pm at Manchester Cemetery in Manchester. Pastor Johnny Jones will officiate. Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union is serving the family.