Jefferson Township High School Alumni Obituaries

affectionately known as Tydrick was born on June 21 2005 at 311 p.m. to Mr. Jerome Flournoy and Mrs. Sophia PattersonFlournoy. On November 2 2025 at 531 a.m. he was called home to be with the Lord. Though his departure came in a way no family should ever have to endure we find comfort in knowing he ...

Annette Marie Middleton peacefully passed away on November 29 2025 surrounded by her loving family who provided comfort and support during this time. Her grandchildren fondly called her "Annie Mae" and her lifelong friends knew her as "Heck" names that reflected the warmth and love she shared with e...

Ms. Monecia Arianna MoMo Jones peacefully passed away on December 24 2025 at her home in Wadley Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of Michelle Yvette Mack Jones the late Eugene Jones Jr. Though her earthly journey was far too brief Monecias life was full of purpose compassion and love leaving a l...

Kendrick Lee Gilmore affectionately known as Kenny G was born on July 5 1983 at 1121 P.M. to Mr. Lee Otis Gilmore Jr. and Mrs. Rosa Marie Heath Gilmore in Honolulu HI. On December 5 2025 at 438 P.M. he was called home to be with the Lord. Homegoing Celebration will be held Thursday December 11 2025...

ROCKFORD James Phillip Arco age 58 of Rockford Illinois passed away on Tuesday September 9 2025. Jim was born on October 31 1966 in Rockford Illinois to Angelo and Catherine Arco. He grew up in Rockford attending Jefferson High School graduating Class of 1984 where he played football and baseball. ...

He was born on January 11 1967 in Louisville GA to Mr. Bobby Davis Sr. and Mrs. Mae Lane Davis. They preceded him in death. Bobby was educated in the Jefferson County School System and he was a 1988 graduate of Louisville High School Louisville GA. Bobby was a member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church. ...

Eddie attended school in the Jefferson County Public School System and graduated from Wadley High School in 1973. He was formerly employed as a welder with the Diamond Chrysler Corporation and was also a former employee of Joes Construction Company Detroit Michigan. "Rock" as he was called was prece...

Mr. Henry Spann Jr. was born to the parentage of Rev. Henry Spann. Sr. and Mrs. Julia Tarver Spann on September 16 1935. Henry Jr. was a member of the Pineola Church of God in Wadley Georgia from an early age. He was a retired bus driver from the Jefferson County Public School System. The family fon...

Ms. Rosena Tina Walden Lattimore daughter of Mr. John Walden and Mrs. Mattie McKennie Walden was born in Wadley Georgia on July 10 1942. Rosena was a faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Wadley Georgia. At First Missionary Baptist Church she served as Choir Director Musician and Vac...

Joan McCollum Wootan died on January 11 2026 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf IA on her 97th birthday. She was born on January 11 1929 in Chicago IL to George Erskine and Erma Robertson Erskine. She attended The Avery Coonley School through 8th grade and graduated from Downers Grove High...

Anne Kachel ( nee Laszok ), 68, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 5, 2025.Born in Jersey City, she has lived in North Arlington since 1976She enjoyed working with children as a teacher’s aide for the North Arlington Board of Education at Jefferson School, and various schools in town for the past...

William Eugene Fouts known as Bill to loved ones passed away at the age of 91 on January 12 2026 in Houston Texas. He was born in Port Arthur Texas October 29 1934 to Frances and Herbert Fouts. After graduation from Thomas Jefferson High School Bill completed a stint in the army where he was station...

Gladys Guinn Allen 94 of Houston formerly of Beaumont died in her home January 5 2026 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Port Arthur to Corrie Gladys Andrews Guinn of Troup and Leland Lee Guinn of Rusk. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School until moving to Beaumont High where ...

On May 22 1963 Farris M. Hudson Sr. and Jewel Miller Hudson were blessed with a bundle of joy that they called Farlyn. Farlyn was a very loving intelligent caring strong and dedicated individual from an early age. These traits followed her throughout her life. She was educated in the Jefferson Count...

Rita M. Emmet Koppenhaver Long 94 of Topton passed away Tuesday January 13 2026 in her home. She was the wife of Richard G. Long and the late Howard M. Koppenhaver. Born in Allentown December 22 1931 Rita was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Josephine P. Sallo Emmet. She worked as a cafeteria ...

Elmer Artis Monigold Sr. age 75 of Toronto passed unexpectedly Sunday December 7 2025 at his home. He was born December 1 1950 in Steubenville the son of the late William Artis Monigold Jr. and Mary Baker Monigold. In addition to his parents he was preceded by a brother Ricky Leroy Monigold. Elmer w...

Patricia Keith Patterson, 84, of Monticello, Florida, passed away December 21, 2025, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.Patricia was born July 7, 1941, in Forrest City, North Carolina, to the late The Rev. A. M. Keith and Ruby P. Keith. The family later moved to Monticello, ...

Donna Elaine Lattimore affectionately known as Donna was born on August 25 1959 in Lakeland Polk County Florida. She will be remembered as a devoted daughter sister and loved one whose gentle spirit and deep love for God touched all who knew her. Donna received her early education in Hillsborough Co...

Sophia Brenkus Dreslinski age 92 of Kingsville passed away peacefully on Monday November 24 2025 at her daughters home in Orwell. Sophia was born January 1 1933 in Jefferson Ohio the daughter of Simon and Barbara Bieber Brenkus. She was a proud 1951 graduate of Jefferson High School. Sophia was a me...

Jerome Clinton Kemper Sr. 68 of Port Arthur Texas entered eternal rest at the start of the new year. Born November 8 1957 he was raised in Bunkie Louisiana by his grandparents Johnny and Virginia Kemper before returning to Port Arthur Texas where he was lovingly guided by his parents Walter and Eula...

Juanita Nita was born on September 2 1926 in Jefferson Texas the fourth generation of her family to live in Marion County. She was the youngest of three children born to Henry Burt Davis and Lou Elizabeth Lou Bet Moseley Davis. She graduated from Jefferson High School attended the College of Marshal...

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

Brian McConnahea 61 of Delphos passed away at his residence. He was born June 2 1964 in Marysville Ohio to Robert and Mary Wibley McConnahea. They both preceded him in death. On April 20 2013 he married Terri Southard who preceded him in death August 14 2025. He is survived. By his sons Justice McCo...

Selina Garcia 16 of Delphos passed away on Thursday May 8 2025 at her residence. She was born December 14 2008 in Marietta GA to Aaron Garcia Sr. and Natosha DominguezCarrion. Her father survives in Mexico and her mother survives in Illinois. Selina is also survived by her grandparents Greg and Tamm...

Patricia Osburn 84 of Delphos passed away Friday October 3 2025 at Mercy Health St. Ritas Hospital. She was born on February 6 1941 to Jesse Rex and Edna Grace Williams Compton. They both preceded her in death. She married Robert Osburn on July 11 1959. He preceded her in death on September 11 2006....

Joyce May Davis 69 peacefully passed away on Friday April 18 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Van Wert Manor. She was born June 23 1955 in Lima OH to Charles W. and Mary Violet Mox Sellers. They both preceded her in death. Joyce is survived by her daughter Barbie Chris Calvelage of Van Wert O...

Paul Edward Miller age 72 of Delphos Ohio was born on April 14 1953 in Lima Ohio. He went home to be with the Lord on December 24 2025 at 800 p.m. peacefully at home and surrounded by his girls. Paul was born to Rev. Maurice Eugene Gene Miller and Dorothy Bowsher Miller. He was a 1971 graduate of De...

Elizabeth Beth E. Williams age 83 of Delphos passed away peacefully on Sunday October 26 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos with her family by her side. She was born on November 18 1941 to Sylvester and V. Evelyn Best Kraft who both preceded her in death. On May 6 1992 she married E. Patrick Williams wh...

She was born on December 18 1935 the daughter of Karl and Cleo Hinkle Stainfield. Betty graduated from Jefferson High School in 1953 and went on to enjoy a long and fulfilling career as a beautician for 40 years. Betty had a deep love for life and adventure. She especially enjoyed polka dancing and ...