Good morning, Pike County. The threads that weave a community together are often most visible in times of transition. Today, the Oak Hill community says farewell to 80-year-old Paul Wallace, Sr., whose legacy lives on through four generations of family. As one chapter closes, another inspiring story unfolds with Teela Pierce Woofter, who transformed pandemic-era career obstacles into an unexpected leadership role at Atomic Credit Union, where she now helps others build financial stability.
Meanwhile, a fascinating time capsule from 2005 has opened a window to Chillicothe's theatrical past. Photos capturing the high school's production of "Inherit the Wind" – which became their final show that year after a failed school levy – along with snapshots of donkey basketball at Piketon High and community poker tournaments offer a nostalgic glimpse of life just two decades ago. Some things change, while others remain wonderfully familiar.
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🕊️ Oak Hill community mourns the loss of 80-year-old Paul Wallace, Sr. The beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on March 8, 2025. Born in Gallipolis to Daniel and Georgia Wallace, Paul leaves behind a large family including four children, 13 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy, daughter Patty, grandson Scott, and sister Ada Ferne. Funeral services will be held on March 15 at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
💰 First-generation college graduate turns financial challenges into career success. Teela Pierce Woofter, an Ohio University Chillicothe alumna, transformed her educational journey from nursing roadblocks to financial leadership at Atomic Credit Union. After pivoting from healthcare during the pandemic, she now manages a credit union branch where she finds fulfillment in credit counseling and helping members build financial stability. Woofter graduated debt-free while purchasing her first home, crediting OHIO's flexible class options for helping her balance work and education. She encourages students to remain open-minded about career paths, noting her unexpected but rewarding transition from healthcare to finance.
🎭 Time capsule reveals Chillicothe's theatrical past from 2005. A collection of photos captures Chillicothe High School's production of "Inherit the Wind," which became their final show that year due to a failed school levy. The nostalgic gallery also showcases other community performances including OU-Chillicothe's "The Gingerbread Lady" and Chillicothe Civic Theater's "Harvey." Beyond theater, the archive provides glimpses of daily life with images of donkey basketball at Piketon High School, poker tournaments, and community concerns about local development projects.
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