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08/30/2025

Grief is a natural reaction to the pain of loss. All around us, people are grieving. They are mourning the loss of loved ones, pets, jobs, homes, and more. Today, be kind to those around you – you never know what they may be dealing with.

08/29/2025

There are so many ways to create a truly personalized funeral service, and one of those ways is to choose a meaningful location. Check out this article to learn more about choosing a unique location and stop by to chat with us about how to make it happen!

Did you can you can personalize the location of a funeral? You can! Read this article to learn more about choosing a meaningful location!

08/28/2025

We’re excited to share our new sponsorship of Base Camp Alpha! It’s an honor to support such a meaningful mission, and we look forward to the positive impact we can make together.

Base Camp Alpha is a retreat where veterans, first responders, and their families can heal and reconnect through outdoor activities. Through this partnership, we aim to bring hope to those who have given so much.

We invite local businesses in our community to join us in supporting this important cause! To learn more about the heart behind this project, please visit www.basecampalpha.com.

08/26/2025

A funeral service is an opportunity to build community to remember and honor the life and memory of a loved one.

Whether you create a memorial video or ask guests to share favorite pictures, using photos is a great way to personalize a service and share meaningful memories with others!

To learn more about the ways you can use photos to honor your loved one, visit www.funeralbasics.org/10-ways-use-photos-personalize-service.

08/25/2025

08/22/2025

Visiting a cemetery can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never been to one before! But visiting your loved one’s grave can help you in your grief journey. Read this article to learn about cemetery etiquette so you know what to expect during your visit.

Visiting a cemetery can be intimidating, especially the first time you go. Learn about the etiquette you should follow at a cemetery!

08/20/2025

Today is all about appreciating the impact of the radio! How has the radio impacted your life?

08/15/2025

Music is an important part of the funeral service. It helps us express our emotions in ways that words can’t quite capture, and choosing meaningful songs can help make a funeral more meaningful. Check out this list of the top 10 songs to play at a funeral!

Are you looking for the perfect song to include at a funeral service? Check out this list of 10 songs and see if something fits your needs.

08/12/2025

Does your family know what to do after your death? If they don’t, then planning your funeral is likely to be more emotionally and financially draining than you might think. But you can ensure their success by creating an easy-to-understand roadmap to your wishes. Simply sit down with us, review your options, and write down your wishes. You will make a difficult day so much easier for your grieving family. Call us at 740-286-2010 or 740-682-6696 to schedule a time to chat.

08/11/2025

Summer always seems to fly by, and suddenly, it's time to go back to school. Best of luck to all of the students in our community. You've got this!

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28 Harding Avenue
Jackson, OH
45640

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http://www.lewisgillum.com/

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A brief history of our funeral home

Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home began approximately in 1941, owned and operated by David Kuhner of Oak Hill. David Kuhner's nephew, Edward "Shorty" Lewis, partnered with Kuhner and bought the business shortly before Kuhner's death in 1951. Shorty and his son, Stan, along with uncle, Jack Thomas, continued the care and compassion of coordinating both funerals and a running ambulance service for Oak Hill until Shorty's sudden death in 1978. At 26 years old, Stan and his wife, Sherry, took over the family business with the help of Uncle Jack and Stan's mother, Peg. In 1984 Stan bought the Eisnaugle Funeral Home in Jackson, owned and operated by Jack and Helen Eisnaugle. Now with both the Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home and Eisnaugle-Lewis Funeral Home, Stan and Sherry and their dedicated staff continued their lives and their work. In 2012, after six years of employment, Stan and Sherry worked with myself, (David) and my wife, Joanie Gillum, and changed the names of both businesses to Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home, of Jackson and Oak Hill. Stan and Sherry retired in 2016 and are currently enjoying life after 40+ years of community service. It's important to note that while they "worked" for 40+ years, their job was full of enjoyment, and they became a huge part of their two communities, I say that honestly. Joanie and I would like to continue to keep things as they have always been with both businesses and take care of the people who have such incredible loyalties to our two small, family-owned funeral homes. This career is sometimes very difficult mentally, emotionally and physically, but when it's a calling from the Lord himself, we can't argue. I once heard a minister say that "the safest place one can be in life is in the middle of God's will." I whole-heartedly believe that's exactly where I am and where I want to remain. I would like to thank all of the families who put their trust in us, call upon us in such difficult and traumatic times, and allow us to serve you. It truly is a privilege.

- David and Joanie Gillum