Jamie Dirk Nign, 39 and his wife, Meghann Ludwig Nign, 27, of East Liverpool, were killed in an auto accident Jan. 19, 2014.
He was born Aug. 12, 1974, in Canton, Ohio, to Edward and Violet (Vickie) (Peoples) Nign. He was a graduate of the 1992 Class of Carrollton High School, and graduated from the Ohio Auto Diesel College of Cleveland.
Jamie was an avid hunter and motor sports fan. He served as Boy Scout Leader for many years. He also coached Soccer and was a member of the Calcutta Fire Department. He and his family attended the Northside Community Church. He was employed by Dynamic Structures of New Waterford, Ohio.
He is survived by five sons, Tyler of Lima, Ohio, Kristopher of Marietta, Zachary of Minerva, Chayse and Brody of East Liverpool; three daughters, McKenna of Minerva, Savannah and Payslee of the home; one grandson, Travis Nign of Minerva; two brothers, Dan and Jeff Nign of Carrollton. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Jarod Nign; grandparents, Blanche and John Nign and Harold Peoples.
Calling hours for Jamie will be Thursday, Jan. 23, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Allmon Dugger Cotton Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jennifer Bare officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Carrollton.
Arrangements are still pending for Jamie's wife, Meghann.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Columbiana Co, Ohio
James D. "Jamie" Nign and his wife, Meghann Nign, were killed in a fatal car crash on Sunday at approximately 10:54 a.m. in Wayne Township.
According to reports, a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 31-year-old Rachel K. Lindesmith of Hanoverton was traveling east on State Route 518, when she traveled left of center and struck a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox that was traveling in the opposite direction.
Lindesmith and her 9-month-old son, Austin were transported to Salem Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Lindesmith was transferred to St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. The highway patrol says Lindesmith was wearing a safety belt and her son was secured in a rear facing child safety seat.
The Equinox was carrying nine people, including the driver, 39-year-old James D Nign of Calcutta, and his 27 year old wife Meghann who were both killed. 11-year-old Addisyn Benzel of Minerva, who was a passenger in the Nign vehicle, was ejected from the vehicle and killed.
The report says neither of the Nigns were wearing seat belts, and no seat belt was available for Addisyn Benzel.
The highway patrol report identified the other occupants of the Nign vehicle as follows:
McKenna M. Nign, age 11, no restraint available, transported to Akron Children's Hospital.
McKayla E. Howard, age 11, no restraint available, transported to Aultman Hospital in Canton
Savannah D. Nign, age 6, seated on the lap of Meghann Nign. Taken by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Chase D. Nighn, age 4, In a child safety seat. Taken by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Brody B. Nign, age 1. In a child safety seat. Taken by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Payslee R Nign, age 9 months. In a child safety seat. Taken by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Both Jamie and Meghann were volunteers with the Calcutta Fire Department. Meghan was also a full time Emergency Medical Technician with North Star Critical Care.
Jamie Dirk Nign, 39 and his wife, Meghann Ludwig Nign, 27, of East Liverpool, were killed in an auto accident Jan. 19, 2014.
He was born Aug. 12, 1974, in Canton, Ohio, to Edward and Violet (Vickie) (Peoples) Nign. He was a graduate of the 1992 Class of Carrollton High School, and graduated from the Ohio Auto Diesel College of Cleveland.
Jamie was an avid hunter and motor sports fan. He served as Boy Scout Leader for many years. He also coached Soccer and was a member of the Calcutta Fire Department. He and his family attended the Northside Community Church. He was employed by Dynamic Structures of New Waterford, Ohio.
He is survived by five sons, Tyler of Lima, Ohio, Kristopher of Marietta, Zachary of Minerva, Chayse and Brody of East Liverpool; three daughters, McKenna of Minerva, Savannah and Payslee of the home; one grandson, Travis Nign of Minerva; two brothers, Dan and Jeff Nign of Carrollton. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Jarod Nign; grandparents, Blanche and John Nign and Harold Peoples.
Calling hours for Jamie will be Thursday, Jan. 23, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Allmon Dugger Cotton Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jennifer Bare officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Carrollton.
Arrangements are still pending for Jamie's wife, Meghann.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Columbiana Co, Ohio
James D. "Jamie" Nign and his wife, Meghann Nign, were killed in a fatal car crash on Sunday at approximately 10:54 a.m. in Wayne Township.
According to reports, a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 31-year-old Rachel K. Lindesmith of Hanoverton was traveling east on State Route 518, when she traveled left of center and struck a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox that was traveling in the opposite direction.
Lindesmith and her 9-month-old son, Austin were transported to Salem Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Lindesmith was transferred to St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. The highway patrol says Lindesmith was wearing a safety belt and her son was secured in a rear facing child safety seat.
The Equinox was carrying nine people, including the driver, 39-year-old James D Nign of Calcutta, and his 27 year old wife Meghann who were both killed. 11-year-old Addisyn Benzel of Minerva, who was a passenger in the Nign vehicle, was ejected from the vehicle and killed.
The report says neither of the Nigns were wearing seat belts, and no seat belt was available for Addisyn Benzel.
The highway patrol report identified the other occupants of the Nign vehicle as follows:
McKenna M. Nign, age 11, no restraint available, transported to Akron Children's Hospital.
McKayla E. Howard, age 11, no restraint available, transported to Aultman Hospital in Canton
Savannah D. Nign, age 6, seated on the lap of Meghann Nign. Taken by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Chase D. Nighn, age 4, In a child safety seat. Taken by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Brody B. Nign, age 1. In a child safety seat. Taken by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Payslee R Nign, age 9 months. In a child safety seat. Taken by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Both Jamie and Meghann were volunteers with the Calcutta Fire Department. Meghan was also a full time Emergency Medical Technician with North Star Critical Care.
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