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Dale F. Taylor

Dale F. Taylor

Apr 26, 2026

Dale F. Taylor, 87, of Chesterhill, passed away Sun. April 26, 2026, at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. He was born Mar. 11, 1939, to the late Stanley and Ada Shell Taylor in Columbus, OH. He loved farming and hauling produce for the Amish. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator/Instructor at Performance Site Management for many years. He is survived by...

Sheila R. Dailey

Sheila R. Dailey

Apr 23, 2026

Sheila R. Dailey, 60, of Marietta, passed away Thurs. April 23, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 17, 1966, to the late Donald and Louise Welch Milner in Zanesville OH. She was known for her fierce spirit; and she loved her children, grandchildren, and her dog Boom. She also loved to ride her Harley with her knees...

Darrell E. "Sonny" Carpenter

Darrell E. "Sonny" Carpenter

Apr 21, 2026

Darrell Eugene “Sonny” Carpenter passed away on Tues. April 21, 2026. He was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Lathrop. He married Mary Louise Wallace in February 1956. He worked for Finley’s Meat Packing then joined the Operating Engineers until he retired in 1995. He loved all sports and always played baseball and softball, but his biggest love was rabbit hunting...

Karlen G. Cooper

Karlen G. Cooper

Apr 15, 2026

Karlen Graham Cooper, 81 of McConnelsville Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday April 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 15, 1944 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Alva Graham Cooper and Thelma (Pernell) Cooper. Karlen married Tina (Westfall) Cooper on April 12, 2014. He was retired from The Ohio Power Company (AEP) after 431/2 years...

Richard L. VanHorn

Richard L. VanHorn

Apr 15, 2026

Richard L. VanHorn, 84, of Chesterhill, passed away Wed. April 15, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1942 to the late Donald and Mary Reed VanHorn in Montville, OH. He is survived by two sons, Todd and Carl VanHorn of Chesterhill; a daughter, Sherry White of Beverly; a brother, Jay VanHorn of Chesterhill; 16 grandchildren; and several...

Laura Jane Dalton

Laura Jane Dalton

Apr 13, 2026

Laura Jane Dalton, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Mon, April 13, 2026 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 23, 1948 in Stewart, Ohio to the late Arlo and Freda Tabler Kennedy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Anchor of McConnelsville, Church. She is survived by a son Raymond Mayle of Zanesville, 3...

Dale "Robie" Baker

Dale "Robie" Baker

Apr 2, 2026

Dale Robert “Robie” Baker, 53, of McConnelsville, passed away on Thurs, April 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1972 in Zanesville, Ohio to Wayne and Mary Chute Baker. He worked as a mechanic for many years at Quick 60 in McConnelsville. He is survived by his father, Wayne Baker of the home, 2 sons, Chandler...

Kathy "Kacy" Cunningham

Kathy "Kacy" Cunningham

Mar 23, 2026

Kathy “Kacy” S. Cunningham, born August 6, 1956, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Sylvia A. Cunningham (Greer) and Harley L. Cunningham. Kacy was known for her dedication and strong work ethic, retiring from Gould/Miba after an incredible 50 years of service. Kacy is survived...

Shirley M. Norman

Shirley M. Norman

Mar 22, 2026

Shirley Mae (Nichols) Norman, 84, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1941, in Athens County, Ohio. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was married to her husband, William K. Norman for 50 years and dedicated her life to caring for her family and home....

John C. Cox

John C. Cox

Mar 17, 2026

John Cox, 71, of Chesterhill, passed away at his residence on Tues. Mar. 17, 2026. He was born to the late James W. Cox and Phyllis J. Miller Cox in Ashland, KY on May 10, 1954. He was in the U.S. Army and was an avid coon hunter. He is survived by his significant other, Connie Harper of the home;...

Mary Ellen VanHorn

Mary Ellen VanHorn

Mar 15, 2026

Mary Ellen VanHorn, 82, of Chesterhill, passed away Sun. Mar. 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born Mar. 7, 1944, in Chesterhill and was a Home Health Aide. She is survived by her husband Richard L. VanHorn of the home; 2 sons, Todd and Carl VanHorn, both of Chesterhill; daughter, Sherry White of Beverly; 2 brothers, Jim Byers of...

Jennie K. Cook

Jennie K. Cook

Mar 14, 2026

Jennie K. Cook, 82 of Chesterhill, passed away, Sat. Mar. 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born Apr 8, 1943, to the late Homer Cook and Lorna Hill Cook in Chesterhill. She attended Bliss Business College, and worked at Nelsonville Correctional Facility and Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling. She was also in the trucking and farming business. She is...

Nellie L. Flowers

Nellie L. Flowers

Mar 8, 2026

Nellie Louise Singer Flowers, 104, of Stewart, OH passed away peacefully at home Sun. Mar. 8, 2026. She was born Feb. 17, 1922 to the late Francis and Lenora Pearl Singer, Sr. in Washington County, OH. She is survived by one son, Allen (Joyce) Flowers of Glouster; daughters, Deborah Flowers of Stewart, Sherry (Richard) Morgan of South Carolina, Velma Hill...

Gordon Dale II

Gordon Dale II

Mar 7, 2026

Gordon Dale II, 68, of McConnelsville, passed away Sat. Mar. 7, 2026 at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville. He was born April 21, 1957 in Delaware. He was a truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy. Stone-Matheney Funeral Home is handling a caring cremation; to send a note of condolence, please visit www.matheneyfh.com.

Pearl Butch Berry

Pearl Butch Berry

Feb 21, 2026

Pearl Edward “Butch” Berry, 78, of New Lexington, passed away on Sat, Feb. 21, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 28, 1947 in Columbus to the late Howard and Beatrice Fitch Berry. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and attended the Bear Run Baptist Church in New Lexington. He was...

Paul Edward Hopkins

Paul Edward Hopkins

Feb 20, 2026

Paul Edward Hopkins, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, Feb. 20, 2026 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born on March 30, 1948 in Zanesville to the late Paul A. and Virginia Drake Hopkins. He worked for over 44 years for the IBEW Local 71 and was proud to be a Union Member. He was a member...

Roy M. Nutter

Roy M. Nutter

Feb 20, 2026

Roy M. Nutter, 96, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, Feb. 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born on Feb. 3, 1930 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Roy Nutter and Eula Purdue Nutter. He worked as an over the road truck driver and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He is...

Angela K. Norman

Angela K. Norman

Feb 14, 2026

Angela K. Norman, 62, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sat, Feb. 14, 2026 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born on May 24, 1963 in Zanesville to Steve Anderson and Saundra Hunter. She was a homemaker that enjoyed raising her family and was a member of the Malta Bible Baptist Church. She is survived by her father, Steve...

Warren V. Lovsey

Warren V. Lovsey

Feb 13, 2026

Warren V. Lovsey, 88, of Stockport, passed away Fri. Feb 13, 2026, at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. He was born May 1, 1937, to the late George and Hazel Byers Lovsey in Millfield, OH. He loved stock car racing and farming. He is survived by 5 sons, Steve Lovsey of Barberton, Owen Lovsey of Florida, John Lovsey of Cleveland, Daniel...

Rosie E. Cox

Rosie E. Cox

Feb 11, 2026

Rosie E. Cox, 83, of Malta, passed away February 11, 2026 at Willow Haven Healthcare Center in Zanesville with her family at her side. She was born March 10, 1942 to the late Hobart and Winifred (Snide) Hinkle. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family in...

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