obituaries

Jul 6, 2025

David Michael Nowak, 77, of McConnelsville passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born November 26, 1947 in Rochester, NY. Dave moved with the family to Wayzata, MN where he spent his teen years, and kept the family  well supplied with Dairy Queen treats from his first job. He graduated from the University of MN, Duluth with a...

Jul 4, 2025

Gloria A. Thompson 88, of McConnelsville passed away July 4, 2025  at her daughter's home. She was born March 21, 1937 in Malta the daughter of the late, Fred Balderson and Esther Dudley Balderson.  Gloria was an active member of the Meigs Church of Christ. Gloria loved her church family and was called to serve others. She was a...

Jul 4, 2025

Darius R. Chapman, 82, of Stockport, passed away, Fri. July 4, 2025 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. He was born May 16, 1943 to the late Leslie and Mildred Hess Chapman in Newton, WV. He was a member of the Pennsville Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Beverly Fogle Chapman of the home; daughters, Stephanie Chapman...

Jun 29, 2025

Barbra I. Matson Weeks 98, of Stockport, passed away at 3:00 a.m. June 29, 2025 at Harmer Place in Marietta.  She was born January 29, 1927 in Jan Lew, West Virginia the daughter of the late, William Cummings and Idelia Grimes Cummings. She is survived by her children, Barbara Diana (Steve) Duskey, David Lee (Bonnie) Matson, Thomas Eugene (Joan)...

Jun 27, 2025

Matthew M. Dawson, 48, of McConnelsville, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2025, at his residence in Alaska. He was born on January 15, 1977, to Rebecca Hileman of Nelsonville, Ohio, and the late Michael D. Dawson of Malta, Ohio.  After high school, Matthew proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where his passion for world travel...

Jun 23, 2025

Jessica R. Mayle, 32, of Chesterhill, passed away Mon. June 23, 2025 at her residence. She was born Aug. 11, 1992 to Paul and Christa Mayle in Athens, OH. She is survived by her parents of the home; brother, Okey (Kristina) Mayle of Chesterhill; sister, Brittnay (Michael) King of Savannah, GA, and her only nephew, who was so special...

Jun 23, 2025

Brent A. Barker, 69, of Zanesville, passed away on Mon. June 23, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  He was born on Aug. 4, 1955 in Zanesville to the late Lewis Barker and Judith Marson.  He is survived by 2 sons, Shawn Barker of Florida and Shane Barker of Gratiot, a brother, Ed Barker of Somerset,...

Jun 22, 2025

James K. Bartimus, 64, of McConnelsville, passed away Sun. June 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born Mar. 17, 1961 to the late Harold and Amelia Kibler Bartimus in Cambridge OH. He is survived by his wife Gena Edstrom Bartimus of Chesterhill; son, Joel Bartimus of Marietta; 3 daughters, Chelsea Brown of Chillicothe, Alison Mayle of Chesterhill, and...

Jun 22, 2025

Derek Glenn Lydelle, 38, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 22, 2025.  Derek was a loving Husband to Amy Goins Lydelle and father to 3 amazing boys, Dominic, Letrelle and Aiden.  Derek loved spending time with his 3 boys, rather it was supporting them in there're sports or just spending time at home watching movies, OSU football, or playing their...

Jun 22, 2025

Ronald A. Heath, 83, of Delphos, Oh., formerly of Belpre, passed away on Sun, June 22, 2025.  He was born on Feb. 21, 1942 in Hartland W.Va.  He was a factory worker for General Motors in Defiance, Ohio for over 37 years.  He loved going to church, gardening, working on cars with his son Robert and spending time with...

Jun 20, 2025

Marilyn M. Shifflet, 68, of Marion formerly of Pennsville, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.  She was born on May 5, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Dwight and Shirley Stobart Murphey.  She retired after many years from Wyndot Services Company in Marion.  She is survived by a son, Victor Corwin of Marion, a daughter, Cindy Kessler...

Jun 20, 2025

Robert D. Dalton, 65 of Chesterhill passed away, Fri. June 20, 2025 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. He was born Oct. 12, 1959 to the late Robert and Helen Tabler Dalton in Athens, OH. He is survived by his daughter, Jodi (John Mayle) Dalton of Chesterhill; brother, "Bubby" Norris of Belpre; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and several...

Jun 20, 2025

Clifford Bailey, 80, passed away Fri. June 20, 2025 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Sept. 1, 1944 to the late Ben Bailey and Carolina "Linna" Smith in Salyersville, KY. He was a member of Lockbourne Freewill Baptist Church, enjoyed coon hunting, planting his garden and NASCAR racing. He is survived by 2 sons, Steve (Denise)...

Jun 18, 2025

Donna Jean Davis 85, of McConnelsville, passed away at 2:28 p.m. June 18, 2025 at the Beckett House in New Concord. She was born May 31, 1940 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late, Raymond Kincaid and Mary Letha Phillips Kincaid. She was a retired Beautician  and a member of the Church of The Gospel Ministry in McConnelsville. She...

Jun 12, 2025

Eric L. Hill, 73, of Chesterhill, passed away Thurs. June 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born Jan. 23, 1952 to the late James "Olan" Hill and Juanita "June" Jenkins in Kilvert, OH. He retired from the Schell-Kraton Chemical Co. after 35 years. He loved his old cars and his motorcycles, and enjoyed pitching horse shoes. He is...

Jun 12, 2025

Deborah S. Offenberger 72, of Stockport passed away at 12: 53 a.m. June 12, 2025 at her home. She was born September 18, 1952 in Zanesville the daughter of the late  Keith Ashton and Ginger Pritchard Ashton.  She was a Registered Nurse and loved to camp , travel and vacation.  She is survived by her husband, Michael Offenberger; daughter,...

Jun 9, 2025

Hazel L. Lucas, 74, of Stewart, passed away Mon. June 9, 2025 at her residence. She was born Jan. 3, 1951 to the late Leo and Hulda Mayle Lucas in Cutler, OH. She was a Teachers Aide at Amesville Elementary, enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, sleeping and watching her great grandson Kamryn play. She is survived by a...

Jun 6, 2025

Raymond (Ray) E. Mahan, age 87 of Parkersburg, WV, formerly of Louisville, KY, returned home to his Heavenly Farther at 2:58 PM on June 6, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born in 1938 in Holtville, CA. He was the son of Ernest Mahan and Ruby Mills Mahan.

Ray is survived by his...

Jun 6, 2025

Ina Belle Barnes, 89, of McConnelsville passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Riverside Landing Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born April 27, 1936 in Center Township, Morgan County a daughter of the late, Albert and Belva Boney Marshall. She graduated from Manchester High School in Reinersville, Ohio with the class of 1954. Ina was a member...

Jun 3, 2025

Rita Marie Lawrence, 79, of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born October 6, 1945 in Oakfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph Altier and Barbara Rodgers Altier.

Rita's greatest joy came from the family she raised and the love she gave.  Even in her final days,...