obituaries

Apr 26, 2024

Alan Cary, 42, of Hackney unexpectedly passed away on April 26th, 2024. He was loved by many. He was the voice of reason, our rock, our protector and the man that would always be there when you needed him. He worked hard to provide and care for his family. He was always that person that was honest no matter...

Apr 25, 2024

Francis Eugene Mummey

Our sweet Dad passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family at 9:39 am on the morning of April 25th just shy of his 98th birthday.  He was born May 18, 1926 in Malta, Ohio to Evelyn Sears Mummey and Forrest Leroy Mummey.  His mother passed away 2 weeks after his birth...

Apr 16, 2024

Glenn Lee Dawson, 89, of McConnelsville, passed away Tues. April 16, 2024 at his residence. He was born on Goshen Run near Chesterhill OH on Feb 9, 1935 to Estel Dawson and Fay Benjamin Dawson. Glenn graduated from M-M High School in 1953. He was a 38 year employee of Central Ohio Coal Company as a Heavy Equipment Operator...

Apr 15, 2024

Fred Jones Jr., 68 of Cutler, passed away Mon. April 15, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov.7, 1955 to the late Fred Jones Sr. and Kay (Gordon) Jones in Cleveland OH. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly (Flowers) Jones of the home, son, Marques Jones of Cincinnati, 3 daughters, Kimberly (Morgan) Carlson of Minnesota, Virginia...

Apr 15, 2024

Gregg A. Johnson, 60 of Malta, passed away Mon. April 15, 2024 at his residence.  He was born Oct. 31, 1963 to the late Larry L. Johnson and Violet L. (Stevens) Johnson in Marietta OH. He is survived by his wife Tamara "Sue" (Kidd) Johnson of the home, three sons, Tyler (Destiny) Johnson, Taylor Johnson and Travis (Taylor) Johnson,...

Apr 11, 2024

Earl W. Queen, 72, of Pennsville, passed away on Thurs, April 11, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on Jan 16, 1952 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Donavon and Lois Brown Queen.  He owned and operated Queens TV and Appliance in Mansfield and then retired from Time Warner Cable.  He was a member of the McConnelsville Eagles...

Apr 10, 2024

Ronald D. Boggs, 22 of Stockport, passed away on Weds, April 10, 2024.  He was born on April 15, 2001 to Tracy and Heather Edwards Copeland.  He worked for the Carpenters Union Local #356 out of Marietta.  He is survived by his mother, Heather Copeland of Stockport, Fiancé, Jasmine Young of the home, a son, Jace Boggs of the...

Apr 10, 2024

Eliza D. DuRall, 71, of McConnelsville, passed away on Weds, April 10, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on June 16, 1952 in Grantsville, West Virginia to the late William and Sophie Davis King.  She worked as a manager of Walgreen's for over 37 years.  She is survived by 2 brothers, John King of Columbus and William King...

Apr 8, 2024

Carla A. Kennedy, 70, of Belpre, passed away on Mon, April 8, 2024 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.  She was born on Nov. 25, 1953 in Chesterhill, Ohio to the late Neil and Martha Mayle.  She attended the Southland Mission Church in Cutler.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Kevin Kennedy of the home, a son,...

Apr 6, 2024

Evelyn Eileen Wynstra, 89 of Chesterhill, Ohio passed away on Sat. April 6, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on Dec. 28, 1934 in Murry City, Ohio to the late Charles and Edith Hiles Matheny.  She is survived by her son Alex Wynstra of Chesterhill, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her...

Apr 4, 2024

Christopher Raymond Kemple, often known as Chris or Ray by friends and family, passed away on April 4, 2024, where he lived in Parkersburg, WV at the young age of 24.  He was born on October 22, 1999 in Salem, Oregon to his biological mother, Lori Buhler.  Two years later Christopher was adopted by his great uncle and aunt,...

Apr 4, 2024

Eva Jean Glenn passed away 04/04/24 AT 4:44 PM. She was born on the family farm in Windsor Township near Stockport on February 1, 1930. She was adopted by her maternal grandparents Emmett S. and Bessie D. Bailey on April 10, 1933, and enjoyed the love and support of the large extended family all her life. Jean started school...

Mar 29, 2024

Loretta Kaye Ratliff, 74, of McConnelsville, Ohio passed away on Fri, March 29, 2024.  She was born on Oct. 14, 1949 in Chesterhill, Ohio to the late Everett and Delores North Shook.  She was the longtime manager of Olde Towne Dry Cleaners in Zanesville.  She was a Methodist by faith and was a member of the Malta VFW Post...

Mar 24, 2024

Erma Jean Baker, 86, of Pennsville, passed away on Sun, March 24, 2024 at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.  She was born on Sept. 2, 1937 in Chesterhill to the late Willaim and Mary Mae Ramsey Bennett.  She retired after 33 years from Malta Manufacturing.  She was a member of the Pennsville Church of Christ, CCL Mothers...

Mar 20, 2024

Bobby G. Spaulding, 87, of Chesterhill, passed away Wed. March 20, 2024 at O'Bleness Hospital.  He was born to the late Russell and Flossie (Mullins) Spaulding on Nov. 3, 1936 in Pinecreek WV.  He retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam war.  After retirement he spent his life working on his...

Mar 18, 2024

Barbara Jean Hill, 71, of Pennsville, passed away on Mon, March 18, 2024 at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  She was born on Feb. 21, 1953 in Charleston, W.Va. to the late Elden and Betty Pierce Gorrell.  She is survived by her husband, Bill Hill of the Home, a brother, Steve Gorrell of Portersville and a sister, Sarah Clifton...

Mar 16, 2024

Susie Belle Gaulard, 68 of Cutler, passed away Sat. Mar. 16, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.  She was born Jan. 5, 1956 to Charles Estep and Elsa (Emerick) Estep in San Diego, CA.  She is survived by her husband Greg Gaulard of the home, 2 daughters, Kathryn Grieves of Pinellas Park, FL., and Kristina Spiner of Kenneth City, FL.,...

Mar 14, 2024

Jeanette Venius Mayle, 81, of Cutler, passed away on Thurs, March 14, 2024 at the Laurels of Athens Nursing Home.  She was born on June 17, 1942 in Cutler, Ohio to the late Leo and Hulda Mayle Lucas.  She worked for Kardex in Reno and was a member of the Southland Mission Church in Cutler.  She is survived by...

Mar 11, 2024

Cody Alexander Price was born on Jan 5, 2002, and passed away unexpectedly on Monday March 11, 2024. He is survived by his father Rusty Price of Malta, mother Tonya Price and her fiancé Steve Deceeder of Stockport. Siblings Adriane Price of Malta, and Cullen Price of Kane, PA along with Cullen's fiancé Brooke Smith and future mother-in-law, Amy...

Mar 10, 2024

Frieda M. Scott, 93, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Riverside Landing Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on Sept. 22, 1930 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Chester and Mary Shilling Newburn.  She was a member of the American Legion Post #24 Ladies Aux. in McConnelsville and the VFW post #4713 Ladies...