obituaries

Dec 18, 2023

Chris Alan Funk, 63, of Malta, passed away on Mon, Dec. 18, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on Nov. 28, 1960 in Marietta, Ohio to Francis and Mary Hambel Funk.  He retired from ODOT Dist. 10 after 32 years and also worked the morning shift at the Ashland Station in McConnelsville before going to work.  After retirement...

Dec 17, 2023

Elizabeth J. Flohr, 100, of Stockport, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Genesis Hospital. She was born January 16, 1923 in Columbus, OH to the late Perry Adams and Gladys Stone Adams. She retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation and attended the Pennsville Church of Christ. She is survived by a daughter, Janet (Bernard) Murray of Stockport,...

Dec 10, 2023

Richard D. Wetzel passed from this life on December 10, 2023, at the age of 87 following a brief illness. He was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, friend, teacher, and community leader whose loving kindness and quiet gentle spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him. His smile and laughter will be missed by many.

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Dec 7, 2023

Paula Rambo aka Hell Cat, 68, of Malta, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her residence surrounded by loved ones.  She was born October 11, 1955 to the late Price Van Ness and Donna Mae (Harris) Van Ness in Chesterhill, OH. She was a devoted nurse at Highland Oaks Health Center, a member of the Church of the...

Dec 2, 2023

Donald Lee Searles, 62 of McConnelsville, passed away on Sat, Dec. 2, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on Aug. 16, 1961 in Columbus to the late Richard and Dixie Hunt Searles.  He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carrie Stalling Searles, a son, Donald (Adena) Searles of McConnelsville, a daughter, Kyra (Lonnie) McMillen of Stockport,...

Nov 24, 2023

Joan G. Duncan, 79, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, Nov. 24, 2023 at the Riverside Landing Nursing Home.  She was born on Sept. 13, 1944 in Elliotts Cross Roads to the late Harold and Margaret Warfield Price.  She was a homemaker and loved working on the family farm.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Duncan. ...

Nov 20, 2023

Vivian F. Davis, 94, of Zanesville, formerly of Malta, passed away on Mon, Nov. 20, 2023 at the Willow Haven Nursing Home in Zanesville.  She was born on Aug. 8, 1929 in Pennsville, Oh to the late Olin and Ruth Bachelor Davis.  She worked for the Tatman and Matheney Funeral Homes in McConnelsville.  She was a faithful member of...

Nov 14, 2023

Cleo M. Keffer of Stockport passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Riverside Nursing Home in McConnelsville. Born July 8, 1922 in Spencer, WV to Henry R. and Gracie Bissell Keffer. He married Dorothy L. (Weaver) Keffer on August 17, 1946. She preceded him in death March 29, 2000.  Cleo served in the U.S. Army during World War...

Nov 10, 2023

Russell A. Roberts (Sonny), 82, of McConnelsville, passed away Fri. Nov. 10, 2023 at his residence.  He was born July, 27, 1941 to the late Russell Roberts Sr. and Mary Jane Tomball in Malta OH.  He was a laborer at Taylor Woodcraft and a member of the Lions Club.  He is survived by his sons, Paul, Kenny, and Allen,...

Nov 6, 2023

Cody Allen Murphey, 38, of McConnelsville passed away at the Ohio University Hospital.  He was born on Jan. 26, 1985 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Brian and Tina Childers Murphey.  He was a self-employed drywaller.  He is survived by a daughter, Olivia Murphey of Malta, a brother, Brian (Monica) Murphey of McConnelsville, a sister Karissa Murphey of McConnelsville...

Nov 3, 2023

Ruth A. Gillespie, 76, of Stockport, passed away on Fri, Nov. 3, 2023 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Blood, Illinois to the late John and Zona Hartleben Gillard.  She worked at Malta Manufacturing and was a member of the Tabor Ridge Church of Christ.  She is survived by 5 sons, John Gillespie of Stockport, James...

Nov 3, 2023

Christa Lee Bond Cunningham, 60, of Stockport, OH, formally of Caldwell, OH, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 after a long illness.  She was born in Cambridge, OH on November 5, 1962 to William and Carolyn Bond. Christa was a 1981 graduate of Caldwell High School. She is preceded in death by her father, William Bond, brother, Scott Bond,...

Nov 2, 2023

Freddy L. Propst, 75, of Zanesville, formerly of Morgan County, passed away on Thurs, Nov. 2, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on Aug. 28, 1948 in Marietta to the late Leo and Dorothy Metcalf Propst.  He is survived by a son, Morgan Propst of Columbus, 2 daughters, Misty Huneycut of Albemarle, NC and Brenda McElroy of Crooksville,...

Oct 31, 2023

Edward F. Degnan, 87 of McConnelsville, passed away on Tues, Oct. 31 2023 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.  He was born on Dec. 22, 1935 in Hartford, CT.  He is survived by a sister, Mary Lou Severino.  A caring cremation is taking place at his request.  Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville is handling the arrangements.

Oct 30, 2023

Janet S. White, 85, of Malta, passed away on Mon, Oct. 30, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on Oct. 11, 1938 in Malta, Ohio to the late Edgar and Lola Williams Matheney.  She worked as a secretary and was the assistant Commissioner for the Morgan County Common Pleas Court.  She was a member of the Malta United...

Oct 27, 2023

Robert L. Drake, 85, of McConnelsville, Ohio and Zolfo Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home in Florida surrounded by his family on October 27, 2023. Bob was born on August 26, 1938 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was a retired truck driver for Mid Atlantic and a member of Teamsters #637.  He was an avid golfer and fan...

Oct 26, 2023

Deborah L. Hill, 63 of Akron formerly of Cutler, passed away on Thurs, Oct. 26, 2023 at the Wyant Wood Health Care Center in Akron.  She was born on June 15, 1960 in Cutler to the late Ernest Mayle Jr. and Donna Norris Mayle.  She is survived by her son, Michael Hill of Cutler, 4 brothers, Marvin, Mike, Wendell...

Oct 21, 2023

Robert L. "Bob" Davis, 101, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Born on October 4, 1922, he was a beacon of adventure and bravery from his earliest days, particularly during his service in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a member of the 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company B,...

Oct 20, 2023

JoAnn Klinglesmith, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, Oct. 20, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Columbus to the late Ernie Caldwell and Carolyn Tomacelli Schier.  She is survived by a son, Jack (Jennifer Haslam) Turner of McConnelsville, a brother, Joseph Caldwell of Pataskala a grand child and a great grandchild.  She...

Oct 16, 2023

Dixie D. Coleman, 78, of Stockport, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at her residence.  She was born February 25, 1945 to the late Ivan Eddleblute and Mary Evelyn Wade Eddleblute Staskevich in Columbus, OH.  She was a homemaker and member of The River Family Christian Center in Waterford.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronald...