obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Jackie L. Nelson Sr, 89, of Malta, passed away on Tues, Jan. 2, 2024 at his residence in Malta.  He was born on May 23, 1934 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Bernice Nelson.  He was the Chief of Police in Malta for over 14 years and served 16 years, 4 terms as the Morgan County Sheriff.  He was...

Dec 26, 2023

Vern Allen Dille, 83, of Pennsville, passed away on Tues, Dec. 26, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on Nov. 2, 1940 in Bartlett, Ohio to the late Basil and Alda McCune Dille.  He worked his entire life as a lineman doing highline work for the IEBW out of Columbus.  He was a member of Webb #252 Masonic...

Dec 23, 2023

Sonya Hryb, 89, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sat, Dec. 23, 2023 at the Riverside Landing Nursing Home in McConnelsville, Ohio.  She was born on Oct. 18, 1934 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Edward and Thelma Campbell Manly.  She worked as a school teacher for over 42 years in the Morgan Local School District.  She was a member...

Dec 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Kent Slater announces his passing on December 21, 2023, at Selby General Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. Larry was born on June 18, 1936, in Betsy Layne, Kentucky to John L Slater and Hazel Crum Slater

His survivors include wife of 62 years. Sharon Lee Slater; daughter Julia...

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.

Richard...

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...