obituaries

Jul 15, 2023

Rick C. Shriver, 68, of McConnelsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 15, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children.

Rick is preceded in death by his uncle Dewey Parmiter, his father Richard (Dick) Shriver, his maternal grandparents Forest and Rachel Parmiter, his paternal grandparents Erville and Ora Shriver, his half-brother Chris Shriver,...

Jul 14, 2023

Clifford R. Wickham, 58, of Stockport, passed away on Fri, July 14, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on Nov. 25, 1964 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Charles and Ethel Kirkbride Wickham.  He is survived by his guardian and care giver Cassidy McGrew and her family, Cory McGrew, Isaiah McGrew, Brier McGrew, Kayla Hunter, Jameson McGrew and...

Jul 11, 2023

Billy Jo Mick was born on December 11, 1939 in Bainbridge Ohio to the late Edgar and Rachel Vandemark Mick. Billy was a happy person and smiled a lot in which made everyone around him smile. Billy loved listening to his friend Neal McCoy's music especially Billy's got his beer goggles on and Charley Pride music. Billy has enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2023

Melissa M. Patterson, 53, of McConnelsville passed away Mon. July 10, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 4, 1970 to Roger Patterson and Jennifer (Davis) Maddox in Marietta OH.  She was an EMT with the Reno Vol. Fire Dept. She was also a homemaker and loved caring for her children and grandchildren.  She loved horses, art and...

Jul 7, 2023

Emily J. Ebersole, 81, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, July 7, 2023 at the Adams Lane Nursing Home in Zanesville.  She was born on Feb. 9, 1942 in Richmond, In, to the late Orval and Margaret Hackman Watts.  She worked as a Traffic Clerk for Malta Manufacturing in Malta, Oh and was a homemaker who loved raising her...

Jul 6, 2023

John H. "Jock" Mayle, 76, of Chesterhill passed away on Thurs, July 6, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on Dec. 10, 1946 in Sharpsburg, Ohio to the late Lute and Erma Crippen Mayle.  He was a construction worker out of Union Local #423 in Columbus.  He is survived by 3 sons, Nelson Mayle of Sharpsburg, Brian Mayle...

Jun 27, 2023

Edith Wilson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, her 97th birthday, in Marietta. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Frances (Hughes) Ross, and by all six siblings; Mary Elizabeth, George, Philip, David, twin sister Judith, and Lyra. Edie was born June, 27, 1926 in McConnelsville and graduated from M&M High School in 1944. She was strong, independent, and...

Jun 27, 2023

James Hobart Thompson, 95, of Malta, OH, passed on to his eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at Genesis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 18th, 1928 in Noble County, OH, the son of Wilson and Kathryn (Robinson) Thompson. He married Exie L. Reed on April 15, 1955 who preceded him...

Jun 27, 2023

Bruce Bankes, 63, of Stockport, passed away on Tues, June 27, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on July 19, 1959 in Zanesville, Ohio to Raymond and Maxine Cramblett Bankes.  He worked for the Central Ohio Coal Company for many years and then spent 32 years as a welder for AEP in the traveling maintenance dept.  He was...

Jun 27, 2023

Pauline Mary Horner  57 of Stockport, passed away at 1:00 p.m.  June 27, 2023 in Zanesville, Ohio. Born 12/15/1965 to Dallas Horner and  Betty Mae Horner. Survived by husband, James Lansing Jr; mother to Timothy James Scott and Megan (Johnny) Travis; grandmother to Zachary, Jayce, Dallas, Thomas, and Korree; sister to Ruth, Jerry, Larry, Dale, Susie, Bobby, Bonni, Kenny....

Jun 25, 2023

Michael D. Gheen, 61, of Malta passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. He was born July 19, 1961 in Marietta a son of the late, Carlos Gheen and Mary Lawrence Gheen.  Michael is survived by a daughter, Amanda Gurley of Arizona; four grandchildren; three sisters, Donna Dixon, Bonnie (David) Matson, Linda Wells...

Jun 25, 2023

Carla "CJ" Patrick passed peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, June 25th, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Richard (Doug) Patrick, three daughters, Dawn (John Cole Howard), Jenny, and Rebecca (Christopher Warner); one granddaughter, Sara; and a younger brother, Dwight a.k.a. George. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Johnson and...

Jun 25, 2023

Howard D. Roberts 75, of Malta, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Sunday June 25, 2023 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born Jan. 9, 1948 in Zanesville the son of the late,  Russell Roberts and Mary Tombaugh. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the VFW Post 4713 in Malta. He worked...

Jun 21, 2023

Shelba J. Garrett 86, of Malta passed away at 10:46 a.m. June 21, 2023 at her home. She was born September 15, 1936 in Morgan County the daughter of the late, Delmar Niceswanger  and Lucy Miller Niceswanger. She was a member of the Solomon Lutheran Church near Eagleport.  She is survived by her children, Steven Garrett, Tina (Tony) Bateson,...

Jun 19, 2023

Gary E. Clark, 86 of Stockport, passed away Mon. June 19, 2023 at Highland Oaks. He was born Aug. 17, 1936 to the late Charles E. Clark and Myrtle (Hartman) Clark in Toledo, OH.  He was always looking to find the best watering hole and place to hunt, and found happiness being in nature. He was an avid fisherman...

Jun 18, 2023

Anita (Meek) King, 55 of Cutler, passed away Sun. June 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 3, 1968 to the late Robert E. Meek and Katherine (Masters) Meek in Marietta OH. She was a devoted stay-at-home mother.  She is survived by her husband Tim King of the home, sons, Levi and Tyler King both of the...

Jun 16, 2023

Braden Dotson, 25, of Cutler, passed away Fri. June 16, 2023. He was born April 7, 1998 to Joel Dotson and Tammie (Hearn) Dotson in Columbus OH.  He was a member of the 423 Laborers Union and employed with Kokosing. He was also a member of Bartlett Bible Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Joel (Jessica) Dotson...

Jun 16, 2023

Justin Richard Kaid, 33 of Stockport, passed away on Fri, June 16, 2023.  He was born on Feb. 19, 1990 in Zanesville, Ohio to Jim Kaid and Jenny White.  He graduated from Morgan High School in the class of 2008 and entered the U.S. Army serving his country in Iraq.  He was a member of the Tabor Ridge Church...

Jun 14, 2023

Gordon E. Clawson, 68, of Malta passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville surrounded by his wife and children. He was born February 14, 1955 in Marietta a son of the late, Richard Clawson and Martha Thompson Clawson. Gordon was a graduate of the American School in 1974. Through the 80's and 90's he...

Jun 10, 2023

Michael S. Davis, 69, of Sutton, WV, passed away Sat. June 10, 2023 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. He was born Aug. 18, 1953 to the late Woodrow and Auda (Posey) Davis in Cassaway, WV.  He is an Army veteran and was employed in the logging industry. He is survived by his sons, Lawrence Davis and Ronald Davis both...