obituaries

Jun 13, 2026

Roger E. Gage, 56, of Chesterhill, passed away, Sat. June 13, 2026. He was born Aug. 20, 1969, in Chesterhill, OH to Harold and Carol Bowman Gage. He loved his family and kids and loved ATV racing, stock cars, basically anything with an engine. He is survived by his mother, Carol of Chesterhill; significant other, Susan Sampson of the home;...

Jun 8, 2026

Betty J. Palmer, age 79, Stockport, OH was born Dec. 18, 1946 in Waterford, OH. She passed away June 8, 2026 at her residence after an illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harrie Palmer Sr. in 2004 and her parents. RC and Violet (Jean) Gant. She is survived by her daughter, Regina (Jeff Apperson) Kluttz; and son,...

Jun 2, 2026

Rebbecca L. Spung, 59, of Stewart, passed away Tues. June 2, 2026, at her residence. She was born Sept. 4, 1966, to George Walter and Barbara Ann Spung in Marietta, OH. She is survived by her father, Walter Spung of Waterford; step-mother, Jean (Norm) Ewing of Waterford; significant other, Paul Cross of the home; 2 daughters, Jackie (Tim) Clester of...

May 19, 2026

Charles H. “Chucky” Johnson Jr., 67, of Corning, passed away on Tues, May, 19, 2026 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville. He was born on Nov. 9, 1958 in Chesterhill to the late Charles Johnson Sr. and Cindy Hill Parsons. He worked for over 30 years as an owner operator truck driver. He is survived by his wife...

May 8, 2026

Colleen S. Blind Robinson, 90 of McConnelsville, formerly of Stockport, passed away on Fri, May 8, 2026 at her residence. She was born on Feb. 24, 1936 in Stockport, Ohio to the late Ed and Ruth Mills Blind. Colleen and her husband Robert owned and operated Gulf Well Products for many years. She was a longtime member of Oakland Methodist...

May 6, 2026

Carolyn McIntire, 78, of Malta passed away May 6, 2026 at her home. She was born August 13, 1947 in Zanesville a daughter of the late, William Hann and Eleanor Huffman Hann. She had formerly worked at the IGA in McConnelsville and Taylor Woodcraft in Malta. She enjoyed reading, shopping, flowers and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Carolyn...

May 5, 2026

Don E. Drake, 87, of Malta, passed away on Tues. May 5, 2026 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home. He was born on Aug. 27, 1938 in Union Township to the late Albert E. Drake and Hazel Fuller Drake. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Don was a farmer and involved in many agriculture activities. He had...

Apr 26, 2026

Dale F. Taylor, 87, of Chesterhill, passed away Sun. April 26, 2026, at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. He was born Mar. 11, 1939, to the late Stanley and Ada Shell Taylor in Columbus, OH. He loved farming and hauling produce for the Amish. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator/Instructor at Performance Site Management for many years. He is survived by...

Apr 23, 2026

Sheila R. Dailey, 60, of Marietta, passed away Thurs. April 23, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 17, 1966, to the late Donald and Louise Welch Milner in Zanesville OH. She was known for her fierce spirit; and she loved her children, grandchildren, and her dog Boom. She also loved to ride her Harley with her knees...

Apr 22, 2026

Letta Laychak, 65, of Malta passed away April 22,2026 at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born August 20, 1960 in Fairborn, Ohio a daughter of the late, Herbert Creech and Rosetta Creech. Letta was a housewife and homemaker. She is survived by two step daughters, Mary Adkins and Kim Mullins;  two step sons, Turtle Laychak...

Apr 21, 2026

Darrell Eugene “Sonny” Carpenter passed away on Tues. April 21, 2026. He was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Lathrop. He married Mary Louise Wallace in February 1956. He worked for Finley’s Meat Packing then joined the Operating Engineers until he retired in 1995. He loved all sports and always played baseball and softball, but his biggest love was rabbit hunting...

Apr 16, 2026

Donna Sidwell, 91, of Malta passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Riverside Landing Nursing & Rehab in McConnelsville. She was born August 18, 1934 in Ironton, Ohio a daughter of the late Carl Legg and Thelma Maye Legg.  She attended York High School and loved pansies and cactuses. Donna volunteered at the Jesus Loves You Thrift Store...

Apr 15, 2026

Karlen Graham Cooper, 81 of McConnelsville Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday April 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 15, 1944 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Alva Graham Cooper and Thelma (Pernell) Cooper. Karlen married Tina (Westfall) Cooper on April 12, 2014. He was retired from The Ohio Power Company (AEP) after 431/2 years...

Apr 15, 2026

Richard L. VanHorn, 84, of Chesterhill, passed away Wed. April 15, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1942 to the late Donald and Mary Reed VanHorn in Montville, OH. He is survived by two sons, Todd and Carl VanHorn of Chesterhill; a daughter, Sherry White of Beverly; a brother, Jay VanHorn of Chesterhill; 16 grandchildren; and several...

Apr 13, 2026

Laura Jane Dalton, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Mon, April 13, 2026 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 23, 1948 in Stewart, Ohio to the late Arlo and Freda Tabler Kennedy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Anchor of McConnelsville, Church. She is survived by a son Raymond Mayle of Zanesville, 3...

Apr 13, 2026

R. William "Bill" Pratt, 90, of Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Elinor Blanche (White) Pratt and Benjamin Pratt.

Bill answered the call to serve his country as a United States Army veteran, with service during the Vietnam era. His love of America...

Apr 11, 2026

Connie Dawn (Wolfe) Graham, 90 of McConnelsville, Ohio passed away on April 11, 2026 at her home.  She was born in Roseville, Ohio on December 7, 1935, to Carl and Gertrude (Foraker) Wolfe.  Connie married Dwight R. (Bob) Graham Jr. in 1953 and began life as a military spouse.  She loved the lifelong friends she made through the service...

Apr 9, 2026

Kyle J. " Kip" Myers, age 75, passed away on April 9,2026, at Highland Oaks Health Center with his loving sister, Lynn by his side.

He was a 1969 graduate of Morgan High School and attended Ohio University in Zanesville. He was employed by The Village of McConnelsville as a clerk for several years and then by...

Apr 3, 2026

Larry Ray Smith, 73, of McConnelsville passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home. He was born May 12, 1952 in Zanesville a son of the late, Leo Smith and Florence Brown Smith. Larry graduated from Morgan High School in 1970 and joined the U. S. Army directly out of high school. He served until 1974. Larry was...

Apr 2, 2026

Dale Robert “Robie” Baker, 53, of McConnelsville, passed away on Thurs, April 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1972 in Zanesville, Ohio to Wayne and Mary Chute Baker. He worked as a mechanic for many years at Quick 60 in McConnelsville. He is survived by his father, Wayne Baker of the home, 2 sons, Chandler...