obituaries

Jan 14, 2023

Richard Brian Murphey, 65, of McConnelsville, passed away on Jan. 14, 2023 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born on May 7, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Richard and Deloris Ditter Murphey.  He worked as a machinist at Miba Bearings in McConnelsville for over 40 years.  He loved to play cards especially Euchre on Friday...

Jan 8, 2023

Randal L. Miller 64, of Malta, passed away at 7:00 p.m. January 8, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 9, 1958 in Lancaster the son of the late, Clifford Miller and Phyllis Clemens. He worked at ATT and was a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Becky Mathews Miller who...

Jan 7, 2023

Nancy L. Chandler 90, of McConnelsville, passed away at 11:05 a.m. January 7, 2023 at her home. She was born September 1, 1932 in St.Clairsville to the late, Julius Luko and Mary Smrekar. Nancy worked at Ohio Power Co. in Philo where she met her husband Ronald, also worked at the Malta Five and Ten Store, Stifflers Clothing and...

Jan 6, 2023

Jack F. Matheney, 88, of McConnelsville passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.  He was born on July 10, 1934 in Deavertown, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Freda Latta Matheney.  Jack was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Korean conflict.  He retired from Central Ohio Coal Company as a maintenance foreman and worked on the...

Jan 2, 2023

Diana I. White, 76, of Stockport, passed away on Mon, Jan 2, 2023 at the Marietta Hospital.  She was born on Dec. 31, 1946 in Morgan County to the late Kenny and Betty Drake Clark.  She was a homemaker and loved raising her family.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Connie White of the home, a...

Jan 1, 2023

Gary C. Huckins, 59, of Vincent, passed away at the UC Medical Center in Cincinnati on Sun, Jan 1, 2023.  He was born on Feb. 6, 1963 in Bay Shore, New York to the late James Huckins and Joan Drake.  He was a Mechanic by trade.  A caring cremation is taking place and burial will be at a later...

Dec 30, 2022

Lonnie Wayne Bennett, 81, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away on December 30, 2022.  Born June 3, 1941, in Mt. Adams, Cincinnati, Ohio, Lonnie was the son of Ora Glen Bennett and Norma Brewer Bennett.  His siblings were Larry Bennett, Keith Bennett, Dale Bennett, Regina Bennett Green and Patti Bennett Chappell.  Lonnie is survived by his wife of five years,...

Dec 27, 2022

John J.R., and Genevieve (Genny) Ann Pearson, of McConnelsville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 160 S. Seventh Street. John Pearson- Born May 25, 1945, in Malta Township, Morgan County. Retired Craftsmen with Mock Woodworking Co, was a loving father and exceptional grandpa. They were preceded in death by his parents Louis and Merle (Head) Pearson,...

Dec 27, 2022

John J.R., and Genevieve (Genny) Ann Pearson, of McConnelsville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 160 S. Seventh Street. John Pearson- Born May 25, 1945, in Malta Township, Morgan County. Retired teacher Craftsmen with Mock Woodworking Co, was a loving father and exceptional grandpa. They were preceded in death by his parents Louis and Merle (Head)...

Dec 23, 2022

Joseph W. Moore of McConnelsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the age of 51. He was born March 21, 1971 in New York and moved to Cumberland, Ohio at a young age with his family. Joe's parents were Dan and Karen (Pike) Moore.

Joe was a life-long trucker, joining a tradition begun by...

Dec 22, 2022

Duane I. Maxwell, 82, of Malta, passed away on Thurs, Dec. 22, 2022.  He was born on July 23, 1940 in Malta, Ohio to the Late Marcus and Claire Aler Maxwell.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and stayed in the military until his retirement.  He was a member of the St. Rose...

Dec 20, 2022

Martin R. Greene, 61, of Malta, passed away on Tues, Dec. 20, 2022 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born on Jan. 28, 1961 in Columbus to the late Delmar and Stella Bray Greene.  He worked construction as a framer in the Columbus area.  He is survived by his significant other, Barbara Greene, 2 step-sons, William and...

Dec 19, 2022

IOLA WALLACE

Iola went to her new home in heaven on December 19.  She was a true follower of Jesus who faithfully served God and others to the very end.  Iola was born on October 6, 1932, and lived in the Stockport community her entire life.  She was fiercely devoted to her cherished family, including 5 children...

Dec 18, 2022

T'Shay Luethel Jenkins-Stevens, 21, of Chesterhill,  passed away at O'bleness Memorial Hospital on December 18, 2022 She was born April 24, 2001, in Marietta to Loring D. Stevens and Tara R.Jenkins. She was a 2019 graduate of Morgan High School. She enjoyed her job at Anchor Hocking in Lancaster, OH. She worked several years as an STNA and passionately...

Dec 16, 2022

Tina Marie Dulaney, 52 passed away at her home in Ripley, WV surrounded by her family, 14 months after being diagnosed with brain cancer.  She was an avid gardener and talented artist. She was a graduate of Morgan High School and also graduated from Hocking College with a degree in medical coding, billing and cyber security.  During that time...

Dec 13, 2022

Justin Lucas "Nugget" Everley, 38, of McConnelsville passed away December13, 2022 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born March 26, 1984 in Cambridge a son of the late, Elwood Mayle and Veronica Somers Everley. He loved the San Francisco 49ers, the OSU Buckeyes, and playing fantasy football. Justin also enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephews. He...

Dec 13, 2022

Charlie E. Propst 61, of Malta passed away Dec. 13, 2022 in  McConnelsville. He was born Jan 6, 1961 to Leo Propst and Dorothy Metcalf Propst. He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Propst; sisters, Sylvia Hurst, Iris Kessler; brothers, Fred Propst and Jim Propst; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Dec 13, 2022

Timothy R. Stickrath 70, of McConnelsville passed away at 4:53 p.m. Dec. 13, 2022 at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville. He was born Feb. 2, 1952 in Zanesville to Warren Stickrath and Irene Pauley Stickrath  House. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Retired from Morgan County Job and Family after 18 years, and was an avid Cincinnati...

Dec 10, 2022

Scott D. Zumbro, 54, of Stockport, passed away on Dec, 10, 2022.  He was born on Sept. 15, 1968 in Marietta, Ohio to Daniel and Jane McCoy Zumbro.  He worked as a postal carrier for over 23 years at the West Lafayette Post Office.  He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt, fish and trap.  He was a great...

Dec 8, 2022

Fay E. Schweikert, 82, passed from this life at 2:14 on Thursday, Dec 8, 2022 in her home in the presence of her husband and daughter.  She suffered from increasing physical impairment for the last 10 years of her life and then dementia for the past few years. Fay was born in Houston, TX on June 4, 1940 to...