obituaries

Oct 15, 2020

Jerry Lee Apperson, 71, of McConnelsville, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on November 25, 1948 in Zanesville to the late Lester Lyle and Carmelitta Cline Apperson.  He was the owner of Apperson Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Cooling in McConnelsville.  He is survived by a brother Dick...

Oct 7, 2020

Ronald Dean Mayle, of Stockport, passed away on Weds. Oct. 7, 2020 at the Belpre Medical Center.  He was born on Nov. 25, 1962 in Chesterhill to the late Dean and Elaine Mayle.  He was a member of the Southland Mission Church in Cutler.  He is survived by 2 sons, Rocky Dean Mayle of Cutler and Tom Barton of...

Oct 5, 2020

William "Bill" K. Kinney, 68, of McConnelsville, passed away on Monday, Oct, 5, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born on April 4, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Elijah Kenney and Helen Moore Hambel.  He retired from Adkins Lumber Co in Beverly.  He loved woodworking, fishing, hunting and the outdoors.  He...

Sep 30, 2020

Jean Ray Boyd, 84, of Waterford, passed away on Weds. Sept. 30, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on Dec. 1, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Grover and Hettie Knight Ray.  She was a member of the Marietta 7th Day Adventist Church and helped with local 4-H and Girl Scouts Clubs.  She is survived by her...

Sep 23, 2020

Charles G. "Sam" Stewart, 79 of Zanesville, formerly of McConnelsville, passed away on Weds., Sept. 23, 2020 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born on Oct. 21, 1940 in McConnelsville to the late Raymond and Ruth Martin Stewart.  He was a retired truck driver for Neff Trucking.  He attended the McKendree United Methodist Church and was a...

Sep 21, 2020

Clifford R. Nichols Sr., 75 of Columbus, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on Feb. 11, 1945 in Sharpsburg, Ohio to the late James and Jessie Sephfus Nichols.  He retired from Savko and Sons and Trucco Corp. both in Columbus where he worked as a heavy equipment operator.  He...

Sep 20, 2020

Carmelitta M. Apperson, 92, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on Aug. 3, 1928 in Zanesville to the late Marshall and Florence Williams Cline.  She was part owner with her husband of Apperson Pluming Heating and Cooling in McConnelsville.  She was a member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church, United...

Sep 18, 2020

Randy T. Zumbro, 60 of Chesterhill, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.  He was born on November 21, 1959 in Marietta to Terry T. and Nancy M. Clark Zumbro.  He was a truck driver hauling brine water in the Oil Fields.  He attended the Nazarene Church in Chesterhill and loved the outdoors.  He is survived by his parents...

Sep 7, 2020

Lloyd P. Drake "Lefty", 81, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sept. 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Oct. 26, 1938 in Marietta, Ohio to Hillis and Evelyn McGrew Drake.  He graduated from Beverly High School in 1956 and attended Marietta College before working over 30 years for Ohio Power at the Muskingum River...

Sep 3, 2020

Vivian Mae Smith Thompson, age 90, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020 At Aultman Hospital

in Canton, Ohio. She was born in Sharpsburg, Ohio on September 2, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Jesse Hill Smith.

She was a faithful member of Trinity Gospel Temple in Canton...

Sep 1, 2020

Emma Jean Snodgrass, age 95, of Malta, Ohio, passed away at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Amber Park Assisted Living in Pickerington, Ohio. She was born in Ravenswood, West Virginia on May 12, 1925, the daughter of the late Alonzo C. and Frances Richards Patterson. She was an office worker and homemaker.

Emma is survived...

Aug 21, 2020

James Alfred Piatt (Jim), born July 1, 1935, Passed away on Fri. Aug. 21, 2020 at the Arbors Nursing Home in Marietta.  He lived in Chesterhill most of his life growing up.  He worked in law enforcement for several years and was also a truck driver.  He was a member of the U.S. Marines from 1954 to 1961.  He...

Aug 19, 2020

Steven M. McMannis, 56, of McConnelsville, passed away on Weds. Aug. 19, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on Feb. 24, 1964 in Beverly Ohio to Elvin "Popeye" McMannis and Phyllis McDaniel Lockwood.  He is survived by his parents both of McConnelsville, 4 sons, Justin McMannis, Harley McMannis both of McConnelsville, Eley McMannis of Churchtown and Cylas Jackson...

Aug 18, 2020

Ina Frances Horner was born in the hills of West Virginia Feb. 22, 1923 to the late Fred and Gay Murphy Bragg.  She returned to her beloved hills in spirit on Aug. 18, 2020.   She was the first female Morgan County Commissioner and was a member of the Morgan County School Board.  She attended the Liberty United Brethren Church,...

Aug 17, 2020

Beatrice Ann Calendine, 91, of McConnelsville, passed away on Monday. Aug. 17, 2020 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on April 17, 1929 in Pennsville to the late Clyde and Mary Harris Best.  She along with her husband was the owner operator of the Main Street Market and Riverside Processing both in McConnelsville.  She...

Aug 9, 2020

James "Jim" R. Swank, 86, of Dale, passed away at the Marietta Memorial Hospital on Sunday August 9th with his great-grandson Paul Sagowitz by his side.  He was born on May 17, 1934 in Reinersville to the late Roy G. and Bessie Adkins Swank.  In his early life Jim enjoyed fast cars, playing basketball in high school, and was...

Aug 6, 2020

Ricky D. Hill, 69, of Stockport formerly of Zanesville, passed away on Thur. Aug. 6, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Sharpsburg on Sept. 10, 1950 to the late Guy and Ruth Kennedy Hill.  He worked in maintenance at the Ohio University in Zanesville and attended the Main Street Church of Christ in McConnelsville.  He is survived...

Aug 4, 2020

Joseph B. Peyton, 78 of Malta passed away August 4, 2020 at his beloved pond and garden.  He was born February 1, 1942 a twin son of Hansford V. and Melda Stafford Peyton in Sunbeam (Logan County) West Virginia.  He proudly served as a Corporal in the Marine Corp following his graduation from Malta McConnelsville High School. He worked...

Aug 3, 2020

Patrick A. Kramer, 58, of Malta, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020.  He was born on March 12, 1962 in Columbus to the late John H. and Mary Ellen Whitsed Kramer.  He is survived by his sister, Margaret Miller of Columbus.  He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Kramer Jr.  A memorial service...

Aug 3, 2020

Beatrice Docia "Bunny" Bennett, 99, of Bartlett, passed away on Mon, Aug. 3, 2020 at the Harmar Place in Marietta.  She was born on April 14, 1921 in New England, Ohio to the late Addis J. and Dosha Hudson Gould.  She was a homemaker and was a member of the Bartlett United Methodist Church where she played the piano...