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Lita L. Pugh

Lita L. Pugh

Feb 2, 2025

Lita L. Pugh, 68, of Columbus formerly of McConnelsville, passed away on Sun., Feb. 2, 2025 in Columbus.  She was born on Nov. 10, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Charles and Jean Lambert Starrett.  She was a homemaker that loved raising her family.  She is survived by her son, Jesse Hudnall of Zanesville, 2 daughters, Raelyn Jadwin...

Bonnie L. Clifton

Bonnie L. Clifton

Feb 1, 2025

Bonnie L. Clifton, 78, of Stockport, passed away on Sat. Feb. 1, 2025 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  She was born on Dec. 4, 1946 in Flint, MI. to the late Les and Louise Briggens Crews.  She retired from Highland Oaks Nursing Home where she worked as a patient aid.  She is survived by her husband of 56...

James H. Mcconkey

James H. Mcconkey

Jan 30, 2025

James H. McConkey was born on August 11, 1938 in Copen, WV the only son to James Flavil (JF) and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) McConkey in the house built by his grandfather George W. McConkey. The family moved to Malta, Ohio in 1941 and purchased a farm which remains part of the family farm. He attended school at Ringgold Elementary...

Edna Deanna Chafin

Edna Deanna Chafin

Jan 29, 2025

Edna Deanna Cook Chafin, 80, of McConnelsville, passed away on Weds, Jan. 29, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on Aug. 2, 1944 in Holdan W.Va. to the late Henry and Josphine Hughes Cook.  She was a homemaker that loved raising her children and grandchildren.  She is survived by a son, David Nelson of Chapmanville, W.Va., 4 daughters,...

Wilma Jean Mautz

Wilma Jean Mautz

Jan 27, 2025

Wilma Jean Mautz, 96, of Malta, passed away on Mon, Jan. 27, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on March 28, 1928 in Pennsville, Ohio to the late John and Anna Graham Wetherell.  She worked for over 33 years as the Morgan County Clerk of Courts.  She was a member of the Malta Methodist Church, Morgan Co. Women's...

Robert "Chris" Christie

Robert "Chris" Christie

Jan 24, 2025

Robert James Christie, known to all as Chris, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, in Worthington, OH. He was born in Zanesville, OH, on May 5, 1947, to Robert S. and Sara Jane Christie. Chris married Marcia Emens on May 28, 1978, and together they had three sons: John (Kristie), Andrew (Michaela Miller), and Michael. He is also...

James B. Kincaid

James B. Kincaid

Jan 17, 2025

James Bernard Kincaid, 83, of Stockport, passed away at home surrounded by his children on January 17, 2025. He was born December 11, 1941 in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Willie and Golden Kincaid. Jim retired from Globe Metallurgical after 30 years, and was also co-owner of J&J Trucking. He loved farming and hunting. Jim married his soul...

Linda K. Sanders

Linda K. Sanders

Jan 17, 2025

Linda K. Sanders, 77, of Malta passed away Fri. Jan. 17, 2025 at her residence.  She was born July 3, 1947 to the late Oscar and Florence (Breese) Wilson in Malta, OH. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was a very devoted Christian, and she was proud of her small town. She loved her family and...

Eugenia Michelle (Hall)  Swisher

Eugenia Michelle (Hall) Swisher

Jan 15, 2025

Eugenia Michelle Swisher, 66, of McConnelsville, passed away Wed. Jan. 15, 2025 at Hickory Creek of Athens. She was born Mar. 7, 1958 to the late Jacob and Judy (Anderson) Hall in Sidney, OH.  She is survived by her daughters, Misty (Roger) Minerd and Christina McGee both of Glouster; 9 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchild; and several nieces and...

Gloria J. (Mayle)  Myers

Gloria J. (Mayle) Myers

Jan 15, 2025

Gloria J. Myers, 73, of Chesterhill, passed away Weds. Jan. 15, 2025 at her residence. She was born Nov. 10, 1951 to the late Neil and Martha Mayle in Chesterhill, OH. She was a homemaker and a member of Southland Mission Church and the Chesterhill Lions Club.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Nelson L. Myers...

James David Weaver

James David Weaver

Jan 11, 2025

James David Weaver, 77, of Cumberland, passed away on Sat, Jan. 11, 2025 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born on Feb. 1, 1947 in Madison, W.Va. to the late James C. and Jane Miller Weaver.  He graduated from M&M Highschool in 1964 and then the Hobart Welding School.  He worked for over 55 years as a...

Madison Jae Parker

Madison Jae Parker

Dec 30, 2024

Madison Jae Parker, 28, of McConnelsville, formerly of Elizabeth, W.Va. passed away on Mon. Dec. 30, 2024 at the UPMC Hospital in Pittsburg.  She was born on Sept. 9, 1996 in Toledo to Junior and Robin Perry Parker.  She is survived by her parents, aunt Ann and uncle E.J. whom she lived with, 6 brothers, Tyler (Shelby), Coty (Alisha),...

Lee B. Hambel

Lee B. Hambel

Dec 27, 2024

Lee B. Hambel, 94, of Malta, passed away on Fri, Dec. 27, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on Dec. 16, 1930 in Rosseau, Ohio to the late Delford and Jessie Starrett Hambel.  He served his country in the U.S. Army in the 25th Infantry Combat Engineers "The Tropical Lighting Division" in the Korean Conflict and retired from...

Allan J. Mallett

Allan J. Mallett

Dec 20, 2024

Allan Jeffrey Mallett (Tillman), son of Patricia Mallett (deceased) and Al Tillman (deceased); husband to Patricia A. Mallett (deceased); brother to Randy Tillman and Marilyn Tillman; loving father to Dawn M. Voland (Les Paul Jude Voland), Kimberly Bustamante (Phillip), and Sandra Goins (Kenneth); dear grandfather to Victoria, Jasmine, Elizabeth M., Robert, Willow, Rachel, James, Phillip, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Beth;...

Larry J. Spencer

Larry J. Spencer

Dec 19, 2024

Larry J. Spencer, 74, of McConnelsville, passed away Thur. Dec. 19, 2024 at his residence.  He was born Jan. 8, 1951 to the late Oran and Marjorie (Gheen) Spencer in Zanesville, OH.  He served in the Army in Vietnam and was a truck driver for 37 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends.  He...

Rob Ewart

Rob Ewart

Dec 17, 2024

Robin (Rob) Ewart passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in The Woodlands, TX. He was born August 19, 1941 in Oswego, New York to the late William H. and Alyce Hill Ewart and was raised in Texas and California.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from March of 1961 until he was honorably discharged in January of...

Jennifer L. Collins

Jennifer L. Collins

Dec 16, 2024

Jennifer L. Collins, 60, of Zanesville, passed away Mon. Dec. 16, 2024 at Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville, OH.  She was born to Kinsey McPeek and Judith (Johnson) Propst on May 6, 1964 in Zanesville, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents and survived by 3 brothers, Jeff McPeek of McConnelsville, Kenneth McPeek and Morgan Propst...

Krista "Bink" Allberry

Krista "Bink" Allberry

Dec 14, 2024

Krista "Bink" Allberry, 71, of Stockport passed away on Sat. Dec. 14, 2024 at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville. She was born Oct. 19, 1953 to the late Glenn and Lorraine (Oiler) Davis in Pomeroy, OH. She is survived by son, William "Billy" Allberry Jr. of Stockport; 2 daughters, Brandi (Shane) Allman and Brooke Welsh both of Stockport; brother, David...

Darlene S. Singer

Darlene S. Singer

Dec 9, 2024

Darlene S. Singer, 79, of Kilvert, passed away Mon. Dec. 9, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.  She was born Mar. 30, 1945 to the late Thomas Lee and Leora Ellen (Flowers) Jenkins in Kilvert, OH. She attended Kilvert Church of God. She is survived by sons, Glenn and Phillip Singer both of Kilvert; 3 daughters, Darla Nadine Jenkins of...

Carl W. Tabler

Carl W. Tabler

Dec 6, 2024

Carl W. Tabler, 87, of Cutler, passed away, Fri. Dec. 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1927 to the late Edith (Holbert) Harvey in Kilvert, OH. He worked as a truck driver for Pallini Industries and was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Tabernacle Church in Chesterhill. He is survived by a son, Richard Tabler...

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