obituaries

Oct 5, 2017

Hazel R. Weaver, 94, of Sharpsburg, passed away on Thurs. Oct. 5, 2017 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Athens. She was born on June 3, 1923 in Sharpsburg, Ohio to the late Fred and Amelia Thompson Lawrence. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Weaver of Sharpsburg and...

Oct 3, 2017

Ralph G. Strode 77, of Malta, passed away at 2:10 a.m. October 3, 2017  in McConnelsville.  He was born February 20, 1940 in Malta the son of the late Emerson Strode and Wilma Benjamin Strode. He was a farmer and a member of the Morgan County Coon Hunters. He is survived by his wife, Lois Roberts Strode, who he...

Oct 2, 2017

James E. Tucker, 77, of McConneslville, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville.

He was born Oct. 13, 1939, a son of the late Clarence Tucker and Lillian Sweeney Tucker.

He was a Construction Superintendent and Excavator. He attended Pisgah United Methodist Church, was a member...

Sep 30, 2017

Vicki Lynn Carter, 57, of Malta, passed away on Sat. Sept. 30, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Sept. 26, 1960 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Jacob Eugene Hall and Judy Anderson Roberts. She worked as a caregiver helping the elderly in their homes. She is survived by a daughter, Megan Thompson of McConnelsville, 2 sisters,...

Sep 30, 2017

Juanita S. Croston, 58, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sat. Sept. 30, 2017 at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born on Aug. 2, 1959 in Chesterhill to Philip and Shirley Mayle Croston. She was a homemaker and Church of Christ by faith. She is survived by her father, Philip Croston of McConnelsville, a brother, Gail Croston of...

Sep 28, 2017

Velma Eileen (Apperson) Morrow, 89, of McConnelsville joined her Lord and Savior on September 28, 2017. She passed away peacefully at her home. Eileen was born on December 29, 1927 in Windsor Twp. on Newton Ridge near Stockport. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Burdella (McKibben) Apperson. Eileen was well known for her homemade pies and homemade noodles....

Sep 25, 2017

Jody Christine Connell 36, of McConnelsville passed away September 25, 2017 at her home. She was born April 24, 1981 in Marietta the daughter of Randy Connell and Toni Howell Connell. She had formerly worked at Menards in Lancaster and served in the U.S. Air Force in Afganistan. She is survived by her parents, two brothers Josh and Jessie...

Sep 25, 2017

Jerry A. Muse, 80, of Stockport, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Monday , September 25, 2017 at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville. He was born December 19, 1936 in Morgan County the son of the late  Dale G. Muse and Marjorie Dawson Muse. He graduated in 1954 from Windsor High School and was employed by IBEW #972 as an electrician,...

Sep 20, 2017

Larry C. Duncan, age 66, of Chesterhill, Ohio, died at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born October 22, 1950 in Chesterhill, a son of the late Chester E. and Waunita Duncan. Larry worked in the orchard for the late Marion Hickerson of Malta, and was a lifetime member of...

Sep 19, 2017

James V. Tabler, 69, of Zanesville, Ohio, died at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2017,at Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville. James was born in Lathrope, Ohio on June 26, 1948, a son of the late Fred and Jessie Tabler. He worked at McBee-Litton in Athens, Ohio as a Press Operator. He is survived by the mother of his...

Sep 16, 2017

Paula R. Miller, 73, of Malta passed away at 9:27 p.m. Saturday September 16, 2107 at he home. She was born October 31, 1943 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Paul Blinn and Ella Viars Mason. Paula was a former school van driver for the Copley City School. She was also a member of  the Morgan County Farm Bureau....

Sep 14, 2017

William P. "Bill" Elliott, 61, of McConnelsville passed away Thursday, September 14, 2107 at his home. He was born October 15, 1955 in Zanesville to the late, William Elliott and Lois Magruder Elliott. Bill was a graduate of Morgan High School and had attended The Ohio State University and Ohio University. He was the owner and operator of Elliott...

Sep 9, 2017

Mary Beth Hook, 79, of Stockport went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 9, 2017. She passed away at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born July 31, 1938 in Nelsonville to the late Bernard Goss and Lucille Walters Goss. She was a retired school bus driver for Morgan Local Schools...

Sep 8, 2017

Jacqueline A Burgess, 68, of McConnelsville, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Highland Oak Nursing Home in McConnelsville. She was born on October 23, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Jack Leroy and Barbara Ann Shreeves Sonborn. She was a homemaker and Apostolic by faith attending the Anchor Church of Crooksville. She is survived by...

Sep 6, 2017

Roman E. Pennington, 72 of Vincent, passed away on Weds, Sept. 6, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at the Oakland Cemetery near Stockport. Stone-Matheney Funeral Home in Chesterhill is handling the arrangements.

Aug 29, 2017

Carole Ann Summers 81, of Centerville,Ohio formerly of McConnelsville, passed away at Life Care Hospital in Dayton and went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2017. She was born March 9, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Hazel (Maynard) Craigmiles. She was a school teacher for 30 years, the last 21 years...

Aug 28, 2017

Wayne Lee Eppley, 91, of McConnelsville passed away at 6:23 p.m. Monday evening at his home with his wife and children by his side.He was born August 14, 1926 to the late Jess and Lula Eppley and was preceded in death by a brother Earl Eppley and a sister Louella (Eppley ) Watts. He is survived by his wife...

Aug 27, 2017

Phyllis Marie Lucas, 68, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in The Plains. She was born on Oct. 31, 1948 in Stewart, Ohio to the late Leslie Ray and Beulah Tabler Walker. She worked as a registered nursing aid at the Arcadia Nursing Home in Coolville. She is survived by...

Aug 25, 2017

Michael R. Apperson, 64, of McConnelsville, passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. He was born on March 4, 1953 in Massillon, Ohio to Carl R. and Beulah Earley Apperson. He worked at Miba Bearings (McConnelsville) in the Plating Division and was a long time standing member of the Main Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his...

Aug 19, 2017

Rhonda L. Duffy, 43, of Malta, passed away on Sat. August 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born on May 18, 1974 in Lancaster to Danny and Barbara Notestone Hines. She worked for McDonalds in the Lancaster area. She is survived by her parents, Danny and Barbara Hines of Lancaster, a son, Lane Duffy of Portersville, 2 daughters,...