Obituaries

Nov 8, 2023

GAMBIER- George Edward Graves, 87, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.

He was born Aug. 30, 1936 in Scioto Twp., Pickaway Co. to the late Leora Edward and Goldie Elizabeth (French) Graves. He married Bonnie Sue (Alexander) Graves on March 23, 1962, who preceded him in death on June 10, 2022.

Nov 6, 2023

DANVILLE- Wayne E. Behner, 101, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Sept. 21, 1922 in Pittsfield Twp., Lorain Co. to the late Benjamin and Ethel (Opdyke) Behner. He was a 1940 graduate of Mt. Vernon Academy. He was a farmer and a general contractor, starting his career in...

Nov 1, 2023

Danville – Karen Lynne Huffman, age 60, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark on November 1, 2023.

Karen was born in Mount Vernon on August 8, 1963. She was the daughter of the late John R. and Mary Maxine (Cunningham) Huffman. She was a graduate of Danville High School and attended Columbus State. She was...

Nov 1, 2023

GOODE, VA- Ronald Boyer, 74, of Goode, Virginia died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Oakwood Manor in Bedford, Virginia.  He was the husband of Marianne Boyer for 33 years.

He was born Saturday, November 13, 1948 in Coshocton to the late Richard and Janice (Kitchen) Boyer. After their death his Aunt Jean Watts treated Ron as...

Oct 29, 2023

HOWARD- Mary Sue (Rice) Dawson, 89, surrounded by her family went home to the Lord on Oct 29, 2023.

Sue was born Sept 21, 1934 in Mt Vernon to the late Robert & Dorothy (Stull) Rice.  Sue graduated from Danville High School in 1952, and married Kenneth Dawson in 1953. They had 4 children together.

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Oct 28, 2023

Howard – Elizabeth “Betty” K. Hoffman, 95, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon.

Betty was born in Newark on January 15, 1928 to Oliver J. and Hilda (Kleinfelter) Kelsey. She graduated from St. Francis De Sales High School, Newark Business School, and the Columbus Paraprofessional Institute. On...

Oct 25, 2023

COSHOCTON- Patricia Ann (Billman) Hughes, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at her residence.

She was born Aug. 12, 1937 in Coshocton to the late James Lewis and Anna (Gertrude) Billman. She married James F. “Sonny” Hughes on Dec. 9, 1957, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2006.

Patricia was a lifelong member...

Oct 23, 2023

DANVILLE – Paul Joseph Durbin, 85, passed away at 6:30 am Monday October 23, 2023 at Danbury Senior Living in Mount Vernon with family at his side.

Paul was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, an entrepreneur and a pillar of the community. He was known by many for his work ethic, sense of humor, and kind...

Oct 16, 2023

WALHONDING- Everet Lee Beatty, 67, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Nov. 13, 1955 in Mt. Vernon to the late Laurence Lee and Charlotte Loman (Finnicum) Beatty. He was a 1974 graduate of River View High School, and a life-long farmer. He served as President for the GAR...

Oct 11, 2023

Loudonville – Carol Ann Adrian–Barnette, 70, passed away at home on Wednesday October 11, 2023.

She was born in Fayetteville, NC on August 29, 1953. She is the daughter of George and Sylvia Ann (Thomas) Adrian. Carol had a big heart. Especially for the underdogs/underprivileged. She would take anyone under her wing, and often did. She dearly...

Oct 8, 2023

Danville – Mariam (Payne) Lyons, 84, passed away at the Grant Medical Center on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Mariam was born on December 15, 1938, to Dwight and Violet (Logston) Payne. She graduated from Danville High School in 1956 and at the age of 17 she married her high school sweetheart, Lyle Lyons. They spent 48 years...

Sep 30, 2023

Howard – Robert E. Hoadley, 73, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Knox Community Hospital.

Robert was born in Newark on March 2, 1950. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967-1971, and was a truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his half-brother,...

Sep 29, 2023

Coshocton – Camilla C. Donley, 91, passed away on Friday September 29, 2023 at Altercare of Coshocton.

She was born in Coshocton on May 2, 1932 to the late John and Helen A. (Mills) Donley. Camilla went away to attend the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus at the tender age of 6, only getting...

Sep 13, 2023

KILLBUCK- Mary Marlene (Reed) Moore, 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was born March 14, 1938 in Coshocton Co. to the late Ernest Stanton Reed and Ruth Roberta (Zollars) Reed. She graduated from Killbuck High School in 1956, and retired from Mast Pharmacy. She attended Killbuck Christian Church and was a member of...

Sep 3, 2023

Greer – Peggy L. Karns, 71, passed away at home on September 3, 2023.

She was the daughter of Harold W. and Mary Karns. She was born February 14, 1952 in Wooster. She enjoyed cross stitching, but her life was devoted to God and she was a supporter of the Christian Broadcasting Network.

Peggy is...

Aug 31, 2023

Clark – Theodore “Ted” Towner, 63, left this life to start his new journey in Heaven on August 31, 2023. Ted spent his last day surrounded by his loving family.

Ted was born April 5, 1960 at South Ruislip Air Force Base in London, England to Marvin and Marylin (Yeater) Towner. He lost his 3 year battle...

Aug 30, 2023

WALHONDING- Nancy Norma (Hughes) Howard, 72, was often known to use the phrase “once in a blue moon”, and on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 she passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Licking Memorial Hospital under a super blue moon.

She was born Nov. 2, 1950 in Zanesville to the late Bernard and Mollie (Landis) Hughes. She...

Aug 28, 2023

WARSAW- Don Allen Dilly, 70, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born May 31, 1953 in Marsh Fork, WV to the late Thomas Lee and Hallie Mae (Moye) Dilly. He was very artistic and skilled at photography. He loved playing and listening to music, spending time with his family, and he loved...

Aug 26, 2023

WARSAW- Helen Jean (Swartz) Hartsock, 79, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 at her residence.

She was born April 18, 1944 in Coshocton Co. to the late Russell W. and Beatrice I. (Bender) Swartz. She was a 1962 graduate of Warsaw High School, and worked at A-1 Vet Care for many years.

Helen loved attending her...

Aug 26, 2023

DANVILLE- Michael Lee Waldeck, 68, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Feb. 12, 1955 in Newark to the late Roy “Dess” and Janet Carol (Fairley) Waldeck. He worked at NAPA in Danville for several years, and has served on Danville Village Council for the last 6½ years.