Obituaries

Oct 15, 2024

LOUDONVILLE- Lennie David Thomas, 77, was born February 10, 1947 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Noah L. and Sadie R. (Lang) Thomas. "David" passed away on October 15, 2024.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Russell J. Thomas; his wife of 40+ years, Debra "Debbie" (Bostic) Thomas; his...

Oct 15, 2024

Hayesville - Clarence Emerson Vess, 96, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Brethren Care Village in Ashland.

Clarence was born in Monroe County on July 12, 1928. He was the son of the late Dewey and Nina (Yockey) Vess. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1952-1954, and was a retired truck driver,...

Oct 12, 2024

Brinkhaven - Mary Alice (Hawkins) McCombs, 86, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Knox Community Hospital.

Mary was born on February 6, 1938 to Fred and Sadie (Haines) Hawkins. Mary enjoyed life to the fullest. She did not know a stranger and talked to everyone she met. She also truly enjoyed going to the casino...

Oct 11, 2024

MANSFIELD- Avery Wayne Neff, 6 weeks old, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Akron Children’s Hospital.

He was born Aug. 30, 2024 to Quintin Neff & Makayla Brown of Mansfield. From his parents, “You were entirely too precious for this world. Our sweet boy fought until the very end, after 6 weeks of overcoming every obstacle...

Oct 6, 2024

DANVILLE- Darwin Paul Sheldon, 80, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

He was born Aug. 11, 1944 in Mt. Vernon to the late Darwin Burton and Alice Nan (Wallace) Sheldon. Paul worked as a jack of all trades throughout his life, being employed as a truck driver and in the oil fields...

Oct 5, 2024

Howard- Dale Sylvester Grassbaugh, 88, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by loving family on October 5, 2024 at home.

He was born on July 15, 1936, at Mercy Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was the oldest child born to Olive (Miller) and Clarence Grassbaugh. He graduated in 1954 from St. Vincent de Paul...

Oct 2, 2024

Danville- Martha Pauline “Polly” Gardner, 101, of Mickley St., died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Danbury Senior Living in Mt. Vernon.

She was born March 3, 1923 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Julius and Agatha (Butts) Blubaugh. She moved to the family farm North of Danville at 3 weeks old and lived there till graduating high...

Sep 23, 2024

COSHOCTON- Charlotte Ann (Baisden) Gruen, 63, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 following a brief decline in health.

She was born Christmas Day 1960 in Huntington, WV to the late Junior Edmond and Gloria Ann (Adkins) Baisden. Her family moved to Clark in 1965 before eventually settling in Warsaw, where she attended River View High School. She...

Sep 23, 2024

COSHOCTON- Grace Faye (Mizer) Harding, 82, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at Altercare of Coshocton.

She was born April 27, 1942 in Canton to the late Donald Leo and Hazel Faye (Shaw) Mizer. She married William “Bill” Harding, Jr., who preceded her in death. She lived for a time in Naples, FL before returning home to...

Sep 15, 2024

KEENE- Hugh Franklin “Skip” Lawrence, 91, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by loving family on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at Altercare of Coshocton.

He was born Jan. 15, 1933 in Coshocton to the late Althea Lauree Lawrence Darr. He graduated from Union High School in 1951, and served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955....

Sep 15, 2024

Coshocton – Jacqueline Lee (McCurdy) Kimberley, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

She was born on March 4, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lester and Dorthea M. (Sheline) McCurdy. Jacqueline attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and worked as an LPN. She was also active as the President of the High-Rise Tenants...

Sep 14, 2024

COSHOCTON- Thomas Lee “Tom” Wolfe, 80, passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 24, 1944 in Coshocton to the late Logan and Ann (Wirick) Wolfe. After graduating from John Glenn High School in 1961, he served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. He retired...

Sep 14, 2024

WARSAW- Ronald F. Davis, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born Sept. 8, 1943 in Coshocton to the late Franklin and Rosella (Leddy) Davis. Upon graduating from Warsaw High School in 1961, he worked for a time at WHIZ-TV in Zanesville...

Sep 2, 2024

Danville – Violet Marie (Smail) Vess, 87, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at The Laurels of Mt. Vernon.

Violet was born in Loudonville to the late Virgil and Eunice (Carter) Smail on September 28, 1936. She married Robert L. Vess on December 5, 1952. Together, they built two houses, and their own SM Fleet trucking...

Sep 1, 2024

MILLERSBURG- David Fred Daugherty, 72, formerly of Licking Co., died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Majora Lane Care Center following an extended illness.

He was born April 11, 1952 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Fred William and Mabel Marie Walters Daugherty.

After graduation from River View High School in 1970, he went on to...

Aug 31, 2024

Danville - Catherine Jean "Kay" (Hammond) Stimpert, 82, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Danbury of Mount Vernon.

Kay was born in Danville on April 19, 1942. She was the daughter of Dale and Wava (Workman) Hammond. She was a majorette in high school, and even continued twirling into her 70s. She worked in the...

Aug 28, 2024

Danville – William R. “Daddy Bill” Boeshart, 68, passed away at home on Wednesday August 28, 2024. Bill was born in Mount Vernon on August 3, 1956. He was the son of Carl and Hazel (Meyer) Boeshart, who preceded him in death along with his daughter, Jessica Boeshart; nephew, Carl Culbertson; and brother-in-law, Charlie Kerr. He is survived by...

Aug 28, 2024

Mount Vernon – Iva Marie Carr, 84, formerly of Danville, passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2024 at Country Court.

She was born in Columbus on March 17, 1940. On March 7, 1959, she was married to Virgil D. Carr, who preceded her in death on October 17, 2004. Also preceding her in death were her mother,...

Aug 28, 2024

KENTWOOD, MI- Lewis L. Hebron, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 28,2024.

He was born November 13, 1932 in Warsaw Ohio, son of the late Joe and Ethel (Shaw) Hebron.  Also preceding him in death was his wife of 68 years, Johnalee M. (Hamilton) Hebron; a son Kyle; sister Eileen (Pete) Norris; and...

Aug 24, 2024

COSHOCTON- Linda Dianne (Wilt) Manson, 84, died Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her home in Coshocton.

She was born Feb. 29, 1940 in Jackson Township, Coshocton County, Ohio to the late John Edward and Sara Evelyn (Randles) Wilt.

Linda graduated in 1957 from Bladensburg High School. She lived her entire life in Knox and Coshocton...