Obituaries

Oct 26, 2019

Wilson Eugene ‘Gene’ Bidlack, 78, of Convoy, Ohio, formerly of Saltillo died peacefully at his daughter’s home on Saturday, October 26, 2019 following complications from physical illness.

He was born November 29, 1940 in Reading, Michigan the son of the late Victor and Virgie (née: Rose) Bidlack. Gene was raised outside of Hillsdale, Michigan and attended Pittsford...

Oct 16, 2019

Born in Crooksville Ohio, on November 1, 1942, to the late Forest and Mary Helene (nee: Pinnick) Burley, David was the youngest child of four. The son of a schoolteacher, with three older brothers to catch up to, David would grow up to be a driven, smart and precocious child. After almost blowing up his mother's kitchen many times,...

Oct 11, 2019

Teresa Lynn Mealick, 59, of Corning, Ohio died in Crooksville at approximately 8:30 AM, Friday, October 11, 2019.

She was born August 26, 1960 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Noel Phillips and the late Margaret (nee: Lee) Phillips.

Teresa was a member of St. Louisville Church of Christ.  She was greatly involved in...

Oct 10, 2019

Terry L. Ferguson, 85, of McConnelsville peacefully passed away in the late-night hours of Thursday, October 10, 2019 in his riverside home with his family by his side.

Terry was born on September 15, 1934 in New Lexington, a son to the late, Harry and Evelyn (née: Duncan) Ferguson.

He will always be remembered for...

Oct 8, 2019

Charles Elmer “Bur” Kinney, Jr., 56, of New Lexington died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

He was born March 29, 1963 in Columbus, the son of the late Charles Kinney, Sr. and Merribelle (nee: Ervin) Kinney Wheeler.

Bur was a very fun-loving guy who was loved by many family and friends for his personality and...

Sep 30, 2019

Richard “Dick” Lee Bateson, 89, of Corning peacefully passed into eternal rest in the late hours of Monday, September 30, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.

Dick was born on September 1, 1930 in Zanesville, the only son to the late, Kenneth and Mary (nee: Neal) Bateson.

Following a proud 28...

Sep 25, 2019

Kay F. Thomas, 82, formerly of Crooksville, peacefully passed away in her sleep in the early morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

She was born in her childhood home on Heskett Hill, the middle daughter, to the late, Dale and Pauline (nee: Harper) Downey on July 22, 1937.

She worked for a few of the...

Sep 17, 2019

Richard Eugene “Dick” Nelson, 74, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 3:39 PM, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Genesis Hospital.

He was born September 13, 1945 in Glenford, the son of the late Jesse and Betty (nee: Williams) Nelson.

Dick was a pottery worker at Nelson-McCoy Pottery in Roseville, from which he retired. At Nelson-McCoy he...

Sep 8, 2019

Michael Edward Dumolt, 78, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 9:25 PM, Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Altercare of Somerset nursing facility following a brief illness.

Mike was born September 30, 1940 in Crooksville, the son of the late Michael E and Catherine (nee: Harbaugh) Dumolt.

He had worked in the oil fields at one time...

Aug 31, 2019

Sandra Mae Geyer, 73, of South Zanesville, Ohio died Saturday morning, August 31, 2019 at her residence.

She was born August 26, 1946 in Zanesville, the youngest daughter of the late John and Gladys (nee: Neff) Wood.

Sandy retired from Lear Corporation in Zanesville after having worked there for more than 40 years.  In her...

Aug 29, 2019

Trisha Ann Duemmel, 54, of New Lexington, peacefully passed into eternal life with her family by her side on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at FairHoPe Hospice Pickering House in Lancaster.

Trishy was born on March 13, 1965 in Zanesville, the daughter to the late Clarence and Joy (nee: German) Duemmel.

Trishy was a beautiful angel...

Aug 22, 2019

Sharon Grace Neff, 67, of Roseville, Ohio died unexpectedly at 5:16 PM,  Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Genesis Hospital Emergency room.

She was born February 3, 1952 in Zanesville, the first daughter of the late William and Anna Belle (nee: Schooley) Lantz, Jr.

Sharon graduated from Crooksville High School in the Class of 1970. She...

Aug 12, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Morgan, 66, of Roseville, Ohio died at 6:20 AM, Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 29, 1952 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late John Bennett and Roberta (nee: Shell) Summers.

Mary was an LPN, caring for the residents at the Sunbridge Nursing...

Aug 9, 2019

Jimmie Loye Holmes, 82, of Corning, Ohio died at 7:35 AM, Friday, August 9, 2019 at Genesis Healthcenter Perry County in Somerset following a sudden illness.

He was born December 20, 1936 in Crooksville, the son of the late Warren A and Lillian M. (nee: Newlon) Holmes.

Jim was a man who liked to just...

Aug 4, 2019

Brenda Ann Suttle, 59, of Crooksville, Ohio died on Sunday, August 4, 2019 in a motorcycle accident that occurred at 1:31 PM on St. Rt. 7, Long Bottom, Ohio.

She was born March 18, 1960 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary (nee: O’Neal) Tittle.

Brenda worked at the Port 37 Gas...

Aug 3, 2019

Dolores M. Dillehay, 89, of Crooksville passed into eternal life August 3, 2019 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

She was born October 22, 1929 and is the youngest daughter of the late Harry Sharp and Martina Nash.

Dolores was a 1947 graduate of Crooksville High School and retired from Blacker’s Pharmacy after 17 years...

Aug 2, 2019

Lillian Pauline Hinkle, 94, of Crooksville, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, August 2, 2019 with her dearly loved family by her side.

She was born on October 8, 1924 in Redfield, the daughter to the late Earl and Lillian (nee: Conaway) Embrey.

Polly was more than just a homemaker, she...

Jul 24, 2019

Marlin "Truss" Samuel Trussell, 80, of New Lexington peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was born the oldest son to the late, Pearl Dean and Pearl Lucille (nee: Blosser) Trussell on June 28, 1939.

After graduating from Crooksville High...

Jul 12, 2019

Sharon Sue Phillips, 68, of Zanesville peacefully passed away in the morning hours of Friday, July 12, 2019 at her sister's home following a battle with cancer.

She was born, November 23, 1950 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late, Warren Jr. and Freda (née: Parsons) Driggs.

Sharon was a very private person who enjoyed...

Jul 7, 2019

Harold V. Alfman, known to his friends as “Butch”, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the age of 69.

He was born March 30, 1950, the son of the late Irene and Harvey Alfman.

Butch was a very devoted member of the McLuney Wesleyan Church in Crooksville.

He was a decorated...