Beatrice M. Southwick, 99, of New Lexington, Ohio passed away at her home on December 5th, surrounded by her family. She was a gentle, graceful and quiet woman who loved spending time with her family and many friends. Bea was born on May 14, 1922 to the late Wilbur R. and Ethel M. (Snider) Hammond. A strong and independent character led her to join the Marine Corps Womens Reserve, followed by a career with both the IRS and OhioBell.  Bea was a faithful, longtime member of St Rose of...

Carole Murray Williams was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend. She passed away peacefully in Vero Beach, Florida, surrounded by family on November 30, 2021. Carole was born to Howard and Grace (Winter) Murray on December 2, 1937 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and grew up on the family farm in Yellow Grass. After receiving her R.N. in 1959, she attended the University of Saskatchewan and subsequently taught at the Regina General Hospital College of Nursing...

Delbert Eugene Starner, 71 of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of New Lexington, Ohio died on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Zanesville, Ohio. Born March 15, 1950 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late John and Betty Brewer Starner. Survived by his children, Kathy Hoffman, Donnie Starner, Dusty Starner and Lisa Starner; sixteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, John Starner, Kenneth Starner and Rose Harvey. In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his wife, Jackie...

Thomas S. Dutiel, 50, of Oakfield, Ohio died Friday, November 26, 2021. Born February 19, 1971 in Zanesville, Ohio to Paul and Patty Bray Dutiel. He loved hunting, fishing, family, golfing, coaching baseball and other sports. Survived by his parents, Paul and Patty Dutiel; significant other, Vickie Heath; daughter, Ashley (Justin) Adams; sons, Hunter and Cody Dutiel; grandchildren, Trinity, Laila and Kalijah; brother, Chuck Dutiel; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and...

Edward Vincent “Ed” Boley of New Lexington, OH died peacefully in Fairhope Hospice on November 26, 2021, in Lancaster, OH at the age of 75. Ed was born on November 4, 1946, in Somerset, OH to Thomas and Sarah (Stalter) Boley. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1966 and married Florence “Margie” Fielder that same year. Ed retired from Cooper-Standard in 2018 where he was a maintenance mechanic. He is survived by the love of his life of 55 years and wife,...

Harold R. Williams, 65, of Corning, Ohio died at 10:00am on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his home. Born January 24, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Harold Franklin and Betty Jean Stump Williams. Harold loved hunting, fishing, country music and his grandkids. Survived by his wife, Janice Davis Williams; 3 daughters, April (Jack) Whitney, Betty (Bruce) Ritter and Becky (Bob) Funk; grandchildren, Brayden, Cali, Jaelynn, Ellissia, R.J., Tristen, Carson and Brylee; 3...

Donald Joseph Carney went home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 22, 2021. Don was born January 30, 1930 and raised in New Lex; he worked many different jobs and served in the National Guards. He graduated in 1949 then went into the Air Force. When stationed at Ohare field, he met and married his wife, Lois M. Freeman in 1951 and they were married 70 years, had 6 children and returned to New Lex in 1964. He was a wonderful husband and father, neighbor friend...

Shawney K. Woods, 71, of Corning, died Monday, November 22, 2021, at her son’s home following a brief illness. She was born June 3, 1950, in Phillipsburg, PA, the daughter of Charles Phillips and Loretta (Waite) Phillips. She was married to Walter “Butch” Woods and attended New Lexington Baptist Church.  Shawney retired from the Perry County Senior Center following over 20 years of service. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who...

Jacob “Jake” Cain Yonis, 31, of Sayre, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born October 27, 1990 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Joe Yonis, Jr. and Candy Wilson Yonis. Jake enjoyed being outdoors, riding 4 wheelers, landscaping, listening to music, cooking, spending time with his family especially his beautiful daughter that he loved and missed so much; also enjoyed helping others and always had a very giving heart. Survived by his mother; daughter, Heaven; brother,...

Robert Earl Gleason, 45 of Junction City, Ohio died on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Fairfield County as a result of an automobile accident. Born April 23, 1976 in Zanesville, Ohio to Ronald Edward Gleason, Sr. and Brenda Willford Gleason. He loved being in the woods and loved his kids more than anything; liked fishing, hunting, archery and riding 4-wheelers; helped coach his kids in a lot of sports; very respectful and considerate, good to people. Survived by his parents; children, Zach...