All Obituaries

Clarice Ethelyn (Farley) Hughes, 87 of New Lexington Ohio went to heaven to be with the Lord on July 15, 2019 surrounded by her husband and children.  She was born in Knox County Ohio to Dewey and Ethel Farley on December 23, 1931.  Clarice cherished her family but most of all was her love for the Lord.  She was a member of the Wesleyan Church for 60 years but for the past 2 years of her life she attended the New Lexington Christ in Christian Union Church in New Lexington,...

Jeffrey Guy Norris, Sr., 57, of Baltimore, Ohio died at 4:10am on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Community Hospital South, Indianapolis, Indiana. Born October 6, 1961 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Ernest Norris and Joanne Ault Griffin of Zanesville. Jeffrey was a self-employed Semi-Truck Driver, he never met a stranger and he was known around the World; he loved being with and watching his grandchildren, especially when they were racing quads. He loved watching Fox News and he was a kind,...

Myrtle McGill Kinney, 91, of Junction City, Ohio went home to her Heavenly Father at 4:40pm on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born January 1, 1928 in Harrisville, West Virginia to the late Wateman and Ada Heine McGill. She was a factory worker at Essex Wire in Zanesville, Ohio and retired from Lambs Laundry Mat in New Lexington. She was a devoted and committed member of the Church of the Nazarene for 80 years, where she was a Sunday School Teacher,...

Norman Ray Graham, 86, of New Lexington, Ohio died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are pending at this time.

John William “Jack” Grey, 81 of Lancaster, Ohio died at 10:00 am on Monday, July 8, 2019 at The Pickering House, FairHoPe Hospice in Lancaster, Ohio. Born December 12, 1937 in Junction City, Ohio to the late Charles Thomas & Margaret Ellen McGreevy Grey. He was a 1956 graduate of New Lexington High School; a United States Army Veteran and member of St. Paul EV Lutheran Church of Lancaster, Ohio. After serving 2 years in the Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky, he married his wife...

Dennis Franklin Harris, 71 of Thornville, Ohio died on Thursday, July 4, 2019 Select Specialty Hospital, Newark, Ohio. Born March 15, 1948 in Wesley, Ohio to the late Glendon and Gretchen Mayle Harris. Dennis was a United States Navy Veteran, having served on the USS Penguin; his hobbies included music, playing guitar and motorcycles. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Dianna Leach Harris; daughter, Angel Schultz; sons, Richard (Beth) Schultz and Dustin (Misty) Schultz; grandchildren, Cody...

Dorothy E. Johnson-Sloan, 94 of Logan, Ohio died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at her home. She was born November 3, 1924, in Shawnee, the daughter of Joseph Craig and Louise (Donahue) Craig.  Dorothy was employed with Sears and Super Duper in New Lexington, and was bartender and co-owner of the The Flamingo Club in Hemlock. She always said “she never applied for a job she was just asked to come to work.” Dorothy was a member of the VFW and Eagles. Dorothy is survived by...

David D. Murray, 91, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the Chapel Grove Inn, in Heath.  He was born January 21, 1928, in New Lexington, the son of Robert Murray and Esther (Bowers) Murray and was catholic by faith. David was a graduate of New Lexington High School where he played on the football team. He went on to serve his country as a United States Army Veteran during World War II. He was a Mail Carrier for the United States Post Office retiring following over 32 years of service,...

Daniel Shimp, 60, of New Lexington, Ohio died on July 3, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio.  Arrangements are pending at this time.

  Shirley J. Fankhauser, 73, of New Lexington, died peacefully at her home Monday, July 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born September 22, 1945, in Lancaster, the daughter of William Musick and Edith (Middaugh) Musick. She married Richard K. “Dick” Fankhauser on January 9, 1964 and was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Lexington. Shirley was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who adored the time she spent with her family. She...