Terry Lee Braglin, 65, of New Lexington, Ohio passed away at the Genesis, Perry County Medical Center, Somerset, Ohio on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born August 8, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Teddy Braglin and Margaret Louise Julian Braglin Gearin. Terry was a former Marine and was a graduate of the Lancaster High School class of 1978. Terry is survived by his oldest brother, Don Braglin and brother, Carl Braglin. In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his half-brother, ...

William E. Cochran, 62, of Vinton, Ohio passed away at Majestic Care of New Lexington, Ohio on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Born September 3, 1963 in Vinton, Ohio to the late Robert Cochran and Bea Grider Cochran. William worked in construction as a laborer. He was an extremely kind person and very caregiving. He would give you the shirt off of his back. He loved his sister Mildred dearly and he called her his Mommy. William is survived by his three sisters, Mildred Russell, Darlene Radcliff, ...

Marjorie (Shiplett) Owen gained her wings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the age of 100 years old. Born April 25, 1926 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Delbert and Ruth Williams Shiplett. She was a lifelong resident of Perry County and a lifetime member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, now known as the Covenant Community Church where she was involved in many activities and loved her church. A 1944 graduate of New Lexington High School where she was a Homecoming Queen and later ...

Edwin D. “Big Ed” Middaugh, 76 of Zanesville, died 12:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home in Zanesville, under the care of hospice.  He was born Wednesday, November 23, 1949,in, Zanesville, the son of Wayne Middaugh and Ruth (Fink) Middaugh-Decot.  Ed was employed in the steel manufacturing industry for many years, and retired as owner and operator of Ed’s Action Lube in Zanesville. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in ...

Edward T. “Eddie” Boley, 57, of Lancaster, passed away at his home Tuesday, June 16, 2026. He was born January 16, 1969, in Zanesville, the son of Florence M. (Fielder) Boley, and the late, Edward V. Boley. He married Tammy L. (Bush) Boley on October 5, 1990, and was a member of the New Life Christian Center in Lancaster, where he served as the former youth pastor for many years. Eddie was a sports fanatic, and rooted for The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the ...

Sherie Sue (Wilson) Self, 69, was born in Newark, Ohio, on March 1st, 1957, and graduated from New Lexington Senior High School, Class of 1975. Sherie passed away on June 9th, 2026. Sherie lived most of her life in New Lexington but also lived in Roseville and Zanesville as well. She worked for Higbie Manufacturing of New Lexington, Ohio. She enjoyed The Wizard of Oz, she was an avid reader, enjoyed time with her grandchildren when possible, watching soap operas, classic movies, ...

Deemonzia Shiplett of New Lexington, Ohio died at 2:30am on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at her home. Born May 23, 1949 in Louisa, Kentucky to the late Logan and Mary Katherine Kirk Adams. Dee was a Followers of the Way; she loved the Lord and her grandchildren; she was a good, kind women and was a Mother to her Sisters. Survived by her husband of 27 years, Leonard Shiplett; sister, Florence Savage; brother, Preston Adams; children, Cynthia Shiplett, Christina Hill and Craig (Jenny) Shiplett; ...

James E. Downs, 66, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on June 19, 1959. James will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The memories he created and the time shared with him will be cherished forever. Though he will be greatly missed, his memory will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. James was preceded in death by his parents and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to ...

Mildred I. Harman, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born December 21. 1935 in Morgan County, Ohio to the late Melvin and Mabel Henderson Risberg. Middy was raised on the farm and later attended Columbus Business School. Her first job was at Downtown Lazarus. She married John Harman in 1955 and had 3 children. Mom retired from Job and Family services in 2005. In her younger years she loved to sew and bake. She was also a breast cancer survivor. Middy is ...

Debra “Debbie” (Griffin) Seals, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born August 25, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Dana Griffin and Beatrice “Dutch” Rodriguez-Griffin Helber. Debbie was Catholic by faith and had worked for Perry County Transit for several years. She is survived by her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Seals; son, Jeremy (Danielle) Seals; grandsons, Nathan (Madison), Colton (Jessica), Jacob and Mason Seals; great-grandsons, ...