All Obituaries

John R. Talbert, 64, of New Lexington, Ohio died Friday, June 15, 2018 at his home. Born July 17, 1953 in Xenia, Ohio to the late Charles Franklin and Lucy Mae Perry Talbert. John was a United States Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era and he was also a photographer. Survived by his daughter, Brandi Wamack of Kentucky; grandson, Kyle Lee Thomas Wamack and a sister, Carolyn (Dan) Musick of Logan. In addition to his parents, preceded in death by 3 brothers,...

Dawn Marie Fiore, (age 47) passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at her home. Born May 21, 1971 in Zanesville, Ohio to Joseph “Mel” Fiore of New Lexington and Patricia Fiore of Bristol. Dawn attended the United Pentecostal Church, she graduated from New Lexington High School in 1989; she loved animals of all kinds, especially horses; she wanted to change the lives of others in a positive way. Survived by her children, Kade Michael Charpentier (18), Aiden...

Junction City — Arlene Roberta Milliron Hardin, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, known as Nannie, by all who loved her. The long-time resident of Junction City, Ohio, and former resident of Morehead, Kentucky, died peacefully in her home on Sunday afternoon, June 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 21, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI, Arlene was one of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and...

Dustin Curtis “Peanut” Houk, 38 of New Lexington, Ohio died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his home. Born July 21, 1979 in Zanesville, Ohio to William Curtis Houk and Myra Kristine Moore Gillette. He loved bikes, hunting, tattoos, mohawks, skateboarding, wrestled, played sports; was very athletic and loved to work out.  He enjoyed life and loved his dogs, Rocky and Chaos. Survived by his parents, Kris (John) Gillette of New Lexington and Curt (Holly)...

Lloyd Allen, Jr., 55 of Gahanna, Ohio died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his home. Born January 1, 1963 in Newark, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Ruth Sherwood Allen. He loved his children; 80’s action movies including Star Trek; loved family vacations, cars, airplanes and battle ships; he had a soft spot for animals and was very family oriented. Survived by his four daughters, Amber (Zach) Allen, Kelli Allen, Natasha Allen and Zoe Allen; brother, Andrew Allen; two...

Edward E. Corbett, 73, of Crooksville, (Moxahala), Ohio died at 5:14pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center Emergency Department, Lancaster, Ohio. Born September 16, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles Edward Corbett and Josephine Rosella Hammer Jones. Edward was kind, loving and always made people laugh; he was a retired Corrections Officer for the State of Ohio. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruby Eveland Corbett of the home; 3 daughters,...

Mary Marie Smith, 73, of Corning, Ohio and Brooksville, Florida died Monday, June 4, 2018 at her home. Born July 11, 1944 in Camden, New Jersey to the late Benjamin B. and Octavia Myra Bickford Rickenbach. Mary was a retired registered nurse for Genesis Hospice Care;  member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union of New Lexington, Ohio; she spent many years of her life as a Missionary to Brazil and Papua New Guinea; she loved spending time with her family, playing...

Dale M. Dodson, 73 of New Lexington, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at his home following a sudden illness. He was born November 26, 1944, in Oakfield, Ohio the son of Milford J & Delsie E. (Ketcham) Dodson and was Christian by faith. Dale retired from Superior Fibers following many years of service. He was a member of New Lexington Eagles Aire 2070, Elks Lodge 509 and a former member of the Perry County Community Club. He was an avid sport fan, especially of The Ohio...

Norma C. Niceswanger, 96 of Hopewell, Ohio, formerly of Malta, Ohio passed away at 4:00 am, Friday, May 25, 2018 at Cedar Hill Nursing Home, Zanesville, Ohio. Born April 7, 1922 in Sayre, Ohio the daughter of the late Floyd L. and Bessie A. Hartley Sims. Norma attended Zion Church; was a 1940 graduate of McLuney High School; she retired from Gould Industries in 1984 and was a member of the VFW auxiliary and the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving is her son,...

Betty Jane Levan, 99, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 11:30pm on Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home. Born June 12, 1918 in Clarksburg, Ohio to the late Charles and Elenora Fausnaugh McKinney. Betty was a homemaker; she loved life, getting out and about, shopping,  going out to eat and the Ohio State Buckeyes; she especially loved sweets and she always had room for ice cream. Survived by her three children, Linda Miller of New Lexington, Joe (Loretta) Levan of...