All Obituaries

Amanda Marie Ramsey, 38 of New Lexington, Ohio died on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home. Born June 9, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul David & Darlene Dillon Ramsey. Amanda is survived by 3 daughters, Kymmbyrly Lavigne, Mahala Taulbee and Emily Taulbee; 1 son, Carson Kennedy; 1 grandson, Grayson Samora; sister, Melissa Huff; brother, David Ramsey; step-father, Chuck Boring and several cousins. In addition to her parents, preceded in death by a sister, Lora Ramsey. No...

Gerald “Jerry” D. Purvis, 78, of Hilliard, died November 12, 2020, at SKLD Nursing in New Lexington. He was born March 22, 1942, in Junction City, the son of Earl Purvis and Elva (Love) Purvis. Jerry loved sports cars, auto racing and was a long time member of the SCCA.  He had a passion for foreign automobiles and was a specialist with BMW’s. Jerry started his career in the early 60’s with Continental Sports Cars in Columbus and retired from the...

Michael “Mike” W. Freeman, Jr. 42, of Fultonham, died 8:30 PM, Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Genesis Emergency Department following a sudden illness.  He was born April 22, 1978, in Zanesville, the son of Michael W. Freeman, Sr. and Tina (Shumaker) Groves. He married Crystal (Matthews) Freeman on October 18, 2006. Mike was a longtime fan of Alabama Football, a Cleveland Browns fan and was a loving and caring son, husband and dad. Mike loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting...

Heather R. Graves-Thompson, 47 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died Sunday, November 8, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1973, in Columbus, the daughter of William and Teresa (Harris) Graves and was a member of the Kelley Estep Home Church. Heather was a registered nurse with Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Nursing was a passion for Heather.  She was detail oriented, caring and praised for the calming effect she had on her patients. She truly enjoyed caring for...

Frank Spurgus, 86 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 1:20 AM on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home. Born May 15, 1934 in Jacksonville, Ohio to the late Alexander and Millie Bycofski Spurgus. Frank was a United States Army veteran; a retired coalminer at Peabody Coal Company and a member of the UMWA; member of Saint Rose Catholic Church; a former New Lexington City Council member, former Jaycees and  a lifetime member of the B.P.O.E. #509 of New Lexington. Survived by his wife of 64...

Donald R. Allen, 87 of Crooksville, Ohio died at 7:00 pm at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville, Ohio. Born September 27, 1933 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Walter C. and Rosella Morris Allen. A United State Navy veteran; his family and farm was most important to him; he was a member of the Oakfield Baptist Church and led a Christian life; was a member of the Perry County Farm Bureau and a very hard worker. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Holcomb Allen; daughter,...

  Krystal R. Collins, 64 of New Lexington, Ohio passed away at 7:05 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at her home. Kris was born July 19, 1956 in Anchorage, Alaska and lived in Ohio for most of her life.  She worked at Nationwide Insurance for 40+ years as a Systems Analyst, retiring in 2016.  She also started working as a software consultant for the Aviation Medicine Advisory Service in 2012. Above all else, she loved her family. She also loved Christmas, gardening, crafts,...

Albert Mills, 86, of Corning, Ohio formerly of Cleveland, Ohio died at 3:44pm on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the home of his brother. Born December 24, 1933 in Lundale, West Virginia to the late Genard Mills and Gracie Evans Harry. Albert was a United States Korean War Veteran; member of Bear Run Baptist Church and he liked working and loved the Lord. Survived by his brothers and sisters, Frank (Juanita) Mills, Ruth Wolfe, Bob (Claudia) Mills and Roger (Donna) Mills; grandson, Michael...

Ernest W. Dixon, 76 of New Lexington, Ohio died on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home. Born May 30, 1944 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Ernest & Julia Marie Walker Kelly. Ernest was a United States Army Veteran; member of Bear Run Baptist Church;  worked at Peabody Coal Company for 10 years; a member of Doric Lodge #172, Deavertown; loved his wife, grandkids & dogs, Bella & Carrie Survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Collins Dixon; daughters, Laura Lucas and Abby...

Joyce Lee Brunney Wollenberg, 87 of New Lexington, Ohio died on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare System in Zanesville, Ohio. Born January 19, 1933 in Thornville, Ohio to the late Evaline Brunney Hanby and stepfather Clifford Hanby. Joyce married Donald Eugene Wollenberg on January 31, 1949;  she attended school in Thornville and got her GED from New Lexington; she was a member of Saint Rose Catholic Church; retired from ITT Higbie after 25 years; she loved her family...