All Obituaries

Thurman W. Braglin, 42 of Crooksville, Ohio died at 10:22 pm on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Genesis Healthcare System Emergency Room in Zanesville, Ohio. Born July 30, 1977 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Thurman Talbert and Bonnie Lou Braglin Everett. He loved wrestling and being with his family. Survived by his fiancé,  Paula Gibson; children, Kisha Tylene, Austin Edgell, Colten  Braglin (Bryanna), Ashley  Schriner (Kyle), Dillon Braglin (Jodi),  John...

Connie J. Allen, 55 of Corning, Ohio died on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her home.  Born on August 27, 1963 in Logan, Ohio to the late James E. and Bernice Wilson Dunkle. Connie was Methodist by faith;  a Certified Nurse Assisant for nursing homes; a firefighter where she fought forest fires in Kentucky. Survived by her daughters, Jennifer Ermac and Katie Allen; significant other, James Hogue; grandchildren, Henessy, Caleb, Savannah and Drake; sister, Jamie Adams; brother,...

Georgia E. “Betty” Starling, 89 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 11:45 pm on Tuesday, August  20, 2019 at The Pickering House, FairHoPe Hospice, Lancaster, Ohio. Born June 30, 1930 in Adamsville, Ohio to the late George Ernest and Lanah Scalan Miller. She was a member of the South Main Church of Christ; liked to do crafts,  sewing and volunteer at the Senior Center. Survived by her husband of 66 years, William Starling; son, Ernie (Brenda) Starling of New Lexington;...

Betty L. Smith, 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, August, 18, 2019 at FairHoPe Hospice surrounded by her family.  Betty was born April 27, 1925 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Fred and Reba Diller.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles A. Smith, and her granddaughter, Jillian Davidson.  Betty is survived by children Vicky Hertzer (Richard) of Lancaster, Steven (Lisa), Hilton Head Island, SC, David...

Betty J. Barnette, 79, of New Lexington, Ohio died peacefully at 4:20 AM, Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio surrounded by her family.  She was born June 18, 1940, in Farrell, PA, the daughter of Vincent & Susan (Arcuri) Elia. She married Rudy Barnette on October 20, 1962. She was a member of Grace Community Church of the Nazarene. Betty enjoyed bingo, yard sales, casinos and fishing. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who adored...

Joseph F. Heavener, 72, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 6:30am on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his home. Born August 28, 1946 in Crooksville, Ohio to the late Foster and Mary Ratliff Heavener. He enjoyed tinkering with his sawmill; driving thru the country and his many trips to Cherry Orchards. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce; sons, Steve (Lisa) Heavener and Lee (Retha) Heavener; daughter, Sherri (Kevin) Wintermute; grandchildren, Josh and Jordan Heavener, T.J. Tokie, Samantha...

Juanita Carmichael, 82 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 5:52 pm on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at SKLD, New Lexington. Born March 28, 1937 in Cutler, Ohio to the late Henry Franklin and Myrtle Virginia Kennedy Dickinson. She was a Methodist by faith; liked to sing gospel songs at the County Home and Nursing home and was a nice and pleasant person. Survived by her sister, Janet Sue Wells of Cutler and special friend and guardian, Patty Bankes. In addition to her parents, preceded in death by...

The heavens opened up yesterday, Friday, July 26, 2019 and welcomed home Betty J. Riley Fisher, 91. Betty was born on March 17, 1928 in McLuney, Ohio, the third of four children of the late Clarence Wilbur and Lillie Pearl Bateson Riley of Crooksville. She had worked at the Watt Pottery as a painter. Painting flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees and birds on most of the pottery; she was Catholic by faith. Over the years Betty enjoyed her time with her family, whether it was at a picnic or...

Paul E. Penrod, 76, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 2:55pm on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home. Born September 17, 1942 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Arthur G., Sr. and Esther P. Dusenberry Penrod. Paul was a heavy equipment operator for the Perry County Engineers Office for 17 years. Survived by two sisters, Barbara Bolden and Karen (Jack) Hinkle; special nephew, Mike Penrod and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...

Margie Beth Bourff,, 66 of Junction City, Ohio died at 9:55 am on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home. Born April 24, 1953 in Athens, Ohio to the late Michael McMahon and Ruby Trippin McMahon. Survived by her husband, Frank Bourff, whom she married September 25, 1971; son, Steve (Staci) Bourff; daughter, Julie Trimble; sister, Sue (George) Weiss and their child, Iris Weiss; brother Pat  (Sharon) McMahon, sister, Sharon(Hershel) Ward; grandkids, Steven, Scott  and Seth Bourff,...