Walter E. Shearer, 87 of New Lexington, Ohio died on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his home. Born April 3, 1935 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Walter G. and Irene Pierce Shearer. Walter was a member of the Grace Community Church of the Nazarene in New Lexington; he worked at Kroger’s in New Lexington for many years; was a great father and liked camping and fishing. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Wanda Kennison Shearer; daughters, Karen and Vicki Shearer; grandchildren, Curtis Lazier...

Patsy Kidd: It is with unbearable sorrow and deep abiding love that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Patsy Ruth O’Rourke Kidd, passed peacefully August 10, 2022. Enveloped in the love of her family, Patsy took the hand of Christ, and Heaven rejoiced. Patsy Ruth O’Rourke, was born August 3, 1927 in the rural, coal mining village of Kenvir, Kentucky. It was in this small, rugged community, that Patsy’s parents,...

Marvin Eugene Nelson, 70, of New Lexington, Ohio, died at 12:32 AM on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his home. Born February 17, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late George Leslie & Marian Louise Hazlett Nelson. Marvin was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and an Ohio National Guard, he was a loving husband and loved to fish and hunt. Survived by his wife of 30 years, Barbara Bolyard Nelson; children, Sherri Nelson, Rich Nelson and Chad Nelson; grandchildren, Tosha, Ryon, Tyler,...

Rebecca S. Blackson, of New Lexington, Ohio died on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at her home. Born January 19, 1949 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Nimrod Tandy Blackson and Marjorie Patrick Hutchinson. She was a member of Saint Bernard Catholic Church. Survived by her children, Kelly Jo Hupp, Michael Todd Hupp, Roxane Rae Spicer and Jessica Lynn Spicer; several grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. In addition to her parents, preceded in death by brother, Danny; sister, Diane Hough;...

Ruben Webb, 95, of New Lexington died Friday, July 29, 2022, at Genesis ER, Somerset, following a brief illness. He was born December 30, 1926, in Paintsville KY, the son of Lawrence and Susie (Vanderpool) Webb. He married Barbara Ellen (Blair) Webb who preceded him in death. Ruben served his county as a veteran of the United States Army during World War II.  He was a coal miner retiring following many years in the mines. Following his retirement he enjoyed carpentry and woodworking,...

Carl Lee Lovingshimer, Sr. 78 of Roseville, Ohio died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville, Ohio. Born March 20, 1944 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Charles and Sadie Mae Dobbs Lovingshimer. Carl was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran and an Ohio National Guard. Carl was a huge family man, he would give you the shirt off his back even if you were a stranger to him, very humorous, loved western and military movies and liked John Wayne. Survived by his...

Dale L. Ault, 80 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 1:15 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his home. Born December 8, 1941 in Perry County, Ohio to the late Gailen & Janet Louise Theisen Ault. He was a member of the Unity Church of the Nazarene in South Zanesville and had worked at LEMPCO for 42 years. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna Shaner Ault; one daughter, Karen Ault (David Burge)  of Reynoldsburg; one son, Kevin (Susan) Ault of Crooksville; four grandchildren, Megan...

Barbara Jean King, 84 of Junction City, Ohio died at 6:10 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Junction City, Ohio. Born October 19, 1937 in Malta, Ohio to the late Clifford Ramsey and Mabel Danielson Ramsey. She loved quilting; going to church and was a member of the Community Holiness Church; gardening; doing word searches: watching the Andy Griffith Show and most important, loved being with her family. Survived by her children, Kathleen (Bruce) King, Debbie...

Leah J. Plant, 83, of Corning, Ohio died at 8:05am on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Crestview Nursing Home in Lancaster, Ohio. Born October 16, 1938 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late George and Kathleen Dickerson Craig. Leah attended the Oakfield Baptist Church and Church of God of New Lexington; she was a member of the O.E.S for 50 years and a Past Matron. Survived by her husband of 62 years, George Plant; son, Mike (Cathy) Plant; granddaughter, Michelle Plant; grandson, Joe Plant; 2...

In loving memory of Tonya Butcher Crouch formerly of Junction City Ohio current resident of Englewood Ohio . She passed away at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio on July 7, 2022. She will be missed by all who knew her. Tonya was 44 years old.  She was born to John Butcher and Joyce Moore at Good Samaritan hospital on November 3, 1977, in Zanesville, Ohio.      Tonya graduated from New Lexington High School and graduated from Hocking College with a nursing...