Rolland “Wimp” E. Gottke, 89 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 1:50 am on Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. Born November 26, 1931 in Junction City, Ohio to the late Chester and Fern Garey Gottke. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force;  a member of the BPOE #509 and Eagles #2070 both in New Lexington and James E. Fisher Post #376, American Legion, Junction City, Ohio. Survived by children, Susan (Edgar) Metzger of Junction City, Ricky (Dana) Gottke of Shawnee,...

Marian Eileen Ralston, 83 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 8:04 am on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Pickering House, FairHoPe Hospice, Lancaster, Ohio. Born February 27, 1938 in Morgan County, Ohio to the late Bernard and Christine Best Knox. She loved to golf; quilted, knitted, crocheted and sewed and was an avid fan of the Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. Survived by her daughters, Connie (Bob) Mottern, Kim (Terry) Barnhart and Vicki Whitehead; 4 grandchildren,...

Betty J. Jones, 85 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 6:00 am on Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home. Born July 20, 1935 in Greendale, Ohio to the late Ray & Laura C. Gill Morgan. She was a member of the South Main Street Church of Christ; loved flowers, babies and going to church. Survived by her children, Brenda (Ernie) Starling, Susan (Steve) Anderson and daughter-in-law, Diane Jones; grandchildren, Wendy (Jason) Huffman, Holly (Chad) Posey, Heidi (Josh) Starr, Jeremy Ellis, Jake...

Elsie E. McMillan, 95, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 7:50pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at SKLD, New Lexington. Born January 31, 1926 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Howard F. and Flo Etta Starner Dickerson. Elsie was a member of the Covenant Community Church of New Lexington; she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren; she loved going to the Senior Center for lunch and playing bingo. Survived by her 2 daughters, Brenda Marie Taylor and Kimberly E. (Ralph) Halsey;...

Jeff Jones, 60, of New Lexington, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home from cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 20, 1961 to Betty Morgan Jones and the late William Jones. Jeff was a member of the South Main Church of Christ in New Lexington; he worked at PCC Airfoils for 40 years; he loved to whistle at work; he loved his family, children and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; he enjoyed coaching his boys in sports and loved the Ohio State...

Judith A. Pacino, 71, of Junction City, Ohio died at 6:50pm on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home. Born March 13, 1950 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Ike and Marjorie Moore Poling. Judy was a member of the Junction City United Methodist Church; former co-owner of the Top Hat in Junction City; former owner of the Right Spot of Junction City and former owner of the Lexitonian Restaurant of New Lexington. Survived by her life partner, Frank Feigley; children, Joe (Brandy) Pacino, Jennifer...

Joshua Levi Cozad, 36 of Crooksville, Ohio died on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. Born October 18, 1984 in Zanesville, Ohio to Terry “Buck” Cozad and Marnie Dawkins. He was a talented roofer for Able Roofing; was a fan of Cincinnati Bengals and the Ohio State Buckeyes; loved his children & family; was very active in sports and loved his community and friends. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two daughters, Jetta and Jade Cozad; three sisters, Laci...

Beatrice L. Kaufman, 90, of Thornville, Ohio died at 7:30pm on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her home. Born January 20, 1931 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Michael Wilson and Thelma Scott Wilson Reed. Mrs. Kaufman worked at Ohio Bell and PNC Bank; operated their own business of Kaufman Sanitation; she was an avid quilter and loved her gardening flowers. Survived by a son, Steve (Michell) Kaufman; daughter, Teresa (Butch) Hook; grandchildren, Kyle (Melinda) Kaufman, Katie (Russell) Fox,...

Kimberly Anna Rowe, 32, of Heath, Ohio died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her home. Born September 22, 1988 in Lancaster, Ohio to Gary Wright of New Lexington and the late Catherine Osmer. She was a 2007 graduate of Canal Winchester High School; Kimberly liked to go fishing, camping, swimming and loved to spend time with her family and friends. Survived by her husband, Scott Rowe; adoptive parents, William and Christine Hoffman; parents, Gary and Jean Wright; grandmother, Edith Miller;...

Larry David Compton, III, 36, of New Lexington, Ohio died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Zanesville, Ohio. Born February 3, 1985 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Larry David Compton, Jr. and Trina Ann Ross Compton of New Lexington. Larry liked riding motorcycles, tattoos, concerts, drawing and fishing. Survived by his mother, Trina Compton; son, Rory Dinunzio; brother, Ryan Compton; sister, Brandy (Mitchell)  Vann; nieces, Leah Forson (Michael Spurgus), Hanna (Preston) Barnette, Mykayla...