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Gary Lee Jones Sr. 76 of Corning passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024, at the Chillicothe V.A. Hospital, Chillicothe. Gary was born January 14, 1948, in Zanesville a son of the late Albert Joseph and Anna Rose Dunlap Jones Sr. Gary was a Viet Nam Army Veteran and retired from Superior Fibers in Shawnee; he enjoyed playing basketball, boating, and fishing. He is survived by his wife Patricia “Pat” Meredith Jones; his son Gary (Holli) Lee Jones Jr.; his daughters April (Larry)...

Gary Lee Jones Sr. 76 of Corning passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024, at the Chillicothe V.A. Hospital, Chillicothe. Gary was born January 14, 1948, in Zanesville a son of the late Albert Joseph...

Brandon Payne Lancaster

In the passing of Brandon "Jace" Payne on April 4, 2024, the world lost not just a bright young soul but also a true example of kindness and compassion. He was born on September 1, 1999, in Lancaster. While working at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster and pursuing his paralegal studies at Ohio University- Lancaster, Jace always found time to extend a helping hand to those less fortunate. He was a member of the Hall of Heroes Iron Gym in Lancaster, and he was a huge...

In the passing of Brandon "Jace" Payne on April 4, 2024, the world lost not just a bright young soul but also a true example of kindness and compassion. He was born on September 1, 1999,...

Vivien Harvey SHAWNEE

Vivien Fay Harvey, known affectionately as "Cis" to her family and friends, and fondly as "Grandma" by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at the age of 82, in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on May 6, 1941, in Townsend, Montana, to the late E. Paul VanMeter and Lydia Barthule VanMeter. Vivien was one of sixteen children, born into a large family that shaped her values of resilience and compassion. She bravely stepped into the role of caregiver...

Vivien Fay Harvey, known affectionately as "Cis" to her family and friends, and fondly as "Grandma" by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at the age...

Georgia Nixon New Straitsville

Georgia J Nixon 99, of New Straitsville passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at The New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation. Georgie was born November 14,1924 in New Straitsville, a daughter of the late William and Clara (Ross)Fletcher. She retired from Smead Manufacturing of Logan. She was a member of the New Straitsville Methodist Church, and The Eastern Star. She was instrumental in starting the New Straitsville Christmas Lighting Ceremony. She made sure to catch the Cincinnati Reds...

Georgia J Nixon 99, of New Straitsville passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at The New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation. Georgie was born November 14,1924 in New Straitsville, a daughter of...

Eleanor Bearden New Lexington

Eleanor Ann Bearden 65, of New Lexington passed away on Friday March 22, 2024, at The Morrison House Zanesville Eleanor was born on June 16, 1958, in Lancaster a daughter of the late George and Violet (Woltz) Scott She is survived by her significant other Billy Litton, daughters Tami Roberts and Melissa (Chris) Zahm, Siblings, Wayne Scott, Roger Scott, Faye Scott, Eleanora Scott, Deborah Scott, April Scott ,Jeanette Van Horn and seven grandchildren. Besides her parents she was preceded...

Eleanor Ann Bearden 65, of New Lexington passed away on Friday March 22, 2024, at The Morrison House Zanesville Eleanor was born on June 16, 1958, in Lancaster a daughter of the late George and...

Ike Liston Glouster

Ike Liston 63, of Glouster passed away at the Genesis Emergency Center, Somerset Ohio. Ike was born on December 19, 1960, in Kingswood WVa. a son of the late Charles and Geraldine (Wolfe) Liston. Ike was a hard-working Laborer, who worked at several vocations and locations throughout his life. . Ike was a friend to the Spencer Ridge Church and valued his neighbors and friends. His action spoke louder than words for the people and things he cared about. He is survived by the best thing...

Ike Liston 63, of Glouster passed away at the Genesis Emergency Center, Somerset Ohio. Ike was born on December 19, 1960, in Kingswood WVa. a son of the late Charles and Geraldine (Wolfe) Liston....

Connie Burns Canal Winchester

Constance L. “Connie” Burns 74 of Canal Winchester, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 14, 2024 at the Inn at Winchester Trail. Her sister Marsha and her niece Tara were at her side. She was born April 29, 1949 in Shawnee a daughter of the late Lawrence D. and Bernice M. Moody Burns. She graduated from Miller High School in Perry County’s Southern Local School District, class of 1967; Connie retired from Motorists Mutual Insurance Company, of Columbus, where she...

Constance L. “Connie” Burns 74 of Canal Winchester, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 14, 2024 at the Inn at Winchester Trail. Her sister Marsha and her niece Tara were at her...

Gary Cox II Nelsonville

Gary “Lee” Cox II 51 of Nelsonville passed away on March 4,2024 at his home. Lee was born September 1, 1972, in Columbus, the only son and youngest child of the late Gary Lee” Sonny” and Polly Evelyn (Queen) Cox. He was former employee of the old Dutch Restaurant, he loved to work with his hands, and would tinker on anything from engines to clocks. Lee is survived by his sisters; Audra Harper, Tammy Jo May, and Cindy Lee (Tim) Lawrence, several Nieces, nephews and...

Gary “Lee” Cox II 51 of Nelsonville passed away on March 4,2024 at his home. Lee was born September 1, 1972, in Columbus, the only son and youngest child of the late Gary Lee”...

Paula Bourne Junction City

Paula Kay Bourne, 73, of Junction City passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at The Pickering House FairHope Hospice of Lancaster. Paula was born on March 19, 1950, in Logan, Ohio, a daughter of the late Henry and Betty (Leonard) Kunkler. She is a long-time member of the Bremen Holiness Church family. She loved her flowers and quilting. Paula provided health care for people with disabilities, and, in the early years of her marriage, was employed by Goodyear. Paula is...

Paula Kay Bourne, 73, of Junction City passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at The Pickering House FairHope Hospice of Lancaster. Paula was born on March 19, 1950, in Logan, Ohio, a...

Janice Tokie Shawnee

Janice Joy Tokie, 86, lifelong resident of Shawnee, Ohio passed away February 15, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Shawnee on November 9, 1937 to the late Angus Douglas MacEachen and Edna Ruth Reed MacEachen. Janice was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Corning, Ohio. Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband William (Bill) Gilbert Tokie and her son, John (Johnny) Patrick Tokie; sisters, Shirley Griggs and Nancy Lepley; and her in-laws...

Janice Joy Tokie, 86, lifelong resident of Shawnee, Ohio passed away February 15, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Shawnee on November 9, 1937 to the late Angus Douglas...