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Phyllis J. Simpson, 86, of New Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. She was born Oct.30, 1934 in Hollister, Ohio. She was a daughter of the late Ernest and Frances (Brooks) Glanemann. She was an active member of the Lighthouse Bible Ministries, a former employee of Bryant Heating and Cooling, and was a cook at the Phi Mu Sorority at Ohio University. Phyllis is survived by her children Shirley Best, Ron (Sherry)...

Phyllis J. Simpson, 86, of New Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. She was born Oct.30, 1934 in Hollister, Ohio. She was a daughter of the...

Gary Bowshier Shawnee

Gary Dale Bowshier Sr. 80 of Shawnee passed away at his home on Saturday November 14, 2020. He was born February 12, 1940 in Columbus, a son of the late Willis and Geneva Baker Bowshier. He retired from the maintenance department at Doctors Hospital, Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Thelma Maria Kennedy Bowshier; his daughter Sherri Maria (John) Snider; his son Gary Edward “Pork” (Angela Whitmore) Bowshier; grandchildren Catherine, Zachary, Faith, Destany and...

Gary Dale Bowshier Sr. 80 of Shawnee passed away at his home on Saturday November 14, 2020. He was born February 12, 1940 in Columbus, a son of the late Willis and Geneva Baker Bowshier. He...

Perl Spencer Jr. New Lexington

Perl J. “Perk” Spencer JR 71 of New Lexington passed away at his home on Sunday November 8, 2020. He was born March 22, 1949 in Glouster, a son of the late Perl and Stella Rebecca Simpson Spencer. He retired from Lempco Industries of New Lexington; was a member of Loser Racing and loved fishing and camping. He is survived by his children Kim (Brian) Givens of Junction City, Kenny (Valerie) Spencer of New Lexington and Cory (Allison) Spencer of New Lexington; his ex-wife of the...

Perl J. “Perk” Spencer JR 71 of New Lexington passed away at his home on Sunday November 8, 2020. He was born March 22, 1949 in Glouster, a son of the late Perl and Stella Rebecca...

John Rutter SR Bristol

John J Rutter Sr. 78, of Bristol passed away at his home on Thursday November 5, 2020. John was born on January 31, 1942 in Pike Township a son of the late Melvin and Agnes ( Starner) Rutter. John retired from the Peabody Coal Company, was a Army National Guard Veteran, a timber cutter, running big equipment was his thing,,he was a big Cincinnati Bengals fan, and he was a believer. John is survived by his Wife Florence (Johnson)Rutter, children, Annette Rutter, Steve Rutter,...

John J Rutter Sr. 78, of Bristol passed away at his home on Thursday November 5, 2020. John was born on January 31, 1942 in Pike Township a son of the late Melvin and Agnes ( Starner)...

Elijah Rader Corning

Elijah E. Rader 24 of Corning passed away Saturday October 31, 2020 at the O’bleness Hospital, Athens. He was born August 19, 1996 in Richmond, Kentucky a son of Rebecca Wilder Paige and the late Bobby Rader. Elijah was a graduate of Miller High School and was an employee of Mt. Aloysius of New Lexington; he enjoyed playing basketball and fishing; Elijah loved life and he loved all the lucky people he met during his journey of life. Besides his mother he is survived by his Dad...

Elijah E. Rader 24 of Corning passed away Saturday October 31, 2020 at the O’bleness Hospital, Athens. He was born August 19, 1996 in Richmond, Kentucky a son of Rebecca Wilder Paige and...

Garth Morris New Straitsville

Garth Thomas Morris Sr. 84 of New Sraitsville passed away at his home on October 30,2020. Born on February 21,1936 in Wyandot County Ohio. A son of the late Earl J and Eunice (Graham)Morris. Garth was a Minister, a truck driver, and a United States Army Veteran. Surviving is his wife Ernestine ( Coad) Morris, children, Laura Jean Rower, Ruth Ann Dickerson, Garth Thomas Morris and Christine Lyn( David) Wilson and Brothers, Burton, Charles, Jessie, Robin, and David; 8 grandchildren and 6...

Garth Thomas Morris Sr. 84 of New Sraitsville passed away at his home on October 30,2020. Born on February 21,1936 in Wyandot County Ohio. A son of the late Earl J and Eunice...

Leslie Bruce Nelsonville

Leslie N. Bruce 76 of Nelsonville passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at the Laurels of Heath. He was born March 3, 1944 the son of the late George Benjamin Boling and Doris Cooper Bruce. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the V.F.W. and AMVETS. He retired from Selkirk Metalbestos of Logan He is survived by his step - children Randy Bell and Kathy Barnhart; brother Steve (Shari) Bruce; sisters Rhonda (Wally) Hyde and Patty (Mike) Anderson; 7 grandchildren and several...

Leslie N. Bruce 76 of Nelsonville passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at the Laurels of Heath. He was born March 3, 1944 the son of the late George Benjamin Boling and Doris Cooper Bruce. He was...

Brantley Gilvin Dayton

Brantley Krew Gilvin was born at 3:14 am on October 28, 2020 into his mother and fathers loving arms. His mother and father got to love on him for 1 hour and 10 minutes, he gained his angel wings while he was in his parent’s arms. Brantley is the son of Joey and Twila Gilvin of Dayton, and the God son of Joshua and Amy Price of New Lebanon. In addition to his parents and God parents, he is survived by his siblings Emma, Remi, Miley and Kacie Gilvin; his paternal grandparents Joe and...

Brantley Krew Gilvin was born at 3:14 am on October 28, 2020 into his mother and fathers loving arms. His mother and father got to love on him for 1 hour and 10 minutes, he gained his angel wings...

Harry Showalter New Lexington

Harry Showalter,73, of New Lexington passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home, Fairview Assisted Living. Harry was born on January 30,1947 in Paint Twp. in Highland County, Ohio, the son of the late Lester and Hazel Anna (Lott) Showalter. He was a United States Army Veteran, attended the Drakes House of Prayer, was a former employee of Nicofibers, and retired from the New Lexington School District. However Harry spent most of his life serving and protecting with the...

Harry Showalter,73, of New Lexington passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home, Fairview Assisted Living. Harry was born on January 30,1947 in Paint Twp. in Highland County, Ohio, the...

Tracey "Mutt" Wintermute II New Straitsville

Tracey L. "Mutt". Wintermute II 55 of New Straitsville passed away Thursday October 8, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born January 3, 1965 in Nelsonville; he was a certified electrician, member of the New Lexington Eagles and former member of New Straitsville Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his parents Sue and Dick Anderson; his children Ashley Wintermute and Tracey (Lauren) Wintermute; brother Jeff Anderson; grandchildren Chloe and Colton King and Aisley...

Tracey L. "Mutt". Wintermute II 55 of New Straitsville passed away Thursday October 8, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born January 3, 1965 in Nelsonville; he was a...