Sarah Lee Green, 61, formerly of New Lexington, passed away Wednesday, March 22nd, at Echoing Hills in Warsaw, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Joe and Pauline (Smeltzer) Richards. Sarah attended St. Rose Elementary and New Lexington High School. She obtained her RN at Hocking Technical College in 1982, after which she worked for several nursing homes and at the Athens Mental Health Center for 15 years. In 2005, Sarah moved to Echoing Hills, where she regularly participated in...

Olive Addeen (Enczi) Markin gained her wings to fly to the heavens to reunite with family and friends on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her residence in Parkersburg.  After her courageous battle with lung cancer, she can finally be at ease. Olive enjoyed being surrounded by her family, kids, grandkids and friends, especially sitting on her porch with her neighbor and his son. Olive had an amazing smile that lit up every room she entered, and a heart so big that she held a place for so many...

Rod Earl Hamler 45 passed away Friday, February 25, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. Ohio. He was born September 11, 1977 the son of Earl Hamler and Rebecca Meredith. He was retired 20 year Fairfield County Sheriff Deputy. He is survived by his parents , step father Rocky Meredith, son Collin A. Hamler, sister Tessa Meredith, mother of his son Andrea Hamler, beloved grandfather & grand mother, Kenny and Kay Bryson, nephew Caleb Camps. He was preceded in death by...

Harold E (Gene) Keister 92 of New Lexington, Ohio passed from this life on Tuesday February 21, 2023, at 2:35pm at the New Lexington Care and Rehab Center surrounded by his family. Gene was born on May 23, 1930. The son of John and Mary Keister. He married Betty Dusenbery on September 19, 1951. Gene was a United States Army Veteran, and was a contractor building many homes in our area. Gene is survived by his daughter Roxanne (Ed) Munyan, son Bob (Tami) Keister, grandchildren...

Donna B. Williams Sherlock 88 died suddenly January 27,2023. Donna was born  February 17,1934 in New Lexington, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of New Lexington. She graduated from New Lexington High School in 1952. She was a homemaker for much of her life before retiring from Bryant Heating. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Norman Lee Sherlock, whom she married in 1952. Mother Ruth Williams Taylor, step-father Martin Taylor, Brothers John (Jack) Williams and Pete...

Ronald Everett Kitchen passed away on January 22 ,2023 at the age of 80.  Ronald was the son of the late Clarence and Opal (Bates) Kitchen. He Retired from the Franklin County Engineers for over 35 years of service and was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Waunita (McLean) Kitchen, his children, Cherri ( Brian) Jones of Newark, Ohio, Wayne ( Loretta) Ward of New Lexington, Ohio. His grandchildren, William Sells, Ciara Ward,...

Marianne Howell passed away on January 19, 2023, at the age of 63. Marianne was born on May 8, 1959, the daughter of the late Ernest Guy and Emma Jane Daily Norris. She loved spending time with her family. Her grandbabies were the light of her life. She loved crafts, cooking, playing cards and bingo.  She was an avid Ohio State fan.  She is survived by her husband David Ralph Howell. Her twin brother Rich. Her children, David (Audra) Howell, Melissa Howell, and Kevin Howell....

Our father Donald R. Boley of Burr Oak, Glouster, Ohio left this world on January 19, 2023 at the age of 85.  He was born June 17, 1937 to the late John and Cecilia Boley.  He will be sadly missed and will aways hold a place in our hearts. Our dad enjoyed watching wildlife at his home.  He also had a joke or two to tell. His is survived by his children. Daughter Vicki L. Smith of Hebron, Ohio, Son Mark S. Boley of Kingston, Ohio.  6 Grandchildren Janette (Josh) of...

Linda K. (Dumolt) Dressing 57   Passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at  Genesis Health Care Center, Zanesville. She was born December 31, 1965 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Vincent and Rosemary (Studer) Dumolt.   She is survived by her son, William "Billy" (Karla) Dressing of Junction City, Special friend, Brian Shaner,  Brothers, Doug Dumolt, Rick  (Andrea) Dumolt, . A niece, Elizabeth and nephew, Daniel. Fur babies,  Pepper,...

Darrell Gene Harvey, 69, of New Lexington OH, formerly of Lancaster OH, took his heavenly journey December 25, 2022, at 9:30 pm at Genesis Medical Center, Zanesville OH. Born December 1, 1953, in West Virginia to the late Andrew David and Laura Jane Gilbert Harvey. Darrell worked and retired after 44 years a at Anchor Hocking Glass Company.  He chose to spend his retirement doing the things he liked. He spent his time front porch swinging and watching traffic go by through the back of...