All Obituaries

Rodger N. Novaria, 74, of Malta went home to be with the Lord, after a long battle with cancer. He passed away Thursday July 19, 2018 at his home with his family at his side. Rodger was born December 15, 1943 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was an avid Ohio State football fan, NASCAR fan, fisherman, hunter, and farmer. He worked for the Philo Ohio Power Plant, Peabody Coal Company, and Quickway carriers. Rodger was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by his high school...

  Chris C. Scott, 58, of McConnelsville, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1959, in Marietta, the son of Keith Scott and Carmelita Janes Scott. He was a self-employed contractor, Medic at M-M Fire Department and Harrison Township Squad, and worked at Finley Fire Equipment where he was parts manager. He was a former member of the Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department when he was younger and a member of the Pennsville Church of Christ. He is...

Maxine M. Thomas, 85, of McConnelsville, passed away at 12:17 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 17, 1932, in Morgan County, a daughter of the late Bryant Elwood Roberts and Gladys Ashton Roberts. She worked at several area restaurants, The Times Recorder, Dominos Pizza, and was a bus driver for Morgan Local Schools. She was also a Republican Central Committee member. She is survived by daughters, Sandy Parkhurst and Marci (Tom) Murphy;...

Emma M. McCoy, 86, of McConnelsville, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at her home. She was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Morgan County, a daughter of the late Marion Krigbaum and Beatrice O. Clay Krigbaum. She was an LPN, worked at Mark Rest Center for 19 years, and was a member of the Neelysville Church of Christ. She is survived by daughters, Connie (Gary) Spencer of McConnelsville, Debbie (John) Foreman of McConnelsville, and Rebecca Lee of Bowling Green, KY; sons,...

John Woodward, 68, of Davie, FL, passed away from a massive heart attack on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at his home. He was born March 4, 1950, in Zanesville, to the late John Woodward and Lucy Scott Woodward. John was the maintenance supervisor of the Nova Town House and had worked many years in construction in the Miami area. Johnny was known as "Woody" to all his many Florida friends. He was a kind and generous man, with a big heart, always helping anyone who needed anything....

Bert David Harlow, 66, of Stockport passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born October 21,1951 in Malta to the late Daniel Harlow and Betty Louise Roberts Harlow. David was a farmer and had worked at the Silverheels Farm of Stockport. He was also a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and served on the USS Enterprise. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Peggy Sue Motz Harlow; 3 daughters, Constance Sue Bush of...

Betty A. Hancher, 88, of McConnelsville passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at her home. She was born April 24, 1930 in Caldwell to the late Homer Kuntz and Iva Henderson Kuntz Schimmel. Betty had worked as a cook for the M. & M. Grade School. She was a member of the Mckendree United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She taught Sunday School at the church for many years. Betty was a member of the O.E.S. Chapter #19 of McConnelsville and was a past Worthy Matron. She was also...

Bobby E. Bennett 78, of Stockport, passed away at 5:49 p.m. June 28, 2018 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born March 2, 1940 in Pennsville the son of the late, William Bennett and Mary Mae Ramsey Bennett. He worked at Finley Packing in McConnnelsville, Taylor Woodcraft and was self-employed and also a farmer. He was a former member of the Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by three daughters, Jeanne Bennett of McConnelsville, Kathy (Chris)...

Lila A. Stegner Martin 96, of McConnelsville, passed away at 11:20 p.m. June 20, 2018 at Highland Oaks Care Center in McConnelsvile. She was born October 14, 1921 in Morgan County the daughter of the late, Emmet Scott and Faith Best Scott. She was a member of the Malta United Methodist Church, former member of the Coshocton Farm Bureau and the Keene Grange. She is survived by a daughter, Rita (Tom) Knox of Malta; son, Rodney (Linda) Stegner of McConnelsville; five...

James D. McCarty, 85, of Groveport, formerly of Malta, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his home in Groveport. He was born August 28, 1932 in Riverview, Virginia to the late James A. McCarty and Evelyn Johnson McCarty. James had worked as a T V repairman and sold used auto parts. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals fan and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. James is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Schnieder of Groveport, Peggy Mason of Salem, and Lisa...