All Obituaries

Alberta (Rios) Davis September 9, 1936 - January 17, 2022 (age 85) Our much beloved mother, Alberta (Rios) Davis of Stockport, Ohio peacefully passed away at 6:05 am Monday, January 17, 2022 in her home of 67 years.  She was born on September 9, 1936 in Ramona, California to the late, Harry and Dolores Rios. She was a devoted homemaker and of Catholic faith. Bert was an elder of the San Pasqual Band of Mission...

William L. “Bill” McDaniel 82, of McConnelsville, passed away at 12:24 p.m. January 6, 2022 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born March 1, 1939 in Morgan County the son of the late, Leonard McDaniel and Loretta McPeak. He was an electrical lineman and a member of IBEW Local 71 of electrical workers. He loved to turkey hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife, Martha Gibeaut McDaniel; sons, Trent McDaniel and Troy (Wanda) McDaniel; three grandchildren; and six great...

Marie Hindman 90, of Columbus, passed away January 2, 2022 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. She was born July 19, 1931 in Morgan County the daughter of the late, Vernard Hindman and Blanche Young Hindman. She graduated from Ohio University and worked for the Kroger Company for 40 years. She is survived by a sister, Jean Parsons of Pataskala; nephews, Chris (Vici) Parsons and Shawn Parsons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Cleo Hindman; and a...

Stanley S. Sheets, 64, of Stockport passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born March 15, 1957 in Marietta to the late, Vernon Sheets and Wava Calendine Sheets. Stanley was a construction worker for the D. J. Group and had attended the Stockport Church of Christ. He was an artist and made many signs for local businesses over the years. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Diann Troiano Sheets; two daughters, Lorisa Owoade of Atlanta,...

Michael L. Gingerich 71, of McConnelsville, passed away suddenly Dec. 26, 2021 at 3:25 p.m. at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born Jan. 5, 1950 in Washington, Ind. the son of the late, George Gingerich and Margaret Houston Gingerich. He worked in the oil field his entire life, working for L&M Oil Company and a few side jobs. He loved being outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. He participated in numerous fishing tournaments with his brother Don all across Ohio. He is survived...

Harry Dean Kidd 85, of McConnelsville, passed away at 6:15 pm Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at Highland Oaks Health Center. He was born Dec. 28, 1935 in Whipple, OH to the late, Chester and Marguerite Statts Kidd. Having served in the US Army, he was a veteran and member of the Pioneer Sams Chapter 49 Camping Club. After working for 43 years as an overhead crane operator, he retired from Globe Metallurgical (Interlake) of Waterford, OH. He also enjoyed working on his Dad’s family farm. Harry...

Danny Benjamin, 77, of Malta passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home. He was born November 29, 1944 in Muskingum County to the late, Dean Wade Benjamin and Claris Parsons Benjamin. Danny was a retired mechanic. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bethany Kelley Benjamin; three daughters, Brenda (Michael) White, Clarice Six, Heidi (James Taylor) Benjamin; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; three sisters, Jo Ann Cooperman, Sara Benjamin, Coral...

Glenn L. Duncan 74, of Malta, passed away at 10:04 a.m. December 24, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. He was born March 13, 1947 in Athens County the son of the late, Glenn Dalton Duncan and Ruth Gibeaut Duncan. Glenn worked at Taylor Woodcraft and the State of Ohio. He was a member of the Meigs Church of Christ  and Clemente Amitie Lodge # 285 F&AM of Reinersville. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Hunter Duncan whom he married August 5, 1964; children,...

Robert William Wagoner, 75, of McConnelsville passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Highland Oaks Health Center.  He was born September 22, 1946 in Zanesville to the late, Ralph Wagoner and Emma Gates Wagoner.  Robert was retired from Gould Inc. and was a member of the former Stockport Jaycees. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a lifetime member of the V F W Post #4713 of Malta. Robert was also a former member of the Pennsville Volunteer Fire...

Janice Y. Smith, 84, of Dresden, formerly of McConnelsville passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home while under the care of Shrivers Hospice. She was born September 27, 1937 in Zanesville the daughter of the late Dennis Alvie Locke and Lenore Wilson Locke. Janice was a homemaker and attended the Meigs Church of Christ. She enjoyed collecting Fenton glass ware and oil lights. Janice is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Pritt of Heath, Lisa (Jeff) Duncan of McConnelsville,...