All Obituaries

Darla L. Kloh, 72, of McConnelsville passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 7:54 p.m. at her home with her family and friends at her side. She was born March 29, 1947 in Marietta to the late Dean Fox and Marjorie Walker Fox. Darla was the owner and operator of Darla's Dancers of McConnelsville for 55 years. She started teaching dance when she was 15. Dance was her passion and her life.  Darla is survived by her son Christopher Kloh of McConnelsville. In addition to her parents, she was...

Rita E. Wright 94, of McConnelsville, passed away at 3:33 p.m. May 14, 2019 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. She was born May 8, 1925 in Perry County, the daughter of the late Clifford Brown and Lucille Harrison Brown. She was retired from Pennsville School  where she was the school cook, member of the Pennsville Church of Christ, Rebekah's Mother's Club, Pennsville Grange, and the Stitchy Fixers. Rita will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great...

Carol Ann Wilson, 70, of Malta passed away at 12:47 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family, singing her into the presence of the Lord. She was born December 23, 1948 in Zanesville to the late John Allison and Laura Coyle Allison. Carol was a  homemaker and was a member of the Morganville Home Fellowship. She was an avid quilter for many years. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandsons were the pride of her life. Carol is survived by her husband of over 49...

James B. Sealock 75, of Pennsville, passed away at 3:15 p.m. May 6, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 8, 1943 in Caldwell,  the son of the late Doyle Sealock and Ruth Cain Sealock. He was retired from Gould Inc. after 35 years, an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, member of the Reinersville United Methodist Church, life member of the VFW Post 4713 in Malta, and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and Ohio State football fan. He is survived by his...

Colleen S. Six 57, of McConnelsville, passed away at 7:25 a.m. May 3, 2019 at Adams Lane Care Center in Zanesville. She was born August 1, 1961 in Beverly the daughter of the late Floyd Danielson and Donna J. Davis Danielson. She worked at several restaurants and Dominos Pizza. She is survived by a daughter, Jessica S. (Matthew) Riley of Malta; son, Daniel L. (Kayla) Six of Malta; four grandchildren, Nadea, Nevaeh, Jada and Daniel and many other special kiddos that she...

Jeanne P. Davisson 78, of McConnelsville passed away at 8:30 p.m. April 24, 2019 at her home. She was born August 23, 1940 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late, Henry Wentz and  Mary Thompson Wentz. She was a factory worker at Ralston Purina, and a member of the Malta United Methodist Church in Malta and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lancaster.  She is survived by her children, Cynthia Ann (Tom) Meyer of Chillcothe, Pamela Sue (Sam) Smith of Florida, Fred W. Davisson of...

Michael D. Dawson, 69, of Malta passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home. He was born September 16, 1949 in Zanesville to the late Clair Dawson and Rose Edna Lyons Dawson.  Michael was a retired bulldozer operator and attended Neelysville Church of Christ. He was also a former school bus driver.  He is survived by two daughters, Alice (David) Price of Malta and Michelle (Jason) Norman of Cincinnati; three sons, Mathew (Lilica) Dawson of Japan, James Seals and...

Carolyn S. McGrath, 77, of Reinersville passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born October 10, 1941 in Hocking County  to the late Clarence Lehman and Sylvia Williams Lehman. Carolyn was a homemaker and attended the Reinersville United Methodist Church.  She is survived by a son, John Pete (Missy) McGrath of Gahanna; two daughters, Candy White of McConnelsville and Sherri (Bobby) Landman of Lemont Furnace,...

Patsy R. Smith  85, of McConnelsville, passed away at 9:15 a.m. April 3, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born May 7, 1933 in McConnelsville, the daughter of the late  Joseph Aber and Zeola Gessel Aber. She worked as a telephone operator, also at Imperial Clevite, and was a member of the  McKendree United Methodist Church in McConnelsville. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Roba Smith; children, Jolene (Phillip) Matson, Cindy Smith...

 Beula B. Hooper, 95, of Malta passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born July 26, 1923 in Morgan County to the late William Lighthizer and Jessie Teters Lighthizer. Beula was a homemaker and had worked as a nurse's aid. She is survived by a daughter, Connie McMulty of Ontario, Canada; a son, Michael Hooper of Akron; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and...