All Obituaries

Kenneth E. Baker, 78, of Hesperia, California passed away August 24, 2018. He was born October 6, 1939 in Vincennes, Indiana. Kenneth was proud to serve as a U. S. Marine. He was a life long truck driver. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A graveside service will be at the Tabor Ridge Cemetery near Stockport on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #24 Color Guard. Miller-Huck Funeral Home...

Jeffrey Paul King, 60, of McConnelsville, passed away at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born Dec. 11, 1957, in Zanesville, to the late Francis Albert King and Dorothy Bartimus King. Jeff had worked in construction and was an active collector of primitive artifacts. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, Brady King of Utica, NY; a grandson, Braxton King; two sisters, Theresa King and Susan Turner, both of...

Allen B. Cornelius 87, of McConnelsville, passed away at 11:27 p.m. September 8, 2018 at his home. He was born November 26, 1930 in Brilliant, Ohio the son of the late Albert Cornelius and Emma  Emfield  Cornelius. He was a school teacher for Morgan Local Schools for 35 years and then was a substitute teacher for 20 years after he retired. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in McConnelsville, Army Veteran of the Korean War, member of the American Legion Post 24...

David B. Cain 61, of Stockport, passed away at 5:26 a.m. September 8, 2018 at the Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born October 7, 1956 in Windsor Township, Morgan County the son of the late Joseph Cain  and Vera Rogers Cain. He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School in Baltimore, Ohio, graduate of Hocking Technical College with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant management, he was a pipe bender for Leibert Corp. and worked for Brenneman Lumber Co. in Mt....

 Richard L. "Buck" Gheen, 64, of McConnelsville passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was born February 23, 1954 in Marietta to the late Carlos Gheen and Mary Lawrence Gheen. Buck worked for Shelly Materials of East Fultonham. He loved the outdoors and tinkering in his garage. He never met a stranger and always had a friendly smile. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Joni Horner Gheen; two daughters, Brandy Woollard and Bailee Gheen both of...

Richard E. "Rick" Hurst 64, of Stockport, passed away at 6:37 p.m. August 30, 2018 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. He was born February 11, 1954 in Zanesville the son of the late Richard E. Hurst Sr. and Hazel Phyllis Hurst. He worked at Malta Window Factory and was a member of the Stockport Church of Christ, he enjoyed racing dogs, OSU Football , Pittsburgh Steelers, family and long time friends ,and enjoyed playing cards at the VFW in Malta. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia...

Donald W. "Bill" Drake 86, of McConnelsville, passed away at 12:35 a.m. August 29, 2018 in McConnelsville. He was born April 19, 1932 in High Hill, Muskingum County, the son of the late Fred Drake and Opal Gallogly Drake. He was retired from Central Ohio Coal Co. after 23 years, he was a carpenter and farmer his entire life, former Deputy for the Morgan County Sheriffs office, Army Veteran of the Korean War, life member of DAV Chapter Buckeye State #8, life member VFW Post 4713...

Frank E. Duncan 69, of Stockport, passed away at 2:23 p.m. August 27, 2018 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.He was born December 3, 1948 in Morgan County the son of the late Dalton Duncan and Ruth Gibeaut. He is survived by two daughters Kim (Carl) Gilkey of Zanesville and Crystal Jeffers of Beverly; five grandsons, Derrick Newsom, Dustin Newsom, Drew Newsom, Brody Riley and Isaiah Clifton; several great grandchildren; sister, Melissa (Kim) Woodward of...

Cecil Wm. Moore, 91. of McConnelsville passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Genesis Morrison House Hospice in Zanesville. He was born November 29, 1926 in Muskingum County the son of Melvin McKinley Moore and Elda Bliss Moore. Cecil graduated from Philo High School in 1944 and was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1945. Stationed in Japan, he was honorably discharged in 1946 receiving an Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon and a W W II Victory ribbon. Cecil married Marjorie (Midge)...

Russell L. North  84, of Glouster, passed away August 18, 2018 at his home. He was born July 18, 1934 in Bristol Township, Morgan County  the son of the late Melvin North and Ethel Roberts North. He worked at Bartlett Tree Service, Clemens Sohio, Phil Wise Chevrolet, and worked at Burr Oak State Park for the ODNR. He is survived by two daughters, Teresa Lemon of McConnelsville, and Carol Dearstine of McConnelsville; son, Rusty North of Ringgold; six...