All Obituaries

Paul David Doughty, 88, of Glouster passed away Thursday April 25, 2024, at his residence.  Born May 20, 1935, in Trimble, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Margaret Purvis Doughty.  He was a 1952 graduate of Corning High School.  After graduation, Paul joined the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany.  He worked at Rockwell International Aircraft Manufacturing, Westinghouse Industries, and later retired from the Columbus City School District. ...

Bonnie Jean Lowery, 84, of Jacksonville passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens.  She was born in Rehoboth, Ohio on February 16, 1940.  She was the daughter of the late Arsie and Dorothy Vansickle.  She retired from Hickory Creek Nursing Home as a Nursing Assistant after 14 years of service.  Bonnie was a member of the Oakdale Church of Christ, a member of the Red Cross and Cub Scout leader in Imperial Beach, California, and the...

Linda M. Holcomb, 72 of Millfield passed away Monday April 22, 2024, at the Kobacker House, Columbus.  Born July 8, 1951, in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Mayles Devenport.  She retired from Dollar General in Glouster.  Linda loved to do woodworking. She is survived by a son, Chas (Lisa) Holcomb of Coalton; grandchildren, Logan Holcomb and Kennedy Faith Holcomb; sisters, Dea Raye (Charles Thomas) Redmon of Morehead, Kentucky and Pamela (Fred Ball)...

John E. Campbell, 73 of Millfield passed away Saturday April 20, 2024, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens.  Born March 9, 1951, in Nelsonville, he was the son of the late Ernest and Charlotte Sullivan Campbell.  He was a 1970 graduate of Nelsonville York/Tri County where he studied auto mechanics.  He worked as a custodian for Nelsonville York Schools and was owner and operator of Campbell’s Garage at his residence.  He later worked as a Boiler Operator at...

Mary Kathryn Elizabeth Shaner, 86 of Glouster passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2024, at Highland Oaks Healthcare Center, McConnelsville.  She was born in New Boston, Ohio on November 13, 1937.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Jacobs Woodruff.  She retired from Trimble Local School District as a secretary after 30 years of service. Mary was a member of the Glouster Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Mark Shaner of Glouster; her...

Barbara L. Shonborn, 80 of New Lexington, formerly of Glouster, passed away Monday April 15, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  Born December 17, 1943, in Glouster, she was the daughter of the late Guy E. and Dorothy M. Hogue Shonborn.  She retired from Ohio University after 28 ½ years of service.  Barb was a member of the Trimble Church of Christ, attended the New Lexington Church of Christ, and was a former member of the Glouster Eagles Ladies...

Joseph Earl McKee Sr., 70 of Nelsonville passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024, at the James Cancer Center, Columbus.  Born June 21, 1953, in Glouster, he was the son of the late Everett and Christie Mae Cochran McKee.  He retired from T.S. Trim in Athens and worked for 18 years at the Junction City Clay Company.  Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors and was known for being a jack of all trades.  He was a member of the Oakdale Church of Christ.  He is...

Sharon M. Davis, 82 of Trimble passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024, at her residence.  Born March 2, 1942, in Nelsonville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ila Rife.  She retired from Hickory Creek after 27 years in dietary services.  She was a member of the former Trimble Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Davis of Trimble; a son, Douglas (Denise)Davis Jr. of Williamsburg, VA; a daughter, Lori (Paul) Gorman of Myrtle Beach, SC; four...

Benjamin Stephen Bingman age 69, of Glouster, Ohio passed peacefully on March 30, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born in Nelsonville, Ohio on October 24, 1954.  Ben was the son of the late Gilbert Dennis and Marilyn June Vaughan Bingman. He married Mary Glenda Weaver on October 22, 1988, who survives. A quiet, kind and gentle man, Ben had a great love of music playing the drums in his youth and spending many hours listening to his favorite Spotify selections of...

David Joseph Richards Sr., 72 of Glouster passed away Wednesday March 27, 2024 at his residence.  Born January 2, 1952 in Nelsonville, he was the son of the late Joseph David and Betty Loretta McLaughlin Richards.  He was a former member of the Glouster Moose and Glouster Eagles.  David enjoyed fishing, especially at the river, and riding his ATV.  He is survived by a son, David “Bub” (Heather) Richards Jr. of Glouster; two daughters, Brenda (Bobby) Arnold...