All Obituaries

Timothy Wayne Brooks, 69 of Glouster passed away Thursday June 4, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus surrounded by his family.  He is the son of Carole Dodd Brooks and the late Francis Brooks.  He formerly drove for Pepsi and Hogan Trucking in Zanesville and later retired from USF Holland Trucking in Columbus.  He was a member of the Teamsters Union in Columbus, Jacksonville Eagles Aerie #1034 and the Jacksonville V.F.W. Tim was known for his sense of humor and his ...

Mark J. Robson, 70, of Chauncey, passed away on June 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1955, in Nelsonville. Mark retired from the Mitchell AEP Power Plant in Moundsville, West Virginia.  He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Mark formerly raced off-road enduros and enjoyed collecting vintage motorcycles. He is survived by his common law wife, Kim Miller; a stepson, Jacob (Heather) Young; a stepdaughter, Amanda ...

James D. Lenigar, 68 of Nelsonville passed away Friday May 22, 2026 at his residence.  Born June 20, 1957 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Walter T. and Delma A. Wright Lenigar.  James loved everyone.  He was the type of person that would not only give you the shirt off his back, but also the teeth from his mouth. He retired from the Glouster Water and Electric Department and was a member of Shepard’s Chapel Church.  James was known as a jack of all trades ...

Judith Marlene Murphy, 81 of Glouster passed away Wednesday May 20, 2026, at her residence.  Born August 16, 1944, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Margaret Lois Phillips Glass.  Judy enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. She is survived by sons, William H. (Theresa) Murphy III, Marvin Murphy, and Mike (Tracy Prater) Murphy; grandchildren, William Kyle Murphy, Kelsey (Corey) Morgan, and Kasey (Jade) Murphy; great grandchildren, Clayton, ...

David Michael Richards, 78 of Glouster passed away Monday May 18, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness.  Born September 24, 1947, in Glouster, he was the son of the late Norman and Gladys Sikorski Richards. He was a United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed by Carborundum in Logan and by Trimble Local Schools. Dave was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Glouster Moose, and American Legion Post #414. He enjoyed sharing ...

Ricky “Rick” Neil Bond, age 67, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away on May 17, 2026, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio, surrounded by the love of his family. Rick was born on February 26, 1959, in Nelsonville, Ohio. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence made an impact everywhere he went. He shared a life full of love, laughter, and friendship. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Bond; his children, Michael Bond, ...

Judy (Sparks) (Coe) Brown, AKA “Granny”, 97 of Bishopville, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1928, to the late Albert “Red” and Fannie Mount Sparks. She was employed by Yorde Machine Company, Sylvania and Goodyear, and also was an aid for the Nelsonville York City Schools.  Judy lived on Burr Oak where she enjoyed pontooning, fishing, camping, and having a beer around numerous family campfires. Granny is ...

Romona “Mona” Taylor, 62, of Glouster, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born June 19, 1963, in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late James and Thelma Marshall Congrove. Romona was a caring person who opened her home to anyone who needed a place to stay. Over the years, she helped raise many children.  She was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals. She is survived by children, Jonah Taylor, Brittany ...

Cameron McClellan, 23 of Jacksonville passed away on Thursday May 7, 2026.  He was born on July 18, 2002, in Athens.  A cremation has taken place and there will be no services observed.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville.  A message of comfort may be sent to the family at www.morrisonfc.com.

Nancy Y. Russell, 72 of Logan passed away Friday May 1, 2026, at the Embassy of Logan.  She was born on January 15, 1954, in Nelsonville.  Nancy enjoyed working in her flower beds, crocheting and knitting.  She is survived by her husband, Donald F. “Butch” Russell Jr. of Logan; her mother, Norma Jean Fouty of Doanville; a son, Donald F. (Amy) Russell III of Logan; a daughter, Francie (Jason) Holt of Oregon; grandchildren, Liberty Marie, Justice Asher and Legend ...