All Obituaries

Daniel Calvin Jenkins, Jr., 81, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria, Ohio.   He was born on December 19, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Judge Daniel C. Jenkins and Katharine (Montgomery) Jenkins. He married Edwina (Ervin) Campbell on December 20, 1969 and they later dissolved their marriage.  He married Nancy J. (Morosko) Sharrer Jenkins on November 11, 1990, who passed on May 22, 2016. Survivors include his ...

Bonnie J. Westfall, 83 of Malta, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 6, 1942 in Athens, Ohio to the late Lawrence “Willard” Skinner and Beulah (Boudinot) Skinner. Bonnie married Orlie R. Westfall on May 6, 1961 who preceded her in death 11 years ago. She sold Avon and cleaned the AEP Land Management Office and Citizen’s National Bank for many years. Her greatest ...

Ruth Moselle Van Horn 87, of McConnelsville, passed away February 18, 2026 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. She was born March 4, 1938 in Shawnee, the daughter of the late, Grover Browning and Louise Dobson Browning. She was a retired registered nurse and worked at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville and many nursing homes in the area, and was a member of the Malta Methodist Church in Malta. She is survived by her nephews, Bryan Pontious and Ken Browning both of Crooksville; and several other ...

Thomas C. Jenkins, 73, of McConnelsville passed away February 16, 2026 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born October 15, 1952 in Zanesville a son of the late, David Jenkins and Lyra Ross Jenkins. Tom worked at Ohio Ferro Alloy from 1971-1981. Tom served as a captain for the McConnelsville Police Dept. from 1981-1997. He was the Morgan County Sheriff from 1997-2017. Tom served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Tom was a member of the National Sheriff's Assoc., The Buckeye ...

Karen G. Paynter 73 of Zanesville, passed away at 5:00 a.m. January 20, 2026 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born January 27, 1952 in Zanesville the daughter of the late, Harold Moody and Freda Murphey Moody. She is survived by her children, Crystal Gohring, Paula Willey, and Edward Paynter III; seven grandchildren, Florence (Ethan) Kristen, Lilly, Leigha, Cameo, Gunner, and Kloie; four great grandchildren, Elijah, Carson, Jesse, and Billie. In addition to her parents, she was ...

Helen L. Jepsen 91, of Malta, passed away December 20 ,2025 at her home.  She was born July 16, 1934 in New Lexington. She  owned Kilbourne Sohio in Hilliard with her husband, Kilbourne General Store in Reinersville, and retired from selling Stanley Home Products after 56 years. She loved all things smiley face, and never met a stranger and was a member of the Seventh Street Church of Christ in McConnelsville. Helen is survived by her children, Robin (Jeff) Eveland, Reva (Lee) ...

Ronald L. Samples, 80, of  McConnelsville passed away January 17, 2026 at his home. He was born December 15, 1945 in Strange Creek, W.V., a son of the late Lanty Samples and Voilet Hall Samples. Ronald was retired from Ohio Ferro Alloy and also worked at Cooper Standard Automotive and was a carpenter. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War  and was a member of the American Legion Post # 24 and the V.F.W. Post # 4713. He is survived by a daughter, Pam Burnside Bohn of ...

Carolyn S. Greuey 81, of McConnelsville passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home. She was born March 3, 1944 in Zanesville the daughter of the late Albert Sherman and Mary Evelyn Richey Sherman. She retired as a clerk at Miba Bearings, member of First Presbyterian Church in McConnelsville, loved to attend her grandchildren’s events, also worked for Bill Janes Chevrolet in McConnelsville, and assisted Bill Janes and Don Reynolds in auction sales. Carolyn is survived by her ...

David H. Turner 81, of McConnelsville passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side. He was a truck driver for over 40 years. When he was not working he loved to fish, spend time with family, and watch College football, especially the Oklahoma Sooners. He was an avid reader, and loved to read during his quiet moments. He had a sense of humor and a quick wit and a deep faith for Jesus and Jehovah. He was a father, Pop Pop and a husband to his ...

Vicki Sue Gorrell, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 1/7/2026 at 5:54 AM in her home surrounded by her cherished family.   Born June 12, 1953, Vicki grew up in Pennsville, Ohio. She graduated with honors from Muskingum Area Technical College with an associate degree in Accounting. She launched and managed a Tom Petty facebook fan page that has grown to over 23K followers. The kindness and generosity she demonstrated in ...