Area Obituaries

Russell A. “Rusty” Mellott, age 70, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Friday, November 29, 2024, at his home. He was born October 26, 1954, in Barnesville, son of the late Paul H. and Delores D. Dunfee Mellott, Jr. Rusty was a 1972 graduate of Zane Trace High School. He was employed as a supervisor by Akzo-Nobel…

Charlotte M. Dutton, age 52, of Mantua, Ohio, died Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home. She was born January 8, 1972, in Zanesville, daughter of Charles Robert and Brenda O. Reed Miller of Caldwell. Charlotte was a 1991 graduate of Caldwell High School and Mid-East Career Center in Zanesville, where she was enrolled in…

Frank A. Farnese, age 90, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, died Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home. He was born February 27, 1934, in Jewel Ridge, Buchanan County, Virginia, son of the late Antonio and Telia Carmella Foleno Farnese. Frank was a United States Air Force veteran, having served from 1955-1959. He was employed for…

(Merlyn) Dwain “Squeeze” “Sparky” Guiler, 82, of Quaker City, passed away Friday (November 22, 2024) at his home. Today (November 22, 2024) a great man full of life, character, guts, and so much more it would fill a book, left this world.  Those who knew him remembered him for either an act of kindness, an…

Cecil R. Brownrigg age 93, of Reinersville, OH passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. He was born December 28, 1930 in Sharon, Ohio, son of the late Paul and Rosalie Dennis Brownrigg. He served his Nation in the United States Marine Corps. He was formerly employed by Interlake…

Josie L. Williams, age 100, of Caldwell, Ohio, formerly of Kennonsburg, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Altercare Summit Acres in Caldwell. She was born February 8, 1924, in Noble County, daughter of the late Francis and Hazel Eschbaugh Powell. Josie was a homemaker who along with her husband, owned and operated a family farm.…

It is with heavy hearts and love that we announce the passing of Howard J. Lorey of Caldwell, Ohio. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who left this world as the sun was rising on November 18, 2024, at the age of 78 at his home with his sweetheart, Darlene Malenda Lorey,…

Leatha Carol Janis age 84, of Caldwell, Ohio, formerly of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at OhioHealth Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 28, 1940 in Batesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank C. and Oleta P. Bruce Triplett. She loved reading, writing, and painting. She was a…

Brent A. Lincicome, age 53, of Dexter City, Ohio, died Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home. He was born August 25, 1971, in Zanesville, son of Delmer D. and JoAnn McCune Lincicome, Sr. of Dexter City.  Brent enjoyed doing mechanical work and built and drove demolition derby cars. Along with his brother, he was…

Anita L. Hupp age 65, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family she loved. She was born September 17, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Winford and Rosalie Adkins. She will be remembered for the meticulous care she took of her home. Anita was…