Area Obituaries

Chester Ellis Meeker, 78, of Williamstown, WV, died on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1945 in Barberton, Ohio. Chester was a fun guy who cared about others. He was a loving and caring husband, brother, uncle and friend. Chester worked for many companies, including Firestone Tire Company, Barron and Benson…

On the 29th of February, 2024 the world lost one of its loveliest souls, Timothy Lee Wells, of Noble County, OH. Born a beloved son on July 28th, 1963 to James D. and Nancy E. (Hayes) Wells of Caldwell, OH he made them proud of the man he became. Tim was married to Denise (Hannum)…

John D. Allen, 81 of Beverly, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 29, 1942 in Reinersville, Ohio, son of Dewey and Lillie Bell Allen. His passion was driving trucks and he had been an over the road truck driver for several years. He…

Wayne William Watson, 83 died Friday February 23, 2024, in Newark, Ohio with loved ones by his side. Wayne was born February 12, 1941, in Senecaville, Ohio to Alva C. Watson and Lucille Delph Watson.  Wayne often quoted working as his hobby and as an entrepreneur started and ran several successful businesses throughout his lifetime.…

Brenda Lee Williams age 66, of Pleasant City, OH passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at The Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville, OH. She was born March 13, 1957 in Cambridge, OH a daughter of the late Vernon R. Sr. and Luetta Miracle Hughes. She was a 1975 graduate of Caldwell High School and the…

Paulette Walters, age 74, of Thornville, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born April 2, 1949, in Noble County, daughter of the late B. Davey “Pappy” and Lucille M. Lorey Jones. Paulette was a 1967 graduate of Shenandoah High School. She was a homemaker who loved…

Benjamin “Ben” Lee Pickenpaugh age 48, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away February 16, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio following an extended battle with cancer. He was born October 8, 1975 in Cambridge, Ohio, a son of Catherine Law Ingram of Caldwell and the late Danny Pickenpaugh. He was a 1994 graduate of Shenandoah…

Mildred Marie Schott Ackley, age 96, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Altercare Summit Acres in Caldwell. She was born September 4, 1927 in Caldwell, a daughter of the late Henry U. and Laura E. Zwick Schott. She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell and the…

Junior Lee Watson, age 68, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born January 10, 1956, in Grant County, West Virginia, son of the late Jane Vandruff. Junior worked in oil fields. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a half-brother, Donald Watson.…