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JOHN PARKINSON III

John Parkinson III, 90, of Adena, passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on July 3, 2025, at the family farm. He was born as the only child of John “Fritz” Parkinson and Gertrude Calderhead Parkinson on September 1, 1934, and is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Judith “Judee” Parkinson, infant twins, and his parents. Surviving are his four children, Anne Parkinson of Pataskala, Ohio; Lynne Smith (Wayne) of Lakeland, Florida; John W. Parkinson (Donna) of Wintersville, Ohio and Amanda McKeon of Lakeland, Florida. John also has four grandchildren, Alexandra Meier ...

RAYMON GOSNELL

Raymon (Ray) Gosnell, a long-time Reynoldsburg resident, passed away at home on July 6, 2025. He was born in Wheeling, WV on March 4, 1939, to the late Ruby Jarvis and Ralph Gosnell. Ray grew up in Adena, OH, graduated from Adena High School in 1957 and Muskingum University in 1961. He was commissioned as a Naval Officer in March 1962 and was honorably discharged after serving six years. Ray then sold hospital and laboratory equipment for American Scientific Products/ Baxter Healthcare for 28 years where he received multiple awards as their top producer. He was a devout family man ...

SHIRLEY THOMAS

Shirley Thomas, 68, of Beallsville passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville, Friday, July 11 from 11am until the time of the service at 1pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Beallsville American Legion Auxiliary 768. Offer condolences at www.harperfh.net.

PATTY McFARLAND

Patty Lou McFarland, born May 21, 1944, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, surrounded by the people she loved most. She was 81. Patty lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and quiet strength. She cared deeply for everyone around her, always putting others first. Truly, she was the most ...

CHLOE M. FOSTER

Chloe Marie Foster, 94, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville. She was born April 22, 1931, a daughter of the late Thomas and Blanche Walters Durbin. Chloe was a graduate of Smith High School in Centerville, OH. She retired after ...

DIANE PERONI

Diane Peroni, 96, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the WVU Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born February 6, 1929 a daughter of the late John and Rosalia Surac. Diane was a devoted homemaker, dedicated to her husband, Anthony “Tony” ...