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OBITUARIES

Jeffrey L. Watkins – June 6, 2025

Jeffrey L. Watkins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and cherished friend, passed away at his home on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on October 21, 1963, he was the son of Donna Sineff Watkins of Dover and the late Thomas Watkins....

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Linda Sue Evans – June 4, 2025

Linda Sue Evans, age 74, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Beach City, was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, while in the brief care of Ohio’s Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia. Born at Union Hospital in Dover on...

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William “Bill” I.  Patterson – June 3, 2025

William "Bill" I.  Patterson, 69, passed away into the arms of the Lord, June 3, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1955 in Dover, Ohio to William D. Patterson of Dover, who survives, and the late Teresa Joan Patterson.In addition to his mother, he is...

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John W. Emig – June 4, 2025

John W. Emig, age 56, of Strasburg, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital following a long, hard-fought illness. He is at rest now.Born December 3, 1968, in Dover, John was the son of Linda K. Widder of Dover, and the...

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Rhonda Lee Avon – June 3, 2025

Rhonda Lee Avon, 54, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family and friends, following a bravely fought battle with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Born April 17, 1971...

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Jill Adair Gibbs – June 2, 2025

Jill Adair Gibbs, age 71, of Uhrichsville, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a short illness.Born January 31, 1954 in Dennison, Jill is the daughter of the late James and Maxine...

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Randy L. Anderson – June 1, 2025

Randy L. Anderson, 72, of Bowerston, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a lengthy battle with cancer.Born at Canton, Randy was one of 12 children born to the late Melvin H. And Catherine A....

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William Kelly Gowins – March 19, 2025

William Kelly Gowins, 58, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday evening of March 19, 2025.Kelly was born at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio to the late Arthur “Bill” and Karen (Poole) Gowins on June 14, 1966. He graduated...

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Bobby G. Murphy – June 3, 2025

Bobby G. Murphy, age 85, of Zoarville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.Born on June 9, 1939, in Cederville, West Virginia, Bob was the son of the late Lanta and LuLu (Tomblin)...

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Lana A. O’Brien – June 3, 2025

Lana A. O'Brien, a beloved figure in her community and cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio.Born on September 13, 1942, in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, she was the...

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