Jessie F. Eutsey, 86 of Mount Vernon passed away at Knox Community Hospital on August 1, 2021. Services will be in Pennsylvania at a later date.    

Evelyn Jaunita M. Chapman “Granny”, age 83, of Frazeysburg, passed away July 26, 2021 at Country Club Retirement Center. She was born April 17, 1938 in Osyka, Mississippi to Benjamin Franklin Turbeville and Victory Elizabeth (Bowman) Turbeville. She attended the Perry Chapel Baptist Church. Granny is survived by two daughters: Jerrie Moran of Frazeysburg and Deb Bowers of Mount Vernon; two sons: Ira Chapman of Frazeysburg and James (Lena) Chapman of Frazeysburg; 20...

Carole M. Sweeney, 77, of Mount Vernon passed away at her residence on July 21, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 11, 1943 to George and Mary (Busey) Heath in Syracuse, NY. Carole was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was an avid runner and enjoyed fast cars. Her favorite car was her 1965 T-Bird. Carole is survived by her children Brenda (Jeff) Moss of Acworth, GA, Molly (Jerry) Strider of Mount Vernon, Heather (Craig) Knotts of Centerburg, OH, Sean (Andrea) Sweeney...

Sharon L. Collins, 62 of Mount Vernon passed away on July 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on October 20, 1958 to Sonny and Donna (Frazee) McGrew in Mount Vernon, OH. Sharon was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. She enjoyed cooking and traveling with her grandchildren. She loved the beach and was always planning her next trip to Florida to visit her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren! She is survived by her...

Michael Bruce Mescher, age 74, of Mount Vernon, passed away July 20, 2021 at Whispering Hills Care Center. He was born May 22, 1947 in Minersville, Ohio to Frederick Henry Mescher and Ruth Garnet Kasper Mescher. Mike was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He loved playing golf, going fishing, and riding his Harley. He was proud of his service in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member and trustee at Green Valley UMC. He is survived by his wife Sherie...

Lora Keys, age 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Country Court Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 26, 1938 to the late Jonathan C. and Opal M. Jacobs. Lora retired from Peoples Bank in Gambier after 29 years of service. She is survived by her daughters, Janet (Ned) Shafer, Tammy (Steve) Hall, Debbie (Bill) Cole and Kathy Keys; a sister, Anna Belle Myers; grandchildren, Jason (Beth) Fawcett, Alan Troy, Sam Cole and step-grandson,...

Eileen Moore, age 98, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home surrounded family.  She was born on June 24, 1923 in Fredericktown to the late Don and Vera (Randall) Tyson. Eileen was a devoted and loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. She truly loved her family. Eileen and Bob have known each other for over 90 years. They attended elementary school as classmates at Hiawatha school in Mt.Vernon,growing up in the same...

David L. Hamilton, 72 of Glouster, formerly of Mount Vernon passed away on July 12, 2021 at his residence in Glouster. He was born to Earl and Dorothy (Russel) Hamilton on September 25, 1948 in Columbus, OH. David was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State fan. He enjoyed tinkering with things and always had a project he was working on. He is survived by his sons Michael (Serena) Hamilton of Columbus, Kevin (Stephanie) Hamilton of Columbus; Step-sons Robert (Laura) Linkous of Mount...

Brice Louis Twigg, age 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away July 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Centerburg on March 27, 1936 to John and Osee Caroline (Cramer) Twigg. Brice was an over the road truck driver for 60 years.  From 2001-2016, Brice was driver and owner of Brice Twigg Enterprises.  But his first love was for his family.  The grandchildren were the joy of his life. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Helen (Garrad) Twigg, six...

Virginia L. Walton Kidwell, age 92, of Mount Vernon, formerly of Walhonding, went to be with her Lord on July 10, 2021. She was born July 6, 1929 in Morrison Twp. to John and Grace (Oliver) Wise. Virginia was a 1947 graduate of Amity High School. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene where she served as missionary secretary and Sunday School teacher, and the Grove Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Lucy Knox Chapter of the DAR and a member of the Order of the...