Jeffrey L. Matthews, age 58, of Mount Vernon, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Knox Community Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1962 in Mount Vernon. Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Patricia Cline; daughter, Rachel Matthews; brother, Ricky (Dianna Roe) Matthews Sr.; step-son, Tyler Jackson; his significant other of 14 years, Mindi Myers; along with two grandsons and one step-grandson. He was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Matthews and his...

Ray A. Peterson 89 of Mount Vernon passed away on February 25, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born to Louis S. and Violet (Fox) Peterson on March 21, 1931 in Mount Vernon. He was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean war. He was a graduate of the St. Vincent De Paul School, class of 1949. Ray was a pattern maker for 18 years at Cooper Bessemer and retired from the Sprint telephone company after 20 years of service. He was a member of the VFW and the AMVETS. Ray enjoyed...

Thomas M. Russell, age 47, of Gambier, passed away February 24, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 28, 1973 to Thomas E. and Linda (Smith) Russell. Tom graduated from Whiteford Agricultural High School in 1991. He was a journeyman tool and die maker and worked for Aerial Corporation for the past 14 years. He also taught adult education at the Knox County Career Center. Tom was a simple man. He loved his job but his greatest joy was...

John L. Hayes, 81 of Fredericktown passed away at Knox Community Hospital on February 22, 2021. He was born to Gerald C. and Reva T. (White) Hayes on November 30, 1939 in Mount Vernon. John was an US Air Force Veteran serving from 1958 – 1962. He was a member of the gold prospectors of America. John was a long time member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church. He spent most of his career as a barber and was known by many as “John the Barber of Butler.” He has lived...

Charles E. "Charlie" Stringfellow, 79 of Fredericktown passed away at Altercare Newark North on February 7, 2021. He was born on February 7, 1942 to Dwight Stringfellow and Doris Hauger of Mount Vernon. Charles spent his career as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife Lois (Tyson) Stringfellow; daughters Erin (Andy) Simmons of Fredericktown, Debbie Fields of Columbus, Diana (John) Tucker of Mount Vernon and Jackie (Chris Smith) Stringfellow of Mount Vernon; a son Gary...

Gordon Griffin, 90, born July 2, 1930 in Mt Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021, after battling Covid-19 and a stroke. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Grace Griffin, and his wife Lois Elizabeth (Betty) (Ruch) Griffin. He is survived by his sister, Marlene Hedges, daughter Karen (John) Feltman, son Rodger (Paula) Griffin, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one nephew and his companion, Shirley Ross. Gordon served in the Army during the Korean...

Betty Jean Conners, age 80, of Fredericktown, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on January 6, 1941 in Woodsfield, Ohio and was the daughter to the late James Edward and Carrie Grace (Stephens) Stage. Betty was a woman truly beyond her time; earning a BA in Accounting with honors at the age of 55, spending much of retirement traveling, and she was an incredible grandmother with many talents and gifts. She was beautiful inside and out....

Chris V Alexander, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2021 at Med Central Hospital. Chris was born on August 13, 1937 near Navarre, OH. After being married briefly to his first wife, Barbara, he married Myra (Speicher) Alexander, his wife of 55 years, on March 20, 1965. He was a hard worker and spent most of his life driving truck and farming. He loved spending time with his family and being outside; most often on a tractor, cutting firewood or working in his garden. Chris is...

Sylvia Melton, age 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully at Knox Community Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born on December 7, 1935 in Gap Mills, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Robert and Glovina (Wickline) Carper. Sylvia is survived by her son, Jeff (Gwen) Melton; three grandsons, Nick Melton, Jay (Liz) Melton and Zack (Abbigayle) Melton; brother, Jim (Nikki) Carper; nephew Jude Carper; nieces Karen McWilliams, Marilyn (John)...

Bailey Joe Baucum, 87 of Mount Vernon passed away at OSU Hospital on January 31, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born on May 9, 1933 to Cloyce and Jenny (Beane) Baucum in Calloway County Kentucky. Bailey was a member of  the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He was very fond of his daily routine of sitting on his porch swing in the morning and evenings with his beloved dog Lacey. He was very proud of the 35 years of employment he had at Grant Hospital. He is...