All Obituaries

  Robin Keith “Rob” Gohring, 41 of Blue Rock, passed away on November 13, 2018 at Genesis Hospital CCU in Zanesville following a brief illness.   Rob was born in Zanesville on July 9, 1977.  He is the son of John and Norma (Stires) Gohring.  He enjoyed playing video games and loved the outdoors.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Rob had a very gentle heart, he loved every minute that he could spend with his family and friends and always had...

Tonya DeAnn Garver, 40, of Zanesville, went home to be with her father, Francis Eugene Garver on November 11, 2018 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus following a short battle with leukemia.   Tonya was born in Zanesville on August 19, 1978.  She is the daughter of Bonnie Harris.   Tonya is survived by her mother and step-father, Bonnie and Leonard Harris of Fultonham; her three daughters, Diamond (Zack Elson) Garver of Chandlersville, Abbie (Cody Mayle) Fraunfelter of...

                Elizabeth “Lizzie” Crawford, 66, of Cambridge passed away peacefully at the Cambridge Developmental Center on November 11th, 2018; Lizzie was surrounded by her Moore Cottage Family and friends.  Lizzie was born on October 18th, 1952 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Laura and William S. Crawford.  As a child, Lizzie lived in McDermitt with her family.  Lizzie enjoyed spending...

Richard E. “Ricky” Carsey II, 30 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2018.   Ricky was born in Zanesville on December 10, 1987.  He is the son of Penny Carsey of Zanesville and the late Richard E. Carsey.  He previously worked for Dingey Movers and for Saup-Hartley Roofing Heating and Air.  He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved dirt track racing, spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing, and...

Anna G. Wilson, 100 year old, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2018 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Genesis Hospice.   Anna was born in Brush Creek Township on May 27, 1918.  She is the daughter of the late Almond and Wilmetta (Morris) French.  She was a former member of DAR, a member of the VFW Auxiliary # 1058 and a member of First Families Muskingum County.  She was a former member of the South Zanesville...

Rev. Larry J. Beougher, 81, of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018 at Brookdale Care Center in Zanesville.   Larry was born in Liberty Center, Ohio on June 4, 1937.  He is the son of the late Judson and Donna (Mourer) Beougher.  He retired after serving 15 years as a minister, first with the Amanda United Methodist Church in Amanda, Ohio and for Mt. Zion Church in Lancaster, Ohio then for the Pyrmont United Methodist Church in Pyrmont, Ohio, then for...

Virgil B. Knicely was called home to the Lord on Monday, October 29th, 2018; he was 93 years old. He was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio on March 10th, 1925 to the late Warrick M. and Jesse I. (Davenport) Knicely. He married the love of his life, Mary L. Burwell, on October 22nd, 1949. Virgil owned and operated a hardware store in New Concord, Ohio for a number of years, and worked for American Electric Power in Gallipolis until he retired in 1987. He then spent the next seven years travelling...

  Roger Lee Gessel, 74 of Zanesville and formerly of Malta, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 26, 2018.   Roger was born in Malta on July 23, 1944.  He was a hardworking man all of his life and always said he was “a Jack of all trades”.  He loved spending time in the outdoors hunting, camping and fishing and loved to ride his motorcycle every chance he got.  He was a member of the Eagles #302.   He is...

Jacob Taylor “Jake” Wickham, 46 of Norwich, passed away on October 23, 2018 at Genesis Hospital CCU after a brief illness. Jacob was born in Zanesville on May 6, 1972.  He is the son of James T. Wickham Sr. and Sally Ann (Wade) Allen.  He worked as a self-employed mechanic. He loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting camping and hiking and he loved spending time with his family and friends. Jacob is survived by his parents, his daughter, Ashly Wickham; his...

Thomas N. Hayes, 76 of New Concord, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Cambridge on September 2, 1942.  He is the son of the late Arthur Revere and Sylva Hayes.  He graduated in 1960 from Cambridge High School and from Ohio University in 1972.  He taught six years at St. Nicholas Catholic Church School and for twelve years at East Muskingum.  He served as...