All Obituaries

John Daniel Higbee, 65, of New Concord, passed away in his home on April 1st, 2020.  He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on October 13, 1954 to James Daniel and Rhea Maxine (Gates) Higbee.  John was a hard worker, who loved his farm and hunting.  He worked for Knowlton Steel as a welder until he retired at the age of 62.  He was a loving father and caring friend who would give you anything that you needed and had a heart of gold. John is survived by his daughter, Shaina...

Don Joseph Miller, 82 of Zanesville, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday March 30th 2020 in his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on July 3, 1937 in Muskingum County, Meigs Township to the late Virgil and Clarice (Barnhouse) Miller.   He was a 30 year retiree of Ohio Ferro Alloy in Philo, Ohio.  Don and his wife maintained a small cattle farm where he bred, raised and sold Black Angus cattle for many years.  He was a life long sports enthusiast who...

Anna L. Pierce, 76 of Zanesville, passed away one day before her 77th birthday on March 29, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Anna was born in Canton, Ohio on March 30th, 1943. She is the daughter of the late Russell L. and Anna Ruth Stemm. Anna was a very loving and giving person, if you ever had the opportunity to meet her you would agree. Annie loved being around people and enjoyed spending time with friends and family which tied right into her waitressing jobs years ago. Ann...

Formara  J. Morrison, 67 of Philo passed away on March 25, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, following a brief illness.   Mara was born in Zanesville on December 17, 1952.  She is the daughter of the late James M. and E. Beth (Shrivers) Shilling.  She retired in 2017 from the Franklin Local School District after 23 years, where she worked as an Educational Aide for the Philo Junior High School.  Member of the Duncan Falls United Methodist Church, where she...

Bryce Kendall Ireland, age 85 of Carlwick passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020 at Adams Lane Health Care Center in Zanesville. Bryce was born on January 18, 1935.  He is the son of the late Ray and Ethel (Bell) Ireland. Bryce has an infectious smile and could laugh at about anything.  He loved to watch wrestling and old westerns on TV.  Known by friends and neighbors as the “Mayor of Carlwick”.  Bryce will be missed by his family and all the friends he...

Robert Charles Seyerle, 82 of Philo, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital and under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio.   Bob was born in Philo on December 4, 1937.  He is the son of the late Charles and Ruth (Ribble) Seyerle.  He was a lifelong area farmer; he worked for Ohio Ferro Alloy in Powhatan Point, Ohio for 17 years and for the Philo plant for 10 years; he then worked for the Franklin Local School District as a Bus Driver and he...

Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Bailey, 91 of Cumberland, was reunited in heaven with her husband, the love of her life on March 10, 2020 at the Beckett House in New Concord.   Mary was born January 18, 1929 in Muskingum County.  She is the daughter of the late Cecil and Louise (Ward) Watson.  She was a 1948 graduate of Cumberland High School and married her life partner Charles “Chuck” Bailey on July 3, 1948 in Covington KY.  Together they had a dairy farm and...

Vickie Lynn Miller, 58 of Zanesville passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2020.   Vickie was born in Zanesville on July 11, 1961.  She is the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Dixie Jones.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.   Vickie is survived by her daughter, Ginger Miller; her son, Joseph Miller; her loving partner, Gary Miller; her grandchildren, Kobby, Samantha, Hayley, Kayla, Emma, Summer and Kendra; her...

Howard Keith Painter, 60, of Byesville passed away on March 6, 2020 while in the care of the Southeastern Regional Medical Center.  He was born in California on June 11th, 1959 to Melvin and Lela Cross. He is survived by his daughter, Jasmine Murphy, of Cambridge and his siblings.  Howard and his family are being cared for by the Farus Funeral Home.

Nicholas “Nick” Ray St. Clair, of Reinersville, passed away on March 5, 2020 following a tough fight with cancer. Nick passsd away at the Cambridge Care and Rehabilitation Center where he was surrounded by loving family. Nick was born October 3, 1952 in Zanesville to the late Raymond E and Rita J (Englehart) St. Clair. Nick graduated from Meadowbrook High School in 1970.  He worked for Ohio Power, Essex Wire, and Northstar Camper Sales. He then joined and retired from...