All Obituaries

Raymond C. Sheppard, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 while in the care of Licking Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Frazeysburg on April 5, 1939 to Paul and Katherine (Bohr) Sheppard. Raymond is survived by his sisters, Sylvia (Kenny) Young of Frazeysburg, and Martha Sheppard of Dover, Ohio. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Beullah Sheppard, his brothers, James Sheppard and Leonard Sheppard. A caring cremation for Raymond will take place, and...

Raymond D. Farus, 98 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   Raymond was born in Cumberland, Ohio on May 6, 1921.  He is the son of the late Robert and Sarah (Mount) Farus.  He retired in 1982 from Burnham Boiler, was an avid John Deere Tractor collector/restorer, along with being a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. Raymond was a World War II veteran serving his country in the US Army from 1942...

Jeffery A. Steed, 63 of Philo, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2020 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room in Zanesville.   Jeff was born November 29, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Frank B. “Sonny” and Alice M. (Brown) Steed.  He previously worked as a construction worker for his friend Lance Lawyer.  He was avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed golfing, fishing, riding his side-by-side and spending time at High Hill Sportsman Club.  He...

Doris Mae Kirkbride, 85, passed away in the morning hours of Monday, January 13, 2020 in the presence of her family while in the care of the Beckett House of New Concord.  Doris was born on May 13, 1934 to Pearl and Anna (Addlesburger) Goodwill in Lowell, Ohio.  She enjoyed bowling and spending time down on the river with her husband.  Her most cherished activity was spending time with her grandchildren. Doris is survived by her daughter, Debby Wood, her granddaughters, Lisa...

Lisa Ann Mitchell, 49 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville.   Lisa was born on February 26, 1970 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of Violet (Conant) Sharrer of McConnelsville and the late Donald Sharrer.  She had a passion for criminal justice and previously attended school at Zane State and OUZ where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She worked in security for NFI at the Colgate plant in...

Linda Kay Joseph, 67 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 at the Morrison House in Zanesville.   Linda was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 27, 1952.  She is the daughter of the late Albert and Edna (Keck) Danhauer. She was a housewife and she enjoyed cooking and baking as well as traveling all over the US.   Linda is survived by her brother, James (Angie) Carlisle of North Carolina, and several nieces and nephews.   Linda leaves behind many friends...

Rebecca “Becky” Jean Smith passed away in her home on Brown Cottage at Cambridge Developmental Center on January 1, 2020. She was born on January 25, 1951, to George and Alice Smith of Zanesville, Ohio. Becky lived at home until her admission to Cambridge Developmental Center on October 10, 1978, and immediately became part of our extended family.  Becky enjoyed stuffed animals and baby dolls. She especially enjoyed hugs from family and staff. She often had small...

James Michael “Mike” Simpson, 65 of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family, while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.    James was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on May 8, 1954.  He is the son of Geraldine (Tennant) Simpson of Georgia and the late George Simpson.  He retired from Ross Abbott Laboratories.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge # 2317 in  Rokeby Lock and he served his...

Maurice E. Waddell, 63, of Cambridge passed away in his home while in the loving company of his family on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  He was born on January 2, 1956 to Mary (Fife) Cravens in Cambridge, Ohio.  Maurice was a hard worker who enjoyed his time outdoors fishing and hunting.  He was a wonderful man who loved his family and cherished his grandchildren.   Maurice is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Waddell, his son, Maurice (Alison) Waddell, III, his son...

Donald E. Wamack, 50 of White Cottage, passed away on December 31, 2019 at Genesis Hospital following a brief illness.   Don was born in Zanesville on March 25, 1969.  He is the son of Shirley (Zartman) Wamack of New Lexington and the late Theodore “Rich” Wamack.  He worked as an HVAC technician in the Zanesville area.  He enjoyed playing guitars, fishing and flying his drones.   Don is survived by his wife, Zahrena Wamack, whom he married July 26,...