All Obituaries

Raymond L. Button, 95 of New Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 3, 2022 at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House in Zanesville.   Ray was born on August 26, 1927 in South Paris, Maine. He is the son of the late Lewis C. and Thelma L. (Page) Button. Ray proudly served in the Army Air Corps during the Japanese Occupation with the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron. During that time he made many Japanese friends. After his enlistment he worked with the Department...

Felicia S. Scearce, 50 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark on October 2, 2022. Felicia was born on April 12, 1972 in Pittsburgh, California. She is the daughter of the late Phillip Saloma and Susan Carrier of Sacramento, California. Felicia is survived by her beloved husband Bryce Scearce who she married on February 17, 2004. She is also survived by her sons, Jeffrey Chocalas and Christopher Soto, both of Sacramento, California, a step-son...

William “Bill” R. Mills, 74 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022, at Genesis Hospital.   William was born on May 7, 1948 in Louisville, Ky. He is the son of the late Randolph and Golda (Zimmerman) Mills. Bill was a hard worker, dedicating forty-five years of his life to retail store management. He was also a loving son, brother, husband, and father.   William is survived by wife, Clara JoAnne (Fritter) Mills whom he married December 30, 1996; his...

Leanna Charlene Atchison, 92 of Zanesville formerly of Bloomfield and New Concord, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Leanna was born on March 9, 1930 in Kimbolton, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late George P. Cosby and Bessie (Smith) Cosby. Leanna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. She was a seventy year member of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church. She was the Executive Secretary to the President of...

Dwight E. Bonner, 92 of Heath, OH passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022 at his home in Heath.   Dwight was born on September 30, 1929 in Red Creek, West Virginia.  He is the son of the late Gordon and Lectie (Pennington) Bonner.  Dwight worked for many years as an Electrical Motor Manufacturer with the Rockwell International Corporation.  He attended Duncan Fall Baptist Church he was member of the American Legion and he served his country during the Korean War in...

Novella (Ruthie) Brown Butts, 89 of Zanesville passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, September 23, 2022. Ruthie was born on November 14, 1932 in Rochester, KY and was the daughter of late Elias Hammers and Lucy Francis Brown Hughes. Ruthie retired in 1996 from Diebold Inc. She was a member of the High Hill Sportsman Club, Eagles Auxiliary 302 of Zanesville; Port 0’ Morgan Boat Club. She was also an avid Euchre player. Ruthie is survived by her son, Dennis Dewayne...

Bonnie L. Shuster, 67, of Chandlersville, passed away with her family at her side, on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House.  Bonnie was bon October 11, 1954 in Zanesville,  and is the daughter of  Marion and Mary Sue (Whitlinger) Perry of Fultonham.  Bonnie worked in The Environmental Services at Genesis Hospital, South 60 Drive Thru, and Deno’s Pizza Shop in Duncan Falls.   She was an avid Fisher person and Humming Bird...

Louis Dean Rupe, 74 of Roseville, passed away on September 15, 2022 at Genesis Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by his family and friends.   Louis was born in Athens County on June 22, 1948.  He is the son of the late Andrew and Erma (Cullison) Rupe.  He worked for several years for the Ohio Ferro Alloy and he retired from Sidwell Brothers.  He was a member of the American Legion, he enjoyed fishing, bowling and he was an outstanding softball player who was...

Evelyn JoAnne Wilson, 85 formerly of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her sons home.   JoAnne was born in Deavertown, Ohio on May 3, 1937.  She is the daughter of the late James and Sarah (Garris) Sparks.   JoAnne was a doting daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. For twenty five years, JoAnne and her husband Bob, owned and operated the Green Acres Store in Gaysport. She enjoyed attending...

Ella Marie Dalrymple, 87 of Crooksville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on September 7, 2022   Ella was born in West Columbia, WV, on January 24, 1935.  She is the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna (Aumiller) Ewing.  She was a graduate of Meredith Business College, and she attended Zane State College.  She previously worked as a secretary for several different Zanesville businesses, and she also worked in the Insurance...