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Enid A. Maddock

Enid A. Maddock

Feb 7, 2026

Enid Audrey Green Maddock “Mom” and “Granny” fell asleep peacefully on Friday night and woke up in the presence of the Lord on Saturday morning February 7, 2026. What a beautiful Homecoming for this gracious and benevolent lady, who had given her life to the Lord when she was only 10 years old.

The wife of Pastor Darrel Maddock, the “love...

Donna Newberry

Donna Newberry

Feb 5, 2026

Donna A. Newberry, 83, of McConnelsville, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Donna was born on July 18, 1942, in Zanesville. She was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Imogene (Barnes) DuVall.

Donna retired in 2025 after 47 years of dedicated service as a records clerk with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. She previously...

Edith M. Meyer

Edith M. Meyer

Feb 3, 2026

Edith M. “Edie” Meyer, 81, of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at her home, with her loving husband of 58 years by her side.

Edie was born on March 26, 1944, in Williston, Florida, and was the daughter of the late Fred and Edith Ford.

Throughout her life, Edie was dedicated to her family. She was previously employed...

Barbara J. Perrin

Barbara J. Perrin

Jan 30, 2026

Barbara J. Perrin, 89 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Willow Haven Nursing Home in Zanesville.

Barbara was born on August 25, 1936, in Logan. She is the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Perrin. Barbara worked at McDonalds on Maysville Pike for several years. She was a member of the Unity Church of...

Duard L. Pruitt

Duard L. Pruitt

Jan 26, 2026

Duard Lee Pruitt of New Concord, Ohio December 4, 1925-January 26, 2026

Duard Lee Pruitt, 1925-2026, was born to Duard Lee Pruitt (senior) and Lucy Lee Roberts Pruitt in Crosno, Missouri, the second oldest of seven children (Edith Louise, Charles Harold, Delbert Kelly, Carl Edward, Albert Sidney, and Mary Faith).

Duard attended several country grade schools graduating early from Charleston High School...

Ralph N. Drake

Ralph N. Drake

Jan 24, 2026

Ralph N. Drake, 91, of Philo, passed away on January 24, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1935, in Muskingum County and was a 1954 graduate of Homer Union High School in Morgan County.

Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for three years during the Korean War....

Richard E. Hall Sr.

Richard E. Hall Sr.

Jan 23, 2026

Richard Eugene Hall Sr., age 86, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. After a short battle with cancer, the Lord called him home.

Richard was born on June 8, 1939, in Crooksville, Ohio, to Kinnaird A. Hall and Edna M. (Wilson) Hall. In his younger years, he lived in Williamstown, West Virginia,...

Ralph "Peach" R. Mitchell

Ralph "Peach" R. Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026

Ralph “Peach” R. Mitchell, 75 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House on Friday, January 23, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.

Peach was born on January 22, 1951, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Clarence E. Sr. and Mary E. (Black) Mitchell. Peach was raised on a dairy farm near Adamsville....

Laura Mae Bates

Laura Mae Bates

Jan 21, 2026

Laura Mae Williams Bates of New Concord finished her earthly life on January 21, 2026, at The Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville.

She was born on December 5, 1933, to Evelyn Barr Williams and Elbert Seward Williams in New Concord. On June 29, 1952, she married Everett Earl (Andy) Bates who passed away in 2002. They were the parents of three...

Barbara L. Sutton

Barbara L. Sutton

Jan 14, 2026

Barbara Lynn (Jones) Sutton, 64 of Byesville, passed away peacefully at the Beckett House in New Concord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Barb was born on December 22, 1961, at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Carl Dean Jones, the late Beverly Maxine (Albaugh) (Randolph) Jones, and her late step father Richard Randolph.

Barb attended...

Russell E. Seevers Sr.

Russell E. Seevers Sr.

Jan 13, 2026

Russell E. Seevers Sr., 80 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

He was the owner and operator of Russ Wrecking & Salvage. He also sold vehicles, worked at Burnham Boiler, and his final job was at Walmart as their “facility engineer” as some called him.

Russell lived a full life. You could find him outside...

Ramona E. Moore

Ramona E. Moore

Jan 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ramona E. Moore on January 11, 2026 at The Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville, Ohio.

She was born on September 28, 1932 in Philo, Ohio, daughter to the late Ray E. and Clara (Howell) Dutro.

Ramona was a graduate of Philo High School as well as Muskingum College in 1953 with a...

Leaninne McPeck

Leaninne McPeck

Jan 7, 2026

Leaninne A. McPeck, 69, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 watching her beloved westerns. She was born on August 16, 1956 in Zanesville, a daughter to the late Christopher and Mae (Rambo) Papageorge. She leaves behind her husband of nearly 51 years, Rodney McPeck, and their five children Lannette Gandee (McPeck), Tonya (Mike)...

Martha J. Tomson

Martha J. Tomson

Jan 4, 2026

Martha Jane Tomson, 81, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her residence.

Martha was born on October 31, 1944, in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Earl and Beatrice Tomson.

Martha devoted her career to Muskingum County Job and Family Services where she touched the lives of countless individuals with her compassion and dedication. Over the years,...

Martha J. Graves

Martha J. Graves

Jan 2, 2026

Martha Jean Graves, 93, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Altercare of Zanesville.

Martha was born in Zanesville on May 30, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Mary (Murphy) Swank. She was employed for many years at Essix Wire on Linden Avenue. Martha enjoyed dancing, tending...

Frederick E. Cassady

Frederick E. Cassady

Dec 31, 2025

Frederick E. Cassady, 89, of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on December 31, 2025, while under the compassionate care of Shriver’s Hospice.

Fred was born on March 21, 1936, in Marietta, Ohio. He was the son of the late Wilbur and Irene (Bush) Cassady. Fred retired after 30 years of employment with Ohio...

Terry E. Hiles

Terry E. Hiles

Dec 31, 2025

Terry E. Hiles, 78, of Zanesville, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Adams Lane Care Center.

Terry was born in Zanesville on October 26, 1947. He was the son of the late Bill E. and Madolyn J. (Tracy) Hiles. Terry worked for Putnam Transfer and Alvan for more than 33 years as a dedicated truck driver and was a proud...

Martha L. Reece

Martha L. Reece

Dec 29, 2025

Martha L. Reece, 90 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Martha was born on June 2, 1935, in Little Otter, West Virginia. She is the daughter of the late Anderson and Edith (McClung) Lemon. Martha devoted her life to caring for her family, always making sure they were well fed, lovingly provided for, and...

Shane C. Harlan

Shane C. Harlan

Dec 26, 2025

Shane C. Harlan, 42, of Zanesville, climbed to Glory on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge.

Shane was born on April 9, 1983, in Zanesville. He was the beloved son of the late Sharon Harlan. He was a 2002 graduate of Maysville High School and later earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Zane State...

Nancy C. Boggs

Nancy C. Boggs

Dec 23, 2025

Nancy Carroll Suarez Boggs, of Zanesville passed at 8:05 PM Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Genesis Hospital. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior and reunite with her late husband, Ernie.

She was born on March 1, 1937, in McMechen, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Joe Suarez and Anne Lucille Gallager Suarez.

Nancy was a Homemaker that...

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