All Obituaries

Ann L. Stockum died peacefully in her home in Lancaster, Ohio, on July 13, 2019 while in the care of her son Bob. Ann was born in New Concord. Ohio on March 19, 1926. She attended New Concord schools, graduating in 1943. She earned her B.A. Degree from Muskingum College where she was a member of the F.A.D. Social Club and worked in the Dean of Women’s Office. The January before her graduation she married Don L. Stockum of New Concord. They shared a beautiful marriage for 72 years...

Rose Anne Elmy, 70 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2019 at Genesis Hospital while under the care of Genesis Hospice. Rose was born in Pontiac, MI on April 17, 1949.  She is the daughter of the late Husdon Vernon and Mary R. Swain. She is survived by her son Robert J. Swain of Zanesville; a special friend, Kathy and her brothers, Robert M. Swain, Ray Swain, George Vernon and Rick Vernon. In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Elmy;...

Brian S. “Bub” Sheridan, 28 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2019.   Bub was born on August 1, 1990 in Zanesville.  He was an avid sports enthusiast, most especially the Lakers, Cowboys and the Buckeyes.  He enjoyed golfing, playing sports and spending time with his family and friends.   Bub is survived by his parents, Larry and Kelli Sheridan of Zanesville; his son, Kobe Hoover of Crooksville; his brothers, Zak Sheridan, Dustin Marple,...

“Susie” Mary Cavanaugh, 78, passed away on July 8th, 2019.  She was born on June 17th, 1941, and was the wife of Gerald “Jerry” Cavanaugh, mother of Kim (Lee Harrington) Schimmel of Cuyahoga Falls & Oxford, Ohio, Bill (Lou Ann Taylor) Schimmel of Zanesville, Ohio, and her Step-father, Jack Wilson, of Cambridge.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Mae Wilson and William Morris.        There will be no visitation or...

Edna M. Allen,82, of Philo, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Highland Oaks in McConnelsville.  Edna was born March 11, 1937 in Chandlersville to the late Otis and Gladys (Wion) Mitchell.  Edna worked for the Lear Corp on Linden Avenue for over 33 years. She was a member of the local machinist union and a member of the Blue Rock Baptist Church. Edna is survived by her son, Bill (Tricia) Allen of Philo; her daughters, Debbie (Garry) Tysinger of Zanesville, Rita Allen of...

  Delores June Mattox passed away on July 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her adoring family. Born April 8, 1935 in Caldwell, Ohio to Hayden and Juanita Dennis, June grew up in Zanesville, Ohio. In 1952 she married her husband, Donald, who she met at a football game, and together they raised three boys: Robert, Mark and Brian. June was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as past Matron of Moorhead Bliss Chapter #455, past President of the District 16 Association...

  Paul Edward Lovingshimer, 76, of Roseville, passed away on July 4, 2019 at his residence. Paul was born in New Lexington on January 31, 1943.  He is the son of the late Charles Edward and Sadie Mae Lovingshimer.  He was Baptist by faith and he worked as an electrician for GE and also as an operator for Lime Materials.  He served his country in the US Navy. Paul is survived by his wife, Brenda Lovingshimer, his two daughters, Debbie (Mike) Clark of Roseville and Kathy...

Robert Lowell Bolton, 91, passed away Monday afternoon, July 1, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. Robert was born April 30, 1928, Mercer County, Ohio, the son of the late Lewis McKinley and Christena Lenore (Rauch) Bolton. He was a 1946 graduate of York High School and married Betty Jean Romick October 8, 1949. Robert joined the Army National Guard in 1948 and was honorably discharged November 1952. He was a farmer and retired welder from Fruehauf Trailer Company. He was...

Dannette Jacquelyn Dicken, 55 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on June 30, 2019.   Dannette was born in Zanesville on September 4, 1963.  She is the daughter of Roberta Dicken of Zanesville and the late Danny Dicken.  She dearly loved all of her grandchildren.   Dannette is survived by the love of her life, Oscar McWhorter; her children, Danessa (Luke) DeGarmo, Trenton (Breanna) Gillespie, Hunter McWhorter, William (Shanta) McWhorter and Torri...

            Barbara Jean Norris Smith, 94, passed away on June 28, 2019 while in the care of the Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville, Ohio.  Barbara was born August 8th, 1924 to Wallace and Zona Moore Norris.  She spent Her childhood in Coshocton and Zanesville.  She married Willard “Bill” Smith on February 28th, 1942.  After starting her family in Chandlersville, they moved to New Concord; where...