All Obituaries

Therese Marie Hollingshead, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Altercare of Zanesville. She was born on February 24, 1937 in Chicago to the late Ernest Thomas Bever and Adeline E. (Walsh) Bever.  She was a resident of New Concord for over 40 years. Therese worked as a land development secretary for various gas and oil companies, with J.L. Coats Oil and Gas being the last one she worked for. She was also a substitute teacher for John Glenn Schools, and retired...

Dale Marie (Myer) Worstall, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born to the late Frank Preston and Ruth Agnes (Belt) Myer on January 10, 1956 in Newark, Ohio. Dale was a member of Cornerstone Full Gospel Church. She had an unshakable faith and encouraged others to follow the Lord. She worked at Genesis Hospital as a registered nurse until her retirement in 2008. She loved gardening and had her own greenhouse, God’s Gifts Greenhouse. She liked to...

Michael “Mike” S. Richardson went to Heaven on December 3, 2023, following an extended stay at the Beckett House in New Concord. He was born on May 6, 1961 in Guernsey County. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Harold L. Richardson Sr.; his brother, Harold “JR” L. Richardson; as well as his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Mike is survived by his mother, Mary Lou (Kiggans) Richardson; his daughter, Allison (Nathan) Bence; his three brothers, Mark Richardson,...

Ruby Marie Garrett Shook, 93 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at the Beckett House in New Concord. Ruby was born in Morgan County, Ohio on January 26, 1930.  She is the daughter of the late Sidney A. and Emma L. (Darringer) Garrett.  She was the first person hired at the Ohio Power Plant in Philo, and she worked there for several years.  She also worked for Colonial Flower Shop in Duncan Falls and as the office secretary for Muskingum County Clerk of...

Amanda (Mandy) Miller Bontrager (89) of Zanesville passed unexpectedly into her Heavenly Father’s loving arms, on Thursday November 30, 2023, her late husband's birthday. Mandy lived her life pleasing the Lord. She was loved by everyone and known for her caramel popcorn, cinnamon rolls, tapioca pudding, and homemade hot chocolate among other dishes at church and family gatherings. Mandy also always had a scripture off her door for you to grab as you walked out to leave her home,...

Charles “Chuck” Sherman St.Clair, 82 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Genesis Hospital with his family by his side. Chuck was born on September 9, 1941, in Rich Hill Township. He is the son of the late Robert Dalton St.Clair and Mildred Collins.  Chuck honorably served in the United States Navy, and then later was the owner and operator of St.Clair Trucking for fifty-seven years as South Paw. He also owned and operated St.Clair Feed...

Keith E. Daw, 60 of Blue Rock, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, following a tragic accident. Keith was born on September 28, 1963 in Zanesville, Ohio. He is the son of the late Ronnie and Joy (Stewart) Daw. Keith was an incredibly hard worker who was employed by Lumber Town.  At age 15, he joined the Wayne Township Fire Department as a Junior Member. Keith has served his community on the Wayne Township Fire Department for over forty-one years, as well as being a former...

C. “Dean” Newland, 82 of McConnelsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House in Zanesville. Dean was born on July 16, 1941, in Arkansas. He is the son of the late John D. and Inell (Thomas) Newland. Dean loved his country and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. He was employed at the Ohio Ferro Alloy, Essix Wire, Derby Oil & Gas, and Autozone. In his free time, Dean enjoyed spending time with the ones...

Mary Lou Amonds "John's Mom", 83 of Blue Rock and formerly of Cherokee Village, AR. passed away at home on November 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born in Granite City, IL on July 19, 1940.  She is the daughter of Paul and Anna (Doerner) Ramsey.  She retired from the Peabody Coal Company in St. Louis, MO, where she worked as the Secretary to the Executive Vice President.  She loved to travel all over the country, quilting, and baking with...

Melvin Lee Cassady, a cherished patriarch, friend, and decorated veteran, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Nov. 26, 2023, in Lawton at the age of 82. Born on May 12, 1941, in Zainesville, OH, to the late William Judson Cassady and Anna Irene (Bush) Cassady, Melvin’s life was a tapestry of dedication, warmth, and wit. A graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business, Melvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army until his retirement. His commendable service was a...