All Obituaries

Joyce M. Clapper, 82 of Zanesville and formerly of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2020 at Genesis Hospital while under the care of Genesis Hospice.   Joyce was born on October 30, 1937 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Williamson) Clapper.    Joyce is survived by her son, Dale (Nancy) New of Zanesville; her grandchildren, Jesika (Joseph) Sellars, Amber New, Justin Hampton, Dale New Jr., Zachary New, Jeffrey New,...

Ashley Lynn Hall, 79, of Cumberland, passed away on October 21, 2020 while in the care of the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  Lynn was born on October 9th, 1941 in Cambridge.  He is the son of the late Raymond and Julie E. (Connor) Hall.  He graduated from Cumberland High School; Lynn was a member of the Ark Spring Baptist Church.  As a self-employed contractor, he and his father-in-law, Ivan Wickham, could fix anything.  They built and repaired many...

Ada Mae Watts, 92 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on October 20, 2020 at Genesis Hospital.   Ada was born in Rix Mills on August 16, 1928.  She is the daughter of the late John T. and Wilma Mae (Adams) Miller.  She worked for the Kresge Department Store as a clerk and stocker and she was a member of the Duncan Falls United Methodist Church.    Ada is survived by her two sons, Jerry (Teresa) Watts and Jay Watts; her grandchildren, Julie (Stephen) Johnson and...

Linda Lou Williams, 72 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Zanesville on September 17, 1948.  She is the daughter of the late Denver E. and Genevieve (Gossman) Wiseman.  She worked for the Bloomer Candy Company for several years and also for the Brockway Glass company for over 15 years.  She was a member of the VFW Post #1058 and she was a loving mother and sister. Linda is survived...

  Veleta L. (Rice) Hayes, 86 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2020 while in the care of Continuing Healthcare at Sterling Suites in Zanesville. Veleta was born in New Concord on June 16, 1934.  She is the daughter of the late L.E. Rice and Ruby V. Lyons.  She previously worked for Muskingum University as a custodian for over 10 years. Veleta is survived by her daughter, Velma Hayes of New Concord; her son, William E. “Willie” Hayes...

Charles M. Harris, 55, of Malta passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 13, 2020.  Charles was born in Beverly, Ohio on December 6, 1964.  He is the son of John Harris of Malta and the late Juanita (Farnsworth) Heddleson.  He retired after 33 years working on oil rigs and in the oil fields.  He worked as a Rig Hand and Driller for many companies.  He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping but most especially he loved spending time...

Bonnie S. Dearth, 65 of Philo, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020 at Genesis Hospital while under the care of Genesis Hospice. Bonnie was born on March 13, 1955 in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Violet (Abbott) Gibbens and the late Walter Wayne Gibbens. She ran and maintained the family farm, or as she lovingly called it “The Funny Farm”. After years of devotion on the farm, she went on to pursue her dreams in real estate that included over 20 years in Muskingum...

David A. Spears, 63, passed away peacefully at his Zanesville home on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 while under the care of Interim Hospice of Zanesville. David was born in Zanesville on June 18, 1957. He is the son of the late Robert and Madeline Mae (Hoppstetter) Spears. David previously worked for Muskingum Scrap Iron and Metal but was a self-made entrepreneur all of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, 4x4 cruising through every part of this country, was known for his...

John L. Stephens Jr, 88 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 4, 2020.   John was born in Zanesville on August 15, 1932.  He is the son of the late John L. Stephens Sr. and Eva (Hoffer) Stephens.  He retired in 1992 after 35 1/2 years with Rockwell International in Newark where he worked as a machine operator.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed watching birds, and hunting and fishing.  He was...

Josiah Michael Clarke, age 3, gained his angel wings on October 3, 2020.  He passed away with his mommy and daddy at his side, at his Zanesville home, while under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio.   Josiah was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 14, 2017, the son of Michael and Julie Clarke.   Josiah is survived by his mother and father, Mike and Julie, his biological mother, Kaylin Burns, his siblings, James, Stephen, Michael, Emily, Larry, Izzy, Nikki, Nate, Alyssa,...