All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” E. McMullen, 73 of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. Bob was born in Parkersburg, WV on April 29, 1947.  He is the son of the late Arthur and Helen (Rotohaver) McMullen. He retired after 23 years working for Putnam Transfer Storage Company in Zanesville. Bob is survived by a special friend, Charlene Campbell; her two sons and daughter-in-law; John Campbell, and Jim and Patty Campbell; her brother,...

Jerry Lee Starkey, 78, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Zanesville on May 19, 1942. He is the son of the late Charles Edward and Orpha Mildred (Menhorn) Starkey. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time in the woods coon hunting, hunting for mushrooms, riding his four-wheeler. He was an avid bowler and golfer. He was also a NASCAR and WWE wrestling fan. Jerry never met a...

Harold B. Hill, 67 of New Concord, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours after losing his battle with cancer on January 17, 2021. Harold was born on September 11, 1953 in Scotch Plains, NJ.  He is the son of the Harold C. Hill Jr of New Jersey and the late Charlotte (Casler) Furmanski.  He was employed by the Ohio Bridge Company for 40+ years.  In addition to his father, Harold is survived by his wife of 47 years, Robin L. Hill; his five sisters,...

Norbert “Tim” Brooks Shegog, 66, of New Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge. Tim was born in Zanesville on March 5, 1954.  He is the son of the late George William and Tokiko (Masuda) Shegog.  He was a furniture salesman and the owner of Co-Op Furniture in New Concord, he was also a lifetime area cattle farmer. Tim loved spending time outdoors on his farm taking care of his...

George K. Huhn, 77 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House. George was born in Cumberland on November 19, 1943.  He is the son of the late Henry and Alta (Frazier) Huhn. George worked for several years in the oil fields and he also owned and operated his own mowing business for many years. He was an avid NASCAR fan. George is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Huhn, whom he married June 7, 1969;...

Samuel Darin Bliss, age 55, of Hiram, GA. passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home. Samuel was born on  November 13, 1965. He was raised in Chandlersville Ohio on his family farm.  He was dearly loved by his mother, Emma Juanita and his late father, Samuel Thomas Bliss.  When his parents moved to Georgia in 2011 to be closer to family- He followed.   Mr. Bliss worked as a Purchasing Manager and in Sales at Turbo Diesel and Electric Systems for the last 8...

Carl W. Dearinger, 79, of Blue Rock passed away unexpectedly at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Carl was born in Zanesville on October 22, 1941.  He is the son of the late Edward and Irene (Sullivan) Dearinger. Carl was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved spending time on the river. He was a 50 year life member of Local #1090, and worked all over the United States as a Millwright. Carl is survived by two sons, Bryan (Cathy) Dearinger and Bruce Dearinger;...

Carl Ronald “Ronnie” Wolfe, 82 of Stockport, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.   Ronnie was born in Deavertown, Ohio on March 20, 1938.  He is the son of the late Carl B. and Mary G. (Foraker) Wolfe.  He was a 1956 graduate from Philo High School. He worked for 35 years in the computer industry developing manufacturing information systems.  He retired in 1991 after 22 years working for D.E.C....

Joyce Marie Mercer passed away on January 6, 2021 at The Oaks at Northpointe following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.   Joyce was born on March 11, 1928 in Athens, Alabama, the daughter of Walter and Ila Anderson.  She retired from Bethesda Hospital (now Genesis Healthcare) where she worked as an LPN. She loved swimming and archery and prided herself in being a former Women’s State Archery Champion.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Mercer,...

Chleda Lou Fisher Archer, 86, of Zanesville, Ohio, Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 4:00 AM at her home, ending a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Chleda Lou was born on July 15, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Myrtle and Michael Fisher. She graduated from Zanesville High School and attended the North Terrace Wesleyan Methodist Church. After high school, Chleda Lou was introduced to her husband,...