All Obituaries

Hildred Alice Derwacter, 88 of Zanesville passed away on September 21, 2018 at the Morrison House in Zanesville while under the care of Genesis Hospice. Alice was born in Zanesville on January 7, 1930.  She is the daughter of the late Chancy and Edna (Blakeney) Wisecarver.  She worked for 46 years for Essix Wire as a line technician. She loved crossword puzzles, spending time with company and especially enjoyed her family get togethers. Alice is survived by her two sisters,...

Sandra J. Johnson, 62 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.   Sandy was born in Meigs Township on August 6, 1956.  She is the daughter of Betty (Allison) Murphy of Zanesville and the late Jerold Mitchell.  She was a 1974 graduate of Philo High School and the Vocational School.  She worked as a LPN for Primrose in Zanesville and she was a member of the New Hope Church in Zanesville.   Sandy is...

Eveanne Hamilton Holland, 58, died peacefully on September 15th, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones at The Morrison House in Zanesville, OH after her battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Philo High School in 1978 and went on to receive her associates degree. She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Bill and Kathy Hamilton and her brother Eric Hamilton. Eveanne is survived by her children, Sada (Jaison) Thursby and Kayadell (Max) Holland; her grandchildren, Aiden, Jayce,...

William Harold “Bill” Hatfield, 58 of Blue Rock, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.    Bill was born in Zanesville on June 29, 1960.  He is the son of Harold and Evelyn (Richardson) Hatfield of Zanesville.  He was a 1978 graduate of Philo High School and the owner and operator of Hatfield Trucking.  He was a past member of the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years, where he served at the Assistant Chief.  He was an...

Peggy Ann Weaver, 62 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on September 13, 2018, while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.   Peggy was born in Zanesville on August 26, 1956.  She is the daughter of the late Glenn P. and Dorothy L. Henery.  She worked at Lowes for the last 12 years, and before that for Loves Travel Center for numerous years; she is a member of the Somerset United Methodist Church.  She cherished...

Kenneth E. West, 77 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.   Kenny was born on June 27, 1941 in Cumberland, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Dean and Georgia West.  He retired from Kokosing where he worked in construction.  He previously worked for Sidwell Brothers as a coal miner.   Kenny is survived by his wife Barbara (Hewitt) West, whom he married November 14, 1959; his...

Skipper E. Pletcher, 60 of Cannelville, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, September 8, 2018.   Skip was born in Zanesville on August 15, 1958.  He is the son of the late Dammar James and JoAnn Pletcher. He was a logger for many years for Pletcher Logging and Wayne Logging. Skip loved spending time outdoors and just spending time with family and friends.   Skip is survived by his lifelong partner, Dorothy Bargar; his...

Thomas Perry Unger passed away on September 8th, 2018 while in the care of Genesis Hospital, he was 67 years old.  Thomas was born in Unger, West Virginia to A.C. and Edna (Heeg) Unger.  He enjoyed pulling tractors with his son, spending time with his grandchildren, and restoring Wheel Horse Lawn Mowers.      He is survived by his loving wife, Laura (Knipe) Unger, his daughter, Bethany (Dave)Sigler, his son, Caid (Cyndi) Unger, his grandsons David, Jack, and...

Barbara Anne Shook, 73 of Zanesville, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Genesis Hospital.   Barbara was born in Zanesville on October 12, 1944.  She is the daughter of the late Doyle and Helen (Arnold) Stackhouse.  She was co-owner of JD’s Drive Thru and Southend Tobacco.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events.  She loved playing bingo, shopping and visiting family.   Barbara is survived by her...

Doris Eileen (Finley) Allen passed away on Wednesday,  September 5th , 2018 at 9:12pm while resting peacefully at the Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.  She was born in New Concord, Ohio on February 26, 1924.  Doris was the daughter of Ray and Hallie (Gibson) Finley.  Doris loved James R. Allen, family, reading, genealogy, hummingbirds, gardening, food preservation, as well as hosting family and friends at “Allen Tall Trees Farm” where she would serve one of...