All Obituaries

  Jackie L. Holowell, 65 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.   Jackie was born on February 2, 1955 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of the late Walter and Goldie Jones.  She previously worked for Akro and for Creno’s Pizza East and also for Lear Corporation on Linden Avenue.  She enjoyed scrapbooking and she loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter.   Jackie...

Ruth Ellen Headley,78, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice. Ruth was born in Lake Milton, Ohio on April 3rd, 1942..  She is the daughter of the late Martin Sr. and Martha (Mills) Crum.  She was a housewife and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She enjoyed playing country music and she was a member of the Muskingum County Country Music Association. Ruth is survived by her three...

  James E. Wicker, 88 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 at the Highland Oaks of McConnelsville while under the care of Shrivers Hospice.   James was born in Eldorado, IL on September 16, 1931.  He is the son of the late Ben V. and Mary (Healy) Wicker.  He grew up working on his family farm, then continued working in the Oil Fields, until he became an owner / operator truck driver until he retired.  He loved spending time outdoors camping and...

Roger L. Rush, 73, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at The Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice, with the love of his life beside him.   Roger was a lifelong Zanesville residence where he was born on August 15, 1946.  He is the son of the late James L. and Helen M. (Travis) Rush.  He worked for Ohio Ferro Alloy in Philo, he was a former member of the VFW and he served his country in the US Navy.   Roger is survived by...

Sherry Lee (Stotts) Moody, 64, of Norwich passed away on May 15, 2020 at 7:18AM in her home while surrounded by her family after a fierce battle against a lengthy illness.  Sherry was born in Glouster, Ohio on May 23, 1955 to Albert Lee and Beulah Mae (Jones) Stotts.  She was a nature and animal lover, and was a friend to those who needed one the most. Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Gregory “Moose” Moody, who has been her best friend, rock, and soulmate for...

Randy J. Mumaw, 66, of Blue Rock, passed away on May 12, 2020, at his residence.   Randy was born in Zanesville, Ohio on July 22, 1953.  He is the son of the late Raymond H. and Betty Jo (Powell) Mumaw.  He retired in 2014 from Burnham Foundry where he worked as a welder.  He enjoyed working on cars, especially building Rat Rod’s and he proudly served his country in the US Navy.   Randy is survived by his wife, Carla Mumaw, whom he married April 14, 2000;...

Mark A. Shepherd, 61, of Philo, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2020 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.   Mark was born in Muskingum County on August 4, 1958.  He is the son of the late Thomas Jack Shepherd Sr. and Harriett Betty (Thomas) Shepherd.  He enjoyed watching football, especially the Cincinnati Bengals, watching baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves and he loved spending time with his family, especially his nephews.   Mark is...

Dorothy A. “Dottie” Norris, 85 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark, Ohio.   Dottie was born in Pickaway County, Ohio on August 26, 1934.  She is the daughter of the late Howard L. and Mabel (Bennett) Stewart.  She worked for Gibson Meat Packing for 40 years until they shut down, she retired from Rittberger Meats and she was an avid Bingo player.   Dottie is survived by her two children, Vickie...

Dennis F. Roquemore, 70 of Columbus, passed away at his residence on May 10, 2020. Dennis was born in Akron on February 1, 1950.  He is the son of the late Kenneth G. and Dollie J. Roquemore.  He graduated from Tallmadge High School and from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.  He also attended The Ohio State University where he received a master’s degree in Hospital Administration.  He had many jobs in his 70 years including, Music...

Rhea Agnes (Lacy) Geiger, 102, of New Concord, went home to the Lord on May 5, 2020. She had been given the beautiful gift of being here on earth with her family for nearly 103 years. Now she has been reunited with the many family members who went before her to Heaven. Among them are her husband of almost 70 years, Carlos Geiger, who passed away in 2005. Although she leaves behind many who mourn this loss, her family is deeply indebted to the many loving nurses and caregivers of Beckett...