All Obituaries

Ric A. Clifton, 55 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2021 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.   Ric was born in Zanesville on March 28, 1966 to Frank and Connie (Pletcher) Clifton. He worked as an equipment operator for Shelly and Sands, as well as S&S Aggregate. He was a member of the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Philo.   In addition to his parents, Ric is survived by his son, Ryan Hemry of McConnelsvile; and his sister Anne (Todd)...

George Steve “Steve” McElfresh, 65 of Zanesville passed away unexpectedly at his Zanesville home on April 15, 2021.   Steve was born in Zanesville on April 13, 1956.  He is the son of the late George F. and Martha K. (Ray) McElfresh.  He was a member of Anchor Lodge #283 F&AM in Duncan Falls, he was a 32 degree Mason, a member of the York Rite and also a member of the Scottish Rite in Cambridge.  He retired in 2011 from the Shelly Company where he worked...

Linda K. Hart, 66 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 at Cedar Hill Care Center.    Linda was born in Zanesville on September 28, 1954 to the late Bill and Helen (Alfman) Francis. She retired from working as a cashier at the Lancaster Giant Eagle for many years.   Linda was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.    Linda is survived by her children, Tina Spangler, James Pierce, Dale McKenzie Jr., Tony...

  Shirley J. Khune, 71 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.   Shirley was born on July 27, 1949 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of the late Herman and Joann (McClellan) Knapp. She worked at Essex Wire for a short period of time, but spent most of her time as a homemaker. Shirley enjoyed spending time fishing, as well as traveling to Las Vegas, but most especially, she loved spending time with her...

Graydon “Grady” Clinton Snyder, 46 of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on April 10, 2021.    Grady was born on September 22, 1974 in Zanesville, Ohio, to Gail and Garren (Luster) Snyder. Grady was a 1993 graduate of River Valley High School in Gallia County, and a 1997 graduate of Ohio University. He was currently employed by Trinity Health Care, having previously worked ten years at the Ohio State Medical Center. He was a huge sports fan,...

    Dora Lovella Samson Rutter, 91 of Philo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 8, 2021 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.   Dora Lovella was born in ‘Taylorsville’ later known as Philo on April 16, 1929.  She is the daughter of the late Albert and Dora Emma (Buck) Samson. She loved her Lord and her church and is now with her Lord and Savior. She loved to travel and she made many friends from across...

Rusty L. Thomas, 63 of Blue Rock, passed away at Genesis Hospital on Saturday, April 3, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family.   Rusty was born in Newark on December 19, 1957 to the late Lewis Aubrey and Ruby Regina (Lewis) Thomas. Rusty worked as a boilermaker in many area power plants. Rusty loved to go hunting and spending time outdoors, but most especially, he loved hanging out with his grandkids.     Rusty is survived by his loving wife of many years, Molly Ann...

William Joseph Campbell, 45 of Byesville, passed away peacefully at his home on March 23, 2021. William was born on August 28, 1975 in Cambridge to Monna Kay Campbell. William worked at the Golden Rule School as a custodian for a short period of time. He loved watching movies in his spare time, and he rode his bicycle everywhere he could. William is survived by his loving mother, Monna Campbell; his brother, Brian (Natalie) Campbell; his sister, Jasmine Murphy; his aunt, Jane Hicks; and...

Michael Charles Duke, 78 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family at his daughters home and under the care of Hospice of Guernsey County.   Michael was born on September 27, 1942 in Pleasant City, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Andrew Joseph and Susan (Harnyak) Duke.  He was a member of the St. Benedict Catholic Church of Cambridge. He worked as an oiler for Bellaire Stone Quarry and for Sidwell Materials and...

Gregory Paul Carpenter, 65 of Cambridge, went to be with his savior, surrounded by his loving family on March 21, 2021 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.   Greg was born in Zanesville on December 3, 1955.  He is the son of the late Delbert E. and Marjorie (Friel) Carpenter. He worked as a laborer for United Technologies, Longaberger, New Avon Distribution, and he worked as a valet for Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna,...