Duard L. Pruitt
Jan 26, 2026
Duard Lee Pruitt of New Concord, Ohio December 4, 1925-January 26, 2026
Duard Lee Pruitt, 1925-2026, was born to Duard Lee Pruitt (senior) and Lucy Lee Roberts Pruitt in Crosno, Missouri, the second oldest of seven children (Edith Louise, Charles Harold, Delbert Kelly, Carl Edward, Albert Sidney, and Mary Faith).
Duard attended several country grade schools graduating early from Charleston High School...
Ralph N. Drake
Jan 24, 2026
Ralph N. Drake, 91, of Philo, passed away on January 24, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1935, in Muskingum County and was a 1954 graduate of Homer Union High School in Morgan County.
Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for three years during the Korean War....
Richard E. Hall Sr.
Jan 23, 2026
Richard Eugene Hall Sr., age 86, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. After a short battle with cancer, the Lord called him home.
Richard was born on June 8, 1939, in Crooksville, Ohio, to Kinnaird A. Hall and Edna M. (Wilson) Hall. In his younger years, he lived in Williamstown, West Virginia,...
Ralph "Peach" R. Mitchell
Jan 23, 2026
Ralph “Peach” R. Mitchell, 75 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House on Friday, January 23, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Peach was born on January 22, 1951, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Clarence E. Sr. and Mary E. (Black) Mitchell. Peach was raised on a dairy farm near Adamsville....
Laura Mae Bates
Jan 21, 2026
Laura Mae Williams Bates of New Concord finished her earthly life on January 21, 2026, at The Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville.
She was born on December 5, 1933, to Evelyn Barr Williams and Elbert Seward Williams in New Concord. On June 29, 1952, she married Everett Earl (Andy) Bates who passed away in 2002. They were the parents of three...
Barbara L. Sutton
Jan 14, 2026
Barbara Lynn (Jones) Sutton, 64 of Byesville, passed away peacefully at the Beckett House in New Concord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Barb was born on December 22, 1961, at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Carl Dean Jones, the late Beverly Maxine (Albaugh) (Randolph) Jones, and her late step father Richard Randolph.
Barb attended...
Russell E. Seevers Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
Russell E. Seevers Sr., 80 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
He was the owner and operator of Russ Wrecking & Salvage. He also sold vehicles, worked at Burnham Boiler, and his final job was at Walmart as their “facility engineer” as some called him.
Russell lived a full life. You could find him outside...
Ramona E. Moore
Jan 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ramona E. Moore on January 11, 2026 at The Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville, Ohio.
She was born on September 28, 1932 in Philo, Ohio, daughter to the late Ray E. and Clara (Howell) Dutro.
Ramona was a graduate of Philo High School as well as Muskingum College in 1953 with a...
Leaninne McPeck
Jan 7, 2026
Leaninne A. McPeck, 69, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 watching her beloved westerns. She was born on August 16, 1956 in Zanesville, a daughter to the late Christopher and Mae (Rambo) Papageorge. She leaves behind her husband of nearly 51 years, Rodney McPeck, and their five children Lannette Gandee (McPeck), Tonya (Mike)...
Martha J. Tomson
Jan 4, 2026
Martha Jane Tomson, 81, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her residence.
Martha was born on October 31, 1944, in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Earl and Beatrice Tomson.
Martha devoted her career to Muskingum County Job and Family Services where she touched the lives of countless individuals with her compassion and dedication. Over the years,...
Martha J. Graves
Jan 2, 2026
Martha Jean Graves, 93, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Altercare of Zanesville.
Martha was born in Zanesville on May 30, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Mary (Murphy) Swank. She was employed for many years at Essix Wire on Linden Avenue. Martha enjoyed dancing, tending...
Frederick E. Cassady
Dec 31, 2025
Frederick E. Cassady, 89, of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on December 31, 2025, while under the compassionate care of Shriver’s Hospice.
Fred was born on March 21, 1936, in Marietta, Ohio. He was the son of the late Wilbur and Irene (Bush) Cassady. Fred retired after 30 years of employment with Ohio...
Terry E. Hiles
Dec 31, 2025
Terry E. Hiles, 78, of Zanesville, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Adams Lane Care Center.
Terry was born in Zanesville on October 26, 1947. He was the son of the late Bill E. and Madolyn J. (Tracy) Hiles. Terry worked for Putnam Transfer and Alvan for more than 33 years as a dedicated truck driver and was a proud...
Martha L. Reece
Dec 29, 2025
Martha L. Reece, 90 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Martha was born on June 2, 1935, in Little Otter, West Virginia. She is the daughter of the late Anderson and Edith (McClung) Lemon. Martha devoted her life to caring for her family, always making sure they were well fed, lovingly provided for, and...
Shane C. Harlan
Dec 26, 2025
Shane C. Harlan, 42, of Zanesville, climbed to Glory on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge.
Shane was born on April 9, 1983, in Zanesville. He was the beloved son of the late Sharon Harlan. He was a 2002 graduate of Maysville High School and later earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Zane State...
Nancy C. Boggs
Dec 23, 2025
Nancy Carroll Suarez Boggs, of Zanesville passed at 8:05 PM Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Genesis Hospital. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior and reunite with her late husband, Ernie.
She was born on March 1, 1937, in McMechen, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Joe Suarez and Anne Lucille Gallager Suarez.
Nancy was a Homemaker that...
Darla D. Nezbeth
Dec 14, 2025
Darla D. Nezbeth, 81 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Sunday, December 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Darla was born on January 7, 1944, in Alliance. She is the daughter of the late John J. and Irene J. (Bonzo) Doringo. She dedicated many years of service working in medical offices throughout the Zanesville area, including Dr....
Robert Lee "Bob" Kreps
Dec 11, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Kreps, 85, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the Oaks at Bethesda, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born in Zanesville on March 5, 1940, a son of the late George Kreps Sr. and Inez Mae (Kildow) Kreps. Throughout his life, Bob worked for Franklin Printing and later for Walmart in the maintenance department....
Judith "Judy" C. Hale
Dec 6, 2025
Judith Carol (Spencer) Hale, 84 of Zanesville, passed peacefully in her home at 6:00 PM on December 6, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born September 2, 1941, in Zanesville, Ohio. She lived her entire life in her hometown, always looking for opportunities to contribute to her community.
She was an alumni of Zanesville High School, Ohio University,...
Ronald Farrar
Dec 1, 2025
Ronald Farrar, 63, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at Beckett House in New Concord.
Ronald was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on January 9, 1962. He was a 1980 graduate of John Glenn High School and worked for more than 30 years with Hinchcliff Lumber in Cambridge. Ronald was Christian by faith, an avid storyteller, and someone who...
