Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2024

Robert Turner Payne, 89, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

Born on March 17, 1935, in New Concord, Ohio, Robert was the son of Nanny Ruth Payne (Smith) and Genius Turner Payne. He led a remarkable life defined by service,...

Nov 2, 2024

Alma P. French, 92 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully at Altercare Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Alma was born on November 28, 1931, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Homer W. and Sophrona S. (Nutter) Kirby. Alma was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to caring for...

Nov 1, 2024

Dennis L. Barber, 56, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home in Blue Rock, Ohio, on Friday, November 1, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.

Born in Columbus to Jyl Lyn (Dozer) Barber and the late Donald L. Barber, Dennis was a lifelong Ohio resident with a deep love for his family, community,...

Nov 1, 2024

Robert “Bob” Charles Fusner age 75, passed peacefully on November 1, 2024, at 11:03 AM surrounded by his loving family following a 2 ½ year battle with cancer.

Bob was born on January 7, 1949, in Zanesville to the late Russell G. and Mildred B. (Mussellman) Fusner. Bob attended Cornerstone Full Gospel Church in Duncan Falls. Bob...

Oct 30, 2024

Ronald (Ron) Lee Herman, 78 of Dade City Florida, formerly of Cambridge Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 30th at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa Florida. He was born June 18, 1946, son of Raymond and Dorothy (Riffle) Herman. He graduated from Old Washington High School in 1964. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandi (Stoneburner) Herman on January...

Oct 29, 2024

Gary Dean McIntire, 70, of Flowery Branch, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with illness. He was born May 24, 1954, in Philo, OH, son of the late Clyde and Shirley Joanne (Drake) McIntire.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Oct 25, 2024

Harry W. Crippen, 73 of New Concord, went to be with his late wife, Kay, on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Harry was born on November 3, 1950, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late William “Bill” H. and Lena M. (Chaney) Crippen. Harry was a devoted husband and father who always made sure his family...

Oct 25, 2024

Debra L. Loy, 57, of Duncan Falls, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on January 30, 1967, in Zanesville to Lewis and Janet (Brown) Dickson. She previously attended the First Assembly of God Church in Zanesville and was...

Oct 24, 2024

Bernice Durst, 78, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 25, 1946, in Grundy, VA, Bernice was the daughter of Henry H. and Ollie E. (Helton) Gross. She dedicated her career to nursing, working as a Registered Nurse at Genesis Hospital and several nursing...

Oct 23, 2024

Ruth E. Ferguson, 72 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on April 10, 1952, in Cambridge, to the late Howard C. and Wanda J. (Harper) Callahan. Ruth worked for the Guernsey Muskingum Electric Cooperative before retiring after forty years. She was a...

Oct 21, 2024

Douglas Joe “Duck” Wagner, 37 of Byesville, passed away as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Doug was born in Thomaston, GA. on July 23, 1987.  He is the son of Mike and Kathy (Reynolds) Wagner of Chandlersville.  He was a 2006 graduate of John Glenn High School and...

Oct 21, 2024

Larry K. Taylor, 70 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Genesis Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on March 11, 1954, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Roy R. and Anna L. (King) Taylor. Larry owned and operated Taylor and Sons Excavating. He eventually went...

Oct 10, 2024

Wava R. Hochstetler, 92 of Dresden and formerly of Duncan Falls, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Wava was born on February 2, 1932 in Blue Rock, Ohio.  She is the daughter of the late Lawrence H. Price and Erma L. (Swingle) Price Eppley.

Wava was a graduate of Philo High...

Oct 9, 2024

Frank Wm. "Bill" Wion, 65, of Duncan Falls, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2024, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, surrounded by his loving family from complications from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Born on February 8, 1959, in Zanesville, Bill was the son of the late Frank and Wanda Ruth (Drake) Wion. He worked for...

Oct 8, 2024

Margaret E. Brown, 83 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family, a testament to the life she cherished and the bonds she nurtured.

She was born on July 4, 1941, a real firecracker, in Liberty, West Virginia, to Warren D. and Hazel B....

Oct 6, 2024

Stephen “Steve” F. Stamm, 77 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Beckett House surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born on December 8, 1946, in Mantua, Ohio. He is the son of the late Forrest “Mich” and Roberta “Bobbie” (Muth) Stamm. A proud graduate of Crestwood High School in...

Oct 4, 2024

Linda C. Emde, 75 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center with her devoted family by her side.

Linda was born on May 12, 1949, at Swan Hospital in Cambridge. She is the daughter of the late Willard “Dale” and Martha “Jean” (Hill) Kidder. Linda proudly served...

Oct 2, 2024

Mary Fulk Randles, 66 of Philo, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 at her home.

Mary was born in Zanesville on April 8, 1958.  She is the daughter of the late Perlie and Leila (Gibson) Roberts.  She previously worked as a cashier for Harts and also for Lowes.  She enjoyed crocheting, crafting and making shirt on...

Sep 30, 2024

Gary A. “Turf” White, 80 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on September 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Turf was born on August 9, 1944 in Zanesville, Ohio. He is the son of the late Willard W. and Lillian (Moyer) White.  Turf retired as a truck driver for Mattingly’s Food.  After retiring...

Sep 29, 2024

Meadow Hayes Mahan, gained her angel wings on September 29, 2024.

She is survived by her mommy, Abby Harmon and her daddy, Austin Mahan; her two brothers Ryker Lee and Baylor Grey; her grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins.

“Our hearts break for all the moments we will never share together.  Our arms ache for...