Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2014

Laurabelle Knipe, 75, of Lakeside Drive, New Concord was called Home on November 4th, 2014 at the Good Samaritan hospital following a brief illness.  She was born November 2nd, 1939 to the Late Edward and Ruth Heck in Zanesville, Ohio.  She was a 62 year member of the Rix Mills Presbyterian Church, as well as the Rix...

Nov 3, 2014

Velma O. Slasor Ford was called Home peacefully on Monday, November 3rd while in the care of the Countryview Assisted Living Home.  She was 86 years.  Velma was born on July 11th, 1928 in Old Washington to the Late Ernest and Pearl Slasor.  She was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cambridge, a member...

Nov 2, 2014

Barbara J. Wagner, 67 of Zanesville, passed away November 2, 2014 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.

Barbara was born November 22, 1946 in Zanesville the daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Bickford) Crawford.  She retired from the Lear Corporation after 46 years of service, he also worked at the Abbot Home and her and her husband...

Oct 27, 2014

Alice V. Gates, 81, of New Concord passed away in the loving presence of her family while in the care of the Beckett House on Monday, October 27th. She was born on April 9th, 1933 in Byesville, Ohio to the late John and Leota Allen. Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she was dedicated to bettering...

Oct 24, 2014

Michael Rini, 39, passed away suddenly in his home on October 24th. He was born on August 1st, 1975 to Michael Rini and Diana Howard in Cleveland Ohio. Michael enjoyed the outdoors, and treasured the time he spent hunting and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Diana Howard , his brother, David Hellebrand ,of Nashville, TN, and his...

Oct 20, 2014

Eileen Burchfield Teal, 86, of Blue Rock, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at Highland Oaks Care Center in McConnelsville. Eileen was born February 24, 1928 in Taplin, WV the daughter of the late Harry and Effie (McDonald) Burchfield. She was a member of the Duncan Falls Baptist Church and she recently attended The Shelter House Assembly of God Church...

Oct 18, 2014

James W. Warne, 83 of Philo, passed away October 18, 2014 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville. Jim was born March 14, 1931 in Blue Rock, the son of the late Willis and Madge (Cain) Warne. He worked as a custodian for the Franklin Local School District for over 30 years working at the Jr. High School on Sandy...

Oct 10, 2014

Martha M. Brannon, 95 of Duncan Falls, passed away at 1:55 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. Martha was born in Duncan Falls on February 11, 1919 the daughter of the late Henry and Carrie (Hock) Neff. Martha was Methodist by faith, she graduated from Philo High School in 1937 and from the Meredith Business College....

Oct 6, 2014

Tonia (Tonny) Kaye Neff , 72, of Norwich, Ohio passed away on October 6th, 2014 in Zanesville from complications related to open heart surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born January 12th, 1942 in Abington Pa. to Phylena and R. Edward Baker. She is survived by her brother, Thomas E. (Barbara) Baker, and sister, Joyce A. (David) Bryson and...

Oct 6, 2014

Erma C. Cox, 85 of Duncan Falls, passed away at 4:10 pm, Monday, October 6, 2014 at Genesis, Good Samaritan Medical Center. Erma was born June 5th 1929 in Muskingum County, the daughter of the late Virgil and Clarice (Barnhouse) Miller. She was well known in the area as a seamstress, she was a 1947 graduate from Meigs High School...

Oct 6, 2014

Lenora May Dearinger, 64, of Blue Rock, Went to be with her Savior on October 6, 2014 at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville. Lenora was born January 5, 1950 in McCluney, OH the daughter of the late Robert and Ruby (Heller) Fortney. She worked as a nurse for Prime Care Pediatrics; she loved camping, singing and loved her family; she...

Oct 5, 2014

Rodney Ray Driggs, 91, of Duncan Falls, went to be with his Lord at 5:45 am on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at The Oaks at North Point. Rodney was born March 12, 1923 in Morgan County the son of the late Guy and Audrey (Pletcher) Driggs. He retired in 1985 after 38 years of service with the National Gas Company....

Oct 4, 2014

Norma Wainwright Myers, 92 of Philo, passed away October 3, 2014 at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville. Norma was born September 18, 1922 in Palmer Township near Waterford, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Harra) Wainwright. She was the oldest of three children. She grew up on the family farm in Palmer Township having her early...

Oct 3, 2014

Christine C. Hughes passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3rd at the Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville, she was 100 years old. She was born June 28th, 1914 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Clarence and Lulu Gibson. She graduated from New Concord in 1932, and married the love of her life, Herbert Hughes, in 1934. Christine was an amazing mother,...

Oct 2, 2014

Larry D. Sheridan, 71 of Blue Rock passed away surrounded by his family at 10:53 pm, Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Genesis Hospital. Larry was born October 25, 1942 in Zanesville, the son of the late Robert Dean and Dorothy (Kehl) Sheridan. He retired in 2003 from the Muskingum County Sheriffs Office. He was a member of the Word of...

Sep 27, 2014

Lonnie "LJ" Farmer, 18 of Zanesville, finally got his wings and is now in Heaven with his brother, on Saturday, September 27, 2014. LJ was born October 26, 1995 in Marion, OH; the son of Lonnie and Tina Farmer. He had a smile that would melt your heart and a laugh that could take all your worries away. He loved...

Sep 26, 2014

Adamsville Susan V. Starcher passed away suddenly on Friday, September, 26th, she was 47 years old. She was born April 30th, 1967 in Zanesville, Ohio to Ronald and Vicky Rath. Susan always thought of others before herself. She never turned away a child in need, and so became an honorary mother to many. She cherished her own family, and loved...

Sep 22, 2014

Glenn E. Hammer, 75, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2014 at 9:37 pm.  He passed away at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House surrounded by his loving family.

Glenn was born July 27, 1939 in Zanesville the son of the late Ivan L. and Thelma (Klinger) Hammer.  He retired in 2006 from Maysville...

Sep 20, 2014

Perry M. Franklin, 79 of Philo, formerly of Columbus, passed away at 5:35 am on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at his residence. Perry was born October 12, 1934 in Thealka, Ky. the son of the late Eddie Franklin and Mildred (Milam) Armes. He worked for The Ohio State University as a locksmith and he was a lifetime member of Linden...

Sep 20, 2014

Adamsville Susan E. Watson Bilyeu, 55, of Adamsville, passed away Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at Genesis Medical Center in Zanesville as the result of a motorcycle accident. She was born September 22, 1958 in Salem Township; the daughter of Clyde and Nettie Bowers Watson. She worked at Lowe's, was a member of the Muskingum County Genealogical Society, and she was...