Obituary Listing

Feb 7, 2024

Justin D. Bishop, 35 of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly  at his residence on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Justin was born on January 22, 1989 in Cambridge, Ohio. He is the son of Jerry D. Bishop and Lorena Rice. Justin worked as a dedicated farmhand for Carol Goff.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing....

Feb 7, 2024

Betty M. (Kyser) Hall went to be with her Lord on February 7, 2024, at 4:23 pm. She was surrounded by her husband of sixty-one years; as well as her daughter, Debbie Hall, sons, Michael and Becky Hall and Richard and Shannon Hall, her grandchildren, Tessa, Elizabeth, Stephanie; a close family friend, Cappy.

Betty was born on...

Feb 3, 2024

Jessicia R. Engle Findlay, 35 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2024 at her grandmother’s home.

Jessicia was born on September 1, 1988 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of Hiram E. Engle Jr. of Philo and the late Patricia Engle.

In addition to her father, Jessicia is survived by her husband, Michael...

Feb 2, 2024

John D. Shipley, 72 of New Concord, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his residence, with his loving family by his side.

John was born on May 4, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Webster and Estelle (Ginther) Shipley. He worked for the New Bakery in Zanesville for twenty-eight years...

Jan 29, 2024

Seth A. Grant, 84 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Seth was born in Zanesville on October 4, 1939. He is the son of the late Frank E. and Marjorie (Morris) Grant.  He retired from the Longaberger Corporation where he proudly took care of the landscaping around the homestead...

Jan 25, 2024

Harold E. Moore, 73 of Byesville, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Grant Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.

Harold was born on March 15, 1950 in Cambridge. He is the son of the late Millard and Eva Moore. Harold worked for the North American Coal Company, Oxford Tile Company, Jerry...

Jan 24, 2024

William “Bill” A. Peterson, 76 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Bill was born in Zanesville on August 22, 1947.  He is the son of the late Wilbur W. and Ruth Mae (Brown) Peterson. He served in Vietnam in 1966-1968 with the 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine...

Jan 22, 2024

Jon E. Grim Sr., 68 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jon was born in Steubenville, Ohio on October 4, 1955.  He is the son of the late Martin and Linda (Fowler) Grim.

Jon previously attended the St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Cambridge.  He...

Jan 21, 2024

Alan Dale Smith, 70 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House with his loving family by his side.

Alan was born on July 14, 1953, in Cambridge. He is the son of the late John L. and Nellie (Pickens) Smith.

Alan honorably served in the United...

Jan 21, 2024

Gary Gene Hoffman, 84 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21 2024 at the Beckett House in New Concord.

Gary was born on June 17, 1939 in Murray City, Ohio. He is the son of the late Kenneth and Bernice (Bateman) Hoffman. Gary married Joan A. Hoffman on December 21, 1971. Gary worked as a...

Jan 21, 2024

Mary E. Powell, 82 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Mary was born in Zanesville on October 20, 1941.  She is the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred Kreager Shipps.  She was a lifelong resident of Muskingum County.  She graduated from Philo High School in 1959 and Ohio...

Jan 20, 2024

Troy Erwin, 54 of Philo passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus as the result of a stroke he suffered while running his equipment.

Troy was born in Zanesville on October 2, 1969.  He is the son of James A. and Linda L. (Shipley) Erwin.  He was the owner and...

Jan 20, 2024

Robert Anthony “Tony” Janes, 83 of Duncan Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus with his loving family by his side.

Tony was born on February 16, 1940, in McConnelsville. He is the son of the late Bob W. and Eleanor (Abel) Janes. Tony began surveying when he was...

Jan 19, 2024

Alexander Joseph Keith, 25 of Florida, formerly of Cambridge, left for Heaven on January 19, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for life.

Alex was born on May 10, 1998 in Cambridge to Thomas Joseph Keith, who passed away in 2005, and Mindy Maelene Keith-LaRocco. Throughout his journey, Alex called...

Jan 19, 2024

Betty E. Anderson, 78, of Zanesville, passed away at the Genesis Hospice, Morrison House on January 19, 2024.

Betty was born on February 24, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Emmett and Nona (Taylor) Jordan.

Betty worked for Orthopedic Associates in Zanesville as an insurance billing clerk. She loved being...

Jan 18, 2024

Charles E. Starr, 91 lifelong resident of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Charlie was born December 2, 1932, in Greendale, Ohio.  He is the son of Theodore and Pauline (Nixon) Starr.  He was a member of the Blue Rock Baptist Church, an avid Bingo player, and...

Jan 17, 2024

William “Bill” Andrew Baker, 72 passed away January 17, 2024 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.

Bill was born April 24, 1951 in Chesterhill, Ohio. He is the son of the late Donald C. and Velma (Clester) Baker.

Bill was employed at Superior Glass in Breman, Ohio until he retired due to ill health. Bill really...

Jan 16, 2024

Oliver Anderson “Andy” Nash Sr., 75 of Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Genesis Hospital.

Andy was born on September 14, 1948 in New York City. He was the son of Stephen and Martha (Anderson) Nash.

Andy grew up in Swickley, PA. He enjoyed playing the drums,...

Jan 16, 2024

Christopher “Chris” G. Bryant, 59 of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2024, at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus with his loved ones by his side after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer.

Chris was born on June 2, 1964 in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Duaine and Grace (Real) Bryant. Chris...

Jan 16, 2024

Trudy Jane Valentine, 77 of Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Genesis Hospital.

Trudy was born on April 29, 1946 in Zanesville, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late John and Donna Jean (Barker) Gourley.

Trudy attended Philo Baptist Church, she enjoyed spending time outside sitting...