Obituary Listing

Oct 26, 2022

Lois M. Milner, 80 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022 at Highland Oak in McConnelsville.

Lois was born in Crooksville on December 10, 1941.  She is the daughter of the late John Forrest and Dorothy Mae (Rambo) Welch.  Lois enjoyed traveling and she loved to read, but her passion in life was teaching...

Oct 23, 2022

James D. “Jimbo” Reed, 46 of Malta and formerly of Byesville and New Concord, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2022.

Jimbo was born in Missouri on February 12, 1976.  He is the son of the late Dave and Lou Campbell. Jimbo had an immense love for cars, and was known for his talent as a body...

Oct 22, 2022

Anna Lucille Ayres, 91 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Lucille was born on October 15, 1931 in Zanesville . She is the daughter of the late Emerson and Nancy (Walker) Brock. Lucille worked and eventually retired from East Muskingum Schools as a cook. She...

Oct 21, 2022

Ernest Russell Yontz, 73 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022 at Altercare in Zanesville.

Ernie was born on April 1, 1949. He is the son of Ernestine F. (Curry) Yontz of Newark and the late Russell Yontz.  He worked for Newark Ohio Police Department until starting his own business as a self-employed contractor. ...

Oct 14, 2022

Joan Martha Willison Summers, 84, beloved sister, mother and grandmother, entered eternal rest on October 14, 2022 at Willow Haven Continuing Healthcare Facility, Zanesville, Ohio.  A graveside service will be on Monday, October 17, 2022  at 12:00  at the Duncan Falls Cemetery, Duncan Falls, Ohio.  Farus Funeral Home, Duncan Falls will be in charge of service.

Joan...

Oct 12, 2022

Doris M. Evans Woerner, 74 of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family on October 12, 2022.

Doris was born in Zanesville on June 13, 1948. She is the daughter of the late Charles E. and Josephine (Humphries) Evans.

Doris is survived by her two daughters, Donna (Charles) Reid...

Oct 3, 2022

Raymond L. Button, 95 of New Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 3, 2022 at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House in Zanesville.

Ray was born on August 26, 1927 in South Paris, Maine. He is the son of the late Lewis C. and Thelma L. (Page) Button. Ray proudly served in...

Oct 2, 2022

Felicia S. Scearce, 50 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark on October 2, 2022.

Felicia was born on April 12, 1972 in Pittsburgh, California. She is the daughter of the late Phillip Saloma and Susan Carrier of Sacramento, California.

Felicia is survived by her beloved husband Bryce Scearce...

Oct 1, 2022

Steven Randolph McMahon, 78 of Clinton Township, Michigan. Passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Steven was born in Zanesville, Ohio on August 21, 1944. He is the son of Betty (Hartman) Gardner and Max McMahon. He worked for White Line Express Trucking as a Truck Driver and a Mechanic. He was an...

Oct 1, 2022

William “Bill” R. Mills, 74 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022, at Genesis Hospital.

William was born on May 7, 1948 in Louisville, Ky. He is the son of the late Randolph and Golda (Zimmerman) Mills. Bill was a hard worker, dedicating forty-five years of his life to retail store management. He was also...

Sep 30, 2022

Leanna Charlene Atchison, 92 of Zanesville formerly of Bloomfield and New Concord, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Leanna was born on March 9, 1930 in Kimbolton, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late George P. Cosby and Bessie (Smith) Cosby.

Leanna was a loving wife, mother, and...

Sep 26, 2022

Dwight E. Bonner, 92 of Heath, OH passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022 at his home in Heath.

Dwight was born on September 30, 1929 in Red Creek, West Virginia.  He is the son of the late Gordon and Lectie (Pennington) Bonner.  Dwight worked for many years as an Electrical Motor Manufacturer with the Rockwell International...

Sep 23, 2022

Novella (Ruthie) Brown Butts, 89 of Zanesville passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, September 23, 2022. Ruthie was born on November 14, 1932 in Rochester, KY and was the daughter of late Elias Hammers and Lucy Francis Brown Hughes.

Ruthie retired in 1996 from Diebold Inc. She was a member of the High Hill Sportsman...

Sep 17, 2022

Bonnie L. Shuster, 67, of Chandlersville, passed away with her family at her side, on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House.  Bonnie was bon October 11, 1954 in Zanesville,  and is the daughter of  Marion and Mary Sue (Whitlinger) Perry of Fultonham.

Bonnie worked in The Environmental Services at Genesis Hospital, South 60...

Sep 15, 2022

Louis Dean Rupe, 74 of Roseville, passed away on September 15, 2022 at Genesis Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by his family and friends.

Louis was born in Athens County on June 22, 1948.  He is the son of the late Andrew and Erma (Cullison) Rupe.  He worked for several years for the Ohio Ferro Alloy...

Sep 11, 2022

Evelyn JoAnne Wilson, 85 formerly of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her sons home.

JoAnne was born in Deavertown, Ohio on May 3, 1937.  She is the daughter of the late James and Sarah (Garris) Sparks.

JoAnne was a doting daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Sep 7, 2022

Ella Marie Dalrymple, 87 of Crooksville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on September 7, 2022

Ella was born in West Columbia, WV, on January 24, 1935.  She is the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna (Aumiller) Ewing.  She was a graduate of Meredith Business College, and she attended Zane State...

Sep 5, 2022

John A. Taylor, 69 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022 at Altercare in Cambridge, Ohio

John was born on September 24, 1952 in Providence, RI.  He is the son of the late Albert and Marjorie (Christian) Taylor.

John is survived by the love of his life, Anita Stevenson; his step-son, Michael...

Aug 29, 2022

Dennis W. Somers, 64, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022 at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Dennis was born in Zanesville on July 26, 1958. He is the son of Lois E. Moore and Joseph W. Somers Jr.  He worked as a lifelong trucker.  He worked for Polks Salvage, Bulk...

Aug 26, 2022

Taylor Brooke Parrish, 29 of Duncan Falls passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Taylor was born in Zanesville on December 1, 1992.  She is the daughter of Kara and Fred (Stottsberry) Hittle of Florida and the late John R. Parrish Jr.

Taylor was a 2011 graduate of Maysville High School and Mideast CTC...