Obituary Listing

Oct 10, 2019

Ronnie Dean Justice, II passed away while in the care of Riverside Methodist Hospital on October, 10th, 2019.  Ronnie was born in Cleveland on May 31, 1985 to Ronnie and Suzanne (Arrowood) Justice.  Per his wishes a care-filled cremation will take place.  The family is under the care of the Farus Funeral Home of New Concord.

Oct 9, 2019

Larry G. Duffy, 70, of Duncan, South Carolina, formerly of Blue Rock, passed away October 9, 2019 at his home under the care of Homestead Hospice of Greenville, SC. Born April 27, 1949 to the late Harold “Bud” Duffy and Esther “Peg” Shook Jackson. He was raised on the farm by his grandparents the late Ray and Grace Shook....

Oct 6, 2019

Nancy Jane Neptune, 81, was called home to the Lord on October 6, 2019 in the care of Genesis Hospital while in the presence of her family.  Nancy was born on May 11, 1938 in Kimbolton, Ohio to Paul and Virginia (Lawrence) Tom.  Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest passion was attending her grandchildren’s activities. ...

Oct 6, 2019

Beulah I. (Davis) Bishop Grable, 97 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on October 6, 2019 at The Oaks at Bethesda and under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio.

Beulah was born in Hiramsburg, Ohio on February 3, 1922. She is the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Lucy Mae (Scott) Davis.  She was a homemaker,...

Oct 4, 2019

Robert Coles, 97, of Zanesville and formerly of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2019 at The Oaks at Bethesda and under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Robert was born on August 13, 1922 in Blue Rock, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Nick and Mildred (Johnson) Coles.  He retired from Cameron Brothers...

Oct 3, 2019

Helen Mercer

Helen Marcella (Hanifan) Mercer, 96 of Zanesville passed away peacefully at the Oaks at Bethesda on October 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born in Somerset, Ohio on December 14, 1922.  She is the daughter of the late John Franklin and Mary Theresa (Euman) Hanifan.

Helen is survived...

Sep 29, 2019

Marlene L. Caton,  85 of Crooksville went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2019 while under the care of Skld Care Center in New Lexington.

Marlene was born in Crooksville on December 24, 1933.  She is the daughter of the late George and Helen (Walpole) Stigler.  She previously attended the Church of Atonement in...

Sep 27, 2019

James (Jim) B. Boyer, 84, of Zanesville passed away peacefully at 1:40 pm, Friday, September 27, 2019, at Genesis Hospital, Cardiac Care Unit.

Jim was born in Philo, Ohio on February 1, 1935 to the late Pearly and Ethel (Campbell) Boyer. He was a graduate of Philo High School, class of 1953.  Jim served in the Air...

Sep 25, 2019

Terry Hill, 63, of Cambridge, passed away on September 25, 2019 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge.

Terry was born on June 12, 1956 in Cambridge.  He is the son of the late Norval M. and Brittie (Miller) Hill.  Terry is survived by his brother, Junior Hill; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to...

Sep 24, 2019

Eunice Lynn Huhn of Cumberland, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 while in the care of Genesis Hospital.  She was born in Adamsville on August 1, 1946 to Norman and Pearl (Hahn) Cunningham.  Eunice was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved to attend the events of her children and grandchildren.  She also took great pride in...

Sep 18, 2019

John C. Frick, 90, of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully at 6:46 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

John was born on June 29, 1929 on the family farm.  He is the son of the late Charles W. Sr. and Ruth (Willey) Frick.  He was a 1947...

Sep 16, 2019

Bruce Edward McIntosh, 43, of Nashport, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2019 at his residence.

Bruce was born in Zanesville on April 13, 1976.  He is the son of Hollis Bruce and Beth Ann (Liff) McIntosh of Roseville.

He was a 1995 graduate Maysville High School.  He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish....

Sep 15, 2019

E. Ruth “McElwee” Holmes, 91, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 15, 2019 while in the care of Genesis Hospital.

Ruth was born in Jefferson Township on October 24, 1927.  She is the daughter of the late Adaraundas Judson “AJ” and Elizabeth (Hunnell) McElwee.  Ruth enjoyed bowling, fishing, crossword puzzles,...

Sep 10, 2019

Carolyn Kay Carpenter, 74 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Carolyn was born January 24, 1945 in Derwent.  She is the daughter of the late Cecil and Minnie (Sanderson) King.  She worked for Meridian Plastics and for Champion Sparkplug for many years.  She enjoyed crocheting, reading and gardening...

Sep 7, 2019

William Knox McKelvey passed away Saturday, September 7th, 2019. He was born on February 17th, 1947 in Bellaire, Ohio to Thomas Willard and Mary Augusta (Schick) McKelvey. Bill graduated from Muskingum College and Ohio University and was employed with East Muskingum Schools where he taught mathematics for 43 years. He also owned and operated a small remodeling and construction...

Sep 5, 2019

Kenneth Howard Wheeler, 82, of Zanesville passed away peacefully at his residence in the early morning hours of September 5, 2019.

Kenny was born in Zanesville on April 23, 1937.  He is the son of the late Wilber Howard and Mildred Leora (Daw) Wheeler.  He graduated in the class of 1955 from Philo High School and was...

Sep 2, 2019

Lori Sue Garcia, age 60, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Saint Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on February 6, 1959 at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio to Robert and Margaret Tom. Lori was a devout Christian, maintaining her faith throughout her life. She was a sweet, gentle person and a wonderful...

Aug 31, 2019

Frank B. “Sonny” Steed II, 82 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Sonny was born in Zanesville on March 20, 1937.  He is the son of the late, Frank B. and Ellen (Worthington) Steed.  He worked for the Ohio Ferro Alloy...

Aug 31, 2019

Emma “Jean” Miller, 88 of Philo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville.

Jean was born in Jackson Co, WV where she lived most of her life.  She is the daughter of the late Darrell W. and Addie E. Starcher.  She retired after 29 years working as a cook...

Aug 29, 2019

Robert L. Creel, 80 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019, while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Bob was born in Parkersburg, WV on July 17, 1939.  He retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years, where he served as Master Chief-E9 where he specialized in communications. Bob earned...