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James Lee Hough
Aug 25, 2019
James Lee Hough, 79, of New Concord passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was born in Findly, Ohio on September 29, 1939, to Denver and Joyce (Downing) Hough. He proudly served in the USAF. Per his wishes, a cremation will take place with a burial of ashes by the family to follow...
Lewis E Dickson
Aug 24, 2019
Lewis E. Dickson, 85, of Duncan Falls passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Lewis was born in Blue Rock on July 4, 1934. He is the son of the late John and Louise (Work) Dickson. He proudly served in the United States Army, he enjoyed...
James A. Mcconnell
Aug 22, 2019
James A.(Wheezer) McConnell, 87, passed away peacefully while in the loving presence of his family while at the Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio on May 20, 1932 to James & Elsie (Gossett) McConnell.
Jim worked as a shipper for Brockway until he retired in...
Charles Richard Smith
Aug 18, 2019
Charles R. “Pete” Smith, 79 of Philo, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 18, 2019 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Pete was born in Zanesville on February 9, 1940. He is the son of the late Clifford Dale and Esther Louella (Harrop) Smith. He retired after...
Danny E. Bush
Aug 16, 2019
Danny E. Bush, 75 of New Concord, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 16, 2019.
Dan was born in Columbus on October 12, 1943. He is the son of the late David and Dorothy (Pfeifer) Bush. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville and also a member of the...
Zaylee Kay Mcglown
Aug 14, 2019
Zaylee Kay McGlown, gained her angel wings shortly after birth on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Zaylee is survived by her mommy Alyssa Myers and her daddy, Sha’Mario McGlown. She is also survived by her maternal grandfather, Scott Jerrells; her maternal great grandmother, Charlotte Myers and Victor Myers; her maternal great-great grandmother, Jean Myers
Zaylee is...
Karen Sue Logan
Aug 12, 2019
Karen Sue Logan, 60 of New Concord, passed away at her residence on August 12, 2019.
Karen was born in Cambridge on June 20, 1959. She is the daughter of the late Carl E. and Nancy J. (Shipley) Logan. She is survived by her son Zack Adair of New Concord and her brother, Dave (Kim) Logan of...
Carl T. Lovejoy
Aug 10, 2019
Carl Truman Lovejoy, 71 of Norwich, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 10, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
Carl was born at his family home in Chandlersville on July 19, 1948. He is the son of the late Charles R. and Gladys M. (Davis) Lovejoy. He retired from the Lumi-Lite Candle Company...
Sandra K. Roberts
Aug 9, 2019
Sandra K. Roberts, 74 of Zanesville, passed away after a brief illness on August 9, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
Sandy was born in Zanesville on May 3, 1945. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Viola (Rogers) Wyatt. She was a devout Jehovah’s Witness, and she attended the Kingdom Hall in Zanesville. She...
Twila M. Alexander
Aug 9, 2019
Twila M. Alexander, 88, of McConnelsville and formerly of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
Twila was born in Cambridge on September 23, 1930. She is the daughter of the late Bryan and Jane (Milligan) McKee. She retired from Franklin Local School District where she worked at the Philo...
Mildred J. Strain
Aug 8, 2019
Mildred “June” Strain, 94 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Cedar Hill Care Center.
June was born in Muskingum County on February 6, 1925. She is the daughter of the late Lester E. and Almeda Kassell Garrett. She was a loving mother to her son, Gary and a wife of 67 years...
Cora E. Hill
Aug 6, 2019
Cora E. “Liz” Hill, 44 of Zanesville, passed away on August 6th, 2019 at Genesis Hospital. Liz was born on December 23rd, 1975 in Zanesville, Ohio to George and Jocelyn (Rhodes) Lashley. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and being at the ocean.
She is survived by her mother, Jocelyn Brewer of Florida, her children, Lacey...
Mary Louise Knicely
Aug 6, 2019
Mary L. Knicely was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019; she was 89 years old. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on March 3rd, 1930 to the late Donald A. and Pearl (Knapp) Burwell. She married the love of her life, Virgil Knicely, on October 22nd, 1949. Mary and Virgil owned and operated a hardware...
Jeffrey J. Lloyd
Aug 5, 2019
Jeffrey Jo-Ray Lloyd, 62, Passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on August 5, 2019.
Jeff was born in Zanesville on January 22, 1957. He is the son of the late Wallace and Bernadine (Foster) Lloyd. He is a graduate of Maysville High School class of 1975 and he proudly served in the US...
Douglas Lee Yeary
Aug 3, 2019
Douglas Lee Yeary, 78, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2019, while in the loving presence of his family. He was born on September 11, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio to Clyde and Lura (Bailey) Yeary. He was a man who loved to work the land and raised apples at Yeary’s Orchard in Muskingum County for...
Robert Fortney Sr.
Aug 1, 2019
Robert H. Fortney Sr., 83 of Zanesville, passed away on August 1, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
Robert was born in Sayer, Ohio. He is the son of the late Robert and Ruby (Heller) Fortney. Robert proudly served our country in the United Stated Navy. He retired from Children Hospital in Columbus and he also retired...
Russell L. Foraker
Jul 30, 2019
Russell L. Foraker, 70 of Chandlersville, on July 30, 2019, he was set free from his earthly body and is now enjoying the freedom and peace of Heaven with Jesus, surrounded by his loving family.
Russell was born in Zanesville on November 7, 1948. He is the son of the late Charles and Isabel (Pyle) Foraker. He...
Sharon Stiles
Jul 30, 2019
Sharon L. Stiles, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 while in the care of Adam’s Lane Heath Care while in the loving presence of her family. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1943. Sharon was a strong woman who liked to dance, go on long walks, and work on puzzles. She enjoyed traveling to...
Timothy Staker
Jul 26, 2019
Timothy “Timmy” Ray Staker, 50, of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday July 26, 2019, in the home he grew up in, after a battle with brain cancer surrounded by his loving family. Timmy was born in Zanesville on August 21, 1968. He is the son of Donald R. and Janet Marie (Harlan) Staker. He graduated from Philo...
Mabel Irene (Isch) Spiker
Jul 25, 2019
Mabel I. Spiker was welcomed into Heaven July 25, 2019 at the Beckett House in New Concord . She was 95. She was born Mabel Irene Isch on March 14, 1924 to Benjamin F. and Selena (Bennett) Isch in Pickens, West Virginia. She worked at Goodyear Aircraft Corp. in Akron, Ohio from 1942-45. She was a "Rosie the Riveter"!...
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