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Nancy L. Apperson

Nancy L. Apperson

Jan 27, 2025

Nancy L. Apperson, 84 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully at 9:00 pm, Monday, January 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born in Penn Yan, New York, on July 12, 1940. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia (Kinyoun) Wilson. Nancy dedicated herself to ensuring the well-being of those...

Linda Faye Bernard

Linda Faye Bernard

Jan 18, 2025

Linda Faye Bernard, 80, of Zanesville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Morrison House under the compassionate care of Genesis Hospice.

Born on September 6, 1944, in Zanesville, Linda was the cherished daughter of Jack V. and Rachel (Wilson) White. She was a 1962...

James L. "Chappy" Chappelear

James L. "Chappy" Chappelear

Jan 17, 2025

James Lee "Chappy" Chappelear, 56, of Norwich Ohio, passed away January 17, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at home after a short, courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Although born in Dayton on May 8, 1968, Chappy called Norwich, Ohio home.  In Norwich, Chappy & his family made many friends and wonderful memories.  Chappy, always the life...

Keith E. Ellis

Keith E. Ellis

Jan 17, 2025

Keith E. Ellis, 66 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Keith was born on November 20, 1958, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Donald and Kathleen F. (Moore) Ellis. Keith worked various jobs throughout his life, as well as Rittberger Meats and Benco...

Daniel L. Coldwell

Daniel L. Coldwell

Jan 16, 2025

Daniel L. Coldwell, 64 of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Country Garden Manor. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Loudonville Baptist Temple, 15528 State Route 3 North, Loudonville, OH, 44842.

Daniel was born on February 6, 1960, in Crestline, Ohio. He is the son...

Maxine Duffey

Maxine Duffey

Jan 16, 2025

Maxine Duffey, 80, of Cambridge, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Kobacker Hospice in Columbus, Ohio.

Born July 9, 1944, in Zanesville, Maxine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a passion for gardening, traveling, shopping, and caring for animals. Maxine spent many years as...

Beverly "Kay" Knicely

Beverly "Kay" Knicely

Jan 14, 2025

Beverly “Kay” Knicely, 74 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 at Genesis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Kay was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 16, 1950.  She is the daughter of the late Vernon and Woneda (Higgs) Roth. Kay enjoyed crafting, especially when it came to beadwork and jewelry. She...

Shelby W. Taylor Diaz

Shelby W. Taylor Diaz

Jan 14, 2025

Shelby Willow Taylor Diaz, 85, of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Born on May 27, 1939, in Matoka, West Virginia, to William and Ila Taylor, Shelby led a full and vibrant life. She worked for many years as a nurse’s aide and also...

Charles E. Brown

Charles E. Brown

Jan 14, 2025

Charles E. Brown, 69 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 at Embassy of Cambridge.

Charles was born in New York on January 27, 1955.  He worked as a chef for various restaurants over the years.

If there is any family that is reading this obituary, please contact the Farus Funeral Home, 63...

Marven "Tom" G. Bowers

Marven "Tom" G. Bowers

Jan 11, 2025

Marven “Tom” Gale Bowers, 76, a resident of Zanesville, OH passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Tom will be remembered for his love of fishing and being on the water. He had a quirky sense of humor, but never got laughs at another’s expense. He was passionate about Louis Lamour Westerns, and enjoyed playing Solitaire on...

Gloria Jean Zamensky

Gloria Jean Zamensky

Jan 10, 2025

Gloria Jean Zamensky, 81 of New Concord, went on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 10, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Gloria was born on May 9, 1943 in Roanoke County, Virginia. She is the daughter of the late Ernest Frazier Melvin and Amy Pearl Kitts Melvin. Gloria...

Larry L. Pletcher

Larry L. Pletcher

Jan 10, 2025

Larry L. Pletcher, 75 of Philo, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Larry was born on June 30, 1949, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Clarence Sr. and Mary (Search) Pletcher. Larry worked for United Technology and Lear Corporation on Linden for over forty years before retiring. Larry was...

Jessica M. Miller

Jessica M. Miller

Jan 7, 2025

Jessica M. Miller, 32 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, with her mother by her side.

Jessica was born on April 12, 1992, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Ron Hanning and Teresa M. (White) Gheen. Jessica was a passionate reader with a love for mysteries and true crime books....

Peggy Lee Hardin

Peggy Lee Hardin

Jan 5, 2025

Peggy Lee Hardin passed away peacefully at her home on January 5, 2025.

She was born on September 28, 1941, to John and Lillian Brown. Peggy was a beloved wife to her husband, Donald R. Hardin, for 62 years, and mother to two daughters Dawn Hardin and Heather Woodard, and three grandchildren Cody, Tyson, and Emma Woodard....

Matthew L. Somers

Matthew L. Somers

Jan 4, 2025

Matthew Leroy Somers, 44, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Genesis Hospice Morrison House.

Born August 29, 1980, in Zanesville, Matt was the son of Jockette (Somers) Cooper and his stepfather, Joseph Cooper, and the late Randy Croston. Matt enjoyed spending time with...

Heidi M. Mcgilton

Heidi M. Mcgilton

Jan 2, 2025

Heidi M. McGilton, 43 formerly of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the Grant Medical Hospital.

Heidi was born on March 30, 1981, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Robert McGilton and the late Connie (Gross) McGilton. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family and friends.

Heidi is...

Robert "Larry" Linscott

Robert "Larry" Linscott

Jan 2, 2025

Robert “Larry” Linscott, 68 of Crooksville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Larry was born on September 25, 1956, in Canal Winchester. He is the son of Carol Lee (Grosscup) Lohman, the late Robert Carder and his adoptive father, George Linscott Sr. Larry traveled with his father (George) doing photography in his...

Kristi D. Stillion

Kristi D. Stillion

Jan 2, 2025

Kristi D. Stillion, age 59, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Morrison House in Zanesville with her daughter by her side.

Kristi was born on July 26, 1965, in Zanesville, the daughter of Maxine (Wilson) Duffey and the late Robert E. Duffey, of Cambridge.

She was a graduate of...

Key Yvonne Hiett

Key Yvonne Hiett

Dec 29, 2024

Kay Yvonne Hiett, 84, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the Atria Senior Living Center in Palm Springs, California.

Kay was born on August 20, 1940, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Dale and Ruth Potts. She married the love of her life, Howard “Hardy” Hiett, on November 16, 1957. Their marriage was a true testament to...

Cathy E. Mcdaniel

Cathy E. Mcdaniel

Dec 27, 2024

Cathy E. McDaniel, 74, of Philo, passed away at her home on December 27, 2024.

Born on August 28, 1950, in Blue Rock, she was the daughter of the late Delbert “Red” McDaniel and Clairbel (Sevall) McDaniel. Cathy led a fulfilling life, working at Wendy’s Bakery, ITT Automotive, and the Avon Company.

She found joy...

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