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Lavaughn Bates

Lavaughn Bates

Jan 29, 2019

Ila “Lavaughn” Bates, of Cumberland passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was 85 years old.

Lavaughn was born in Noble County on August 5, 1933.  She is the daughter of the late Rado Johnson and Shella (Feldner) Johnson.  She was baptized in the Church of Christ and...

Connie Lou Mclain

Connie Lou Mclain

Jan 29, 2019

Connie Lou McLain, 71 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Adams Lane Care Center.  She was born in Phoenix, AZ to Edwin Wymer and Laurel Hern.  She belonged to the Sweet Adalines, and worked as a Secretary for McKenzie Drilling, Hilltop Florist, Putnam Transfer, and Millers flower shop.

Connie is survived...

Jeffrey Jewell

Jeffrey Jewell

Jan 28, 2019

Jeffrey A. Jewell of Nashport, formerly of Philo, passed away after an illness on January 28, 2019 at The Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus.  He was 61 years old.

Jeff was born in Zanesville on March 22, 1957.  He is the son of the late Rolland Jewell and Shirley (Ross) Jewell Buckley, step-father, George Buckley of Zanesville....

James Ihinger

James Ihinger

Jan 22, 2019

James “Jimmy” Ihinger, 49 of Philo, passed away on January 22, 2019.

Jimmy was born on October 2, 1969 in Zanesville.  He is the son of T.I. (Joann) Ihinger of Roseville and Ida Lussier (fiance, Terry Fitz) of Philo.  He was a 1988 graduate of Philo High School and a member of the American Legion Post #71...

Linda Withers

Linda Withers

Jan 17, 2019

Linda S. Withers, 71, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019, while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Linda was born in Zanesville on February 28, 1947.  She is the daughter of the late Marion and Myrtle Roberts.  She retired after 35 years with Essex Wire, United Technologies and the...

Scott J. Fountain

Scott J. Fountain

Jan 12, 2019

Scott J. Fountain, 52 of Roseville, passed away on January 12, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Scott was born in Greenville, MI on May 20, 1966.  He is the son of Dick and Judy Burns of MI.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting.

In addition to his parents, Scott is...

Gabriele Dagmar Verena (Spindler)  Hagan

Gabriele Dagmar Verena (Spindler) Hagan

Jan 12, 2019

Gabriele Dagmar Verena Hagan passed away peacefully in her home in the loving presence of her family in the early morning hours on Saturday, January 12, 2019, she was 67 years old.  She was born in Stuttgart, Germany on April 22, 1951 to Erna Marie Schweikert Spindler.  Gabriele was a wonderful Oma, Mother, Sister, and Daughter; she cherished her...

Gary Pletcher

Gary Pletcher

Jan 10, 2019

Gary Lee Pletcher of Zanesville, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, while under the care of the Genesis Morrison House.  He was 48 years old.

Gary was born in Zanesville on February 12, 1970.  He is the son of the late Cyril and Gladys (Jones) Pletcher.  He worked at the Longaberger Factory as a Wood Crafter, Weaver,...

William J. Huffman

William J. Huffman

Jan 6, 2019

William J. “Bill” Huffman Jr. of Zanesville, passed away on January 6, 2019 at Willow Haven Care Center.  He was 78 years old.

Bill was born in Caldwell on December 7, 1940.  He is the son of William J. and Florence (Wickham) Huffman.  He retired in 1995 after numerous years working for Ransbottom Pottery, he was a...

Cecelia J. Ruby

Cecelia J. Ruby

Jan 6, 2019

Cecelia Janet Ruby, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 6, 2019 at her home in New Concord.  She was 89 years old.

Cecelia was born in Highland Township on September 11, 1929.  She is the daughter of the late Oral W. and Marie (Fisher) Hanna.  She worked for Doctors Jones office in Zanesville...

Lyman Grant Bailey

Lyman Grant Bailey

Jan 4, 2019

Lyman Grant Bailey Sr., of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on January 3, 2019, he was 73 years old.

Lyman was born in Cannelville on February 8, 1945.  He is the son of Lyman Grant Bailey and Virginia Whitehead.  He worked for Kroger Warehouse and ANR Freight.  He enjoyed camping, watching sports including the Cleveland...

Patricia Pierce Mccarty

Patricia Pierce Mccarty

Dec 31, 2018

Patricia Pierce McCarty, 56 went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2018.

Patty was born in Zanesville on July 12, 1962.  She is the daughter of Robert and Ann Pierce of Zanesville.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Michael McCarty; her children, David Pierce, Stephanie Webb, Daniel McCarty; her...

Mary Lou Achauer

Mary Lou Achauer

Dec 31, 2018

Mary Lou (Peyton) Achauer, formerly of New Concord, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 31, 2018 at The Oaks at Northpointe.

Mary Lou was born in Blue Rock, Ohio on October 7, 1931.  She was the daughter of the late Jonas Everett and Blanche (Howell) Peyton.  After her parents early death, she was raised by her sister...

Shirlee A. Merew

Shirlee A. Merew

Dec 29, 2018

Shirlee A. Merew, of Philo, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.  She was 71 years old.

Shirlee was born in Zanesville on August 18, 1947.  She is the daughter of Charles and Mable (Miller) Whitmire.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She is...

Florence Mae Hartman

Florence Mae Hartman

Dec 28, 2018

Florence Mae Hartman, 85, of Zanesville and formerly of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Florence was born in Philo on February 15, 1933.  She is the daughter of the late Patrick Norman Sr. and Evelyn (Byers) Norman.  She worked as a Bus Driver for Starlight School for...

Richard A. Erwin

Richard A. Erwin

Dec 27, 2018

Richard A. Erwin, 61 of Zanesville, passed away on December 27, 2018 at Genesis Health Care in Zanesville.

Richard was born in New Lexington, Ohio on November 17, 1957.  He is the son of the late Ila (Erwin) Brown and Orba “Red” Brown.  He was a mechanic and he loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting and...

David Wayne Nabb

David Wayne Nabb

Dec 26, 2018

David Wayne Nabb, 57 of Heath, passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2018.

Dave was born in Zanesville on July 23, 1961.  He is the son of the late Wilbert Nabb and Ellen (Harvey) Wheeler.  He worked as a cook for the Olive Garden in Heath for 30 years.

Dave is survived...

Lois Marie Howard

Lois Marie Howard

Dec 25, 2018

Lois Marie (Dingess) Howard of Cambridge, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2018. She was 82 years old. Lois was born in Huntington, WV on October 4, 1936. She is the daughter of the late Ansel and Martha (Billups) Dingess. She was a devout Christian and the Citizens Journal’s Homemaker of Year in 1971. Lois...

Robert Dale Samson

Robert Dale Samson

Dec 24, 2018

On December 24, 2018, Robert Dale Samson, 85, of Duncan Falls, passed away at his home surrounded by his family after a long illness.  He was born on July 23, 1933 to the late Albert and Doris Samson.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and truly loved his country.  Robert retired from Owens Brockway...

Murvy Joseph Jackson

Murvy Joseph Jackson

Dec 21, 2018

Murvy Jackson, 45, of Cambridge passed away suddenly while in the care of Southeastern Medical Center on December 21, 2018 .  He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Howard Jackson and Shirley Ennemoser on November 21, 1973. He volunteered at the Salvation Army.  He is survived by his sister, Penni Hall.  A care filled cremation has taken place by...

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