Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...