David H. Rice
Nov 17, 2025
David H. Rice, 80 of New Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Beckett House.
David was born on September 20, 1945, in Laurel, Mississippi. He is the son of the late William P. Sr. and Essie L. (Satcher) Rice. David worked for Messerschmidt Construction as a skilled...
Robert "Oscar" Blaney
Nov 15, 2025
Robert “Oscar” Blaney, 94, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Muskingum County on August 2, 1931, a son of the late Chris and Clyda Blaney. Oscar worked at Greiner Dairy for 48 years as the "milk man"; was the owner and operator of Carlwick...
Beverly E. Clapper
Nov 14, 2025
Beverly E. “Bev” Clapper, 83, of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at Highland Oaks Care Center in McConnelsville.
Bev was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 21, 1941, the daughter of Frederick J. and Velma (Spooner) Long. She worked as a keypunch operator for the Raytheon Company in Boston and later for Essex Wire in Zanesville until...
Terri Hartley
Nov 11, 2025
Terri Hartley, 58 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Terri was born on November 28, 1966, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Darlene (Williams) Hartley and the late Danny Hartley.
Terri is survived by her daughter, Kayla Glenn; two grandsons, Laiken Glenn and Draden Dalton; brother, Dean (Vera) Hartley; her sister, Teresa Plaisted; her...
Carolyn L. Martin
Nov 9, 2025
Carolyn L. Martin passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 9, 2025 at her home in Philo.
Carolyn was born on May 17, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Jesse and Eleanor J. (Williams) Bass.
She spent nearly 40 years working for the Franklin Local School District. She really enjoyed her job and loved...
Allison Jean Skidmore
Nov 6, 2025
Allison J. Skidmore, 63, of Duncan Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2025, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room in Zanesville.
Allison was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on February 12, 1962, the daughter of Bernard and Marlene (Riggle) Blackford. She dedicated over 40 years of her career as a secretary with Muskingum Starlight Industries / The Fuse...
Larry R. Showman
Nov 6, 2025
Larry R. Showman, 82 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, November 6, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Larry was born on March 31, 1943, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Richard L. and Esther I. (Hutchison) Showman. Larry was a self-employed contractor with Showman Builders, then he worked for R.W....
Cheryl E. Wickham
Nov 5, 2025
Cheryl Elaine Wickham, 76, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at her home on November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Zanesville on January 13, 1949, daughter of the late Clarence V. and Lyle Etta (Thompson) Pyle.
Cheryl retired from Plastech in 2009. She enjoyed listening to country music—especially George Strait—and was a proud member of the Buffalo...
Shirley L. Wheeler
Nov 4, 2025
Shirley L. Wheeler, 90 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Altercare of Zanesville with her loving family by her side.
Shirley was born on February 13, 1935, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Carl W. and Eva M. (Allen) Gebhart. Shirley devoted her life to caring for her home and family, always...
Michelle McGough
Nov 2, 2025
Michelle S. McGough, 65, of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
Michelle was born in Tremonton, Utah on April 12, 1960, the daughter of George and Mildred Skidmore.
She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life—reading, fishing, and shopping. She especially loved spending time on her deck, taking in the peaceful view of the river...
Donald "Don" J. Neal
Nov 1, 2025
Donald “Don” J. Neal, 90 of Philo, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at Genesis Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born on August 21, 1935, to the late David James and Eva (Mae) Kirkbride in Stark County.
He was a very active member of the Philo Lutheran Church where he served as an usher every Sunday, collected the...
Lisa Marie Brown
Oct 26, 2025
Lisa Marie Brown, 63, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.
She was born on July 7, 1962, in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late William E. and Lydia J. (Edminister) Brown. Lisa worked for Genie Garage Doors on the assembly line. Outside of her career, she found her greatest joys in being outdoors—whether camping, hiking, playing in...
Pamela "Pam" F. McKenzie
Oct 25, 2025
Pamela “Pam” F. McKenzie, 68, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice on Saturday, October 25, 2025, following a lengthy and courageous recovery from open-heart surgery.
Pam was born on February 11, 1957, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Betty (Carrel) Willey and the late Robert Willey. Pam was a 1975 graduate of Zanesville High School, where she proudly...
Thomas "Tom" J. Stine
Oct 24, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Stine, 81, of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully at his home on October 24, 2025.
He was born in Zanesville on June 15, 1944, a son of the late William “Bill” Joseph and Mary Edna (Metcalf) Stine.
Tom retired from the United Mine Workers and Sidwell Brothers, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He also owned and operated...
Amy D. Layton
Oct 18, 2025
Amy D. Layton, 46 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 18, 2025, after battling cirrhosis due to celiac disease for several years.
Amy was born on February 6, 1979, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Regina D. (Bonifant) Sims and the late Arthur D. Bickford. Amy held management positions in...
David "Poodle" L. Williams
Oct 16, 2025
David “Poodle” L. Williams, 67 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
David was born on January 3, 1958, in Charleston, West Virginia. He is the son of the late John A. and Myrtle (Hubbard) Williams. David proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he worked as a...
Monna Cantrell
Oct 16, 2025
Monna Cantrell, 76, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1948, to the late Arthur and Violet Hanning. Monna was a social and spirited woman who loved to laugh and share stories with everyone she met. She enjoyed spending time working on her website and could often be found scrolling through Facebook,...
Peggy A. McKirahan
Oct 13, 2025
Peggy A. Marlowe McKirahan, 72 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Monday, October 13, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Peggy was born on January 20, 1953, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late William and Erminnie (Caton) Marlowe. Peggy worked for several places throughout her life, including Columbia Gas for over twenty-five...
Helen Louise Farrar
Oct 11, 2025
Helen L. Farrar, 86 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at the Enclave (Red Carpet) on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Helen was born on May 17, 1939 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She is the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mildred (Sparks) Green. Helen worked in the assembly line at March Electric. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...
Dylan Sotherden
Oct 10, 2025
Dylan Sotherden, 16, of Cumberland, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Dylan was born on October 27, 2008, in Marysville, Ohio, son of Randy and Krystle (Herron) Sotherden. He was currently a junior at Mid-East Career and Technology Centers, enrolled in the Electrical Technologies program, and also...
