Obituary Listing

Mar 5, 2019

Our Mom, Janet Louise Shumate (Granny Janny) came into the world on September 5, 1934 on Sweet Potato Ridge Road in Union,  Ohio.  She was welcomed into the world by her parents, Raymond and Helen Beam and three siblings, Dorothy, Jim, and Junie.  As their family grew, she was joined by five more brothers; Donnie, Ralph, Dick, Charlie, and...

Mar 4, 2019

Carol V. Harper, 76 formerly of Rural Dale, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019 in South Eastern Medical Center in Cambridge.

Carol was born in Kimbolton, Ohio on February 25, 1943.  She is the daughter of the late Silas Paul and Lelia (Clark) Matthews.  She worked for the Franklin Local School District as a bus driver...

Mar 2, 2019

Beryl LeeOna Warne Hammer, 85 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at Middleton Assisted Living on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Bill Hammer.

She is survived by their three children, William M. of Council Bluffs, IA, StevenT. (Carla) of Hebron, OH and Lisa Deaton (Bud) of...

Feb 27, 2019

Audley M. West, 85, of Cumberland, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family at 5:40 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

Audley was born May 17, 1933 in Muskingum County, to the late Dean and Georgia (Buchanan) West.

Audley was a heavy equipment operator for Central Ohio Coal, retiring in 1994 after 30...

Feb 24, 2019

Juanita Henderson, 90, passed away on Sunday, Feb 24, 2019 at the Beckett House in New Concord, Ohio.

Juanita was born May 7, 1928 in Reinersville, Ohio to the late Earl and Bessie Sealock Brown. Juanita was a home health provider until she was 80 years old working twelve hours days and seven days a week. She...

Feb 23, 2019

Robert L. “Buffalo Bob” Burkett, of Chandlersville passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at his home and surrounded by his loving family.  He was 70 years old.

Bob was born on July 17, 1948 in Zanesville.  He is the son of Wilford “Dick” and Catherine (Harlan) Burkett.  He was the owner and operator of Robert Burkett...

Feb 22, 2019

Alice Virginia Wickham Sines, 85, formerly of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House.

Virginia was born in Nobel County on January 13, 1934.  She is the daughter of the late Lewis and Opal Wickham.  She was a loving wife, mother, grand,...

Feb 22, 2019

Margaret D. (Jones) Wells, of Wadsworth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 90 years old.

Margaret was born in Cumberland, Ohio.  She is the daughter of Roy R. and Opal M. (Hall) Jones.  She retired from the Pangborn Corporation in Cleveland. She also worked at...

Feb 20, 2019

Lavonna Jean Clark, 88, of Norwich was called Home to the Lord on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 while in the loving presence of her family.  She was born on May 27, 1930 to Clarence and Rosella Monlux in Zanesville, Ohio.  Jean married the love of her life, Ronald, on August 27, 1949.  She worked her whole life, and was...

Feb 19, 2019

Sheila Mae Bailey, 73 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2019.  She was 73 years old.

Sheila was born in Jackson, Ohio on December 1, 1945.  She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Pauline (Reiner) West.  She dedicated her life to her...

Feb 18, 2019

Douglas Kiplinger, 61, of Cambridge passed away on February 18th, 2019 while in the care of the South Eastern Medical Center.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 15, 1957.  He is in the care of the Farus Funeral Home of New Concord, a care-filled cremation will take place.

Feb 16, 2019

Beverly J. Bintz, of Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 76 years old.

Beverly was born in Coshocton, on December 13, 1942.  She is the daughter of the late Neil and Mina (Sturtz) Guinther.  She retired after 37 years working for...

Feb 15, 2019

Vicki Lynn Paech, 61 of Zanesville, passed away at her residence on February 15, 2019.

Vicki was born in Zanesville on April 28, 1957.  She is the daughter of the late Howard and Shirley (Wisecarver) Thomas.  Vicki loved to travel and lived in Germany for 22 years.  After returning home she worked as an STNA with Autumn...

Feb 14, 2019

Edith Lorrayne Tumblin, 94 of Chandlersville passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 at her residence and surrounded by her loving family.

Lorrayne was born in Duncan Falls on March 4, 1924.  She is the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Dougherty) Clapper.  She worked for Newbery Drugstore in Zanesville, she was a lifelong member of the Chandlersville...

Feb 14, 2019

Dorothy Irene Van Horn, 86, was called Home to the Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 14, 2019 while in the care of the Beckett House.  She was born in Sykesville, PA on June 10, 1932 to Stephen and Mary (Kosar) Kamenski.  Dorothy was a homemaker who acted as a foster mother to several children and...

Feb 13, 2019

Kathryn “Jeanne” Fitz, 89 of Philo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2019 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House. Jeanne was born in Cambridge on September 14, 1929. She is the daughter of the late Bert and Hazel (Lanning) Oliver. She was an avid Philo sports fan and enjoyed...

Feb 10, 2019

John H. Wagner, 70 of Roseville, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 10, 2019.

John was born in Zanesville on September 3, 1948.  He loved fishing, traveling around sightseeing, gambling and most especially eating out and spending time with his friends.

In keeping with his wishes, The...

Feb 7, 2019

Ronald Eugene “Ron” Sullivan, 75 of Junction City, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 7, 2019.

Ron was born and raised in Zanesville on November 19, 1943.  He is the son of Carl Sullivan of Zanesville and the late Ruth A. (Eppley) Sullivan.  He retired from Andy Bricker Trucking Company in Columbus.  He was an...

Feb 6, 2019

Betty “Pat” Cubbison, 87, was called home on Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 in her home while in the loving presence of her family.  She was born December 23rd, 1931 to Clarence and Lyle Etta (Thompson) Pyle in, Zanesville, Ohio.  Pat was a loving and devoted wife and mother who was dedicated to her grandchildren.  She was an amazing cook,...

Feb 5, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James E. Lee. Jimmy was born in Eunice, W.V. on May 14, 1938 and passed on February 5, 2019 in Newark, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Gloria Lee, his children Teresa Vest (Roger), Rick Lee (Candice), Kevin Lee, Taunya Wisecarver (Beck), Jack Lee (Sally); thirteen grandchildren...