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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
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
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
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
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...
Judith French
Dec 21, 2018
Judith French, of New Concord was called home to the Lord on Friday, December 21st, 2018 while in the care of the Wexner Center. She was born July 9, 1937 in Morrisville, PA to Elverton and Edith Bushnell. Judith was a very special woman with a fabulous personality who was loved by all that knew her, she was a...
Timothy Alan Barkley
Dec 21, 2018
Timothy “Tim” Alan Barkley of New Concord, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, December 21, 2018, he was 59 years old. He was born on October 27, 1959 in Valparaiso, IN to Milton Earl and Dorothy Mae (Brunsink) Barkley. Tim was an amazing father and husband. He was a huge Buckeye fan, and loved watching football, auctioneering,...
Gale C. Kirkbride
Dec 19, 2018
Gale C. Kirkbride, 84 of Philo, passed away on December 19, 2018 at Genesis Hospital while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Gale was born in Zanesville on October 21, 1934. He is the son of the late Gale Norman Kirkbride and Margaret Rowena (Jarrett) Vaughn. He retired in 1989 from Rockwell International where he worked as...
Steve Dwight Mitchell
Dec 18, 2018
Steve D. Mitchell passed away on Tuesday, December 18 while in the care of Genesis Hospital, he was 64 years old. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on February 20, 1954 to Betty (Allison) and the late Gerald Mitchell. Steve enjoyed working on vehicles and driving truck. He could often be found hunting, fishing, and spending time with his...
Tina Kay Brown
Dec 16, 2018
Tina Kay Brown, 60 of Chandlersville, went to by with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family on December 16, 2018 at the Genesis Hospice, Morrison House.
Tina was born in Zanesville on July 19, 1958. She is the daughter of the late George F. and Martha K. McElfresh. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and...
Floyd V. Sims
Dec 15, 2018
Floyd V. Sims, 82 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Floyd was born in Zanesville on September 18, 1936. He is the son of the late Ernest A. and Mary T. (Switzer) Sims. He retired in 1995 after 37 years with Owens Brockway Glass where he...
Daniel Lee Tom
Dec 14, 2018
Daniel Lee Tom passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 14, 2018 in his home, he was 64 years old. He was born in Zanesville on December 25, 1953 to Milton and Barbara (Gallaway) Tom. Daniel loved fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed spending his time working on vehicles, and spending time with his family.
Daniel...
Christopher Mcpherson
Dec 13, 2018
Chris McPherson was born on April 17, 1959 in Cincinnati. He was one of ten children. Chris was placed in foster homes and a group home until 1965. Chris moved to the Orient Developmental Center until 1984 until he transferred to Columbus Developmental Center. Chris finally made Cambridge Developmental Center his home in 1989. Chris was surrounded by all...
Rita Mae Warren
Dec 12, 2018
Rita Mae Schenk Warren of Cambridge, Ohio. Passed away peacefully in her home in the morning hours of Wednesday, December 12, 2018; she was 73 years old. She was born January 14, 1945 in Marion County of Indianapolis to Edward and Helen (Murphy) Schenk.
Rita is survived by her five children: Helee R. Warren Adkins (Rick), Danville,...
Teresa Mary Essex
Dec 10, 2018
Teresa M. Essex of New Concord passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, December 10, 2018 while in the loving presence of her family, she was 55 years old. She was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on July 9, 1963 to William and Shirley (Siler) Essex. Teresa was born with Rett syndrome, and Bill and Shirley always viewed her...
Robin Lee Butcher
Dec 8, 2018
Robin Lee Butcher passed away on Saturday, December 8th, 2018 while in the care of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, he was 63 years old. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 14, 1955. He was born to Issacc and Jean (Lancaster) Butcher. He was an outgoing man who loved the Raiders. He was quick to...
Carl E. Coleman
Dec 7, 2018
Carl E. Coleman, 93, of Philo went to meet his loving Father, surrounded by loving family on December 7, 2018 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.
Carl was born on February 2, 1925 in Blue Rock. He is the son of Orville and Maude Coleman. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. Carl loved...
Mary Ruth Coles
Dec 6, 2018
Mary Ruth Coles, 66 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Altercare in Zanesville.
Mary Ruth was born in Zanesville on August 7, 1952. She is the daughter of Robert Coles of Zanesville and the late Elsie Mae (Goins) Coles. She was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She graduated in 1971 from...
Opal May Baker
Dec 2, 2018
Opal May Baker, 95 of Duncan Falls, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2018 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House surrounded by her loving family.
Opal was born on February 7, 1923 in Wadesville, WV. She is the daughter of the late David Marion and Mandy Ellen (Terrill) Eaton. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Jerry A Campbell
Nov 29, 2018
Jerry A. Campbell, 52, of Marysville, formerly of Malta, passed away Thursday evening at OUS medical Center in Columbus following a sudden illness.
Jerry was born November 3, 1966 in Zanesville to Rick Campbell of Malta and Charlene (Wilson) Campbell of McConnelsville. He worked at Delaware Domtar Paper Company and was a computer technician. Jerry was also...
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