Obituary Listing

Jan 8, 2018

Ashley Lynn Massey, 33 of Zanesville lost her 2 ½ year battle with colon cancer on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Ashley was born in Zanesville on July 2, 1984.  She is the daughter of Roger and Tamela (VanDyne) Massey.  She attended Maysville High School, she loved animals and keeping in...

Jan 7, 2018

Ronald E. Cunningham, 44 of Zanesville, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at a result of an auto accident in Belle Valley, Ohio.

Ron was born on June 30, 1973 in Zanesville.  He is the son of Renee Cunningham and the late John Brown.  Ron was a 1992 graduate of Philo High School and...

Jan 4, 2018

Bryan F. Williams, 70, passed away at his home on January 4, 2017.

He is survived by his father, Russell Williams; his wife, Marilyn; his children, Michael (Tollie) Williams, Cherrie (Darren) Lett, Faith (Mike) Evans, Julie (Jamie) Parry; his grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Harlee, Lucas, Ashlee, Joshua, Jensen, Jaylani and Jaxson; his great- granddaughter, Rilynn; he...

Jan 4, 2018

Timothy S. Thomas, 58 of Zanesville passed away on January 3, 2018 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room in Zanesville.

Tim was born in Zanesville on August 3, 1958.  He is the son of Howard and Shirley (Wisecarver) Thomas.

Tim is survived by his daughter, Megan Thomas of Frazeysburg; his grandchildren, Dalenna...

Jan 3, 2018

Robert P. “Bob” Leedom, 69, formerly of Zanesville, died at 2;22 A.M. January 3, 2018 at Genesis Morrison-Hospice House following a short illness.  He was born on June 27, 1948, in Zanesville, son of the late T. Everett and Verna Smitley Leedom.  He attended East Union Presbyterian Church with his parents and later Westwood Baptist Church.

Robert...

Dec 30, 2017

Vickie J. Bobb, 55 of Philo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

Vickie was born in Zanesville on April 5, 1962.   She is the daughter of the late Clyde and Glenna (Devoll) Ulry.  She was a loving grandmother and adored every one of...

Dec 29, 2017

David Lee Rossiter, Sr., 72, of Cambridge passed away suddenly with his beloved family at his side; while in the care of Southeastern Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on September 25th, 1945 to Nathan Rossiter and Odessa Hickman.  Dave was loved by many, and his son, N.J. was his best friend.  He loved wrestling, watching...

Dec 27, 2017

John Welch, 63, of Philo passed away after a lengthy illness on December 27, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

John was born in Zanesville on January 27, 1954.  He is the son of the late John Forrest “Foby” and Dorothy Mae (Rambo) Welch.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Dec 27, 2017

Lois “Joan” Ault, 82, of Duncan Falls passed away on December 27, 2017 at her residence while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Joan was born in Coshocton, Ohio on November 30, 1935.  She is the daughter of the late William D Wolfe and Margaret Henderson.  She graduated from Philo High School in 1953 and...

Dec 26, 2017

Joseph Allen Smith, 47 of New Concord, passed away on December 26, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Joe was born on August 16, 1970 in Elkins, WV.  He is the son Mary Winan and the late Frederick Smith.  Joe was a family man who loved to cook and spend time in the Kitchen.  He...

Dec 26, 2017

Neil Thomas “Tom” Sawyer, 84 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of December 26, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on December 29, 1932 in Canton, Texas; the son of Neil O. and Rella Sawyer.  He worked as a plumber / pipefitter for Local #95 in Cambridge where...

Dec 26, 2017

Wendi R. Durst, 50, of Zanesville passed away after a lengthy illness on December 26, 2017 at Genesis Emergency Room.

Wendi was born in Zanesville on March 31, 1967.  She is the daughter of Thomas and Bernice Durst of Zanesville. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Wendi is...

Dec 21, 2017

Virginia M. Thomas, 81 of Philo passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her residence.

Virginia was born on May 14, 1936.  She is the daughter of the late George and Voneda Thomas.  She previously worked for Carskadden Optical in Zanesville for over 30 years.  She was a loving...

Dec 18, 2017

Donald L. “Spike” Stockum passed away in his sleep last Monday morning, December 18, 2017, at 7:30 in the morning.  Don was the second child of Florence E. and Emmett L. Stockum, born on September 3, 1924.  Don was 93 years old.  He is survived by his wife of almost 72 years, Ann L. Stockum (Given), a New Concord...

Dec 18, 2017

Dorothy L. Moore, 51 of Cambridge, passed away at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Cambridge following a lengthy illness on Monday, December 18, 2017.

Dorothy was born in Barnesville, Ohio on June 24, 1966.  She is the daughter of Linda Moore of Cambridge.  She previously worked for Walmart, Save-a-lot and for various area nursing homes.  She enjoyed...

Dec 12, 2017

James Linkhorn was called Home to the Lord, while in the loving presence of his family, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, he was 96 years old.  He was born in Cadiz, Ohio on December 16, 1920 to Robert and Lela Linkhorn.  He grew up in Byesville, Ohio and graduated from Byesville High School.  James proudly served in the U.S....

Dec 9, 2017

Cynthia Wilson, 66, of New Concord passed away in her home while in the presence of her loving family on Saturday, December  9,  2017,  following a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s.  She was born on August 20, 1951, in Chicago, IL, to Charles & Evelyn “Gen” Russell. She was an avid John Glenn High School and Ohio State Buckeyes fan...

Dec 8, 2017

Virginia Little Barr Smith of New Concord, went to be with The Lord Friday December 8th .  She recently celebrated her 92nd birthday. Virginia was born November 11, 1925 in Zanesville. She graduated high from New Concord High School in 1944. Virginia was a retiree of Champion Sparkplug where she worked tirelessly for 28 years. Following retirement she was...

Dec 8, 2017

Jacqueline Kay Bloomfield, 68 of Zanesville, passed away on December 8, 2017 at Heath Nursing Center in Heath, OH.

Jackie was born in Plain City on November 23, 1949.  She is the daughter of the late Charles Bidwell and Ruth Ann Davis.

Jackie is survived by her children, Bill (Christine) Hunter,...

Dec 3, 2017

Bruce Allen Kennedy Sr., 62 of Zanesville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at his home.  He was born on September 16, 1955 in Cutler, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Thurman Clarkson and Maryellen Louise Kennedy.

Bruce loved the outdoors, spending time with his family and friends...