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John Roy Marshall
Oct 3, 2017
John Roy Marshall passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was 92 years old. John was born on November 20th, 1924 in Bloomfield, Ohio to John M. and Bessy (Camp) Marshall. John was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed coon hunting. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and when he returned...
Coyan Bennett Hayes
Sep 27, 2017
Coyan Hayes, of Cambridge, passed away on September 27, 2017, he was 30 years old. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on December 17, 1986 to Dennis and Holly Hayes. He enjoyed playing guitar, and belonged to the band, Brick Road Sunday. He was a wonderful father, son, and brother. He was a hard worker, but was also artistic...
Hiram Engle
Sep 25, 2017
Hiram Engle, 77 of Zanesville, passed away at his Zanesville residence on September 25, 2017.
Hiram was born in Zanesville on August 7, 1940. He is the son of the late Edward Obed Engle and Beulah (Viola) Bishop. He previously worked for the Longaberger company for 27 years and then for Muskingum Auto Parts. He...
Robert J. Dicks
Sep 23, 2017
ROBERT JOSEPH DICKS SR., 62, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away, Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Robert was born March 10, 1955 in Zanesville, Ohio to John and Shirley (Bailey) Dicks Jr. He was graduated from Philo High School in 1972 and Marine Corp boot camp following. He served in Vietnam as a weapons specialist....
Rhonda Leah Blackstone
Sep 18, 2017
Rhonda Leah Blackstone passed away on September 18th, 2017 while in the care of the Beckett House, she was 54 years old. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on June 5th, 1963. She worked as a nurse, and was a loving and caring mother. Her family has entrusted the Farus Funeral Home of New Concord to provide her with...
Linda A. Musick
Sep 16, 2017
Linda A. Musick, 68, of Zanesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House. Linda was born in Columbus on July 20, 1949. She is the daughter of the late George H. Mettler and Esther Dodd.
Linda was a hard...
Pauline M. Wickham Mizik
Sep 16, 2017
Pauline M. Wickham Mizik, 90, formerly of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Beckett House at New Concord. She was born on April 21, 1927 in Noble County and was the daughter of the late Beda and Marilla Schoeppner.
Pauline was a member of the Corpus Christy Catholic Church in...
Kay Frances Smith
Sep 15, 2017
Kay Frances Smith, 82 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017.
Kay was born on February 28, 1935; she is the daughter of the late Rolland and Rosella Savage. She was a member of the Muskingum County Country Music Hall of Fame and the Ebenezer United Methodist Church of Roseville.
Kay is...
Donald F. Prest
Sep 10, 2017
Donald F. Prest, 88, passed away at Brookdale in Zanesville. Arrangements are pending at this time with the Farus Funeral Home of Duncan Falls.
Harold Edwin Elson
Sep 7, 2017
Harold Edwin Elson, 76, of Chandlersville passed away Thursday morning, September 7, 2017 at his home. Harold was born September 27, 1940 in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Frank and Lottie (Shipman) Elson. Harold retired from Burnham Boiler in 1996 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church in...
Marie Maxine Keyes
Sep 4, 2017
Marie Maxine Keyes passed away on Monday, September 4th, 2017 while in the care of the Beckett House of New Concord; she was 83 years old. She was born in Bloomfield, Ohio on June 14th, 1934 to Frank and Grace (Shuck) Waltz. Marie enjoyed fishing and had a deep appreciation for the Statue of Liberty. She retired from March...
David Fulk
Aug 28, 2017
David Alan Fulk, 63 of Zanesville passed away on August 28, 2017 at his home, while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Dave was born March 3, 1954 in Zanesville the son of the late Lester and Mary (Neff) Fulk. He retired from General Electrical Plant in New Concord; he also worked as a Bartender...
Lindsay Mattox
Aug 26, 2017
Lindsay A. Mattox, 69, of Crooksville, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born November 3, 1947 in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Roy and Evelyn (Collier) Thornton.
Lindsay worked as a customer service banker,...
Sandra Jo Wyatt
Aug 25, 2017
Sandra “Jo” Wyatt, 76 of Zanesville, when home peacefully with her family by her side on the evening for Friday, August 25, 2017. Sandra was born in Coshocton on February 15, 1941. She is the daughter of the late Wayne and Edna (Fogle) Derwacter.
Jo was a member of the Washington Township Baptist Church and...
Deanna Rose Lyons
Aug 23, 2017
Deanna Rose Lyons, 75 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 23, 2017 while under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio.
Deanna was born in Klitschko, VA. on February 6, 1942. She is the daughter of the late Sara (Moore) Munn. She retired from United Technologies where she worked...
Grace Arlene Crawford
Aug 22, 2017
Grace Arlene Crawford went home to the be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 22, 2017, while in the care of the Grant Medical Center; she was 84 years old. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on October 29, 1932 to Chauncey and Mary (Moorehead) Bench. Grace loved her family deeply, and so enjoyed spending time...
William Brunton
Aug 22, 2017
William Lee “Billie” Brunton, 74 of Corning, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 22, 2017. William was born on April 25, 1943 in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Rev. Harry and Ruth (Castor) Brunton and his step-mother who raised him Mary Brunton. He worked as a die maker for Superior Tool and Die for...
Jimmy D. Shepherd
Aug 22, 2017
Jimmie D. “Cricket” Shepherd, 60, of Philo passed away unexpectedly at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Jim was born in Muskingum County on March 3, 1957. He is the son of the late Thomas Jack Shepherd Sr. and Harriett Betty (Thomas) Shepherd.
Jim retired from OK Coal in 2015, where he worked as...
Charles Thomas
Aug 20, 2017
Charles “Charlie” R. Thomas, 82, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 in his home peacefully in his sleep. He leaves his friends and family of caregivers at the Cambridge Developmental Center.
He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on February 10, 1935. He was raised by his grandmother until she fell ill. He then moved to Orient State Institute...
Nancy Waxler Wells
Aug 19, 2017
Nancy “Nana” Wells passed away on August 19, 2017 at the Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio. Nancy was born June 7, 1938 in Stark County, and graduated from Louisville High School. Her parents were John Waxler and Pearl Barnes Waxler, both originally from Zanesville.
She is survived by her four children, John (Pam) Wells, of Morgan County,...
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