Obituary Listing

Apr 1, 2016

Melanie S. Southall, 63 of Blue Rock, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Melanie was born on September 8, 1952 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Lee J. and Gladys I. (Coyle) Johnson.  She attended the Zanesville Bible Methodist...

Apr 1, 2016

Mary R. Swain, 83 of Zanesville and formerly of Oxford, MI, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Mary was born on October 6, 1932 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of the late John B. and Juliet A. Brown.  She worked for JoAnn fabrics in Naples, FL.  She...

Mar 30, 2016

Matthew C. Pyles, 55, of Waterbury, CT passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2016 at his home.

Matt was born in Niles, OH on February 1, 1961.  He is the son of Clement and Pauline (Dilley) Pyles of Zanesville.  He was a 1979 graduate of Philo High School and he worked...

Mar 30, 2016

Larry W. Knicely passed away on Wednesday, March 30th while in the care of Bethesda Hospital, he was 66 years old.  He was born in Sutton, West Virginia to Glenn and Muriel Knicely on August 20th, 1949.  He served during the Vietnam Conflict, receiving numerous awards including a Presidential Citation, and a Purple Heart.  He worked as...

Mar 30, 2016

Jack W. Steed, 66 of Philo, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Jack was born in Zanesville on November 29, 1949; the son of the late Frank and Ellen (Worthington) Steed.  Jack was a member of the Roseville American Legion Post #71 and...

Mar 29, 2016

New Concord

Phyllis Q. Oliver went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29th while in the care of Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus; she was 95 years old.  She was born May 1, 1920 in Darbyville, Ohio the daughter of the late Warren Davis and Edith Flegal Davis.  She was a graduate of New...

Mar 28, 2016

Charles R "Dick" Vessels passed away Monday (March 28, 2016) in Sun City West, Arizona surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 9, 1931, son of the late Hayes and Gladys Vessels in Cambridge Ohio. He, along with his wife Neva, owned and operated Vessels General Store of Claysville for 20 years, as well as the "Old”...

Mar 27, 2016

Rusty E. Mick Sr., 59, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on March 21, 2016 at his Chandlersville residence.

Rusty was born in Zanesville on July 14, 1956, he was raised by his grandparents Milton and Mildren Harlan.  He retired from the US Postal Service where he worked as a rural postage carrier...

Mar 26, 2016

Marilynn Ilene Patton of Zanesville, passed away on Saturday, March 26th while in the care of The Oaks at Northpointe, she was 93 years old.  She was born July 19th, 1922 at her home in South Zanesville; a daughter of Roy and Floy McClelland.  She graduated from the South Zanesville High School, Class of 1940, as well as the...

Mar 24, 2016

Virginia Sue McFerren passed away on Thursday March 24th while in the care of the Wheeling Hospital; she was 69 years old.  She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on July 20th, 1946 to Harley and Delena Crane.  She enjoyed canning food, gardening, and camping with her family.  She was proud of her treasured chickens, hens, and guinea fowl.  She...

Mar 23, 2016

Erin L. Williams, 31 of Zanesville passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Erin was born in Zanesville on February 24, 1985; the daughter of Sherry (Gibbs) Williams of Zanesville and the late Paul Williams.  She loved watching and listening to her Barney Movies, playing patty cake, spending time outdoors and her favorite...

Mar 21, 2016

Betty Lou LePage, of New Concord, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, while in the care of Southeastern Medical Center on Monday, March 21, 2016, she was 73 years old.  Betty was born on December 15, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Wayne and Hazel (Martin) Swingle.

Betty worked for The Ohio Bell...

Mar 21, 2016

Robert Wheeler, 62, of Malta, passed away on March 21, 2016.

Robert was born in Zanesville on September 25, 1953 the son of the late Robert and Mary Wheeler.  He worked as a handyman for Town and Country Reality and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Robert is survived by...

Mar 19, 2016

Ralph E. Parcell passed away on Saturday, March 19th, while in the care of South Eastern Medical Center; he was 81 years old.  He was born on August 14th, 1934 in Apple Creek, Ohio to Charles and Mina Parcell.  He worked as a landscaper for 25 years, as well as working as a truck driver, enjoyed going out to...

Mar 14, 2016

Evelyn (Pug) Mearl Bates passed away on Monday, March 14th, 2016 at 5:45PM at the Beckett House in New Concord; where she had resided since May, 2011.  She was born on June 28th, 1929 to Eddie and Velva Bates in Noble County.  The family moved to New Concord area in the late 1930’s.  She was a graduate of the...

Mar 14, 2016

James Ray Morris passed away on Monday, March 14th while in the care of the Red Carpet Health Care Center, he was 68 years old.  James was born on December 17th, 1947 in Zanesville, Ohio to Warren and Wanda Morris.  A devoted husband and father, James worked as a Journeyman Electrician, and enjoyed coon hunting, hanging around...

Mar 13, 2016

Russell E. Seevers, 47 of Zanesville, passed away suddenly on March 13, 2016.

Russell was born on October 7, 1968 the son of Russell E. Seevers and the late Rowena (Harris) Seevers.  He was a 1987 graduate of Maysville High School, he worked as a superintendent for Jefferson Water in Blacklick, OH; he was an avid machinist,...

Mar 13, 2016

John E. Warne Jr., 91 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on March 13, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

John was born in Zanesville on March 9, 1925, the son of the late John E. and Mable G. Warne.  He retired as a foreman for the Hannon Electric Motor...

Mar 13, 2016

Fern E. Sperduti, 83, of Zanesville passed away Sunday, March 13, 2106, at Adams Lane Care Center. Fern was born February 15, 1933 in Duncan Falls, the daughter of the late Clayton and Ida (Anderson) Wentz. Fern retired in 1990 from United Tech on Ceramic Avenue after 25 years of service and was a member of the Moose Club...

Mar 13, 2016

Judy A. Bates, 73 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Judy was born in Zanesville on September 8, 1943; the daughter of the late Charles W. and Ida Moore.  She previously worked for Gracie’s Groceries in Cumberland and for March Electric.  She was...