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Donald E. Wilson

Donald E. Wilson

Sep 10, 2016

Donald E. “Zeke” “Horse Trader” Wilson, 90 of Blue Rock passed away peacefully at Highland Oaks Care Center in McConnelsville on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Donald was born on October 3, 1925 in Blue Rock, the son of the late Curtis and Myrtle (Revenaugh) Wilson. He was a self-employed dump truck driver for over 55 years hauling...

Rhonda Kay Baker

Rhonda Kay Baker

Sep 8, 2016

Rhonda Kay Baker passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2016, she was 50 years old.  She was born in Franklin, Ohio on March 24th, 1966 to Stephen and Oneda Baker.  Per her family’s wishes, she will be cremated.  She is being cared forby the Farus Funeral Home.

Fred Cody Forester

Fred Cody Forester

Sep 5, 2016

Fred C. Forester, 35 of Columbus passed away in Columbus.

Fred was born November 22, 1980 the son of Patty Forester of Roseville and the late Pearl Forester.  He previously worked for Four Seasons Motor Sales in Columbus.

Fred is survived by his mother, his children Shania Forester, Jasmine Forester, Austin...

Arnold R Simns

Arnold R Simns

Sep 5, 2016

Arnold R. Sims, 78, of Philo, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  Arnold was born in Somerset, Ohio on April 19th, 1938; the son of the late Fred and Sylvia (Anderson) Sims.  He enjoyed working on old cars; he began driving for Dunn Trucking and retired from...

Dean Bradford

Dean Bradford

Sep 2, 2016

Dean Bradford, passed away while in the care of the Morrison House in the early morning hours of Friday, September 2nd; he was 78 years old.  He was born in Edgewood, Illinois on May 9th, 1938 to Leon and Maud Bradford.   He owned and operated the Easy Drilling Company as well as Bradco Energy.   He enjoyed riding his Harley,...

John Michael Allen

John Michael Allen

Sep 1, 2016

John Michael Allen, 76 of Blue Rock, passed suddenly at his residence on September 1, 2016.  John was born on January 11, 1940 in Ann Arbor, MI but was an Avid Ohio State Buckeyes Fan!

John retired as Sgt. Major in the US Army after serving 26 years.

He is survived...

Elva L. Franklin

Elva L. Franklin

Aug 31, 2016

Elva L. Franklin, 86 of Duncan Falls, passed away on August 31, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Elva was born in Hettie, WV on March 30, 1930 the daughter of the late Okey and Ada Brown.  She was a housewife, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was...

Lucille K. Porter

Lucille K. Porter

Aug 24, 2016

Lucille “Lucy” Katherine Porter of New Concord passed away on the morning of August, 24th ; she was 63 years old.  She was born in Cambridge, on December 29, 1952 to Wilbur and Georgia Nieb.  She attended the Trail Run Community School, and later went to Senacaville.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She loved...

W.E. Shorty Suttle

W.E. Shorty Suttle

Aug 24, 2016

W. E. “Shorty” Suttle, 56 of Chandlersville, passed away on August 24, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Shorty was born in West Virginia on June 14, 1960 the son of the late Earl and Catherine Suttle. He was an avid Dale Jr fan and he had a love for old cars! He enjoyed fishing and his Fur-Babies. Shorty...

Rose Marie Smith

Rose Marie Smith

Aug 22, 2016

Rose Marie Smith, 80 of Shady Lane, Blue Rock passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Adams Lane Care Center.

Rose was born in Thornville on January 8, 1936.  She is the daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Dupler) Brown.  She was a home maker and a loving mother, grandmother...

Eva Florence Mullins

Eva Florence Mullins

Aug 19, 2016

Eva F. Mullins passed away on Friday, August 19th while in the care of the Adams Lane Care Center in Zanesville; she was 89 years old.  She was born on July 30th, 1927 in Summerfield, Ohio to Leo and Helen (Wehr) Clark.  She graduated from New Concord High School in 1944, and retired from General Electric after years of...

Harry Kopchak

Harry Kopchak

Aug 14, 2016

Harry Kopchak, 87 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2016 at the Highland Oaks Health Care Center in McConnelsville.  Harry was born in Zanesville on March 9, 1929.  He is the son of the late Onek and Edna (Lack) Kopchak.

Harry worked as a self-employed carpenter, and spent most of his...

Robert Morrow Proudfit

Robert Morrow Proudfit

Aug 13, 2016

Robert M. Proudfit passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13th while in the care of the New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover, Ohio, he was 76 years old.  He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on June 16th, 1940 to Wilbur and Margaret (Morrow) Proudfit.  Robert had an intense love of reading, and enjoyed his trips to the library as...

Virgil D. Mitchell

Virgil D. Mitchell

Aug 11, 2016

Virgil D. Mitchell, 89 of Blue Rock passed away peacefully on August 11, 2016 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.  Virgil was born in Meigs Township on July 5, 1927.  He is the son of the late Otis and Gladys (Wion) Mitchell.  He was an area lifetime farmer and he was a member of the Blue Rock Baptist Church.  He...

Charles H. Blosser

Charles H. Blosser

Aug 7, 2016

Charles H. Blosser, age 82 of Meigs Township Muskingum Co. passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in his home.

Charles was born in Clark Co on September 27, 1933 the son of Charles and Louise Blosser, their first of five children.

He was married to Shirley Rhoads Blosser and the...

Ada Joann Coder

Ada Joann Coder

Jul 29, 2016

Ada Joann Coder, 85 of Blue Rock passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

JoAnn was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 10, 1931 the daughter of the late David and Fanny (Hammond   ) Adams.  Joann was full of life and love.

Joann is preceded in...

Becky J. Hutcheson

Becky J. Hutcheson

Jul 27, 2016

Rebecca J. “Becky” Hutcheson, 79 of Philo passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 4:25 am on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice Morrison House.

Becky was born in Zanesville on February 4, 1937 the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Chambers) Sheppard.  Becky...

William Hugh Keffer

William Hugh Keffer

Jul 26, 2016

William Hugh Keffer passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on July 26th, 2016, while in the care of the Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell; he was 77 years old. He was born on April 8th, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, to William R. and Wilda McKee Keffer. William held a special place in his heart for the...

Mary Jane Williams

Mary Jane Williams

Jul 26, 2016

Mary Jane Williams passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 while in the care of the Morrison House; she was 74 years old.  She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on May 8th, 1942 to William and Mary Mason.  Mary was an avid reader and loved collecting knick-knacks.  She enjoyed her Yard Sale Friends and Auction Buddies as well.

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Sonny Carl Elson

Sonny Carl Elson

Jul 25, 2016

Sonny Elson, 67 of Philo, passed away on July 25, 2016 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness.

Sonny was born in Newark, Ohio on January 2, 1949.  He is the son of the late Carl and Ida (Anderson) Elson.  He worked for several years at Campbells Market in Duncan Falls; he...

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