Obituary Listing

Aug 14, 2015

Beatrice "Bea" Sprague Fisk, 95, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2015, while a resident of the Primrose Retirement Community, in Zanesville, Ohio.

Bea was born on June 30, 1920, in Otsego, Ohio, the daughter of C. Maynard and Vera (Abbott) Sprague.  She graduated from Zanesville High School in 1938, attended Oberlin College, eventually receiving her Bachelor’s...

Aug 14, 2015

A funeral service for James Rollin “Jimmy Wildcat” Allen of Norwich, OH will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Farus Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bethel United Methodist Church.

Jim passed away on August 13, 2015 at the age of 89. He was born in Norwich, Ohio on December 14, 1925...

Aug 2, 2015

Carson Richard Epler, of Roseville, treasured son of Richard Epler Jr. and Natasha Reed and beloved Brother.  Cherished grandson and great-grandson, nephew and cousin.  Born August 2, 2015 and died peacefully in the arms of his family after one beautiful and unforgettable hour.  A beautiful baby boy who touched so many lives in such a brief time.  We will...

Aug 1, 2015

Estelle R. Shipley, 85 of Norwich passed away peacefully at her home on August 1, 2015.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 18, 1930, the daughter of the late John S and Alma B Ginther.  She previously worked for Muskingum College in the cafeteria for several years, in addition to that...

Jul 30, 2015

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James Paul “Ratchet” Stewart, 88, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of July, 30th while in the care of Summit Acres nursing home, while in the loving presence of his family.  He was born in New Concord, Ohio on November 7th, 1926 to Harry and Bessie Stewart.  James worked as a mechanic, for the...

Jul 25, 2015

Rebecca (Becky) M. Sorensen Beardsley,65, Philo passed away on Saturday July 25, 2015 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House.  Becky was born September 15, 1949 in Zanesville to the late Curtis Sorensen and Martha Fisher Sorensen of Zanesville. She graduated from Philo High School in 1967. She worked at Essix Wire and  worked as a cook and bar tender...

Jul 24, 2015

Steven Lee Stewart passed away suddenly on Friday, July 24th, 2015 while in the care of Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville, he was 57 years old.  He was born September 23rd, 1957 in Zanesville to James and Audrey Stewart.  He worked as a mechanic, a truck driver, and as a laborer in the oil fields.  He had a wonderful sense...

Jul 22, 2015

Lawrence “Cider” Fye, 87 , of Zanesville passed away at 7:50 am on Wednesday July 22,2015, at Willow Haven Nursing Home.  Cider retired from Allied Machine in Zanesville as a Machanist. He was born Aug 31, 1927 in Stovertown to the late Berton ansd Marie Pletcher Fye. Cider was a member of the VFW post 1058 and served his...

Jul 20, 2015

Gloria Maxine Reinhard of New Concord, passed away in the early morning hours on Monday, July 20th, 2015 while in the care of Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus; she was 82 years old.  Calling hours will be held at the Farus Funeral Home of New Concord, on Tuesday, July 21st from the hours of 5 to 7pm.

Jul 16, 2015

Bonnie Jean Gray, 63 of Zanesville,went home to be with the Lord, on July 16, 2015 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Bonnie was born June 19, 1952 in Zanesville the daughter of Alice V. Sines of Zanesville and the late James Sines.  Bonnie enjoyed playing cards, taking walks and spending time with her family and...

Jul 15, 2015

Randall Ray (Randy) Young died on July 15th, 2015 at his home in Houston, Texas.  Randy, the son of Ray and Clyta Young, was born on April 28th, 1956 at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.  He was a 1974 graduate of John Glenn High School.  Randy, a Christian by faith, was admired and respected by many people.  He was...

Jul 15, 2015

Janice C. Landrum, 85, passed away on July 15th, 2015.  She was born in Martin, Kentucky to Kelly and Hattie Conley.  She is predeceased by her parents, her loving husband, James W. (Bill) Landrum, her brothers, Marvin Conley, Grover (GB) Conley and Ted Conley, and her sisters, Mable Conley and Wilma...

Jul 15, 2015

Gary Lee Jordan, 49, passed away on July 15, 2015 at his home.  He was born on April 12, 1966 in Zanesville, the son of Marion Jordan and the late Ruth Ann Jordan.  Gary graduated Zanesville High School in 1984, he previously worked for American Airlines as a flight attendant and as a volunteer for the Aids Assistance Program...

Jul 10, 2015

Ruth Ann Jordan, 75 of Zanesville, passed away at her residence on July 10, 2015.

Ruth was born June 15, 1940 in Zanesville the daughter of the late Leonard and Thelma (Monlux) Curry.  She previously worked for Montgomery Ward, Sears & Roebuck and Elder Beerman for over 20 years and she was a member of St. Nicholas...

Jul 4, 2015

Shawn Eric Hopper, 35, passed away quietly in his home on July 4th. He was born in Zanesville to Timothy and Brenda Hopper on March 12th, 1980. He enjoyed riding his dirt bike, fishing, spending time with his friends and family, dirt track racing, and most especially cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals. He is preceded in death by his...

Jun 27, 2015

Roger Ray Lawson, 65, went home to be with the Lord after his valiant fight with cancer on June 27th, 2015 in the afternoon, surrounded by his loving friends and family.   He was born on July 4th, 1949 in East Liverpool to Ray and Alice Lawson.

Roger was known and loved by many; he was an avid...

Jun 23, 2015

Maci Ann Carnes infant, she received her angel wings at birth on June 23, 2015.

Maci is survived by her mommy April Carnes and her daddy Josh Bates; her maternal grandparents Wayne (Edith) Carnes and Monna Grove; her maternal great-grandfather Irvine Carnes; her uncle Wayne ‘Bub’ Carnes Jr; her aunts Micki Rowlands, Shawna Gossett, Samatha Carnes and...

Jun 22, 2015

Loretha June Burkhead passed away while in the care of Genesis Heathcare on Monday, June 22nd; she was 90 years old.  She was born in Adamsville, Ohio to Harry and Helen Newell on October 19th, 1924.  June, as she was known to most of her friends, resided at the Primrose Retirement center in Zanesville for the last year, but...

Jun 20, 2015

Jerry J Phillips, 58, of Zanesville passed away on June 20th, 2015 after a brief illness at the Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge.

Jerry was born in Zanesville on January 5, 1957 the son of the late Richard and Ruth (Scott) Phillips.  He worked as a cook at Eaglesticks Golf Club for several years; he umpired at...

Jun 20, 2015

Richard O. Doty, 78 of Zanesville passed away on June 20, 2015 at home while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Richard was born in Dilles Bottom, OH. on August 8, 1936 the son of the late Norman M and Mary (McCabe) Doty.  He worked for the Ohio Ferro Alloy in Philo for 27 years...