All Obituaries

Marla K. Freeman, 70, of Mansfield, died at 3:45 P.M. Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Arbors of Mifflin at Mansfield. She was born November 22, 1950 at Zanesville, a daughter of the late Clarence W. and Marjorie A. Parker Smith. Marla was a teacher at Madison Local Schools in Mansfield, and a member of OEA and NEA. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Bellville where she was a Sunday school teacher, former Deacon, former Elder, and Liturgist. Surviving are her son, Kyle (Angela)...

Daniel E. Hunsaker, 70, of New Lexington, died at 6:09 P.M. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Genesis Perry Co. emergency room, Somerset. He was born March 15, 1951, in Zanesville, a son of the late Harvey A. and Mary Louise Rait Hunsaker. Surviving are a twin brother, Dale Hunsaker; aunt, Peggy Fink and cousins, Mark (Vivian Inman) Fink and Doug (Connie) Fink. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 25, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville. BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL...

Charlene E. Wayne, 65, of Zanesville, died at 3:50 A.M. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born March 25, 1956, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Pete and Memory (Eveland) Wayne. She retired after fifteen years at the Dollar General Distribution Center and had also worked at United Tech for twenty eight years She is survived by a sister, Wanda Galligher, her finance of ten years, Lawrence Eppley; and a niece Shelly Perry. In addition to...

Charles E. “Sonny” Butcher, 77, of Zanesville, died at 5:34 P.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born July 1, 1944, in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles W. and Mary (Glosser) Butcher. He retired from Economy Linen and was an avid fisherman who had a love for motorcycles, his family, and friends. He is survived by two daughters, Angela (Bob) Hollar and Stacy Butcher; three grandchildren, Katrina (Justin) Haynes, Macyla (Mark) Gradert, and...

Theodore William Clark, Jr, 84, of Glasgow, KY, died Friday October 15th, 2021, at home with his wife of 61 years by his side. He was born November 9, 1936, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of Theodore and Adah (Fouch) Clark, Sr. He retired after 43 years in management from United Technologies, where he earned several awards for his dedication to his career.  He enjoyed traveling, camping, and pulling antique tractors with his friend, Wade Kimball. He was a proud member of the “Monroe...

Thomas R. Paul, 41 of Zanesville died on October 15, 2021 at home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 7, 1980, a son of Sharon Cox and David C. (Kyong Suk) Paul. Surviving in addition to his parents are two sons, Tyler Paul and Alexander Paul; a daughter, Trinity Paul; a step-brother, Joshua Paul; a sister Marie Paul and a brother, David Paul. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles Paul, Elsie Paul, Bob Lucas and Mary Lucas. A cremation will take place under the direction...

Rebecca L. Wheeler, 50, of Zanesville, died at 1:52 P.M. Friday, October 15, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born December 15, 1970 in Hammond, Indiana, a daughter of Thelma Cooper Bolin Repasky and the late Howard Bolin. Becky was a true Ohio State Buckeye fan. Surviving in addition to her mother are her loving companion, Rex Adams, two sons, Russell Adams and Matthew Wheeler; two brothers, Joseph and Robert Bolin; a sister, Zonya. She was preceded in death by her father and...

David “Brian” Lackey, of Zanesville, OH, and Crystal Lake, IL, passed away unexpectedly October 13, 2021, at home. He was born May 3, 1957, in Sikeston, MO, to William and Sue Lackey who survive him. A 1975 graduate of Zanesville High School, Brian worked for the City of Zanesville Sanitation Department and later for Process Engineering in Crystal Lake, IL. He was an avid sports fan and golfer, considering himself the #1 Cincinnati Bengals fan. Brian also followed Da Bears and...

Patricia A. “Patty” Simon, 72, of Zanesville, passed away at 1:40 P.M. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 2, 1949 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Irvin and Kathryn Camp Carnes. She was married to her loving husband, Forrest D. Simon on October 4, 1969 for 48 years. She had a love for antiques, NASCAR Racing and never missed the chance to watch her favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers....

Tamara Jean “Tammy” Shepherd went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 11th, 2021. Tammy was born on October 10th, 1958 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Jean (Grosscup) Lanning. Tammy met Mike Shepherd, her beloved husband, in 7th grade and were married 10 years later on February 16th, 1980. For the next 41 years, they were more than husband and wife, they were best friends; more than that they were soul mates. Tammy was devoted to God, and her unwavering...