OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Farris Wayne Wilhite

Farris Wayne Wilhite

Dec 30, 2024

Farris W. Wilhite, (70) passed away unexpectedly on December 30th, 2024 at Genesis Hospital ER, Zanesville. He was born on February 23rd, 1954 to Farris W. and Hazel (Seenes) Wilhite, Sr. in Zanesville, Ohio. He graduated in 1972 from Zanesville High School where he was in The Zanesville High School Marching Band as a drummer/tuba player, and in Radio and...

Robert E. "Bob" Nichols

Robert E. "Bob" Nichols

Apr 23, 2025

Robert E. “Bob” Nichols, 98, of Hopewell, died at 8:33 P.M. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Genesis Hospital. He was born July 9, 1926, in Zanesville, a son of the late Forrest and Mildred (Moody) Nichols Pollock, and his step-father, Harry Pollock. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, honorably serving his country during WWII. After...

Gary L. Stottsberry

Gary L. Stottsberry

Apr 22, 2025

Gary L. Stottsberry, 87, of South Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital at 12:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Zanesville on October 24, 1937, the son of the late Clair and Grace (Krause) Stottsberry. Gary was a 1957 graduate of South Zanesville High School. He proudly served his country for...

June Lynn Wright

June Lynn Wright

Apr 21, 2025

June Lynn Wright, 82, of Zanesville, died on Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 2, 1942, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Albert and Phyllis (Salsbury) Johnson. June worked in sales for the Longaberger Company as well as a nurse’s aide but first and foremost, she was a loving...

Jack C. Riemenschneider

Jack C. Riemenschneider

Apr 17, 2025

Jack C. Riemenschneider, 82, of Nashport, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born September 9, 1942, in Zanesville, a son of the late Ernest O. and Etta E. (Hardesty) Riemenschneider. Jack was a graduate of Zanesville High School and fulfilled his dream of serving in the United States Air Force, and did so from...

Sheila Ann Brewer

Sheila Ann Brewer

Apr 11, 2025

Sheila Ann Devoll Brewer, 64, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on April 11, 2025, at her home with her two daughters by her side.

She was born March 2, 1961, in Zanesville, the daughter of the late William (Mink) and Diana Devoll McCormick.

Shelia worked as a bartender at Dozer’s Place for many years slingin’ drinks to all her customers while “given...

Nelson F. Lanning

Nelson F. Lanning

Apr 11, 2025

Nelson F. “Sonny” Lanning, 90 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 11, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1934, in Zanesville, son of the late Fuller and Mary (Colgan) Lanning.

Nelson was a graduate of Lash High School class of 1952. After high school Nelson proudly served his country in the United...

Tamara Sue Guss-Allen

Tamara Sue Guss-Allen

Apr 9, 2025

Tamara Sue Guss-Allen, 66, of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 9, 2025. Her pain is gone, and while our sorrow is tremendous, we take comfort in knowing she now walks with the Lord.

Born on April 7, 1959, in Zanesville, Ohio, Tami was the beloved daughter of the late Forest D. and Janice L. (Russell) Guss. She...

Alvin "Richard" Fleming

Alvin "Richard" Fleming

Apr 9, 2025

Alvin “Richard” Fleming, 93, of Zanesville, died at 2:13 A.M. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 1, 1932, in Logan, Ohio, a son of the late George Clifton and Thelma Lucille (Stricklett) Fleming. Richard graduated from Lash High School in 1950, and went on to earn a B.S. Degree...

Charles Lee Wisecarver

Charles Lee Wisecarver

Apr 6, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Lee Wisecarver, 73, of Zanesville, died at 6:32 P.M. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born October 5, 1951, in Zanesville, a son of the late Dorothy E. Wisecarver. Chuck worked for the Lear Corporation for thirty-two years as a material handler and later retired from Walmart. He was a member of St....

George Albert Grimes, Sr.

George Albert Grimes, Sr.

Mar 29, 2025

George Albert Grimes, Sr. (83) of Zanesville, passed away peacefully in his home while in the loving presence of his family in the morning hours of March 29, 2025. He was born in Zanesville on May 27, 1941 to Otto and Virginia Grimes, Sr. He was raised by Willie and Ola Grimes.

George was a family man, and cared for them...

Ellen Jane Propp

Ellen Jane Propp

Mar 26, 2025

Ellen Propp, 85, of Zanesville, died at 2:50 P.M. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Clay Gardens Place Assisted Living, Zanesville. She was born on August 20, 1939, in Malta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Earl Hobson and Bessie Mae (Walker) McElfresh. Ellen retired from Sunny View Nursing home where she worked for ten years as a nurse’s aide...

Gary P. Taylor

Gary P. Taylor

Mar 26, 2025

Gary P. Taylor, 82, of Zanesville, died at 7:35 A.M. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville. He was born December 23, 1942 in Cannelville, Ohio, a son of the late Merle Lewis and Marguerite (Mignon) Taylor. Gary worked for Ohio Ferro Alloy Corporation and in the oil fields. He was a member of the Eagles #302,...

Leah D. Smith

Leah D. Smith

Mar 23, 2025

Leah D. Smith, 92, of Zanesville, died at 7:14 A.M. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville. She was born May 7, 1932, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Francis and Thelma (Henery) Bowles Leah was a founding member of the Maranatha Bible Church and a long time Ministers wife she was very active in...

Robert Eugene Dayton

Robert Eugene Dayton

Mar 20, 2025

Robert Eugene Dayton, 71, of Zanesville, died at 12:01 am on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home. He was born June 11, 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late William Lewis and Myrtle (Allen) Dayton. Robert worked as a Truck Driver, was a United States Air Force Veteran, and enjoyed playing the guitar or spending a sunny day...

Dale D. Phillips

Dale D. Phillips

Mar 18, 2025

Dale D. Phillips, 68, of Zanesville, died at 11:23 A.M. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Genesis Morrison-House, Zanesville. He was born June 30, 1956, in Zanesville, son of the late Herman Dean and Nancy Ann (Miller) Phillips. Dale was the proud owner and operator of Phillips Meat Processing. He was a member of the Hubbard Masonic Lodge #220 in...

Collin W. Prouty

Collin W. Prouty

Mar 11, 2025

Collin W. Prouty, 28, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born April 20, 1996, a son of Alan and Julie (Griffith) Prouty. Collin was a member of the Adamsville Global Methodist Church and helped with their mission work. He was a successful farmer running his own business as a Commercial Poultry Producer for nine years....

Roy R. Hawkins

Roy R. Hawkins

Mar 11, 2025

Roy R. “Hawkeye”Hawkins, 78, of Zanesville, died at 1:15 A.M. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House. He was born January 25, 1947, in Zanesville, a son of the late McKinley “Mack” and Thelma (Hunnel) Hawkins. Roy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and worked as a forklift operator at the...

Mark A. Hancock

Mark A. Hancock

Mar 10, 2025

Mark A. Hancock, 63, of Zanesville, died at 10:44 P.M. on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born March 24, 1961, in Pataskala, Ohio, a son of the late Gilbert Welch and Rosaline Hancock. Mark was a proud veteran of the United States Army and owned and operated the Bootleg Tattoo Studio in Zanesville for over...

Robert "Bobby" E. Davis Jr.

Robert "Bobby" E. Davis Jr.

Mar 6, 2025

Robert E. “Bobby” Davis Jr., 67, of Zanesville, died at 7:37 P.M. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born December 21, 1957, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Shelby (Garrett) Davis and his beloved grandma that raised him, whom he affectionately referred to as “Gramma Boo Boo”. Bob proudly served...

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