Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.
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...
Florence "Bobbie" Graham
Apr 29, 2025
Florence “Bobbie” Graham, 81, longtime resident of Zanesville and Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, due to complications from surgery, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Bobbie was the daughter of the late Russell and Eileen (Trunnell) Dingey. She was born March 4, 1944, in Zanesville, where she grew up with her surviving...
Elaine J. Probasco
Apr 28, 2025
Elaine J. Probasco, 62, of Zanesville passed away in her home on April 28, 2025. She was born September 3, 1962, the daughter of Rose Mae McCall. Elaine was always busy, and loved to work. She enjoyed many things such as collecting Bear-related items and knick knacks, listening to country music, keeping her yard and growing flowers, but she was...
Sheri Lynn McConnell
Apr 28, 2025
Sheri Lynn McConnell, 64, of Zanesville, passed away at 2:04 A.M on Monday, April 28, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room. She was born on March 10, 1961, in Lancaster, the daughter of Mildred Schneider and the late John Gregory. Sheri worked as a crew member at Taco Bell where she made a new family and was referred to as everyone’s...
Veta J. Welsh
Apr 28, 2025
Veta Welsh, 80, of Zanesville, passed peacefully, at 4:05 P.M. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Willow Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her family. She was born December 8, 1944, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn (Brock) Bunker. She was known for her sharp wit and humor, she was the master of “dad jokes”. She...
Mary Louise Jones
Apr 24, 2025
Mary Louise Jones, 91, of Zanesville, died at 4:54 P.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at The Oaks at Northpointe. She was born November 18, 1933, in Madison Township, a daughter of the late Lester L. and Lillian Ruth (Arter) Gadd. Mary retired from United Tech Automotive after thirty-one years of service, where she held various positions throughout her career....
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
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
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
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...
Jessica Lynn Stanley
Apr 15, 2025
Jessica Lynn Stanley (Stockman), was born on August 1, 1977. She was a loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and doting “MiMi”. A gift from heaven for certain, she beat all the odds to share 47 years of her beautiful spirit, cradling those around her with her calm, quiet, gentle, loving ways. She never had an enemy, never knew a stranger,...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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