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Daniel "Dan" Thomas Williams

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Williams

Apr 25, 2026

Daniel “Dan” Thomas Williams, 71, of Adamsville, Ohio died unexpectedly Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the home he lived in his entire life.

Born June 13, 1954, in Adamsville, he was a son of the late Richard “Dick” and Florence “Irene” (Wortman) Williams and a 1972 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Dan worked at LEER-United Technologies until they closed the Ohio...

Marjorie V. Seward

Marjorie V. Seward

Apr 20, 2026

Marjorie V. Seward, 96, of Zanesville, died Monday evening, April 20, 2026, at Cedar Hill HealthCare & Rehabilitation.

Born July 26, 1929, in Dresden, Ohio to the late Howard and Goldie (Holdsworth) Lacy and a graduate of Jefferson High School. Marjorie was originally from Dresden but for the past 18 years she has made a home in Zanesville. She attended the...

Thomas "Tom" Eugene Williams

Thomas "Tom" Eugene Williams

Apr 19, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Eugene Williams, 79, of Trinway, Ohio died Sunday night, April 19, 2026 at his home.

Born February 21, 1947 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Bryce Harwell and Leona Maxine (Gray) Williams and a 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School. Tom was a member of Meadow View Church of Christ and help create and run...

Hallie Drue Dudley

Hallie Drue Dudley

Apr 18, 2026

Hallie Drue Dudley, 5 months 26 days, died unexpectedly Saturday April 18, 2026, at her home in Cambridge, Ohio.

Born October 22, 2025, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of Swaye E. Purtee and Dalton G. Dudley. Hallie brought such joy to her family. She will be deeply missed.

Hallie is survived by her mother, Swaye E. Purtee; father, Dalton G....

Bruce P. Thomas

Bruce P. Thomas

Apr 14, 2026

Bruce P. Thomas, 84, of Dresden, died Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

Born March 25, 1942, in Zanesville, a son of the late Percil O. And Eva P. (Jones) Thomas and a 1960 graduate of Crooksville High School. Bruce was a United States Army Veteran. He worked in shipping at The Longaberger Company and...

Travis Jay Lewis

Travis Jay Lewis

Apr 10, 2026

Travis Jay Lewis, 55, of Newark, Ohio died Friday night, April 10, 2026 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.

Born May 27, 1970 in Newark, he was a son of Dan J. Lewis and the late Kathy I. Lewis and a 1988 graduate of Mt. Vernon Career Center. He was a Christian by faith and an over the road truck driver...

Patricia Lynn Fleming

Patricia Lynn Fleming

Apr 9, 2026

Patricia L. Fleming, 90, of Zanesville, Ohio died early Thursday morning, April 9, 2026 at The Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville.

Born April 13, 1935 in Detroit Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Lois Mildred (Standley) Poole and a graduate of East Liverpool High School. She attended Ohio Northern University and was a graduate of Ohio University.

Patricia...

Max "Bill" William Bennett

Max "Bill" William Bennett

Mar 29, 2026

Max “Bill” William Bennett, 69, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday night, March 29, 2026 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born March 20, 1957, in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Max Elton and Sadie Mary (Burge) Bennett and a 1967 graduate of Licking County Joint Vocational School. Bill retired from Ohio Steel Industries in 2020 and...

Laura Ann Nestleroad

Laura Ann Nestleroad

Mar 24, 2026

Laura Ann Nestleroad, 56, of Zanesville, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home.

Born February 18, 1970, in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Jan and Mary Ann (Weinman) Nestleroad and a West Muskingum High School graduate. Laura earned her master’s degree from Ohio University and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling and partying with her...

Max D. Prouty

Max D. Prouty

Mar 20, 2026

Max D. Prouty, 90, of Baltimore, OH, died Friday, March 20, 2026, at Altercare Zanesville.

Born September 1, 1935, in Chandlersville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Marion and Helen (Snack) Prouty Sr. Max drove semi-trucks for Kroger for over 37 years. He was an avid bird watcher, flower gardener, and enjoyed hunting. He was eccentric as he built...

Richard "Rick" Bay Sr.

Richard "Rick" Bay Sr.

Mar 20, 2026

Richard “Rick” A. Bay Sr., 75 of Adams Mills, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20,2026 at Genesis Hospital Zanesville.

Born May 27, 1950, in Zanesville he was the son of the late Richard N. and Marion L. (Roach) Bay.

Rick was a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Rick spent his life working with his hands and taking pride in his...

Elizabeth "Betty" Stanton

Elizabeth "Betty" Stanton

Mar 8, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Sarah Stanton, 97, died Sunday evening, March 8, 2026, at Willow Haven Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Zanesville.

Born August 4, 1928, at Saint Mary Hospital in Watertown, Wisconsin. She was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a member of the choir, played the French horn in the band, and was church secretary for eight...

Stacey L. Morrison

Stacey L. Morrison

Mar 8, 2026

Stacey L. Morrison, 49, of Dresden, died Sunday March 8, 2026, at the Ohio State East Hospital after a lengthy battle with Crohn’s disease.

She was born April 18, 1976, in Zanesville, she was the daughter of Mike Ziemer and Susan Kelly Gibson. Stacey was a graduate from John Glenn High School and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion...

William "Bill" H. Harper

William "Bill" H. Harper

Mar 7, 2026

William “Bill” H. Harper, 82, of Frazeysburg died unexpectedly Saturday night, March 7, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born April 3, 1943, in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Seymour S. and Ethel L. (Moran) Harper and was the youngest of their six children. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and a long-time...

John "Bob" Robert Bowden

John "Bob" Robert Bowden

Feb 28, 2026

John “Bob” Robert Bowden, 81, of Adamsville, Ohio died Saturday evening, February 28, 2026 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born February 7, 1945, in Salem Township, he was a son of the late John F. and Doris (Young) Bowden and a 1963 graduate of Adamsville High School. After high school, Bob graduated from The Ohio State Barber School. He was...

Larry Allen Neece

Larry Allen Neece

Feb 27, 2026

Larry Allen Neece, 73, of Fallsburg, Ohio died unexpectedly Friday, February 27, 2026 at his home.

Born July 7, 1952 in Granville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Henry and Bertha (Harris) Neece and a Granville High School graduate. Larry worked for Granville Milling for many years. He enjoyed farming on the family farm, watching old black and white...

P. David Vansickle

P. David Vansickle

Feb 27, 2026

P. David Vansickle, 64, of West Lafayette, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at GentleBrook Lafayette Meadows, West Lafayette.

Born November 2, 1961, in Zanesville to Paul L. Vansickle and the late Kathleen “Kate” (Adams) Vansickle. David attended Starlight Schools in Zanesville and was a Jehovah’s Witness. He loved school, he enjoyed learning, counting, singing, flipping through magazines, and doing puzzles. David...

Susan D. Ryan

Susan D. Ryan

Feb 25, 2026

Susan “Sue” D. Ryan, 75, of Zanesville, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at home.

Born September 17, 1949, in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Frank White and Alice (Lucky) Morris. Sue was a weaver for 26 years at the Longaberger Company. Sue was an avid BINGO player and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and would light up...

Karl Raymond Hoffman

Karl Raymond Hoffman

Feb 22, 2026

Pastor Karl R. Hoffman, 68, of Frazeysburg, Ohio departed for his eternal home in Heaven late Sunday night, February 22, 2026, at his home. Karl was a true man of God who loved his family and church family at Mount Pleasant Church with every fiber of his being. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. We know without a...

Betty M. Palmer

Betty M. Palmer

Feb 20, 2026

Betty M. (Heimberger) Palmer, 91, of Gratiot, died Friday evening, February 20, 2026, at Genesis Hospice – Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born May 17, 1934, in Kirkersville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Mary (Ford) Heimberger and was a 1952 graduate of Hopewell High School. Betty worked as a consultant at The Longaberger Company and retired from...

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