Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

James C.  Ashcraft, 89 of Berlin, Maryland formerly of Frazeysburg, Ohio, died Friday evening, December1, 2023, at Catered Living at Ocean Pines in Berlin, Maryland.

Born October 12, 1934, in Frazeysburg, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Wilbur A. Ashcraft and Virginia F. (Goff) Ashcraft/Ramsey.  He graduated from Union High School in 1951.  Jim retired...

Dec 1, 2023

Ruth Ann Hastings, 66, of Adamsville, died Friday morning, December 1, 2023, at The Beckett House, New Concord.

Born December 23, 1956, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George G. and Mildred M. (Holmes) Lowry and a 1974 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Ruth was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She...

Nov 28, 2023

Jack Lee Stokes, aged 84, of Frazeysburg, passed away on November 28, 2023. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. Jack was born on July 8, 1939 in Perryton, Ohio to Kenneth and Esther (Frampton) Stokes. He was a master builder known for his attention to detail, quality...

Nov 13, 2023

Mari Lizabeth Bowman, 57, Nashport, died Monday evening, November 13, 2023, at the Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville.

Born August 6, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Eddie (Barb) Bowman and the late Helen A. (Ashcraft) Bowman.  Mari enjoyed dancing and singing in the comfort of her home.  She would use anything she could get her hands...

Nov 8, 2023

Della Marie Moore, 83, of Nashport, Ohio died Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023 at Altercare of Zanesville.

Born May 14, 1940 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin T. Moore, Sr. and Gladys R. ( Wisecarver) Moore.  Della was a 1958 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and was employed as a dietician at Good...

Nov 3, 2023

Eileen Louise Untied, 84, died November 3rd, 2023. She passed on in her Nashport home in the company of her loving family, as were her wishes.

Eileen was born April 12th, 1939, in Zanesville, to Edwin and Helena Cunningham. She was raised in a loving home with her older brother Glenn in Old Nashport.

Eileen...

Oct 29, 2023

Patti L. Hindel, 81, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday morning October 29, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.

Born March 24, 1942 in Fallsburg, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Thomas Orville and Sara E. (Frost) Moran and was a 1959 graduate of Union High School.  Patti was Christian by faith and a long-time...

Oct 27, 2023

Joan Elizabeth (Zartman) Wright, 80, went to be with the Lord Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Morrison House in Zanesville.   She was known as Granny and loved by all.

Born May 20, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Lester W. and Ida Mae (Monroe) Zartman of New Lexington.  Joan retired from Cooper Standard, formally...

Oct 24, 2023

Walter "Sonny" C. Sarchet, 83, of Frazeysburg passed away peacefully Tuesday night, October 24, 2023 at Genesis Hospital CCU.

Born September 9, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Paul and Elsie (Lupher) Sarchet.  Sonny proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for the local telephone company for 28...

Oct 24, 2023

Lois Carol Stoots, 88, of Nashport, Ohio died Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

Lois was born June 19, 1935 in Newark, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Olive E. (McKee) Claypool and a 1953 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Lois was Presbyterian by faith and a long-time...

Oct 16, 2023

Helen A. Gales, 97, of Zanesville, was sent off to be with her Lord and the love of her life, Tom Gales, Monday evening, October 16, 2023, at Helen Purcell Home.

Born April 21, 1926, in Wakatomika, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Way and Nellie (Thomas) Way Smailes.  Helen was a 1945 graduate...

Oct 15, 2023

Faith A. O'Leary, 82, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday night, October 15, 2023 at Adams Lane Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Born April 19, 1941 in Erie Pennsylvania, Faith was a daughter of the late Wallace Joseph and Betty Virginia (Matha) Yukon and a devote Christian.  She was a bookkeeper for Johnston's Pharmacy in Frazeysburg and Clerk for Pike...

Oct 13, 2023

Mary Phyllis Wilcox, 92, of Dresden, died Friday morning, October 13, 2023, at her home.

Born May 18, 1931, in Newark, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Sebaugh) Lippincott.  Phyllis loved her family, friends and enjoyed raising her eight children and husband, Bob.  She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.  ...

Oct 2, 2023

Connie L. Hamilton, 89, of Dresden, Ohio died Monday night, October 2, 2023 at her home.

Born August 28, 1934 in New Cumberland, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Eugene M. and Anna J. (Gordon) Evans and was a 1952 graduate of Cadiz High School.  Connie was Catholic by faith and a member of...

Oct 2, 2023

Terry D. Blythe, 74, of Dresden, died Monday evening, October 2, 2023, at his home.

Terry was born August 10, 1949, in Maysville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Denver and Lena (Hendrickson) Blythe.  Terry spent his life working in the livestock business, where he enjoyed raising livestock, more recently sheep and riding horses.  He...

Sep 26, 2023

Nadine McArtor, 80, of Nashport, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon, September 26, 2023 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born October 20, 1942 in Los Angeles, California she was the daughter of the late Richard and Louise (Beal) Fryer and was a graduate of La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California.

Nadine retired in...

Sep 18, 2023

**In Loving Memory of Judith "Judy" A. Moreland (December 24, 1960 - September 18, 2023)**

At Sunrise, Monday morning, September 18, 2023, our hearts were forever touched by the loss

of a truly remarkable soul, Judith "Judy" A. Moreland. She was 62 years old and resided in

Frazeysburg, Ohio.

Born on...

Sep 9, 2023

Joseph "Joey" J. Wilson, 40, of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully after a long battle of illness, Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2023 at his home.

Born March 16, 1983 in Coshocton, Ohio he was a son of Jeff and Robin (Stickdorn) Wilson and a 2001 graduate of Licking Valley High School.  Joey owned and operated his own...

Sep 9, 2023

David Franklin Palmer, 70, of Zanesville, Ohio died Saturday evening, September 9, 2023 at WV University Medical Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Born August 5, 1953 in Zanesville he was a son of the late Franklin E. and Rita (McBride) Palmer.  He was a "miracle" baby, weighing only three pounds and with cerebral palsy.  He faced many...

Sep 9, 2023

William "Sam" T. Knight, 86, of Coshocton, Ohio died Saturday night, September 9, 2023 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in Coshocton.

Born April 29, 1937 in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, he was a son of the late Harold "Mike" & Sarah (Eikleberry) Knight and a 1956 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Sam was a Presbyterian by faith and...