Obituaries

Jun 24, 2023

Darlene M. O'Flaherty, 81, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday evening, June 24, 2023 at Flint Ridge Nursing Home in Newark, Ohio.

Born December 24, 1941 in Perryton, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Fred F. and Evelyn (Moran) Cannon and was a 1959 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Darlene was protestant by faith and a...

Jun 21, 2023

Sue Ann Gardner, 80, of Rogers, Arkansas, died Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023 at her home.

Born July 28, 1942, in Frazeysburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Ollie (Cline) Dillon Jr. and a 1960 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  She was a member of the Heath Church of Christ, Granville Triggs #6 and...

Jun 15, 2023

Debra L. Harrison, 70, of Dresden, died Thursday afternoon, June 15, 2023 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born October 10, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio she was a daughter of the late, Richard and Charlene Werner and a 1970 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School.  Debra was a retired school bus driver from Tri-Valley Local Schools.  She was able to...

Jun 13, 2023

Jeffeory Donavan Butler, 67, of Frazeysburg, died Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.

Born December 7, 1955 in Coshocton, Ohio he was a son of the late Daniel V. and Shirley A. (Larr) Butler and a 1974 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Jeff was a retired school teacher with 37 years combined at Tri-Valley...

Jun 8, 2023

Sue E. Nethers, 84, of Toboso, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday morning June 8, 2023, at The Inn at Sharon Brooke in Newark.

Born November 17, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur & Evelyn (Saunders) Street and was a 1956 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School. She retired as a Quality Assurance...

Jun 4, 2023

Maribeth Shirer, 67, of Adamsville, Ohio went into the arms of Jesus on Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer.  Her loving family was at her side.

Born March 26, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Martin, Sr. and Clare Belle (Robison) Martin.  She was a 1974...

Jun 2, 2023

Mary Lou Osborn, 92, of Newark, Ohio entered the loving arms of Jesus Friday, June 2, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born March 6, 1931 in Toboso, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John William and Ollie Josephine (Nethers) Crawmer and a 1949 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Mary was a woman...

Jun 1, 2023

S. Dean Senter, 93, of Dresden, died Thursday morning, June 1, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born February 8, 1930 in Conesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Forest and Pansy (Tumblin) Senter and 1948 graduate of Conesville High School.  Dean retired after 17 years of working as Secretary-Treasurer for the Teamsters Union.  He was...

May 30, 2023

Genevieve "Ginny" F. Moran, 89, died early Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023 at Middleton Senior Living in Granville, Ohio.

Born August 2, 1933 in Muskingum County, she was a daughter of the late Walter E. & Clara M. (McKee) Acord and a 1951 graduate of Union High School.  Ginny retired from J.C. Penney and was a member...

May 25, 2023

On May 25, 2023 (Donald) William Burwell passed away.  William (Bill) was born on July 13, 1927 to Donald and Pearl (Knapp) Burwell in Zanesville, Ohio.  Bill's childhood was spent on the family farm which has been in the family since 1812.  Bill started school in a one-room schoolhouse on Adamsville Road and then he and his younger sister...

May 25, 2023

Paul (Abe) Eugene Williams, 85, of Dresden, gracefully departed this world on Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, at Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville. Born on January 20, 1938, in Zanesville, he was the beloved son of the late Lester and Alice Williams, leaving behind a profound legacy of warmth and kindness.

Paul dedicated his working years...

May 21, 2023

Olive (Dingess) Adkins, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday evening, May 21, 2023 at her home.

Born June 21, 1937 in Stiltner, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Nannie Mae (Crum) Dingess.  Olive was a Baptist by faith and a member of the Community Bible Church.  She was an excellent homemaker and...

May 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" D. Lupher, Jr., 68, of Dresden, Ohio died Saturday night, May 13, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born February 22, 1955 in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert D. and Carol A. (Sarchet) Lupher, Sr. and a 1973 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Bob was a Baptist by faith...

May 11, 2023

Robert "Mike" Ashcraft, 72, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home.

Born November 10, 1950 in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert & Lucy (Lippert) Ashcraft and a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Mike was known as a hard worker and spent...

May 7, 2023

Loretta Lee Cross Prouty, 89, of Zanesville peacefully departed this life Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH.

Born November 18, 1933, in Parkersburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Grace (Boone) Cross.  She retired after many years...

May 3, 2023

Julie A. Hullhorst, 65, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Wednesday afternoon, May 3, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio.

Born May 31, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio,...

Apr 28, 2023

Kathleen Marie Moore, 87, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday, April 28, 2023 at Brookdale of Zanesville, OH surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born October 14, 1935, in Adams Mills, OH, the youngest of eight children born to the late Wilbur & Gertrude (Cooper) King.

Kathleen met the love of her life, James Donald...

Apr 22, 2023

Donna A. Mercer, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday afternoon, April 22, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Nashport, Ohio.

Born July 25, 1937 in...

Apr 21, 2023

Orville "J.R." Tackett Jr., 83, of Frazeysburg,  passed away after an extended illness, Friday evening, April 21, 2023 at Genesis Hospice – Morrison House with his loving wife by his side.

Born July 26, 1939, in Greenup, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Orville and Goldie (Gillispie) Tackett and a United States Army...

Apr 20, 2023

Darla J. Kinzy, 81, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the home of her daughter.

Born August 26, 1941 in Monroe County, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Norris) Brownfield. Darla was a member of the Zane Trace...