All Obituaries

Rita J. Stalnaker, 77, of Zanesville, died at 7:15 P.M. on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Adams Lane Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 26, 1947, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late John Pyatt and Josephine (Roll) Pyatt German. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 50 years and loved horses. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Edwin A. Stalnaker, whom she married on November 14, 1964; two sons, Chad (Crystal) Stalnaker and Jeremy...

Steven E. Lanham, 68, of Kimbolton, died at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, May 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1955, in Coshocton a son of the late Henry and Helen Marie (Poland) Lanham. He was a truck driver, traveling locally and over the road and was a devoted Davita patient for 14 years to Dr. Raul Hernandez. Steven proudly served our country in the United States Marines. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Lisa (Stubbs) Lanham, whom he married on...

James P. Mills, 90, of Zanesville, went home to our Lord at 1:19 A.M. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 23, 1933, in Crooksville, a son of the late Raymond P. and Fern Francis (Carrothers) Mills. James played as a guard on the Zanesville High School Football Team in 1951 when they won the Championship, he retired as a cost clerk from Armco Steel in 1993. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, he enjoyed dancing with...

Kaleb A. Russell, 30, of Crooksville, died at 4:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2024, at home.  He was born June 13, 1993, in Marietta, a son of Donald K. Russell and Rita A. Seckman. Kaleb worked as a roofer, he was an outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers, dirt bikes and wild mushroom hunting. Kaleb will be dearly missed by his friends and family. In addition to his parents he is survived by his children, Bentley Russell-Adams and Bo Russell-Adams; two...

Charles “Chuck” H. Archer Jr. 86, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 28th, 2024. He was born on September 9th, 1937, a son of Ruth and Charles Archer Sr.  He is proceeded in death by his wife Gaynelle Archer whom he was married to for over 50 years, as well as his siblings, Ron, Sue and Jeff Archer.  Chuck was a Veteran and served the US Navy for 4 years. He was the proud owner of Pat Archer and Son’s Machine Shop in which he...

George E. Brumage, 95, of Zanesville, died at 4:15 A.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the home he built surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 16, 1929, in Zanesville, a son of the late Noel and Louise (Knapp) Brumage. He was a steel worker for 38 years at Armco Steel Corporation, enjoyed his animals, ice cream, pie, woodworking and loved to mow his grass on his Kubota tractor. George proudly served our country in the United State Army but above all he was a fantastic father,...

Ira Nolan Jr., 65, of Zanesville, died at 9:15 P.M. on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born July 22, 1958, in Winter Park, Florida, a son of the late Ira and Virginia (Dorsey) Nolan Sr. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of South Zanesville and a truck driver for 31 years. Ira proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Connie (Rogers) Nolan, whom he married on February 28, 2010; good friends,...

Rodger W. West, 68, of Zanesville, died on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Genesis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 3, 1956, in Zanesville, a son of Norma (Archer) Baker and the late Everett Lee West. He was a Mason and a member of the Amrou Grotto, Lafayette Lodge No. 79, Eagles F.O.E. No. 302 and Moose Lodge No. 867. Rodger was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish but really found joy teasing, joking and socializing with all who he loved dearly. He is...

Michael G. Shires, 69, of Zanesville, died at 8:39 A.M. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Genesis Hospital. A cremation will take place and all arrangements have been entrusted to the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville.

Sandy Douglas, 84, of Zanesville, passed away quietly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  She was born May 27, 1939, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Robert F. and Delma L. (James) Wright. Sandra was a loving affectionate, and hardworking individual who put the needs of others ahead of her own always. After raising her family in Ohio, she moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she lived for 35 years. She had a successful career in banking as Vice President...