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...
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...
Robert Eugene Dayton
Mar 20, 2025
Robert Eugene Dayton, 71, of Zanesville, died at 12:01 am on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home. He was born June 11, 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late William Lewis and Myrtle (Allen) Dayton. Robert worked as a Truck Driver, was a United States Air Force Veteran, and enjoyed playing the guitar or spending a sunny day...
Dale D. Phillips
Mar 18, 2025
Dale D. Phillips, 68, of Zanesville, died at 11:23 A.M. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Genesis Morrison-House, Zanesville. He was born June 30, 1956, in Zanesville, son of the late Herman Dean and Nancy Ann (Miller) Phillips. Dale was the proud owner and operator of Phillips Meat Processing. He was a member of the Hubbard Masonic Lodge #220 in...
Collin W. Prouty
Mar 11, 2025
Collin W. Prouty, 28, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born April 20, 1996, a son of Alan and Julie (Griffith) Prouty. Collin was a member of the Adamsville Global Methodist Church and helped with their mission work. He was a successful farmer running his own business as a Commercial Poultry Producer for nine years....
Roy R. Hawkins
Mar 11, 2025
Roy R. “Hawkeye”Hawkins, 78, of Zanesville, died at 1:15 A.M. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House. He was born January 25, 1947, in Zanesville, a son of the late McKinley “Mack” and Thelma (Hunnel) Hawkins. Roy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and worked as a forklift operator at the...
Mark A. Hancock
Mar 10, 2025
Mark A. Hancock, 63, of Zanesville, died at 10:44 P.M. on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born March 24, 1961, in Pataskala, Ohio, a son of the late Gilbert Welch and Rosaline Hancock. Mark was a proud veteran of the United States Army and owned and operated the Bootleg Tattoo Studio in Zanesville for over...
Robert "Bobby" E. Davis Jr.
Mar 6, 2025
Robert E. “Bobby” Davis Jr., 67, of Zanesville, died at 7:37 P.M. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born December 21, 1957, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Shelby (Garrett) Davis and his beloved grandma that raised him, whom he affectionately referred to as “Gramma Boo Boo”. Bob proudly served...
Jon Jay McManaway
Mar 4, 2025
Jon Jay McManaway, 70, of South Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord at 7:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his home. He was born March 31, 1954, in Zanesville, son of the late Milton and Phyllis (Reeves) McManaway. Jon was employed at Essex Wire as a material handler and was also an ASA Umpire for twenty...
Roger Dean Miller
Mar 2, 2025
Roger Dean Miller, 65, of Zanesville, died at 3:36 P.M. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1959, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert Sr. and Penny (Harper) Miller. Roger was employed as a mechanic at Mt. Sterling Auto Wrecking, over the years he attended both the Pleasant...
William "Bill" Frank Kelley
Feb 27, 2025
William Frank “Bill” Kelley, 88, of Canal Winchester, died at 3:29 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. He was born April 24, 1936, in Graysville, Ohio. A son of the late Frank E. and May M. (Merrin) Kelley. Bill proudly served our country as a veteran of the United States Army and graduated from Marietta College...
Kellie Renee Martin
Feb 27, 2025
Kellie Renee Martin, 63, of Zanesville, died at 9:46 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born January 19, 1962, in Zanesville, a daughter of Maxine (Bailey) Martin and the late Dallas L. Martin. Kellie worked at Essex Car Parts. Kellie had a fun loving and carefree spirit, she loved being a grandma, she didn’t...
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