Donald L. Thompson, 82, of Zanesville, passed away October 11, 2021, at Genesis Morrison House. He was born December 8, 1938, in New Philadelphia, OH, son of the late, Walter C. Thompson and Pauline Crum Thompson.  Donald L. Thompson was a Real Estate Broker in Ohio & California for over 40 years.  He also was a member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #495 for many years. Don was devoted to family. He loved helping others, a challenge, movies, and reading.  Don was...

Clifford E. Bagley, 83 of Zanesville, passed away October 12, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare. He was born December 29, 1937 in Zanesville, son of the late, Orville Bagley and Laura Hina Bagley.  He was member of Lifeway Church and retired after several years as a self-employed painter.  He loved the Lord, reading the bible and attending church. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Norma Pierce Bagley; sons, James (Kelly) Bagley, Clifford (Starla) Bagley Jr., David Bagley;...

Edward Morgan Benner, 89 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on October 11l, 2021 at OSU Wex Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1932, in Ravenna, Ohio, son of the late Ralph Benner and Annie Lewis Benner. Ed worked many years as a general laborer. In his free time, he enjoyed chartering Central High schoolers to and from sporting events. He is survived by his brother Bill Benner; 2 nephews; 1 niece; and family friend, Brenda Jarvis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Dorothy June Lawyer, 96 of Zanesville, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021, from complications related to Covid-19. She was an inspiration to her entire family, to whom she dedicated her entire life. June was a proud native of Cleveland, Ohio, where she was born on July 12, 1925. She was one of eight children born to Garry and Stella (Harrison) Dady. June married her husband, Bernard Lawyer, in 1945, raising three sons, Bob (Lisa)...

Tammy McCoid, 54, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021 at the Country View Manor in Carrollton, Ohio. She was born on July 3, 1967, daughter of the late Francis “Mac” McCoid and Mary Bell Cannon McCoid. Tammy was a graduate of Starlight School. She worked in the Starlight workshop and was also a member of the Carr Community Center. She was an avid country music fan, especially Blake Shelton. She loved her pizza and her milkyways. She is survived by her...

George Asher Kerr Jr., 86 of Zanesville, passed away on October 8, 2021 at Genesis Morrison House of Zanesville. He was born on May 16, 1935, in Frazeysburg, son of the late George Asher Kerr Sr. and Emily Jane Minnich. George served in the Army and later worked as a plumber and pipe fitter. He was also a member of the Ohio State Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union - Local 95 of Cambridge. In his spare time he liked to garden and hunt. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Daisy Spinks Kerr;...

Stanley Farmer, 75, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 16, 1945, in Zanesvile, son of the late Stanley Edward Farmer and Donna Angles. Stanley served in the Army and was a Vietnam Vet. He loved to watch movies in his spare time.   He is survived by son, Robert (Cortney) Moore; brother, Richard (Betty) Farmer; sisters, Donna (Don) Harris, Kandy (Gary) Willey, Debbie (William) Miller; niece, Lori Moore; and grandchild, Gage...

     Jerry Lee Ryan 71 of Frazeysburg Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday September 29th 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville Ohio. Jerry was born on August 27th 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Frank Golden Ryan and Joan Louise Shaffer. Mr. Ryan is survived by two daughters Rita Kay Ryan of Newark Ohio and Christina Jo Ryan of Columbus Ohio and is also survived by two sisters Patsy Jo Foggins and Debra Ann Shaffer and by 8 grandchildren and 4...

Pamela Sue Sheppard Shank, 69 of Mt. Vernon, passed away September 29, 2021, Knox Community Hospital. She was born June 26, 1952 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Donald James Sheppard and Patricia Grosscup.  Pam loved to decorate, loved her vintage clothing, and spending time with family. She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Jessica) Stevens, Brian Stevens; brother Donald (Karen) Shepard; sister Sheryl Smith; grandchildren, Emily, Alivia, Kayla, Maddie and Luke; lots of nieces and...

Wells Thorin Shepherd gained his Angel Wings September 27, 2021 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, peacefully surrounded by family. After showing courage at his never ending doctor’s appointments and hospital stays, he is finally able to rest safe in the arms of Jesus.    He was born January 3, 2021 in Zanesville, son of Dillon Shepherd and Michaila (Riley) Shepherd.  Wells loved to play with balloons and being outside looking at trees.  He loved his...