Lawrence A. Novaria, 83 of Zanesville, went home to his Lord March 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 9, 1936 in Brush Creek Township, son of the late, Charles A. Novaria and Goldie Kirkbride Novaria Pritchard.  He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict from 1954 to 1957.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping at the family campground. He is survived by his brother Dan (Becky) Pritchard; brother-in-law Leonard Hardman, Vic Duff;...

Kenneth F. Minnich, 81 of Zanesville, passed away April 1, 2020. He was born November 21, 1938 in Frazeysburg, son of the late Paul and Ruth Minnich.  Kenneth was a Ohio Army National Guard Reserve and worked for Rockwell International until he retired. He was also a member of Irville Ohio Masonic Lodge and Prophets Park Amrou Grotto. He is survived by his niece Tracy McConnell; several friends and neighbors. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Kay M....

Debbie Lynn Bowers, 62 of Zanesville, passed away March 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1958 in Canton, OH, daughter of the late, Harold C. Turner and Pauline Tullis Turner. She is survived by her husband of forty-five years, Robert Bowers; children, Tabby (David) Black, Harold (Heather) Bowers, Robby (Sylvia) Bowers, Bobbie (Ricky) Garner, Tiffany (LeRoy) Kuebler; siblings, John (Linda) Turner, Jama (John) Conrad, Becky (Harry) Carpenter, Jimmy Turner; twenty four...

Vickie L. Woolard, 64 of Sonora, completed her journey on Earth and has entered the gates of Heaven on March 25, 2020 at Genesis Morrison House. She was born July 19, 1955 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, James L. Woolard and Wilma L. Woolard.  She attended Sonora United Methodist Church.  She loved the activities at the nursing home and all of her friends that she made there.  Vickie was a kind soul and loved her family. She is survived by her sister Valerie Watson;...

Wilma “Jean” Davis-Stemm, 74 of Zanesville, passed away March 22, 2020 at the Genesis Morrison House. She was born September 4, 1945 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, William Davis and Ruth Staffey Davis.  Jean worked for Willow Haven Care Center in the housekeeping for several years.  She enjoyed her family, was an avid Bingo player and loved her dolphins. She is survived by her children, Kris (Steve) Johnson, Penny (Mike) Brooks, Brian Sharp, Winfield “Butchie” (Sabrina)...

Russell E. Geyer, 89 of Sonora, passed away March 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1930 in Zanesville, son of the late, George Geyer and Clara Dailey Geyer.  Russell was a United States Air Force Veteran.  He worked for Borden Dairy for forty-one years. He is survived by his wife Patricia Reed Geyer; son Brian (Ruth) Geyer; sister Sara; grandchildren, Megan Geyer and Benjamin Geyer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Frances...

Mathilda “Till” A. Mayle, 58 of Zanesville, passed away March 15, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 3, 1962 in Chester Hill, OH, daughter of the late, William Fowler and Mary Fowler. She is survived by her children, Kristie Mayle and William Mayle; sisters, Diana Hill and Marea Bobb; grandchildren, Christopher Sowers, Kylee Sowers, Kaden Mayle, Braden Taylor, Breonia Taylor and Aleesiah Mayle. Memorial services and a celebration of life...

David M. McDaniel, 54 of Zanesville, passed away March 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1965 in Sanford, FL son of Duane M. McDaniel and Mary Ann McDaniel. He is survived by his significant other Erin Lacey; children, April McDaniel, Hillary Cray Craft, Tasia McDaniel, Layla McDaniel, David McDaniel II; brother Duane M. McDaniel II; sister Donna Sangsland; grandchildren, Kiley Peck and Sophia Brunton. No services will be observed at this time. DeLong-Baker & Lanning...

Robert Jenkins, 55 of Roseville, passed away March 7, 2020 at Genesis Hospital. He was born August 18, 1964 in Zanesville, son of Dale Jenkins and the late Elizabeth Jones Jenkins.  He worked for Franklin Local Schools and was a member of Philo Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Rhonda Jenkins whom he married February 17, 1984; children, Donna (Michael) O’Neill, Julie Jenkins, Dale (Samantha Watson) Jenkins; sisters, Karen (Michael) Snyder, Sherry (Jerry) Harley, Carole...

Barbara Ellen Wickham, 76 of South Zanesville, passed away March 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1943 in Cannelville, daughter of the late Chester Ross and Mary Zink.  Her passion was spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a member of the South Zanesville United Methodist Church.  Barbara loved her church, snowmen, everything about Christmas and birdwatching.  She was a part of the Senior Citizens Ceramics Club and a prized winning baker. She...