Rebecca Lynn Barnett, 56, of Zanesville, went to heaven at 12:00 AM, March 19, 2019 at Willow Haven Nursing Home. She was born in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Clarence Richard Barnett and Ruth Gallagher Barnett.  She attended Muskingum County Starlight Workshop and then later she attended RHDD.  Becky loved to listen to country music on the radio and she liked to laugh. She is survived by her three sisters, Helen Harris, Eleanor Hicks, Maxine Williams; brothers, Donald...

Peggy S. (Bee) Davis, 79, of Zanesville, died at 1:55 pm Tuesday, March 19, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born December 20, 1939 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Blonda C and Mable (Sciance) Bee.  She was employed by a magazine wholesaler for 24 years.  She retired from the accounting firm of Hamilton, Waltman & Hill after 23 years.  She loved decorating, needlework, crocheting and was an avid reader. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Louis...

Norma Fay (Eppley) Darner, 91, of Zanesville, passed away March 16, 2019 at Willow Haven Care Center. She was born in Morgan County August 3, 1927, daughter of the late, Ralph and Leah (Divers) Eppley.  She graduated from York High School, Devertown in 1945.  Norma worked for National Battery, Talley and Zulandt, West Muskingum Schools Cafeteria and head cook at Starlight Schools.  She was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, was a renowned seamstress known for...

Charles Ray DeVore, age 75, of Zanesville, OH, died due to complications from a long term illness on Monday, March 18, 2019 at UPMC East Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Charles was born on February 29th, 1944 in New Lexington, OH.  He worked at Nelson McCoy Pottery in Roseville, OH, as a night watchman/kill burner till his retirement in 2003.  He then went to work with his daughter, who owned a P&D Home FedEx route, making deliveries in Wheeling, WV.  Charles in his spare time...

Clarence F. “Buck” Pletcher Jr., 77, of Zanesville, passed away March 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1941 in Zanesville, son of the late, Clarence Pletcher Sr. and Mary Search Pletcher.  He retired as a truck driver. He also worked for Rittberger and Goodwill. He is survived by his wife whom he married September 22, 2018, Lorena McCaucey Pletcher; son Bucky Pletcher; daughters, Tammy Vanderkooi, Marla Payne, Mary Rose, Kristin (Chris) Phepls;...

George Elmer Smitley, 92, of Zanesville, passed away March 12, 2019. He was born August 6, 1926 in Fultonham, OH son of the late, Vivian Smitley.  He served as a business manager for Kalamazoo College, Director of Business Affairs for Oakwood City Schools. He worked in 1948 for the city schools and later became the treasurer of the Maysville District.  He was the treasurer of the Vocational School later being appointed by Governor Gilligan to the position of Secretary of the...

Glenna M. (Guss) Shultz, 72, of Zanesville, passed away March 16, 2019 at Willow Haven Care Center. She was born February 1, 1946 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Marlyn Guss and Ruth Terry Allbritain. She retired from Brockway Glass.  She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Muskingum Chapter and member of American Legion Post #29. She is survived by her husband, Roy W. Shultz; children, Chris (Michelle) Shultz, Devin (Shannon) Shultz, Roy A. (Selina) Shultz,...

Sylvia J. Lanning, 81, of Zanesville, passed away March 1, 2019 at Genesis Hospital. She was born November 26, 1937 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Robert H. Sebaugh and Emily E. Pflieger Sebaugh.  She worked for Diane Shop, Zanesville City Schools and Essex Wire.  She was a member of Immanuel Church Downtown Zanesville. Sylvia enjoyed coloring, crocheting and watching baseball, football, NASCAR and movies.  Most of her days where spent with her dog, Baby.  She is...

Danny Lee Smith, 66 of Zanesville, passed away February 24, 2019 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born August 3, 1952, in Zanesville, son of the late Holly Howard Smith and May Huey.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and member of Rushing Winds Biker Church. He is survived by his siblings, Mark Smith, Sandy (Bob) Wollesen, Beverly Walters, Pam VanDusen, Matt Smith, Russell Smith; uncle Eugene Smith; cousins, Tamera Smith, Mike (Wendi) Smith; several extended family...

William L. Shumate, 58, of Zanesville, passed away February 16, 2019 at Genesis Hospital. He was born January 8, 1961 in Zanesville, son of Mary Harvey Shumate and the late, William F. Shumate.  He was a veteran in the United States Army and worked for Capital Resin, where he retired. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Kelly Fesler Shumate; sons, Jacobe (Jessica) Shumate, Dustin (Kaylee) Shumate, Nathaniel (Tiffany Reber) Shumate; daughter, Lindsey (Robert)...