Emma “Isabelle” Stotts, 83 of Zanesville, passed away September 18, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born August 11, 1935 in Stovertown, daughter of the late Reynold Wilson and Louetta Pearl Mahaffey.  She was a member of the Washington Township Baptist Church.  She was a loving, devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her children, Sandy Starrett of Blue Rock, Darlene Stotts of Zanesville, Wallace R. Stotts of Philo, Stephen A. (Sherry)...

Ruth Murphy, 94 died September 15, 2018 at her residence in Zanesville, OH. Ruth was born on November 29, 1923 in Zanesville, the daughter of William and Mary Bell. In her early years, Ruth enjoyed caring for the new babies and her foster children Mark, Cindy and Louise (Lu Ann).  In her later years she worked at Krogers and retired in 2004 after working as a cook for 28 years in the Zanesville City Schools. Surviving are a son, Robert Murphy and two daughters, Ruth Ann Sentivany and...

Michael B. Bailey, 55, of Okeechobee, FL (formally of Zanesville, OH) passed away on Feb. 20, 2018 at 1:32am in Crystal Lake, IL at the home of his sons after a courageous 6 month battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 7, 1962 in Columbus, OH to Beverly Brown of Zanesville, OH and John Bailey of St. Lucie West, FL. He is survived by his parents, sons John (Mary) Bailey and David (Claire) Bailey, grandson Jack Bailey, former wife Brenda Bailey, his siblings Tina (Matt) Moretti, Susie ( Todd)...

Viola Mae Van Dyne, 88, of Zanesville, passed away September 3, 2018 at The Oaks at Bethesda. She was born May 15, 1930 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, James Devoll and Myrtle Mumma Devoll. She is survived by her daughter, Patty Van Dyne; son, Keith Van Dyne; several siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Van Dyne; daughter, Bridgette Butler; several siblings. Calling hours will be held 2:00 p.m.to...

Donald Rex Drushal, 84, of Hopewell, passed away September 3, 2018 at Genesis Morrison House. He was born June 7, 1934 in Summit County, son of the late, Franklin Drushal and Inez Ferguson Drushal.  He graduated from Chandlersville High School, member Hopewell Free Methodist Church and retired from Rockwell Glass. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Russell Drushall; daughters, Vika (Terry) McDonald, Pam (John) Rodman, Linda (Art) Cummings; brother, Robert (Irene) Drushal; sisters,...

Jerry Bruce Combs, 75, of Zanesville, passed away August 29, 2018 at Genesis Morrison House surrounded by his family. He was born December 12, 1942 in Rosedale, OH, son of the late, Crit Combs and Elsie Williams Combs-Mills.  He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and Service Officer in Columbus, OH.  He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, VFW George Selsam Post 1058 and American Legion Post 29.  He was president and member of Vietnam Veterans Chapter 42 of Zanesville....

Ruth Mary Conrad, 77, of Zanesville, passed away August 1, 2018 at The Oaks at Bethesda. She was born July 26, 1941 in Coral County, PA. daughter of the late, William Cook and Hazel Sharrer Cook.  She was a homemaker, bookkeeper for Conrad & Barret Oil and also had her own bookstore. She is survived by her sons, Jon (Monica) Zamora, Jerry Conrad, Matthew Mike Conrad Jr., Christopher Conrad; daughter, Cindy Berka; sisters, Evelyn and Jean; nieces, Cheryl, Linda and Karen; numerous...

James Samuel McHenry Jr., 60, of Philo, passed away August 21, 2018 at Genesis Morrison House surrounded by family. He was born November 9, 1957 in Zanesville, son of the late James S. McHenry Sr. and Lou McGrath McHenry.  James worked for Sidwell Materials Inc., and was a veteran in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Tina White McHenry; sons, Desi (Jennifer) McHenry, Joshua (Adrian) Kaminski; brothers, Jeff (Joanie) McHenry, Jerry McHenry, Jay McHenry;...

  Belinda Sue Sowers-Hayes, 62, of Zanesville, passed away August 19, 2018 at Adams Lane Care Center after a short battle with ALS. She was born September 17, 1955 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Wayne Hayes and Juanita Mahon Hayes.  Belinda was a volunteer at the Muskingum County Dog Warden and Adoption Center and devoted her life to her pets.    She is survived by her sons, Brent (Colette) Carpenter of Colorado, Ian Hayes of Zanesville; siblings, Diana (Joe)...

Eva Jean Hastings-Murphy, 65, of Zanesville, passed away August 18, 2018 at Genesis Hospital. She was born June 26, 1953 in Uhrichsville, OH, daughter of the late, William Murphy and June DeVore Farquhar. She is survived by her daughters, Emily (Harry Weaver) Hastings, Nancy Hastings; son, Jim Hastings Jr.;  siblings, Howard Murphy, Roger Farquhar, Timothy Farquhar, Robert Farquhar, Steven Farquhar, William Murphy, Todd Farquhar, Terri Smith, Bonnie Murphy, Fred Devore, Becky...