All Obituaries

Paul Wesley Walton, 82, of Zanesville, formerly of Fultonham, passed away at his home   . He was born on October 30, 1938 in Corning, Ohio, a son of the late Leonard and Margaret (Kranyik) Walton.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He  loved farming, woodworking, family vacations. Though he never had extensive formal education, he was skilled in plumbing, carpentry, mechanics, and he had been employed as a welder for 33 years at Rockwell...

Loren C. "Pete" Wilhite, 93, of Zanesville, passed away at 7:35 p.m. Wed. July 21, 2021 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on April 1, 1928 in Philo, a son of the late Ted Wilhite and Ostra Spurrier. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He is survived by one daughter Diane (Gary) Pike. Three sons Steve Wilhite, Kevin Wilhite, and Keith Wilhite. Five grandchildren Jason Factor, Matt Wilhite, Wendi Grinstead, Stephanie Strauch, and Hayleigh Wilhite. Twelve...

David M. Lawler, 63, of Zanesville, passed away at 8:40 p.m. Friday July 16, 2021 at Riverside Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1957 in Zanesville, a son of the late Donald Lawler and Charlotte Bregnard.  He was a truck driver for Mattingly Foods for 23 years. He loved woodworking, fishing, gardening, and taking care of his yard. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Diana (Hina) Lawler. Three children Chanda (Marc) Carpenter, Travis (Heather) Lawler, and Abbey (Andy Williams)...

James W. Mount, 83, of Zanesville, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Tue. July 13, 2021 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. He was born on June 20, 1938 in Zanesville, a son of the late John and Edna (Davis) Mount. He was a retired welder at McGraw Edison where he was employed for 35 years. He was a member of Fair Oaks Baptist Church. He enjoyed baseball and softball and attending his grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sporting events. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Judy...

Verna “Maureen” (Adams) Williams, 84,  passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, surrounded by her family.Maureen was born January 25, 1937, at the Old Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.   She was the oldest of eight children of the late Stephen Orville and Verna Evelyn (Harris) Adams.  Maureen was a 1955 graduate of Roseville High School.  She was married to Harry “Jack” Williams for 63 years, as he preceded her in death,  March of...

Rosemary Rebecca (Carrell) Long, 100, of Zanesville, formerly of Somerset, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Thursday July 8, 2021 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. She was born on January 28, 1921 in Mount Perry, a daughter of the late Howard Huffman and Clara Edna (Ardrey) Carrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Josephine (Carrell) Patton who was born in 1920 and died in 1964, her husband James Edgar Long born January 28, 1918 whom she married on March 2,...

Linda Sue (Smitley) Sutton, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at the age of 79 on Wed. July 7, 2021. Linda was born on August 8, 1941 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Corbyn and Treva (Gillogly) Smitley.  She was a 1959 Zanesville High School graduate, attended Meredith Business College and was a lifelong member of Brighton Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Ernest C. Sutton, Jr. A brother...

Pearl Joe Kelly, Sr., 51, of Zanesville, passed away Tue. July 6, 2021 at his home peacefully in his sleep after a long hard battle with cancer. He was born on July 29, 1969 in Zanesville, a son of the late Pearl Junior and Bonnie Kelly. He loved hard work and operating heavy equipment. He loved his family more than anything else. He leaves behind his wife Gwinda Kelly. Two sons Pearl Joe Kelly, Jr. and his fiance Kassidey Tahyi and Trevor Kelly and his girlfriend Haley May. One brother...

Brenda Willison, 62, of Zanesville, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at her home. She was born March 11, 1959 in Zanesville, to Virginia and the late Darrell Willison.  Brenda could be funny and frustrating, loveable and stubborn, ornery and unpredictable. But no matter what we always knew she loved us…and we loved her. Brenda died peacefully at home with her kitty by her side. She lived a chaotic life. Home was her safe haven. It was the place where she was most comfortable and...

Fred L. Himmelspach, Jr., 70, of South Zanesville, passed away on Thur. July 1, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 28, 1951 in Zanesville, a son of the late Fred and Betty Himmelspach. He was a retired meat cutter, formerly owned and operated Vista View Market and Main Street Market. Fred enjoyed many years owning and training harness racing horses in both Ohio and Florida. He enjoyed fishing always and sharing that at Uncle Fred’s Fish Camp in Merritt Island . He spent his later...