All Obituaries

Elda J. Perdue, 90, of  South Zanesville, passed away Sat. Sept. 29, 2018 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. She was born on Dec. 21, 1927 in South Zanesville, a daughter of the late Ruben and Addie (Flowers) Mills. She was an active and lifetime member of South Zanesville United Methodist Church. She retired from United Technology. She was an avid sports fan. She is survived by seven children Cindy Ullmer of Florida, Max J. Perdue, Holly Dean, Lonnie Perdue all of South Zanesville,...

Willard “Willie” Baughman, 84, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 26, 2018, as a result of a stroke suffered four years ago. He was born on Nov. 28, 1933 in Zanesville, a son of the late Elmer and Lela (Mercer) Baughman. He had been employed at Brockway Glass for 38 years. He enjoyed hanging out at the V.F.W. He was a member of Fair Oaks Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years Shirley (Mock) Baughman. One daughter Diane (Terry) Goss....

Ronald Lee Taylor, 86, of Zanesville, passed away September 24, 2018 under the care of Genesis Hospice Morrison House. He was born on March 30, 1932 in Cannelville, a son of the late Merle Taylor, Sr. and Marguerite (Prescott) Taylor. Ronald was an Army Veteran. He was a member of the Rolling Plains United Methodist Church where he had previously served as a trustee. He was a member of Zane Trail Kampers and traveled all over the country. He had also been a member of Zanesville Eagles Aerie...

Irene Gill, 90, of South Zanesville, passed away at 7:16 a.m. Thur. Sept. 20, 2018 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. She was born on Nov. 21, 1927 in Chandlersville, a daughter of the late Carr and Rilla (White) Mitchell. She was a retired secretary and was  a member of South Zanesville United Methodist  Church. She is survived by two sons Dale Gill and Dean Gill. Three grandchildren Stephanie, Steven, and Colton. Four great-grandchildren Shelby, Brianna, Tyler, and Knox. Two...

Martha J. Stanbery, 94, of Zanesville, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Tue. Sept. 18, 2018 at the Oaks at Northpointe. She was born on Sept. 14, 1924 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Ernest J. and Gladys (Stickel) Strouse. She had formerly been employed at Artley’s Dress Shop and then at Elder-Beerman. She is survived by one daughter Susan (Tom) Brock. One son Steven (Rita) Stanbery. Five grandchildren Tammy Lane, Ted Brock, Stefanie Terrill, Patrick Stanbery, and Jenna Stanbery. Great...

Dorothy J. Cook, 87, of Zanesville, passed away at 1:35 a.m. Tue. Sept. 18, 2018 at the Helen Purcell Home. She was born on Aug. 30, 1931 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Patrick and Wava (Harmon) Coffey. She was a member of Rolling Plains United Methodist Church and the Christian Women’s Group. She also volunteered at Genesis, enjoyed golfing, playing euchre and line dancing.  She is survived by two sons Roger (Becky) Cook and William (Melissa) Cook. Four grandchildren...

Herman R. Crock, 89, of Mount Perry, passed away on Thur. Sept. 13, 2018. He was born on July 9, 1929 in Caldwell, Ohio, a son of the late Andrew and Henrietta (Shafer) Crock. He was a lifetime farmer and veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by five daughters Theresa Crock, Norma J. Crock, Diana Crock, Martha Sterling and Angel (Jim) Bradley. One son David Crock. Three grandchildren Trisha Crock, James Bradley IV, and Paige Bradley. Two sisters Emmaline (Kenny) Johnson and...

Marian Jayne Mock, 82, of Zanesville, passed away Tue. Sept. 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 19, 1935 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Merle and Daisy McGee. She was co-owner of Mock Excavating with her husband for over 50 years. In her free time she enjoyed working in her yard, watching deer, and spending time with her family and friends. She was an active member at Meadow Farm Church. She really enjoyed going on Sunday mornings with her family and...

  James Richard Morrison, 81 years old, passed away on September 3, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on March 28, 1937 to the late Paul and Esther (Sherwood) Morrison. He graduated from South Zanesville High School. Richard married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Renner, on September 15, 1957.      He enjoyed gardening, raised his own plants in his greenhouse and always had a beautiful garden. He loved giving the produce to family,...

Barbara Jean Pletcher, 94, of South Zanesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior and with her loving husband Ralph Pletcher  at 6:25 a.m. on Thur. Aug. 23, 2018. She was born on June 19, 1924 in East Fultonham, a daughter of the late George and Vinnie Dilts. She married Ralph on Feb. 15, 1948 and was blessed with five children; Bill (Vickie) Pletcher of Owega, NY, David (Polly) Pletcher of New Lexington, Barbara (Jim) Stoneburner of Fultonham, Larry (Tammy Hern) Pletcher of...