All Obituaries

Shirley A. Hannum, 81, of Zanesville, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 18, 1937 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Cleo and Mae (Cornell) Barker. She was a devoted wife, mother and committed Christian. She gave her life for the cause of others, always putting others before herself. Mom desired to meet Jesus in paradise and she looked forward to seeing his face, to eat the fruit of the tree by the still waters, and to...

John A. Hensley, 77, of Zanesville, passed away on Monday August 12, 2019. He was born on July 28, 1942 in Zanesville, a son of the late Lewis and Helen (Spring) Hensley. He is survived by one son Eric (Angie) Hensley. One grandson Tyler Hensley. One brother Willard Hensley. Three sisters Margaret Ledford, Donna Wilson, and Mary Rowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Rose Marie Ferrell and one brother George Hensley.  Private graveside services will...

Janice Kay Lazar, 72, of South Zanesville, passed away on Sunday August 4, 2019 at Cedar Hill Care Center after her battle with brain cancer. She was born on Nov. 6, 1946 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Fulmer. She graduated from Zanesville High School in 1965. She operated a day care for 20 years out of her home. She was a member of Zanesville Moose Lodge #663 and Zanesville Eagles #302. She was a former member of the South Zanesville Fire Department...

John Henry Beall, Sr., 72, of East Fultonham,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at 1:45 p.m. Saturday August 3, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 22, 1946 in Zanesville a son of the late Edgar W. and Wilma F. Beall.  He retired from Chesterhill Stone Quarry in 2013. He belonged to the Coon Hunters Club in McConnelsville. His favorite pastimes were mushroom hunting with his nephew Gary Elson and cutting firewood with his friends Mike Spring and...

George (Bill) William Ridenour, 88, of East Fultonham, passed away Tue. July 30, 2019 at his daughter Rebecca (Ridenour) Brewer’s home peacefully. He was born on June 25, 1931in Zanesville, Ohio, a son of the late Harold and Rose (Stalter) Ridenour. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Barbara Ann (Tharp) Ridenour. He is survived by his children Renee (Tom) Hammers of Zanesville, Rosanna (Victor) Ackley of Dayton, Rebecca (Dan) Brewer of East Fultonham, Rodney...

June  M. Wiseman, 82, of East Fultonham, passed away on Friday July 19, 2019 at Genesis Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1936 in East Fultonham, a daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Alice (Saxton) Dickerson. She was a member of East Fultonham United Methodist Church. She is survived by six children Tamera (John) Polen of Florida, Wally (Diana) Wiseman, Randall (Arlene) Wiseman, Penny (Joe) Roberts, Mitzi Morris, and Rick (Kimberly) Wiseman. 26 grandchildren, 65...

Cindy S. Mount, 66, of Zanesville, passed away Sunday July 14, 2019 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 7, 1952 in Zanesville. She was formerly employed at the family business,  Higgins Lumber. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending her grandkids activities.      She is survived by her husband William  "Bill" Mount whom she married March 24, 1973. Two daughters Melissa (Kyle) Riggle and Jaime (Jason)...

Douglas L. Hunter, 48, of Zanesville, passed away Sunday July 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 2, 1970 in Zanesville, a son of Ronald and Sharen (Kelly) Hunter. In addition to his parents he is survived by two sons Steven Hunter and Junior Hunter. Grandmother Beth Roberts. He had been a meat cutter at Kroger for 14 years. Private services will be held at William Thompson & Son Funeral Home in White Cottage.

Laverne Martin Garbelman, 82, of Thornville, passed away Sat. June 29, 2019 at Genesis Perry County Medical Center. He was born on May 2, 1937 in Aurora,  Illinois. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a former electrician in the heating and cooling business and later drove truck with his wife Bess and their dog. He is survived by three daughters Nancy Platt, Patricia Bailey, and Gailann Garbelman. One son Michael Cooper. Fifteen grandchildren among which are Brian...

Jason Matthew Beem, Jr., 25 of Zanesville, finally lost his battle with mental illness on Sat. June 29, 2019. He was born on Jan. 11, 1994 in Zanesville. He was employed at The AdvantaClean Company in Newark. He is survived by his mother and step-father Carrie and Nick Shaner. His father and step-mother Jason Matthew and Summer Beem, Sr. One brother Kylar Shaner. Two children Hunter Matthew and Hudson Daniel Beem. Mother of his children Kayla. His fiancee Jordan Landerman and her children...