Raymond L. German, 74, of Crooksville, passed away Saturday November 27, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital Wexner Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born June 29, 1947 in Zanesville to the late Wallace and Rosalie (Ogg) German. He was formerly employed as a Supervisor at the Dollar General Warehouse. Ray enjoyed collecting knives, coon hunting, cheering on his Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Cavaliers. He was a longtime grade school basketball coach at York Elementary...

Javon R. Bowen, 25, of Heath, Ohio, formerly of Thornville and Roseville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 25, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 24, 1996 in Zanesville, the son of Tiffany Smith and Jeffrey Bowen. Javon was a jokester and people pleaser always wanting to make people laugh and have a good time. He loved being the life of the party, but on a more serious note, he was a dedicated provider for his family of which he loved and adored. He worked as a laborer for...

Darrin Dennis, 55, of Roseville, passed away Thursday November 18, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after an extended illness. He was born January 14, 1966 in Perry County to the late Charles Lee Dennis and Barbara Jean Barnhart Dennis. He was an avid Miami Dolphins fan, enjoyed working on cars and was a former employee of Glass Floss shipping department and loved his work family. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Michele l. Sidwell Dennis of the home; son, Trent...

Ricky G. Dennis, 67 of Zanesville, passed away Thursday November 17, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare after an extended illness.  He was born on January 20, 1954 in Zanesville to the late Ralph Dennis Jr. and Madge Jadwin Dennis. Ricky worked various places throughout the years including Bethesda Hospital in the maintenance department & cafeteria, the New Bun Factory and as an EMT. He considered himself a car & bike enthusiast and was a man of faith,  belonging to both the...

Robert “Bob” Beckner, 53, of Roseville, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare after complications from Covid19. He was born June 15, 1968 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Douglass Allan and Bonnie “Jean” Fluhart Beckner. Bob enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He loved spending time with his wife and grandchildren. Bob was formerly employed as a mechanic with Estes Express...

Rachel M. “Betty” Cox, 94, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 28, 2021 at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family. She was born January 18, 1927 in Ironspot, to the late Charles and Anna Barker Payne. Betty worked at various local potteries and at Essex Wire throughout the years. She was a member of the Roseville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and loved fishing and camping. Betty comes from a large and very loving family to include,...

Bonnie “Jean” Beckner, 75, of Roseville, passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare after complications of Covid19. She was born on September 13, 1946 in Zanesville, to the late Robert and Bonnie Smith Fluhart. Jean spent most of her life as a homemaker and caring for her family. Affectionately known as Nanny, her grandkids were a major part of her life. She enjoyed attending their sporting events, watching birds, reading, and spending time with family. Jean loved...

Brian D. Clawson, 45, of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly Friday October 22, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare after a sudden illness. He was born on November 24, 1975 in Zanesville to Terri Bowen Clawson and the late Dennis C. Clawson. Brian taught GED classes at Mid-East Career Center and post graduate job placement at Zane State College. He was a man of Faith and attended Rolling Plains United Methodist Church, where he was a Servant Member for 10 years and a member of their Christian Life...

Harold “Barney” Shepard, 92, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 21, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville. He was born in Newton Township on September 19,1929 to the late Ralph and Sarah Canter Shepard. Barney spent his lifetime working construction in various places and farming his land. He loved the outdoors, fishing, farming, cutting wood and visiting with his neighbors. Most that know him would agree that he was a great storyteller with some...

Carol A. Spring Hill, 64, of Roseville, passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021  at Grant Medical Center after an unexpected incident. She was born in Zanesville on November 19, 1956 to the late Russell A. and Stella Pride Spring. Carol was a homemaker and known as a loving aunt and person that put her care for others far above herself. She was a member of the Rhema House of Worship and devoted several hours daily to prayer and reverent meditation for others. Left to mourn her passing...