All Obituaries

Sona F. Marshall went to be with the Lord, Saturday January 18, 2020 at the Oaks at Bethesda. She was born on December 4, 1928 in Roseville to the late John and Dorothy (Weaver) Garrett. Sona was a life-long resident of Roseville, where she graduated with the class of 1946 and was known as a fantastic cook and baker. People raved about her Red Devil’s Food cake and looked forward to receiving one. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Roseville, Roseville American...

Janet M. Scott, 84, of Crooksville, passed away peacefully at her residence, Thursday January 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Lilian (Ross) Smith, born on February 11, 1935 in Zanesville, Ohio. Janet was a member of the Crooksville-Roseville VFW Post 9090, where she loved to visit with friends and play cards and the Crooksville American Legion Post 222. In her earlier years she was employed with both Hull and Nelson McCoy Potteries. She is...

Authorine Fleming, 94, of Crooksville, passed away at 10:54 AM, Tuesday January 14, 2020 at The Laurels of Chagrin Falls. She was born on November 11, 1925 in Congo, to the late James and Mary (Kusick) McCoy. Authorine worked most of her life at the Nelson McCoy Pottery and was a member of the Iliff United Methodist Church. She is survived by her grandson, Kyle (Kathleen) Fleming; and great grandchildren, James and Eleanor Fleming. Authorine was preceded in death by her husband, Allyn;...

Burma J. Embrey, 72, of Crooksville, passed away peacefully January 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 29, 1947 in Summers County, West Virginia to the late Dempsey and Gladys (Richmond) Adkins. Burma loved nature and enjoyed, hiking, walks through the woods and mushroom hunting with her husband Steve. She retired from ITT Cooper Standard in the summer of 2008. Burma wasted no time after retirement spending as much time making memories with her grandchildren that she adored as...

James R. Hartman, 53, of Zanesville, passed away in the early morning hours of January 1, 2020 after a sudden accident. Jimmy was a kind-hearted and loving guy that enjoyed life. When he wasn’t working at his job or on cars, he could be found hunting, fishing or swimming. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, loved to laugh and listen to his Hip Hop music. Jimmy was born on May 23, 1966 in Zanesville, to the late Gary and Donna (McIntire) Hartman. He is survived by his children,...

Jerry W. Abram, 60, of Crooksville, passed away Thursday December 26, 2019 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on September 6, 1959 in Zanesville to the late William and Elsie (Owen) Abram. Jerry was a fun loving and goofy jokester, always looking to argue over a sport related or political topic. He loved watching the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals and aggravating people in any way possible. One thing was for sure, Jerry was loved by everybody. He is...

Mickey D. Jackson, 78, of Crooksville, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday December 20, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare after a sudden illness. The daughter of the late Albert and Bonita (Darling) Callihan, she was born on March 31, 1941 in Roseville. Mickey spent most of her life as a homemaker and worked various places in the Crooksville Community. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Roseville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Mickey was...

Mary Beth McConnell, age 66, went home to be with her Lord, December 19, 2019 while a resident of the Willow Haven Nursing Home Zanesville, following an extended battle with Dementia. She was the daughter of Richard and Rosemary (Callihan) McConnell. Mary was a very good seamstress and was employed in both retail clothing and Property and Casualty Insurance, where she held a license with the State of Ohio. She was a former member of the Insurance Women of Zanesville. Mary Beth was a huge fan...

Raymond E. Bishop, 76, of McConnelsville, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday December 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 27, 1943 in Zanesville to the late George and Helen Grigsby Bishop. Raymond worked most of his life in area potteries and retired from Robison Ransbottom Pottery, where he served as the night watchman. He loved mowing his lawn and was very particular as to how it was done and who was able to do it. Among his favorite stories to tell were of his days fishing...

Becky J. Marshall, 68, of Zanesville (formerly of Roseville), answered her final call on Monday December 16, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare after a sudden illness. Becky devoted 35 years of her life to the City of Zanesville as a dedicated communications operator. She was born on September 2, 1951 in Zanesville to Sona Garrett Marshall and the late Ralph Marshall. Becky was a 1969 Roseville High School graduate, known for her great sense of humor and love for crocheting. She was an avid NASCAR...