Sherrill Elaine Burke, 68, of Newark, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Sherrill was born June 21, 1950 to the late Raymond N. and Bonnie J. (Vaughn) McDaniel. In addition to her parents, Sherrill is also preceded in death by her husband, William A. "Big Red" Burke. Sherrill leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Cynthia Holland, Jean (Donnie) Bourassa, and Shanna Burke; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, James Burke; sister, Jeanine Thompson; and a host...

Margaret Pearl “Peggy” Gaiters, 80, of Shakopee, MN, died at 3:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. She was born Friday, January 13, 1939 in Zanesville, OH, a daughter of the late Jesse B. and Mary Ruth (Harris) Gaiters.  Peggy was a dedicated and loving mother, adored by her children, grandchildren, and brothers and sisters. She is survived by children, Betsy (Eric) Mau of Federal Way, WA, Tonya of Louisville, KY, and...

Harold Lee Russell, 95, of Gratiot, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born July 14, 1923 to the late William and Nellie (Dixon) Russell. In addition to his parents, Harold is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen E. (Bichard) Russell; an older brother; and three older sisters. Harold leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Nancy Phillis, and Timothy Russell; grandchildren, Jennifer Russell, Jody Russell, Samantha (Frank) Webb, Morgan...

Vickie Lynn (Warne) Stemm, 66, of Zanesville, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. Vickie was born July 12, 1952 to the late Elmer  Glosser and Joann Shirley (Mautz) Warne. In addition to her parents, Vickie is also preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Stemm; and step fathers, Larry Warne and Leroy Romine. Vickie leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Mitch (Kimberly) Warne; grandchildren, Taylor Harney, Dalton Warne, and Hanna Warne; sister, Marguerite (Tim) Davis, of Fl.;...

William “Bill” A. Harris, 97, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Bill was born in Zanesville on July 28, 1921 to the late Charles G. and Sarah (Hill) Harris. Bill earned his Eagle Scout award at age 18, with Denver Curtis as Scout Master. He graduated from Zanesville Lash High School in 1940. Bill married Mabel Norman in 1942 and their union produced Charlene L. In 1943, and Charles R. Harris in 1946, in Zanesville. The family then moved to Newark, New Jersey...

Sharon Kay Hartman, 72, of Zanesville, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. Sharon was born July 26, 1946 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Todd. In addition to her parents, Sharon is also preceded in death by her sons-in-law, Ronald Lee Jackson, and Edward Eugene Burrell; and grandsons, Devin and Devon Hartman, and Cochran Maurice E. Burrell. Sharon leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Carloyn Burrell, Mendy Jackson, Shane Hartman, and Chad Hartman; grandchildren, Atlanta...

Jimmie Lee Tracey, 60, of Zanesville, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. Jimmie was born April 18, 1959 to the late Glenford and Hilda (Trout) Tracey. In addition to his parents, Jimmie is alo preceded in death by, brothers, Richard Tracey, Kenny Tracey, Tom Tracey, Paul Tracey, Gary Tracey, and Johnny Tracey; sisters, Rita Jean Smith Tracey, Maxine Lunn Tracey; and several nieces and nephews. Jimmie leaves to mourn his passing, his children, James Tracey, Joseph (Kayla Gray) Tracey and Kala...

P. Eleanor Dennis, 79, of Zanesville, gained her heavenly reward on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Eleanor was born December 25, 1939 to the late Earl and Bertha Moore. In addition to her parents, Eleanor is also preceded in death by a brother, John Moore; step-mother, Mary Moore; brothers-in-law, Lynn Dennis and Charles; and sister-in-law Mary Jane. Eleanor leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted husband, Larry L. Dennis; her children, Barbara (Kenny) Chevalier, Brenda (Tom) Greiner,...

James "Big Jim" Henry Kirby, Jr., 84, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. James was born March 8, 1935 to the late James H. and Mary E. (Viney) Kirby, Sr. In addition to his parents, James is also preceded in death by a son, Brian Kirby; and siblings, Dwight Viney, Bernadene Keels, and Shirley Kirby. James leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 61 years, Alyce A. Kirby; his children, James E. Kirby, Kenneth Kirby and Keith Kirby;...

Richard "Ricky" G. Edwards, 61, of Zanesville went to be with The Lord on Friday, April 19, 2019. Ricky was born May 13, 1957 to Bernice Edwards Jones and the late Richard "Dicky" Edwards.  In addition to his beloved mother, Bernice, Ricky leaves behind to mourn his passing, his wife, Karen Edwards; his loving children, Shawntel (Julie) Edwards, Kyisha and Kenzi Suttles Edwards; step-son, James "Jamie" Murphy; grandchildren, Licia and Dovontay Edwards,...