Robert Ellsworth Brandford, Sr., was born June 16, 1937 in Zanesville, Ohio. He gained his Heavenly wings on Monday, January 10, 2022 at The Oaks at Bethesda following a short illness. Robert retried from the Zanesville Police Department September 30, 1994 after 27 years of service. He also worked as a Fair Housing Coordinator and from 2000-2012, he was Zanesville's Director of Public Safety. He was a faithful member of Morning Star COGIC, where he served as a Deacon. Robert was also a...

Eber E. Opdyke, Jr., 97, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his home. Eber was born December 26, 1924 in Newark, Ohio to the late Eber and Louise (Glonsinger) Opdyke, Sr. In addition to his parents, Eber is also preceded in death by his sister, Helen (Opdyke) Szana; and the love of his life, Patricia (Davis) Opdyke. Eber leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Debby Opdyke, of Libscomc, TX, Karen (Robert) Poland, of Zanesville, OH, and Bret (Cheryl) Opdyke, of Newark, OH;...

Rita Louise Weaver, 81, of Philo, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. Rita was born February 2, 1940 to the late Robert P. and Margaret E. (Farquhar) Weaver. In addition to her parents, Rita is also preceded in death by her beloved son, Raymond Robert Miles, Jr.; and a brother, Larry Weaver. Rita leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved children, Rena (Dave) Ridenour, Renetta Miles and Raeanna (Tim) Miles; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Barb Burke,...

Marlene Rosetta Griffin, 64, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. Marlene was born October 31, 1957 in Zanesville, daughter of Richard and Sharma Tracey and adopted parents, Donald and Lela Griffin. In addition to her parents, Marlene is also preceded in death by her beloved son, Donald James "DJ" Hayes; brother, Howard (Norma) Griffin; and sister, Marlene (George) Lemmon. Marlene leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved sons, Joshua and Drew Hayes; 2...

Jack L. Uhlman, 59, of Zanesville, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. Jack was born July 6, 1962 to  Evelyn (Wheeler) and the late Alvin Uhlman. In addition to his father, Alvin, who passed away in 2008, Jack is also preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Crystal Mullins, who passed away in 2019. Jack leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife Jennie Uhlman; his mother, Evelyn (Wheeler) Uhlman; his brother, Frank Wright; beloved...

Mark Joseph Mallett, 65, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. Mark was born August 10, 1956 to the late Everett F. and Sylvia V. (Goodall) Mallett. In addition to his parents, Mark is also preceded in death by his beloved son, Scott Mallett. Mark leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Phillis R. (Somers) Mallett; children, Chad Mallett and Daniel (Candy) Mallett; grandchildren, Mazie and Abriana Mallett; siblings, Sandy Honeywell, Larry (Sherry) Mallett, Anne (Larry)...

Alice Faye Hill, 66, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. Alice was born November 18, 1955 to the late Marion and Mary (Baumgardner) Powell. In addition to her parents, Alice is also preceded in death by three of her beloved sons, Larry, Jason and Justin Hill; brother, Clarence Powell; sister, Marietta DePuy; two grandchildren; great-nephew, Shad R. Adams; and brothers-in-law, Francis DePuy, Charles Dennis and Stewart Warden. Alice leaves to cherish her memory, her...

Kent B. Lovell, 87, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Altercare in Somerset, Ohio. Kent was born July 17, 1934 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Homer F. and Irene (Thompson) Lovell. In addition to his parents, Kent is also preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Thomas; as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents. Kent leaves to cherish his memory, his brother, Tim Lovell; nephew, Trevor Lovell; niece, Traci Hageland; and a host of other relatives and friends. Kent began...

Romád Tafari Sigourney Quillon Foster Gonzalez, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on December 30, 2021. Romád is the child of Romád Foster and Beverly Gonzalez . In addition to his loving parents, Romád is also survived by siblings, Amayah, Kimani, Ava, Zariya, Imyrea and Anisha; aunts, Kristie Fowler, Vanessa Seaton, Jennifer and Denise Gonzalez; great-grandma, Beverly Savage; grandmas, Roberta Haser, and Anita Gonzalez; grandpa, Donald (Sue)...

Edna Alice Sticken, 82, of Zanesville, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Edna was born May 30, 1939 to the late Herbert V. and Evelyn (Duffin) Keen. Edna leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Donna (Dave Haug) Sticken, Herbert "Woody" Sticken and Christine Lee Morris; grandchildren, Cameron Morris, Courtney Morris, Patricia Jenkins and Terra Jenkins; as well as other relatives and friends. Edna's grandchildren were her life. She loved to read and enjoyed...