Robert Lamont Woods, 37, departed from this life, Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born January 8, 1981 to Robert L. Sheila Ann Woods, in Zanesville, Ohio. He enjoyed being a mechanic, carpenter, and concrete finisher. His favorite activity, was riding his motorcycle. Lamont never met a stranger and was a servant to everyone he knew, always smiling and always helpful. He is survived by his children, Ja'nian and Mikel Woods (Brenda Cantrell), of Columbus; his mother, Sheila (David...

William Joseph "Joey" Offinger, 21, of Zanesville, entered the hospital on June 19, 2018 where he sustained injuries due to complications and passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 around 5:30 p.m. Joey was born May 9, 1997 to William "Todd" and Darcy (Gaton) Offinger. In addition to his parents, Joey is survived by, his loving sister, Hannah Offinger; his grandmothers, Debbie Gaton and Donna Jack; his beloved girlfriend, Shelby Delancey; aunt, Lynn Gaton; uncle, Larry...

Juanita McLaurin, 84, of Lithopolis, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Visitation will be held Monday, July 23, 2018 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., at the Church of God, 760 East 2nd St., Xenia, Oh. Burial will take place Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Glen Rest Cemetery, Renoyldsburg, Oh, at 12 p.m. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family. 

Connie Lou Henderson, 79, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Connie was born August 4, 1938, in Zanesville, to the late Sidney and Myrtle (Kennedy) Mayle. In addition to her parents, Connie is also preceded in death by her husbands, Harold E. Henderson, and Frank Lewis Tolliver, Sr.; brothers, Donald V. Rush, Sidney Mayle, Jr., Eugene Mayle, Paul Mayle, Keith Mayle, and Maurice Mayle;  sisters, Verna Johnson, Genivive Kennedy and Mary Mayle...

Samantha Sue Rockwell, 28, of Columbus, Ohio passed away July 7, 2018 at 9:56 p.m., at Grant Hospital. Samantha was born March 1, 1990 in Madison, TN, to John and Shelli Rockwell, who survive. Samantha enjoyed traveling with her father, but most of all, she cherished her children. In addition to her parents, Samantha is survived by her beloved children, Kylie and Kaleb Arthur, Austin, Abby, Aiden and Annabell Rockwell-Bonnell; her sisters, Nicole Neuville and Kristen McDonald, of South...

Franklin Luther Lavender, 84, of Zanesville, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Frank was born February 18, 1934 to the late Reverend Jesse and Pearl (Kessler) Lavender. In addition to his parents, Frank is also preceded in death by his brother, Reverend Aaron Lavender. Frank leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Charoltte Ann Lavender; his children, Theresa (Alvin) Igwebuike, Franklin Lavender, and Teselo Lavender, as well as Mona, of TN and Sputnik, of Cleveland;...

Chester "Sonny" A. Williams, age 83, of Zanesville, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Genesis Hospice facility. Chester was born on December 13, 1934 to the late Chester A. Williams and Henerietta Dalton. In addition to his father and mother, Chester is preceded in death by siblings; Roy, Earl Helen, Dorothy and Edna.  Chester is survived by his wife, Sherril, Children; Jackie, Melody, Michelle (Michael) Dalton, Juli, Wendy and Darin, Siblings; Henry, Russell, James...

Emily Elizabeth Sue Goins, 18, passed away June 29, 2018 at the Koebacker House in Columbus. She was born February 4, 2000. She is survived by her parents,  Melissa Salaiz Ballengee and step father, Chris Ballengee of New Mexico; two brothers Brandon and Channing Goins, of Zanesville; a sister Destiny Goins, of Columbus; nieces, Infinity and Aalihya; nephew, Dakari; aunts, Wendy Harris, of Zanesville, and Laurie (Simmie) Davis, of Georgia; uncles, Matthew (Shairry), and  Justin...

Robert E. Harrier, 70, of Zanesville, passed away July 2, 2018. Robert was born January 11, 1948 to the late William H. and Mary C. (Burns) Harrier, Sr. In addition to his parents, Robert is also preceded in death by his infant son, Shane Harrier. Robert leaves behind to mourn his passing, his wife, Joyce E. Harrier; brother, Bill (Jane) Harrier; sister, Donna George; son, Mike Harrier; step-children, Donnie Urban, and Esther Hassell; grandchildren, Rob Harrier, Kennedy Hassell, Lauren...

David Michael Bowers, Sr., 57, of Zanesville, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at his home. Dave was born March 30, 1961 to the late John L. and Martina E. (Hannigan) Bowers, Sr. In addition to his parents, Dave is also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Bowers. Dave leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Tawnya S. Bowers; his children, David (Tabbie) Bowers, Jr., Kayla (Mark) Paxton, and Kourtney Gebhart; siblings, John (Ruth) Bowers, Jr., Mary Anne Nutter, Patty...