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Valerie Layne Hickman, 20 of Zanesville, joined her brother, Grant Alan, in heaven unexpectedly early Sunday morning, October 18, 2020. Our beautiful Valerie was born on August 11, 2000 to Bret and Beth (Burkhart) Hickman. Valerie was a nursing student at Ohio University-Zanesville and worked as a Multi-Skilled Technician at Genesis Hospital. She loved her job and co-workers. Valerie graduated, with honors from Zanesville High School where she excelled in academics and sports. Through these...

Phyllis Joy Kanavel, 83 of Zanesville died at 5:00 PM Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Primerose Assisted Living after a lengthy illness. Joy was born November 2, 1936 in Zanesville the daughter of Stanley Brooks Sherwood and Oma Mae Squires Sherwood. Joy was a homemaker & enjoyed taking care of her pet cats over the years. She very much liked spending time with family, especially her grandkids. She is survived by her three sons; Kevin (Lori) Kanavel, Todd (Mellissa) Kanavel, and Bryan...

Brent Lee Pennell, 64, of Zanesville passed at 11:24 AM Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Ohio State University Hospital. He was born on Sunday, July 1, 1956 in Marietta, Ohio the son of Jack Pennell and Ellen McElfresh Pennell Propp. Brent was Methodist by faith. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in the Army National Guard. While serving Brent was on the Aircraft carrier, John F. Kennedy. He was proud to be a licensed social worker. Brent enjoyed playing music especially his guitar....

James “Jim” Lamar Dickman, 87 of Zanesville died at 6:01 AM Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Genesis Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 27, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio the son of Stanislaus Dickman and Minna Seils Dickman. Jim graduated from Clyde High School, received his undergraduate and law degree from The Ohio State University. He was employed as an attorney until his retirement in his early 80's. Jim was a United States Navy Veteran, member of St....

Patricia “Pat” J. Perone, 75, of Zanesville died at 2:26 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Genesis Hospital following an extended illness. She was born September 21, 1945 in Tyler, Texas the daughter of Ashton John Weisend and Jane Irene McCoy Weisend. Pat was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and a loving wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Chuck" H. Perone Jr. whom she married February 8, 1964;...

Carol Sue Tabler 54, of Zanesville gained her angel wings Saturday, September 26, 2020 as a result of complications from open-heart surgery. She was born February 18, 1966 in Lancaster Ohio, the daughter of Margaret “Peg” Wagner and the late Charles Hill and latter became the adopted daughter of the late Thomas Wagner. She married Andrew Tabler on October 1, 1988, ten-years after their first childhood date. Sue appreciated life making every second count and could warm your...

Bob was born on April 13, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio to Foster and Adola Williamson. He was raised in the Lancaster area graduating from Lancaster High School before joining the Marine Corp. It was while stationed in North Carolina where he met the love of his life, Shirley Rose Haddock, who he married on December 15, 1956. After moving back to Ohio they raised their family, which was very important to Bob. Bob moved to Zanesville in 1965 when he became an Agent for Allstate Insurance. He sold...

Leo David Potts, 93 of Zanesville died Tuesday morning September 22, 2020 at the Genesis Health Care. He was born on February 4, 1927 in Corning, OH the son of Leo Charles Potts and Margaret M. (Verfers) Potts. Leo was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and former member of St. Mary of the Assumption in Lancaster. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran and retired as a quality control supervisor from Essex Wire plant in 1992 after 43 years of service. He is survived by a daughter,...

Kenneth Wayne McHenry, 88 of Zanesville died at 6:40 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Genesis Health Care following a brief illness. He was born on March 16, 1932, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late H. Delman McHenry and Vera L. (Bunting) McHenry. Wayne was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, US Army Reserve, and a 1950 graduate of Lash High School. He was employed at Sears & Roebuck and Ray Thomas Lumbertown. Wayne...

Dr. Forrest Donald Baillie, 96 of Zanesville, Ohio and Lake LeeLanau, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 20th at the Morrison House Hospice. He was a resident at Primrose Retirement Community. He was born in East Fultonham, Ohio to Elizabeth Cameron Baillie and Robert Baillie on April 26, 1924. He graduated from Lash High School in 1942 and upon graduation immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. He had grown up during the Great Depression and proudly served in the South...