St. Paul A.M.E. Church - Zanesville
561 Pine Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.454.9700
Weekly Bulletin Announcements
WELCOME BACK!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO REV. CLIFTON R. KILPATRICK AND FIRST LADY RUBY ON BEING REASSIGNED TO
ST. PAUL AME CHURCH - ZANESVILLE FOR THE 2021-2022 CONFERENCE YEAR. WE ARE SO HAPPY AND
BLESSED TO HAVE YOU BACK AS OUR LOCAL SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP TEAM. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
TO SEE ALL ANNOUNCMENTS PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO "SCROLL DOWN" TO THE BOTTOM
OF THIS PAGE WHERE DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OBITUARIES ARE LOCATED.
For Upcoming Ohio/South Ohio Conference, District and Connectional events listed for this conference year,
please visit our Home Page!
Contact Brenda Curtis, our Benevolent Chairperson, to have her formally send
get well cards, sympathy cards, flowers, and to contact the person who does resolutions, etc.
from our church!
Need Transportation to Sunday School or Worship Service?
Contact Brother Paul Jones at 740.683.7116 (cell) or 740.452.1844 (home) OR
Brother Kenny Wooten at 740.454.8265
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This website is maintained by Dr. Brenda Kay Toler. Church information to be posted can be sent to: toler.1@osu.edu
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ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH PRAYER LIST: (Sick, Shut-Ins, and "Special Prayer" Requests)
Please take the time to send cards or make calls to those on this list to shower
them with Christian love and spiritual support!
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN UNDER REV. KILPATRICT'S VIRTUAL SERMON BOX TO VIEW NAMES AND ADDRESSES FOR PEOPLE IN CARE FACILITIES. THIS IS THE PRAYER LIST!! SOME PEOPLE ARE ON BOTH LISTS!
Eldon Viney - Genesis Hospital - Room 4110 2951 Maple Ave. Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Doug Palmer at 129 Michael Lane, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Ernie Bynum, Madeline Hunter, David Claypool
Charlotte Kelly, Regina Kelly, Robin Kelly
Matt Angler, Patty Schultz in Sterling Suites Care Facility
Jacob Mayle
Marcus Gaiters
Nathaniel Womack, Sondra Wooten
Marsha Bishop, Flora Kelly, Chad Dalton
Deanna Martin , William "Ricky" Daniels
Bonnie Jordan, Felicia Gilbert
Bernice Hudson, Marva Burrell
Emily Dickinson, Mark Walker
JoAnn Spencer, Evan Spencer
Rev. Nathan McDonald, Rev. Robert Palmer
Carin Chmielniak, Evelyn Wyatt
Edith (Pat) Frenzley, John Frenzley
Debbie Smith Fisher, Connie Norman
Denver Norman
Brenda Toler
Michael Cloyd
Deirdrea Edwards O'Neal, Jennifer Edwards
Rev. Clifton Kilpatrick, Edith Henderson
Florence Toler, Dwight Hudson, Carl Burns
Mark Mitchell - Willow Haven Care Center
Sherry France Tate - Willow Haven Care Center - Room # Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Rachel Murphy - Room #2005 Select Specialty Hospital, 2000 Tamarak Road, Newark, Ohio
JoAnn & Evan Spencer - 4216 Northpointe Drive, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Janae Hughes Jamison- Newark Care and Rehabilitation, 75 McMillen Dr. Newark, Ohio 43055
Linda Hill - Cedar Hill Care Center - Room #220, 1136 Adair Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Betty Bellamy - The Worthington At Gahanna, Apt. #205, 1201 Riva Ridge Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Shirley Johnson - Room # 210 The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Dorothy (JoAnn) Williams - Room # 312 The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
An UPDATED URGENT Message From the Desk of Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick.....
on the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic & Worship Service as of August 8, 2021!!!
The threats of this world are real, but we do not stand against such threats alone. Our Heavenly
Father stands with us, and in Him, we can find all we need to face such times. The Lord offers to
us a spirit of peace in place of fear and a spirit of hope in place of worry. We are closely monitoring
the Center for Disease Control & Prevention’s statements regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and
wish to comply with the guidelines that keep our congregants safe. Such information changes daily.
All health orders and the MANDATORY MASK ORDER were lifted June 2, 2021. However the
CDC is recommending masks be worn in indoor settings whether or not you are fully vaccinated.
Effective immediately our church services will be virtual only as of August 8, 2021 due to significant
rises again in Covid-19 cases, especially the Delta Variant cases.
We will post a notice when we are permitted to resume in-person church services again.
Certain Businesses, health care facilities and doctors' offices can still
require people to wear a mask while in their establishments. Please use common sense and
protect your health. Persons 12 years of age and older can now make an appointment to get vaccinated.
Government’s motivation is to protect the well being of all individuals and we want to comply, in an
effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus and the variants among our beloved congregants.
Virtual Worship Sermons will continue to be posted to our Church Facebook page LATER in the day on Sunday
IF THERE ARE NO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES or to this ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE BELOW.
God doesn’t want us to be filled with fear. He wants us to be filled with faith.
2 Timothy 1:7 states "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind."
The Church is not a building...it's the people.
Please note that you are still able to support the Church
by submitting your tithes and offerings via PayPal by going to
the church’s website (www.stpaulamezanesville.com) and clicking on the GIVING tab on the Home page.
If you do not feel comfortable donating on line you can take advantage of one of the following options.
A) Contact a member of the Finance Office
B) Mail your tithes & contributions to St. Paul AME Church, P.O. Box 2152, Zanesville, Ohio 43702.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Be mindful that the health and safety of our
members and all of God’s children are of paramount importance. We are continuing to pray for the
safety of those on the front lines caring for those already impacted by COVID-19. Remember to wash
your hands often and to practice the CDC guidelines to protect yourselves.
Blessings,
Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick
Pastor
When you see something that is not right, say something or do something!! Continue to get into
good trouble until we have a just society. Honor the legacy of John Lewis...VOTE!!
With the Delta Covid Varient on the rise,
it is important to protect yourself by
getting vaccinated. Don't forget to get
your FLU shot also!
Call 740.297.8610
to schedule your vaccine appointment.
Welcome to our new leadership team of the Third Episcopal District of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church, Bishop E. Earl McCloud Jr. and Supervisor Patricia Russell-McCloud!!
Below are the names of church members, community members, relatives and friends that are in care
facilities. Please take time to place a call, send a card or make a visit. May God continue to bless
you as you bless others with your acts of kindness!
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The address for The OAKS AT NORTHPOINTE is 3291 Northpointe Dr. , Zanesville, Ohio 43701 740.452.3000
1. Dorothy (JoAnn) Williams - Room # 312
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The address for ADAMS LANE CARE CENTER is 1856 Adams Lane, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
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The address for CAMBRIDGE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is 1471 Wills Creek Valley Drive, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
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The address for WILLOW HAVEN CARE CENTER is 1020 Taylor Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
1. Sherry France Tate - Willow Haven Center - Room #
2. Mark Mitchell - Willow Haven Center - Room #
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The address for STERLING SUITES at CEDAR HILL is 1126 Adair Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701
1. Patty Schultz
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The address for CEDAR Hill Care Center Residents is 1136 Adair Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701
1. Linda Hill - Cedar Hill Care Center - Room #220
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The address for NEWARK CARE AND REHABILITATION is 75 McMillen Dr. Newark, Ohio 43055
1. Janae Hughes Jamison - Newark Care & Rehabilitation Center
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The address for THE WORTHINGTON AT GAHANNA is 1201 Riva Ridge Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(This is an assisted living facility located in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio.)
1. Betty Bellamy - Phone 614.656.8651 Apartment # 205
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The address for THE OAKS AT BETHESDA is 2971 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701 740.452.3800
1. Shirley Johnson - The Oaks at Bethesda - Room # 210
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The address for MORRISON HOUSE - Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Zanesville is
713 Forest Ave. Zanesville, Ohio.
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The address for ALTERCARE ZANESVILLE is 4200 Harrington Drive, Zanesville Ohio 43701 740.452.4351
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Birth Announcements: Congratulations and Blessings to the following families!
1. Jonathon James Campbell - Parents are Randi & Jonathon Campbell, Grandparent is Marla Spencer -
and Great Grandparent is Bonnie Jordan
2. Kyra Joy Brantley - Parents are Stephanie & Kerron Brantley, Grandparents are Dr. Keith & Kathy Brantley
3. Roshone Ramar Smith Jr. - Parents are Anna & Roshone Smith, Grandparents are Felicia & Billy Gilbert
and Great Grandparent is Bonnie Jordan
4. Brantley James Colman - Parents are Kandice & Eric Coleman, Grandparents are Dr. Keith & Kathy Brantley
5. Analea Lucile Brown - Parent is Ly'Cole Gibbs, Grandparent is Connie Quarles
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CONTINUED SYMPATHY, PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES
The family of Harold Curtis
The family of Leroy Redman Alexander
The family of Kevin Williamson
The family of Joshua Muema Nyamai
The family of Flo Etta O'Neal Gilliard
The family of William Benjamin Robinson
The family of George Strickland
The family of Stefon Louis Martin
The family of Tyrel Saunders
The family of Maurice "Reese" Darvell Jones
The family of William "Billy" Anthony Gilbert
The family of Sam Jewell
The family of Saundra Elizabeth Edwards
The family of Aurelia Ruth Brombacher
The family of Sandra Lee Wooten Jones
The family of David Wayne Hollins
The family of Rebecca "Becky" Elizabeth (Howe) Johnson
The family of Deborah Sue Wade Givens
The family of Hortense Weatherspoon Jones
The family of Rev. Raleigh B. Ragland
The family of Craig Brandford
The family of Francine Lee Goins
The family of Annie Sowers
The family of Beverly Myers
The family of Stuart Malllinger
The family of Curtis Brandon
The family of Staci Burrell
The family of Leslie Dalton Kelly
The family of Gail Paige (Faithful) Curtis
The family of Ander Haley Jr.
The family of Gary Eugene Steele
The family of Gabriel (Gabe) Raleigh Weatherspoon
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FOURTH SUNDAY OCTOBER 24, 2021
Don't forget to mark your calendars with important dates for this entire 2020-2021 Ohio
South Ohio Conference Year!
They will be listed on the homepage of this website after November.
1. "Recycle for Sight program" by donating your old used eye glasses.
These glasses will be sent all over our country and around the world to
those in need. Help made a difference!
2. Attention parents and students!! Stay aware of scholarship opportunities ALL
YEAR long by copying and pasting the Muskingum County Community Foundation
Scholarship Central link below into your browser address bar:
http://bit.ly/1mKHpWq
You may also learn about workshops, events and projects by copying and
pasting the website address below into your browser address bar:
http:www.mccf.org
3. To pay your tithes or make a donation to St. Paul AME Church Zanesville
please click on the GIVING TAB above, and you can make your monetary
donations there. You do not have to have a PayPal account to make your donation.
All major credit cards are accepted. Thank you for your contributions and donations.
4. The Grace Palmer Women's Missionary Society is hosting a Clothing Giveaway
on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at our St. Paul AME Church
located at 561 Pine Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Please see the flyer below for details,
5. URGENT NOTICE!!!
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 8, 2021 IN-PERSON SERVICES HAVE BEEN PAUSED DUE TO INCREASED COVID CASES.
CHECK BACK WEEKLY TO LEARN WHEN IN-PERSON SERVICES WILL RESUME.
Although we never stopped being the “Church” during the Covid-19 pandemic,
we look forward to PHYSICALLY being back in our Church building to
offer In-Person Worship Services once the Covid cases decline again. We were re-opened from July 4, to August 8, 2021
until cases started critically increasing.
Stay safe. Wear you mask and get vaccinated!!!
We will continue to offer Virtual Worship Services on our Church Website and our Facebook page! 🙏🏽🙌🏽✝️
6. Congratulations to Matthew Baldwin (left) and RaShaun Merriman,
a pair of seniors, who both earned a spot on the OMEA East Central Ohio
regional orchestra! Matthew was placed fourth chair viola, and is 1st Alternate
to the All-State orchestra. RaShaun is second chair bass in the regional
ensemble, and was also selected as the first ZHS strings student to make the
All-State orchestra in many years. The All-State orchestra
will perform Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Huntington Convention
Center in downtown Cleveland. RaShaun is a youth member at St. Paul
AME Church Zanesville. Your church family is so proud of RaShaun!
7. Connie Quarles would like to introduce her granddaughter, Analea Lucile
Brown. She was born on October 15, 2021.
The family would like to thank you for all your prayers!
8. Mark Your Calendars ...The Grace Palmer Women's Missionary Society
will be delivering Thanksgiving Dinner to the home bound senior community
members on Saturday, November 13, 2021.
Contact WMS President, Costella Haley, for further information.
9. There will not be a 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer Breakfast. In lieu of the Prayer Breakfast, a 30-minute television program will be organized to present the recipients' achievement to the community. We will be doing a tv program again this year (like we did last year), due to Covid.
The deadline for the scholarship applications to be submitted will be November 1st at 5 pm. Please encourage all students who are eligible to apply! Here are the requirements:
Applicant must be a minority student.
Applicant must be on track to be a 2021 high school graduate.
Applicant must have taken a CP, Honors, or AP track throughout high school.
Applicant must have taken the ACT or SAT before the end of October 2020 and receive an 18 or higher composite ACT score or SAT equivalent.
Applicant must have applied to a 2 or 4-year college or university.
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
Applicant must have passed all parts of Ohio's State Test.
Applicant must attach an official high school transcript to the submitted application that shows ACT scores and cumulative GPA.
Students can apply using this link: https://www.mccf.org/Scholarship-Central/Scholarship-Information/69/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Book-Scholarship
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THE GRACE PALMER WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH
Third District President - JoAnn Harris
Ohio South Ohio President - Ruby Kilpatrick
St. Paul AME Grace Palmer Missionary Society - Costella Haley
1. Please remember to pay your $23.00 WMS dues for the new Conference year.
2. The Ohio-South Ohio Conference WMS "Birthday Celebration Fundraiser"
will take place again throughout the year. Those who participate in this
fundraiser should send their $50.00 donation to Chairperson
Mrs. Adrienne A. Morris at 327 Washington Ave.
Wyoming, Ohio 45215.
3. Don't forget to send your $5.00 Third District WMS Foundation contributions to President Costella Haley.
4. Don't forget to register for Annual Women's Missionary Day which is $25.00. It will take place on October 4, 2021.
United AME will be the Host Church for this VIRTUAL event. Mrs. Erica Williams is the Host WMS President and Rev. Dr. John Freeman is the Host Pastor.
5. Congratulations to Ruby Kilpatrick on conducting the 2021 WMS Annual
Day Meeting and giving her first annual report as the president of the
Women's Missionary Society of the Ohio South Ohio Conference.
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The Young Peoples' Division of St. Paul A.M.E. Zanesville....."YPD Bulletin Board News Corner"
Congratulations and Happy Senior Night to the Ohio South Ohio YPD 1st Vice President, RaShaun Merriman!
Your Church Family is so proud of you!!
Parliamentary Procedure Workshop is October 9, 2021
from 2-4 p.m. Advance registration is required!
This is sponsored by the Christian Education Department.
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Conference Year 2020 - 2021 Lay Organization Officers
Dr. Lenora Brogdon - Third District Lay President
Dr. Willie C. Glover - Third District Lay President Emeritus
Mr. Marvin Harris - Ohio South Ohio Conference President
Mrs. Becky Palmer - St. Paul AME Zanesville Local President
The Ohio South Ohio Conference will hold a YPD/Lay Night
on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. All Lay persons
who want to attend this virtual event must forward their email
to OSO Lay President, Marvin Harris.
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Death Announcements:
Zanesville: Gabriel Raleigh Weatherspoon, The first African American Zanesville Fire Department
firefighter and a Korean War Veteran has died. 89-year-old Gabriel Raleigh Weatherspoon Senior
passed away Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Weatherspoon was a graduate
of Zanesville High School. After graduation he fought in the Korean War as part of a tank crew.
He earned a position as a firefighter on the Zanesville Fire Department. He was the first
African American firefighter in the department. He married his wife, Evelyn, on May 25th,
1957 and had four children, 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Calling hours are
set for Friday, May 22, 2020 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm
at Burrell Funeral Services. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Zanesville: Ander Lee Haley Jr., 53, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 following
a sudden illness. He was born January 10, 1967 in Akron to Ander L. Haley Sr. and
Sandra McCall James. He was in the tire business for 25 years with Central Ohio Bandag
and Joe Buckey Tire. Most recently he was employed in the maintenance department
at the Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority and was a workaholic. Ander enjoyed
watching Michigan football and loved golfing, fishing, Chevy’s and a cold Busch Light.
He never met a stranger and loved his family.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Maranna Wetzel-Haley; his children:
Tyler Haley, Jalen Haley, Leighton (Katie) Wetzel, Landin Wetzel and Kyla Dillon; siblings:
Latona (Ernest) Brisco-Thompson, Tracy (Darrell) Haley-Massey, Aricka (Kenny) Haley-Clinton,
Donavan/Kashinda Robinson and April Anderson; three grandchildren, five nieces,
a great nephew and a great niece.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Arthur and Sarah McCall;
paternal grandparents: Milton and Louise Haley; step father Detroit “Sonny” James
and a brother Arland Anderson. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM Wednesday,
July 29 at THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME, 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD, ZANESVILLE.
The funeral will begin at 11am Thursday, July 30 with Rev. Clifton Kilpatrick officiating.
Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. To send a note of condolence to the family
go to www.snoufferfuneralhome.com, find us on Facebook or call our caring locally
owned staff at 740.450.8000.
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Zanesville: Gail Paige (Faithful) Curtis, 66, of Zanesville, passed away Wednesday,
August 19, 2020. Gail was born September 17, 1953 to the late Melvin Faithful Sr.
and the late Inez (Williams) Faithful, Sr. In addition to her parents, Gail is also
preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Faithful; sisters, Sandy Henderson
and Phyllis McPherson; uncle, Kurt Williams; aunts, JoAnn Williams and Juanita;
and a brother-in-law, Ronald Lee Curtis.
Gail leaves to cherish her memory, her dedicated husband, Jeffery E. Curtis; her sister,
Sharon Sue Curtis, of Maryland; several special nieces and nephews including Electra Curtis,
Eric Curtis and Arcasia Curtis; and a host of many other family members and friends.
Gail was a kind and loving woman. She loved children and was known to enjoy looking
after them, playing dress-up and taking them to church. Gail was a devoted member
of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, in Zanesville, Ohio. It wasn't unusual for a neighborhood child to
come to her house in hopes of a pop-sicle on a hot day. Gail was an extremely loving
woman, who enjoyed helping others. She will be deeply missed. You may call on the
family Monday, August 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., with the funeral service to follow
at 11 a.m., at the Burrell Funeral Home. Reverend Clifton R. Kilpatrick will be officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Zanesville: Leslie Dalton Kelly, 67, of Zanesville, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020.
Leslie was born March 4, 1953 to the late Charles and Margaret France-Kelly. In addition
to his parents, Leslie is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tena Kelly and his
brother, Wesley Baker.
Leslie leaves to cherish his memory, his dedicated and loving daughter,
Melissa (Daryl Clark, Jr.) Kelly-Wells; a nephew, Jason Kelly, whom he had the pleasure of
helping to raise; grandchildren, Nicholas Clark, Kathleen Kelly, Pamela Kelly-Wells and
Ryanne Clark; siblings, Charlotte Hill, Flora Mae Kelly, Priscilla Robinson, Shirley Darling,
Donald Kelly, Charles Kelly Jr. and James "Butch" Berry; several nieces and nephews;
several cousins; many friends, including special friends Emory Myers, Eddie Carter and
Costella Haley; his co-workers with the City of Zanesville Cemetery Workers; and a host
of many other friends and family.
Leslie was a dedicated member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church
of Zanesville, Ohio where he served as a Trustee and was a drummer in Church Choir.
Throughout his life, Leslie dedicated years of service to United Technology. In later years
he enjoyed his job as a truck driver, before taking employment with the City of Zanesville.
Leslie's favorite hobby was music and he was a self taught drummer.
He was a father figure to many, especially his nieces and nephews, whom
he enjoyed as if they were his own children. Leslie will be deeply missed. You may call on
the family on Friday, August 28, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service
following at 1:00 p.m., at Burrell Funeral Services. Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick will be officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Per CDC recommendations and Governor DeWine's
health order mandate, all guests will be required to wear a self-provided face covering. BURRELL
FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Zanesville: Craig LaMonte Brandford, 61, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully Wednesday,
January 6, 2021 after a lingering illness, at Genesis Hospital. Craig was born December 26, 1959
in Zanesville, Ohio the son of Robert E. and the late Mary Anna (Harris) Brandford, Sr.
Craig was the second oldest of four children. In addition to his beloved mother, Craig is also
preceded in death by his older brother, Robert Brandford, Jr.
Craig leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Robert E. Brandford, Sr.; his beloved children,
Clarissa Brandford and Joshua Brandford; two granddaughters, Teriauna Brandford and Myla
Brandford; brother, Jeffrey Alan Brandford and sister, Carolyn Louise Brandford; very dear and
special sister-in-law, Sarah Beth Reid, to whom he felt closer than even a biological sister;
special niece, Eboni Brandford; nephews, Joseph Norris, Jr. and DeAndre Brandford; niece,
Staci Craig; great-nephew, Marques Greene, and the entire Barnett family; as well as other
friends and family too numerous to list.
Craig was a proud member of Morning Star Church of God in Christ. He was also a very gifted
singer and a gifted, very creative artist. Craig was an extremely friendly person who never
met a stranger. Craig was a Zanesville High School graduate. He went on to dedicate 11 years
of service as a government employee, serving on the local police force and also Muskingum
County fraud investigations. Craig was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Maple Avenue Kidney Care, as well as the
medical staff of doctors and nurses at Genesis Hospital who so professionally and diligently
took care of Craig.
Due to the present infectious pandemic now taking place, the family has chosen cremation
and no services will be observed at this time. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Zanesville: Hortense Jones, 96, went to be with The Lord, Saturday, February 27, 2021.
Hortense was born December 26, 1924 to the late Henry and Flavia (Pendleton) Weatherspoon.
In addition to her parents, Hortense is also preceded in death by her beloved husband,
Paul Jones, Sr.; and her sons, James Jones and Kevin Jones.
Hortense leaves to remember her wisdom, her loving children, Paul (Sandy) Jones,
Lisa Ayers, Eric Jones, and Brett Jones; grandchildren, Monica, Paul, Ted (Rachel),
Aaron, Stephanie, James, Casey, Carletta, Christopher (Liz), Shari, Jamaica, Bryson
and Keeta; several great and great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Hortense will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. She was an
active member of The Order of the Eastern Stars for many years. She enjoyed serving
on the Steward Board, the Lay Organization, and the Grace Palmer Women's Missionary
Society of St. Paul AME Church Zanesville. She loved engaging friends in lively discussions
about history and current events.
You may call on the family Friday, March 5, 2021
from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., at Burrell Funeral
Services in Zanesville. Reverend Clifton Kilpatrick officiating. Mrs. Jones will be laid to
rest in Woodlawn Cemetery aside her husband.
BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Columbus: Deborah Sue Wade Givens, 63, went home to eternal rest on May 1, 2021 at
The James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. Deborah was born to the late James E. and
Lillie B. Wade, Sr. on April 14, 1958 in Zanesville, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by siblings, Harold, Ernest, Sylvester, Ella, and David.
Deborah leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband James Givens; her mother-in-law,
Lillian Harris; stepchildren, James, Jerrone, Jeanne and Terrell; loving sisters, Deanna Martin,
Rev. Dr. Gloria (Vermon) Dillion and Lucille (Wayne) Boyd; and loving brother,
James (Helen) Wade; sisters-in-law, Patricia (Marvin) O’Daniel and Brenda Givens;
a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other family members and friends; most of all,
Deborah leaves her heart, grandson JaShad.
Deborah was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ. A private viewing will be
held for family, followed by a private funeral service at Burrell Funeral Services.
Cremation has been chosen by the family. Be advised that per CDC recommendation,
those attending will be asked to wear a self provided face covering.
BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Zanesville: Sandra Lee (Wooten) Jones went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 17, 2021.
Sandra was born on April 13,1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Cecil Fredrick and Harriett Emily
(Chandler) Wooten. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by three
brothers, Terrance Wooten, Cecil Wooten and Gary Wooten and one sister Rosetta Eloise Gomer;
brother-in-law, Mark Hill and sister-in-law, Linda Wooten.
Sandra is survived by her husband Paul W. Jones, her high school sweetheart with whom
she shared over 53 years of marriage; her loving children Monica S. Jones of Columbus
and Paul E. Jones of Zanesville; her granddaughter Langstyn M. Jones of Zanesville;
two sisters, Carolyn (Gene) Berry and Janice “Jackie” Hill, both of Columbus, Ohio and
one brother, Kenneth (Sondra) Wooten of Zanesville. She was blessed with an extended
family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She has several individuals who were
special to her including Lisa Ayres, Kathy Dickinson, Barbara Howe, JoAnn Spencer,
Sylvia Bordley, Flo Etta O’Neal and Betty Hodge; and her "four-legged" friend, Beau.
Sandra was a gifted seamstress and former owner of Closet to Closet.
Throughout prior years Sandra was employed by Royal Cleaners and Adams Lane Care Center
where she shared her talents. She was last employed by the Muskingum County Head Start
Program.
Sandra was a member of St. Paul AME Church Zanesville where she served on the
Stewardess Board, was an usher, a member of the choir and the Grace Palmer Women’s
Missionary Society. Sandra loved working with children and was a past Sunday School
Superintendent and Sunday School Teacher.
Sandra will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She never met a
stranger and was a joyous spirit to be around. Even in the throes of Alzheimer’s Disease,
she was focused on her faith and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her
memory to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215.
The viewing will be on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church Zanesville with
Reverend Clifton R. Kilpatrick officiating. Caliman Funeral Services is serving the family.
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Zanesville: Saundra Elizabeth Edwards, 81, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday,
May 25, 2021. Saundra was born May 27, 1939 in Zanesville, to the late Raymond and
Rana (Stubblefield) Edwards. In addition to her parents, Saundra is also preceded in
death by her two sisters, Karen and Ann; and her two brothers, Billy and David.
Saundra leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved children, Jennifer Edwards,
Diedrea Edwards, Rana Carol Edwards, and Darren Edwards; grandchildren, Jair,
Adrian and Christopher; niece and nephews, Debbie Edwards-Hodge, David Edwards
and Stacy Callahan; as well as other family members and friends.
Saundra dedicated many years to Genesis Hospitals' sanitization staff. Saundra
was a faithful member of St. Paul AME Church where she loved to
spend time worshipping with her St. Paul A.M.E. church family. Saundra
enjoyed serving as an usher and was a member of the Grace Palmer Missionary Society.
Saundra was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who
knew her. Per her family's wishes, cremation has been chosen. A memorial service
will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the BURRELL FUNERAL Home with
Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick officiating. Burrell Funeral Services is serving the family.
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Newark: William Anthony “Billy” Gilbert, 41, of Newark died Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
He was born March 7, 1980, to William and Felicia (Burley) Gilbert Jr.
Billy enjoyed playing disk golf and watching the History Channel. He was an avid
Buckeye fan and cherished the times he was able to spend with his family and friends.
Billy loved spending time with his son, Trevor, and supporting him in everything he did.
He is survived by his wife, Haley Foreman Gilbert; parents, William Calvin Gilbert Jr.
and Felicia Kay Gilbert; brothers and sisters, Sudoria Gilbert, Anthony Gilbert,
Tynisha Strickland, Anna (Roshone) Smith, Ryion Gilbert, and Sa-Mone Carter-Gilbert;
maternal grandmother, Bonnie Jordan; son, Trevor; stepdaughters, Casey, Carley, and
Teagan; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, William and Eleanora Frances
Gilbert Sr.; maternal grandfather, Ronald Burley; grandfather, Edward Jordan;
and uncles, Jonathan Gilbert, Dwight Gilbert, and Ronnie Burley.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Mental Health and Recovery Board of
Licking County, 1435 W. Main St. B, Newark, OH 43055.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 10am-12pm at the Brucker and
Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark, where a celebration of life will follow
at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow the service in Newark Memorial Gardens.
To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com
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Cordova, Tennessee: Stefon Louis Martin 59 of Cordova, TN, passed away Sunday
July 18, 2021 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 22, 1962, in
Zanesville, Ohio to Paul and Deanna Martin. In addition to his father, Stefon is preceded
in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
He graduated from Zanesville High School and Central State University. He was a life
member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. He worked for several major food
manufacturing industries until retiring. Stefon loved his family, loved to play chess,
fish, scuba dive, shooting pool (billiards), swimming, playing spades during the holiday
and most of all he loved to cook and to feed others whether it was something simple or
something exotic that he thought you should at least try once.
Stefon leaves to cherish his memory, the ultimate loves of his life his children, Dara Martin
and Andre Martin, mother of his children Monica Martin, his mother, siblings Samuel (Cathy),
Kim, Anthony (Tori), Kitra Martindavis (Kerry) and Leonard Napper, his partner Glenda Webster
and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends,
Per Stefon’s wish cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be held at Union
Baptist Church 56 8th Street Zanesville Ohio on Saturday, August 7, 2021. You may call
on the family from11:00 until 11:30 a.m., the memorial service will begin at 11:30 a.m.
with Rev. Dr. Gloria Dillon officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in
Stefon’s name to: Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation 7452 Portbury Park Lane Suwanee, GA 30024
or at http://dzalumnifoundation.org/ BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
To leave an online condolence, please visit the link below.
https://www.burrellfuneralservices.com/obituary/Stefon-Louis-Martin
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William Benjamin Robinson of Columbus, Ohio was born August 15, 1965 to Joyce Robinson
and Jimmy McQueen both of Youngstown, Ohio. He unexpectedly transitioned on August 3, 2021
at the age of 55. William was sweet, kind and a pleasant child with a huge smile on his face and a
big heart, but he could be mischievous at times. Some may remember him selling his bicycle parts
to purchase candy at the early age of five. He was always trying to find ways to getting candy
as a kid. William’s big heart and kindness continued throughout his entire life. William graduated
from South High School in Youngstown, Ohio where he played tailback, wide-receiver and was on
the kickoff return team. He wore the #38 for those four years as a South High Warrior. William
attended North Iowa Area Community College where he played football and studied to be a
mechanical engineer.
William came back to Youngstown where he began working at Kaleel Brothers, Diamond Head
Nursing Home and Turning Point. In January, William finally got his dream job working at
SeaCrest Rehab Center as a Behavioral Health Technician, where he took pride in making a
difference in young men’s lives whom were recovering from alcohol and drug abuse.
To mourn his loss are his sons, William (Courtney) Robinson and Kevin (Cianna) Hunter
both of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Joyce Jones of Columbus, Ohio; siblings,
Cynthia (Neal) Sleppy of Ruskin, Florida, Harold (Monique) Robinson of Twinsburg, Ohio, and
Tony (Regina) Robinson of Naperville, Illinois; several uncles, aunts; a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends to cherish his memory. William also shared the later part of his
life with his companion, Stella Haley.
Proceeding him in death, longtime partner – Classie Brown; father, Jimmy McQueen; uncles,
aunts and maternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Thomas Robinson.
William was an active member of Unity Christian Fellowship and faithfully served as an usher.
A Private Visitation will take place at 2:00 PM and a Private Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m.
on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Unity Christian Fellowship Church located at 3833 Westerville Rd.
Columbus, Ohio. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME,
THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. To order flowers, view video tribute and
offer condolences to the Robinson Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
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Zanesville: Flo Etta O'Neal Gillard, 77, of Alabama, gained her wings August 20, 2021 at Genesis Hospital.
She was born April 20, 1944 in Fowl River, Alabama, daughter of the late Myers, Sr. and Ethel Harris.
In addition to her parents, Flo is also preceded in death by the father of her children,
William Floyd O'Neal, Sr.; two brothers, Myers Harris, Jr. and Rodney "Berry" Harris;
two grandchildren, Ashlin O'Neal and Taylor O'Neal; great-great grandson, Ashton O'Neal;
daughter-in-law, Karen O'Neal; and her very best friend, Sandra Jones, whom she loved dearly.
Flo leaves to cherish her memory, her five children, Karla O'Neal, William "Floyd" O'Neal,
Kurt (Valerie) O'Neal, all of Zanesville, Shawn (Denise) O'Neal, of Florida, and Keith O'Neal
of Mobile, AL; siblings, Octavia "Sally" Wright, Agnes Hunter, of Mobile, Zachary (Marie) Harris,
of Newark, Rachelle Harris, of Mobile, Cheryl (Sam) Watson, of Columbus, and Regnald Harris,
of Atlanta; her grandchildren, Antionette Daniel, of Akron, Tyne O'Neal, of New Jersey,
Acacia Damion, Thane O'Neal, Jasmine (Dan) Barnes, Erika O'Neal, all of Zanesville,
Ashley Allen, of Florida, Alexis O'Neal, Keith O'Neal, Jr., and Desirae O'Neal;
13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson, Kashlin Lee; and a host of nieces, nephews,
other family and many friends.
Flo was a hard working matriarch. She dedicated employment to Brockway Glass and Essex Wire.
Flo went on to dedicate 27 years of service to Burnham Foundry before retiring. She was a home
maker, she loved to cook and have family gatherings, especially around the holidays. Flo had a
very big heart, and she never shied away from telling you what was on her mind. She was a very
involved grandmother, she loved her grandchildren as her own. She will be deeply missed by many.
You may call on the family Friday, August 27, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with funeral service
to follow at 1 p.m., at Burrell Funeral Services, in Zanesville. Reverend Clifton Kilpatrick officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Kenya, Africa: It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Joshua Muema Nyamai earned his
wings on August 26, 2021 after a short illness. He was an Engineer and served as a Partner at
Armitech Consulting Engineers. He was born on June 20, 1966.
He was the son of the late Philip Nyamai Mbuvi and Ruth Kavuli Nyamai.
He was a loving husband to Laurency Errand Wyatt and a caring father to Samuel Mwendwa,
Victor Mutua, Virginia Ndanu, Xiomara Munanie and Ebonie Renee.
Joshua was the brother of the late Welington Munguti, Richard Kimindu, Alice Leperes,
Agnes Mutua, Dominic Mboya, James Wambua, Redempter Katunge, Jackson Mutinda
and Martin Muli. He was a brother-in-law to Clarice Kimindu, Jacinta Wambua, Beatrice Mutinda.
Joshua was a cousin to Gregory, Yvonne, Mariam, Makau, Kivuva, Wambua and others.
He was an uncle to Sophy, Davis, Joy, Irene, Lekunga,Agnes, Florence, Wambua,
Michael, Mwendwa, Katungwa Daniel, the late Saitoti and others. He was a friend to many.
Joshua's burial will be on September 4, 2021, at his Isinya home, Kajiado County.
Condolences and expressions of sympathy can be sent to Laurency via Messenger on Facebook
or directly to her Facebook account at Laurency Nyamai Wyatt.
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Zanesville: Leroy Redman Alexander, Jr., age 62, earned his wings on Sunday, October 10, 2021
after living his life the best way he knew how, making others smile. Lovingly known as Lee,
aka Uncle Lees, aka Unc aka Roy Zander, he was born on March 25, 1959 in Zanesville, Ohio to
Janet (Payton) Alexander Miller and Leroy Alexander Sr. Lee grew up in Zanesville,
OH by way of Oxford, Ohio(Junior and high school years). Later in life Lee followed his love,
Cindy Norris, to St. Petersburg, Florida for a few years before they returned to Zanesville,
Ohio, where they spent the rest of their lives until Ms. Norris passed. Lee then moved
in with his niece, Barbara Frank, where he lived his last days.
Lee was a brother to six siblings: James Alexander, Debra (Alexander) Wallace, Maria Alexander,
Margo (Alexander) Al-Saffat, Heather (Miller) Booker, and Mickey Alexander. He was uncle to
26 nieces and nephews: Barbara (Wallace) Frank, John and Otto Wallace Jr., Tiffany Kennedy;
Kemen and Jayme Alexander; Anthony Booker; Rahimah, Saddeeq, Hudhaifa, Usamah,
Shurqran, Barakah, Zayd, Hassan, Akbar and Nafisa Al-Saffat; Jahala, Emaria, Brekayha,
Ivy’Aughna, Amber, Tiffany and Mickey Alexander Jr., Brady Tanner and Bailey Bowers. He also
had 16 great nieces and nephews and one on the way. It is important to note this, because Lee
loved the children! He was the best with the little ones and they gave him life. Lee had numerous
aunts, uncles, and cousins that he was loved by as well. Lee was preceded in death by his
mother, Janet Miller and father, Leroy Alexander Sr., as well as both sets of grandparents,
and his love, Cindy Norris.
Lee was known for his playfulness and enjoyment of life. Lee did his best to digest every bit
of happiness he could out of his life. He made so many smile, whether it was by tickling
them until they screamed, rooting for his Kansas City Chiefs, hiding their grocery cart in the
store, telling them he put the clouds in the sky, telling jokes to lighten hard situations, flirting
with the ladies just to embarrass his mother, and the list goes on. Lee enjoyed the outdoors
and working in landscaping and lawn care, despite being allergic to bees. Lee also enjoyed
serving at the Eastside Community Ministries. Like his mother, he enjoyed music; everything
from anything Motown to the Gap Band, George Clinton and the Funkadelics, etc. He was so
fun and loving and had such big heart. Everyone has a funny story to tell about their
interactions with him, and everyone will have a smile on their face when they remember him.
The family will have a remembrance ceremony on March 25, 2022, which would have been his
63rd birthday. This celebration of life will be held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, located at
561 Pine Street in Zanesville, OH, where his maternal family are life-long members. The
celebration will begin at 1 p.m. The family would love to hear any loving stories you may
have of Lee, so come prepared. In lieu of flowers or cards, the family requests that any
donations, no matter how small or large), be directed to Hillis, Combs, & Nestor Funeral
Home (935 Forest Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701; www.hilliscombsnestor.com) to help assist with
the cost of final arrangements, and whom we thank for their loving care of our
brother/family member.
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Zanesville: Harold Edwin Curtis, 88, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
Harold was born May 4, 1933 to the late Denver Curtis and Geraldine Mayle. In addition
to his parents, Harold is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gwendylon Elain Curtis;
and his brothers, Marlin Guy and Richard Norris.
Harold leaves to cherish his memory, his sons Jeff (Patricia) Curtis,
Harold Timothy (Shannon) Curtis and Eric (Michelle) Curtis; his daughters,
Anita (Michael) Camp, Susan (Jeff) Harris and Esther Curtis;
grandchildren, Carletta, Casey, Dominique, Alexus, Destiny, Elektra, Eric and Ercasia;
7 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Harold was a United States Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He went on to dedicate
many years of employment to McGraw-Edison, and also tended land as a farmer. In his
free-time, Harold enjoyed his Sunday afternoons spent amongst his family, surrounding their
fire-pit. He also enjoyed sitting on his front porch each day, having conversations with Mike.
Harold will be missed by many.
You may call on the family Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., with
funeral service to follow at 12 p.m., at Burrell Funeral Services, in Zanesville.
Minister Nehemiah Gaiters officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
