All Obituaries

Betty Jane Dougherty, age 81, of Zanesville, Ohio,  peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2024, at the Oaks of Bethesda in Zanesville  after a long and  courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Betty was born July 8, 1942, in Joliet, Illinois to the late C.A. “Doc” and Laura (Vanzant) Dougherty.  She was a 1960 graduate of Zanesville High School, where she was a member of the marching band and played the flute.  Following high school,...

Ronald Lee Huff, 53, of West Lafayette, died at 8:57 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Genesis Coshocton Medical Center. He was born June 8, 1970, in Gilmore, Ohio, a son of the late Gene Autry and Martha Lee (Nalley) Huff. Ron had a passion for woodworking and was the assistant manager at Orme Hardware in Newcomerstown. He enjoyed wrestling, especially watching John Cena but more than anything, Ron was a gentle man that loved his family dearly. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and...

Mona Kathryn Murdock, 91, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, under the care of Ohio’s Hospice at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born January 17, 1933, in Wellston, Ohio, the daughter of Willard “Gould” and Georgia “Marie” Bethel.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Eugene “Gene“ Murdock, whom she married January 19, 1957; brothers, Richard Bethel (Pat)...

Wilk Franklin Kilgore entered the world on November 1st, 2023 and was called home by the Lord on April 13, 2024 in the arms of his parents and surrounded by loved ones. Much of Wilk’s time on earth was spent at The Heart Center of Nationwide Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed prenatally with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Wilk’s precious and sweet demeanor was a testament to God’s perfect plan that all life is valuable and all life is a gift from...

  Carolyn “Sue” Phillips, 70, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home under the care of Genesis Hospice. Sue was born November 29, 1953, to the late George Richard and Wanda Jean (Gatten) Addis. She was a member of the OES Chapter 485 and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. During her working years, Sue was employed by the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, Midland Title Security, Inc. and North Valley Bank. She loved spending...

Patricia Ann Luster passed away on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the home of her daughter, Sally Taubken, in New Stanton, Pa.  Patty, as she was affectionately known, was born on August 9th, 1928 in Zanesville, Oh to Russell L. Granger and Pauline Lecrone Granger of Zanesville. Patricia was a very active wife, Mother, Grandmother, sister and friend; Patty never met a stranger and she always made everyone around her feel welcomed.  She shared her time...

Jerry M. Richardson, 88, of Zanesville, died at 6:50 A.M. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Clay Gardens Place, Zanesville.  Jerry accepted the Lord as his savior and now resides with his beloved wife Sue in Heaven. He was born January 15, 1936, in Zanesville, son of the late Ernest Theodore and Helen (Greiner) Richardson. Jerry was the owner and operator of Zanesville Tool Grinding that he opened in 1973. He was a member of the Maranatha Bible Church and the 4 Freshman Society. He enjoyed...

Larry E. Claypool, 78, of Arcadia, Florida (formerly of Glenford, Ohio) died at 3:43 A.M. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. He was born May 5, 1945, in Zanesville, a son of the late Paul E. and Juanita (Wooley) Claypool. Larry graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, and he worked at Lucent Technologies as a Quality Auditor for over 31 years. He enjoyed working on the family farm and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Sophie “Jane” Bates, 94, of Dresden, died at 7:51 A.M., on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Altercare of Zanesville.  She was born September 6, 1929, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Hamilton) Tandy.  Jane worked for the Longaberger Company as a basket weaver for ten years, she was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed puzzle books, quilting and she loved to read. More than anything Jane treasured family and was a guiding light to...

Henry E. Shirkey, 78, of Zanesville, died at 7:51 P.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville.  He was born December 15, 1945, in Crooksville, son of the late Clifford and Mayme (Dennis) Shirkey Sr. Henry was a veteran of the United States Army, a past President and member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He worked as a machinist for the City of Columbus, enjoyed fishing, hunting, OSU football, The Cincinnati Bengals and NASCAR especially #28...