Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.
Kenneth "Ken" Arthur Johnson
Mar 27, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Arthur Johnson, 79, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Born on January 9, 1946, in McKeesport, PA, Ken was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a loyal friend.
Ken was the son of the late Arthur and Ruth Johnson. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Northern Michigan University. Ken...
Margaret E. "Peg" Spiker
Jun 25, 2025
Margaret E. “Peg” Spiker, 86, of Zanesville, died at 8:29 A.M. on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, at home. She was born July 16, 1938, in Meigsville Township, a daughter of the late Chester E. and Evelyn O. (Patterson) Roberts. Peg was a member of the McKendree Methodist Church and the Genealogy Societies in Muskingum and Morgan counties. She found joy...
Leland R. Wickham
Jun 23, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Leland R. Wickham, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and proud World War II veteran, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 23, 2025, at the age of 98.
Born on June 7, 1927, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late James and Hattie...
Rev. James Reginald Martin
Jun 23, 2025
Rev. James “Reg” Reginald Martin, 88, of Zanesville, died at 7:32 P.M. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born December 2, 1936, in Edneyville, North Carolina, a son of the late William A. and Mabel Jane (Jackson) Martin. Reg attended college at Berea College in Kentucky and later graduated from Andover Newton...
Cathy Ann Powell
Jun 22, 2025
Cathy Ann Powell, 70, of Zanesville, died at 11:40 P.M. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Altercare of Zanesville. She was born May 17, 1955, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Robert and Bonnie (Mount) Hayes. Cathy worked as a hair dresser and was a long time member of the Eastern Star. She loved making cards and crafts and...
Brenda Lee Moran
Jun 20, 2025
Brenda L. Moran, 78, of Zanesville, died June 20, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born on September 9, 1946, to the late Charles L. Phillips and late Margie M. Appis. Brenda retired from Kroger’s in Heath several years ago and spent her retirement years feeding the deer, squirrels, and birds. She loved to tell people...
Linda June Gill
Jun 19, 2025
Linda June Gill, 80, of Dresden, died at 7:27 A.M. on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 15, 1944, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Eloise Faye Drake. Linda loved to bake and enjoyed mowing her grass and tending to her garden. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren....
Kris L. Taylor
Jun 18, 2025
Kris L. Taylor, 65, of Zanesville, died at 12:17 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Genesis Hospital in the loving presence of her family. She was born October 12, 1959, a daughter of the late James P. Jr and June Pauline (Woodard) Stowers. Kris could often be found feeding the neighborhood cats, hunting for antiques, savoring a coffee, or...
Doris Marie Fritz
Jun 13, 2025
Doris Marie Fritz, 67, of Zanesville, died at 7:29 P.M. on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Willow Haven, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1957, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Guy Herbert and Betty (Dunffee) Cain. She was an avid collector and enjoyed coloring books, playing the lottery and fishing
She is survived by a...
Myrtle Ann McCoy
Jun 11, 2025
Heaven received a beautiful, sweet, spunky angle that we call Mom. Myrtle Ann (Naragon) McCoy, 94, of Zanesville, passed away on June 11, 2025. While our hearts are heavy…what a party that is being had by all her family and friends. She of course has the biggest, most beautiful, sparkling, wings allowed.
Mom was always up for an adventure and we...
Dorothy G. Howard
Jun 8, 2025
Dorothy G. (Nutt) Howard, 89, of South Zanesville, died at 4:10 A.M. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Clay Gardens Place, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Harold and Adelia (Wheeler) Nutt. Dorothy was a lifelong member of South Zanesville United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family...
Roma G. Patterson
Jun 6, 2025
Roma G. Patterson, 93, of Zanesville, died at 9:37 A.M. on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born September 14, 1931, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harold and Erma (Tanner) Fletcher. Roma was a member of the Sonora Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Queen Mother of the Red Hats and Mending Hearts....
Larry Lee Van Allen
Jun 2, 2025
Larry Lee Van Allen, 82, of Nashport, passed away at 4:31 P.M. on Monday, June 2, 2025, at home. He was born April 17, 1943, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert and Artie (Gainer) Van Allen. Larry was a proud Vietnam War Veteran and served our country in the United States Army. He retired as a shipping supervisor...
Elden R. Hudson
Jun 1, 2025
Elden "Hud" Hudson, 99, of Zanesville, died at 12:17 A.M. on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Morrison House, Zanesville.
He graduated in 1944 from Coshocton High School with honors, where he excelled in football, basketball and golf and was named the outstanding athlete in his class.
On August 22, 1944 Elden enlisted in the US Navy Air Corp where he served...
Letha L. Hoadley
May 29, 2025
Letha Emerick Hoadley, 96, of Zanesville, died at 7:05 A.M. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Adams Lane Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Zanesville. She was born February 23, 1929, in Logan, Ohio, a daughter of the late Foster David and Margaret Jane (Gastan) Emerick. Letha was a member of the Nashport UMC and the American Legion Auxiliary No. 29.
She is...
Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Barnhart
May 27, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Barnhart, 62, of Zanesville, died at 4:38 P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Genesis Hospital. He was born January, 27 1963, in Zanesville, a son of the late Raymond Eli Barnhart and Francis (Besser) Morrison and his step-father who raised him, Russell Morrison. He worked for the Sakas Inc. from 1996-2014 as a CNC Turret Punch...
Arthur "Butch" E. Armstrong
May 23, 2025
Arthur E. “Butch” Armstrong, 69, of Philo, died at 8:16 A.M. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born April 30, 1956, in Zanesville, a son of Barbara Brunson and the late Vernon Armstrong. Butch was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an Arborist for NOVCO and was a longtime member of...
William (Bill) H. "Smoke" Cox
May 22, 2025
William (Bill) H. Cox Sr. “Smoke”, 83, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. William was born on August 5, 1942, to the late William Everett and Anna Elizabeth (Morehouse) Cox, in Hebron, Ohio. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran, who served from 1962-1966. He worked in the Ohio strip mines and served...
Nancy J. (Lyons) Kearns
May 18, 2025
Nancy J. (Lyons) Kearns, 84, passed away at 8:15 P.M. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville, Ohio. She was born August 27, 1940, in Zanesville to the late Gilbert “Bill” and Betty (Sechrest) Lyons. Nancy graduated from Adamsville High School (Ohio) in 1957, and Ohio University in 1970, with a degree in English.
Nancy taught school...
Catharine M. Stutes
May 18, 2025
Catharine M. (Rice) Stutes, 69, of Zanesville, died at 7:25 A.M. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Beckett House Healthcare and Rehabilitation, New Concord. She was born December 8, 1955, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Ritchey) Rice. Catharine retired after 35 years of service from Brockway Glass working as an inspector and packer. Catharine...
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