All Obituaries

Judith Kaye Potts, 79, of Zanesville, died at 2:47 P.M. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born October 7, 1941 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Clint and Hazel (Garrett) Snyder. She is survived by her children, Terry Michael Kirkbride, Douglas Kirkbride, Jeffrey (Kim) Kirkbride, and Lisa Kirkbride; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Gail (Garren) Snyder. A cremation will take place with no services to be held....

Derwood Vernon Berry, age 83, of Zanesville, loving father and grandfather, passed away April 14, 2021 at Wesley Woods of New Albany after an extended illness.  Derwood was born March 8, 1938, in Zanesville, husband of the late Kathryn E. (Ball) Berry, and son of the late Emmit D. and Mildred V. (Dickson) Berry.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his garage, caring for his yard, taking vacations to Hilton Head Island, and supporting local charities such as The...

Claudia (Connie) Beardmore born April 28, 1946 gained her Angel wings on April 14,2021 to forever be with her son Donnie Fenwick and her daughter Chris McConnell.  She leaves her beloved husband Anthony (Tony) Beardmore whom she married on November 25, 1987. Three step sons Tony (Marriane) Beardmore of Colorado, David (Jody) Beardmore of Nashport and Heath (Deb) Beardmore of Blue Rock; several step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren; two special granddaughters, Victoria (Timmy)...

Mark F. “The Bear” Todd, 58, of Zanesville, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home. He was born August 9, 1962, in San Gabriel, California, a son of the late Robert Franklin Todd and Betty Jean (Cole) Todd. He was a car driver for McLuney Auto Auction, worked at Fineline Imprints, umpired and refereed for sporting events, and called football games on Friday nights for WYBZ Radio. He was a Chicago Bears and NASCAR fan, loved the band KISS, and never missed a car show. He is...

Joseph T. Callahan, 55, of Zanesville, died at 10:33 A.M. on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville. He was born August 17, 1965, in Washington Courthouse. He is survived by a son, Trystin Callahan and a daughter, Mikayla Callahan. A cremation will take place with no services to be held. To send a note of condolence visit www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com, follow us on Facebook, or call our professional staff at (740)452-4551.  

Louis W. “Butch” Lacey, 81, of Zanesville, died at 6:07 A.M. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 9, 1939, in Zanesville, a son of the late Louis Leon and Betty (Rubey) Lacey. He was a graduate of Lash High School, a mechanic for Columbia Cement, had worked for Birkhimer Asphalt Ltd., and was a member of Wildwood Church of Christ. Butch loved to work on cars. He is survived by his wife, Katherine (Long) Lacey of the home; three...

Michael L. Schneider, 72, of Philo, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Genesis Hospital emergency room, Zanesville. He was born February 24, 1949, in Zanesville, a son of the late Hugo and Sue Margaret McCoy Schneider. He was a 1968 graduate of Jefferson High School Class of 1968, retired from the IBEW Local Union # 1105, he attended Cornerstone Full Gospel Church. Michael also was a member of Dresden Lodge # 103 F&AM, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved RC Airplanes and was a member...

George Walter Bailey, 94, of Chandlersville, died at 2:48 A.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Altercare of Thornville. He was born October 11, 1926, in Zanesville, a son of the late George Henry and Mary Florence (Carens) Bailey. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict and retired from Robert Neff & Son’s Inc. He was a former member of the Muskingum Valley Boating Association. He is survived by a daughter, Rebecca S. (Jeff) Robb; three...

Madeline M. Darr, 83, of Zanesville, died at 6:05 A.M. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Beckett House, New Concord. She was born March 29, 1938, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Orville and Vergen (Wolfe) Rushing. She was a home health aide and a member of Church of God at God’s Acres. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Brad) St. Clair; five sons, David (Wanda) Darr, Daniel (Sherry) Darr, Rev. Dale (Annette) Darr, D. Douglas (Kathy) Darr, and Dana (Sharon) Darr; fourteen...

Ronald J. Gibson, 79, of Zanesville, died at 5:46 P.M. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born November 3, 1941, in Konawa, Oklahoma, a son of the late Fred W. and Eva (Bradley) Gibson. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and was a Data Center Manager for IBM. Ronald was catholic by faith. He is survived by his wife of thirty seven years, Kemenlin S. (Glaub) Gibson, whom he married June 3, 1983; a son, Stephen (Jen) Gibson; two daughters, Suzanne (John)...