Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Apr 2, 2024

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...

Mar 31, 2024

Frederick H. Erwine, 78, of Zanesville, died at 9:30 AM on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home. He was born November 23, 1945, in Zanesville, a son of the late Marvin and Katherine “Betty” (Coleman) Erwine. He had worked most recently at Safety Clean, and previously at Gould Battery for 23 years. Fred enjoyed hunting, gambling, and boating...

Mar 30, 2024

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...

Mar 28, 2024

Jennie Eileen (Dunn) Rasor, 81, of Zanesville, OH passed away peacefully at 10:03 A.M. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home.

She was born February 4, 1943, to Hazel F. and George E. Dunn. Jennie retired from Sears & Roebuck Company in 1988 and volunteered for many years at Good Samaritan, and later Genesis Hospitals. In...

Mar 22, 2024

Dora M. Taylor, 81, of Zanesville, died at 3:52 A.M. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community of Zanesville.  She was born April 14, 1942, in Columbus, a daughter of the late Webster and Viola (Carpenter) Potts. Dora was a 1960 graduate of Big Walnut High School and a 1964 graduate of Otterbein University earning her bachelor’s...

Mar 21, 2024

Rebecca L. (Geist) Phillips, 76, of Zanesville, died at 5:06 P.M. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home. She was born December 6, 1947, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Ernest and Erma Geist. Rebecca was a woman of many talents who enjoyed reading, soap making, cake decorating, and various other arts and crafts.

She...

Mar 20, 2024

Florence Carol Little, 87, of Zanesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Cedar Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation.  She was born October 30, 1936, in Little Hocking, Ohio, the daughter of David M. and Lovetha M. McPeek Ice.

She worked the majority of her career in the banking industry, as she worked through 3 bank mergers....

Mar 19, 2024

James Andrew “Bingo” Bennett, 67, of Zanesville, died at 9:57 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. He was born February 8, 1957, in Zanesville, a son of the late Virgil D. “Bing” and Hilda A. (Van Horn) Bennett. He retired from the Licking County Justice Center after over 20 years of employment. James could...

Mar 8, 2024

Donald J. Caldwell Jr., 62, of Zanesville, died at 11:56 P.M. on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville.  He was born December 23, 1961, in Zanesville, son of the late Donald J. and Marilyn A. (Wilson) Caldwell. Donald worked for Central Ohio Bandag for thirty years, he was a Volunteer firefighter in Adamsville for ten...

Mar 7, 2024

Wanda R. McGilton, 81, of Norwich, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton, after a brave battle with brain cancer.  She was born January 20, 1943, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Lucille and Wilmer Shirer. Wanda graduated from Adamsville High School in 1961 and she managed the Dari Twist in Dresden for 20 years....

Mar 6, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Roger Murdock, 95, of Zanesville, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Willow Haven Care Center.

He was born August 13, 1928, in Hamden, Ohio, the son of Lawrence & Mella Murdock.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Young (Bill).

He was born during the depression and grew up...

Mar 4, 2024

Megan Leah Gee, 46, of Zanesville, passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at The Ohio State University Hospital.  She was born November 22, 1977, a daughter of Debra (Smith) Gee and the late Phillip Randall Gee.  Megan adored children and loved the story of Amy Carmichael who was...

Mar 1, 2024

Betty L. Maxwell passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 1, 2024 in the embrace of her loving family at the age of 94. Betty was born on April 18, 1929, to Logan and Sofie (Wilkins) Mitchell.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Gary Dingey, as well as her grandsons Jason (Jennifer)...

Feb 27, 2024

Carolyn M. Scott, 87, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

She was born in Zanesville, Ohio in November, 1936, one of five children born to George and Blanche Hodgson. Carolyn graduated in 1954, from Lash High School, Zanesville.

Carolyn worked for Ohio Bell as a draftswomen, and then went on to...

Feb 26, 2024

William “Bill” A. Frick, 73, of Zanesville would like to let his friends and family know that as of February, 26, 2024, his work here on earth is done. He received an offer from our heavenly Father that he could not refuse, and thus he has transcended into heaven where he will again be able to walk, run and...

Feb 21, 2024

Ronald L. Conner, 94, of Zanesville formerly of Frazeysburg, died at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at home.

Ronald will be dearly missed by his wife, Theresa Kolk-Conner, his daughter, Krysta Hoffman and the family and friends who loved him.

Memorial contributions can be made in Ronald’s honor to Eastside Community Ministries at...

Feb 20, 2024

Brigitte M. Bryant, of Zanesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024. Brigitte was born on July 25th, 1937, in Erfurt, Germany. She was educated in German, French, and English translation and worked as a translator in Germany before she got married. She was an outgoing person who lived life to the fullest. She was a wife and mother...

Feb 19, 2024

Kenneth Russell Burghy, 83, of Thornville, died at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, February 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 26, 1940, in Morristown, Ohio, a son of the late Kenneth Leroy and Virginia Lucille (Russell) Burghy. Kenneth was a Christian and a veteran of the United States Air Force, honorably serving his...

Feb 18, 2024

Brayleigh M.E. McCuen, 13, of Zanesville, died at 8:12 P.M. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus.  She was born August 14, 2010, in Zanesville, a daughter of Josh McCuen and Krystal Swartz. Brayleigh enjoyed playing board games especially Candyland, Uno, and Connect 4 and liked watching YouTube. She had a contagious smile that everyone who...

Feb 18, 2024

Constance “Connie” K. (Carter) Burns, 89, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on February 18th, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville after a life well lived.

Connie was born July 9, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Fred and Helen (Baughmann) Carter. She had one younger sister, Jan (Carter) Lucas of Zanesville, and a step-sister later in life, Elsie Ann (Hansel)...