OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Virginia Lea Hildreth

Virginia Lea Hildreth

Jul 7, 2025

Virginia Lea (Beck) Hildreth, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Known fondly as Ginny, she was a longtime resident of Zanesville for the last 37 years, previously living in several other Ohio cities.

Born on March 8, 1933 along with her "womb-mate" and twin sister Vivian in Goshen, Indiana, she enjoyed many happy experiences with her family. She...

Donald Eugene Moore

Donald Eugene Moore

Jul 6, 2025

Donald Eugene Moore, 95, of Zanesville, died at 9:23 am on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born January 5, 1930, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late Charles Edward and Sarah (Higgenbotham) Moore. Donald was employed by United Technologies for many years, and had proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...

Dean A. Baughman

Dean A. Baughman

Jul 5, 2025

Dean A. Baughman, 96, a lifelong resident of Zanesville, left his earthly body and his spirit entered God’s Kingdom in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5th, 2025. Dean was born August 7, 1928, to the late Orville L. and Thelma (Marshall) Baughman at his parent’s home, which still stands today. He graduated from the Old Lash High School....

Melissa L. Sherfy

Melissa L. Sherfy

Jul 3, 2025

Melissa L. Sherfy, 59, of Zanesville, died at 10:21 P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Genesis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 22, 1966, in Zanesville, a daughter of Dave Sherfy and the late Mary (Seevers) Sherfy. Melissa loved music, concerts and racing, especially NASCAR and her favorite driver #9 Chase Elliott. She was an...

Margaret E. "Peg" Spiker

Margaret E. "Peg" Spiker

Jun 25, 2025

Margaret E. “Peg” Spiker, 86, of Zanesville, died at 8:29 A.M. on Wednesday, June 25, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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