OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

William (Bill) H. "Smoke" Cox

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

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

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...

John R. Bechstein

John R. Bechstein

May 15, 2025

John R. Bechstein, 80, of Zanesville, died at 9:54 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born October 25, 1944, in South Amherst, Ohio, a son of the late John H. and Dessie (Tremain) Bechstein. John proudly served our country in the United States Army, spending much of his time...

Tony Palmer

Tony Palmer

May 14, 2025

Tony Ray Palmer, 72, born April 25, 1953, passed away May 14, 2025, at home in Zanesville. He was born in Grove City, Ohio, and lived in Adamsville and Zanesville all his life. He was a 1973 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

He worked for 32 years at Goodwill Industries in Zanesville, primarily at its Maple Avenue location. His friendly manner...

Florence "Helen" Dingey

Florence "Helen" Dingey

May 12, 2025

Florence “Helen” Dingey, 91, of Zanesville, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Genesis Hospital CCU. She was born February 22, 1934, in Caldwell, a daughter of the late Casper and Vera Samay. Helen was a devoted mother, proud grandmother and selfless volunteer. For over twenty years she volunteered her time to the Bethesda Hospital and the Red Cross, always...

Rachel Ann (Taylor) Henes

Rachel Ann (Taylor) Henes

May 4, 2025

Rachel Ann (Taylor) Henes, 52, of Lancaster, died at 10:30 P.M. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. She was born August 13, 1972, a daughter of Patricia Taylor and the late Jeffrey Taylor.

In addition to her mother Patricia (Rodgers) Taylor, she is survived by her sisters Amanda Taylor Bond and Sarah (Don) Euman, and Hayley (Jake)...

Carl J. Woerner

Carl J. Woerner

May 4, 2025

Carl J. Woerner, 73, of Pleasant City, died at 7:06 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Astoria Place of Cambridge. He was born March 16, 1952, in Zanesville, a son of the late Carl W. and Wilma Genevieve (Stiles) Woerner. Carl honorably served his country for 11 years in the United States Air Force, and worked as a Deputy...

Charles E. Scott

Charles E. Scott

May 1, 2025

Charles E. Scott, 83, of Zanesville, died at 9:35 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home. He was born June 18, 1941, in Zanesville, a son of the late Betty (Coleman) and Earnest Scott. He had worked at American Match Company for 16 years, retired from Owens Brockway after 38 years, and was Head Usher at Word of...

Evelyn Miller

Evelyn Miller

Apr 29, 2025

Evelyn Wilson Miller, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the Morrison House. She was born on February 24, 1933, in Zanesville, Ohio, to her loving parents, Roy H. and Tacy L. (Hysell) Wilson.

Evelyn was the proud mother of three sons: Jeffrey W. of Zanesville, Douglas C. (Melanie) of Navarre, FL, and Bradley...

Florence "Bobbie" Graham

Florence "Bobbie" Graham

Apr 29, 2025

Florence “Bobbie” Graham, 81, longtime resident of Zanesville and Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, due to complications from surgery, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Bobbie was the daughter of the late Russell and Eileen (Trunnell) Dingey. She was born March 4, 1944, in Zanesville, where she grew up with her surviving...

Elaine J. Probasco

Elaine J. Probasco

Apr 28, 2025

Elaine J. Probasco, 62, of Zanesville passed away in her home on April 28, 2025. She was born September 3, 1962, the daughter of Rose Mae McCall. Elaine was always busy, and loved to work. She enjoyed many things such as collecting Bear-related items and knick knacks, listening to country music, keeping her yard and growing flowers, but she was...

Sheri Lynn McConnell

Sheri Lynn McConnell

Apr 28, 2025

Sheri Lynn McConnell, 64, of Zanesville, passed away at 2:04 A.M on Monday, April 28, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room. She was born on March 10, 1961, in Lancaster, the daughter of Mildred Schneider and the late John Gregory. Sheri worked as a crew member at Taco Bell where she made a new family and was referred to as everyone’s...

Veta J. Welsh

Veta J. Welsh

Apr 28, 2025

Veta Welsh, 80, of Zanesville, passed peacefully, at 4:05 P.M. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Willow Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her family. She was born December 8, 1944, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn (Brock) Bunker. She was known for her sharp wit and humor, she was the master of “dad jokes”. She...

Annette "Annie" Adkins

Annette "Annie" Adkins

Apr 24, 2025

Annette “Annie” Adkins, 66, of Dresden, died at 12:01 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at home. She was born September 2, 1958, in Columbus, a daughter of the late Arnold Marvin and Carmelita (Rainwater) Adkins. She attended the Ohio State University and worked at both Goodwill Industries and The Longaberger Company. Annie loved photography and found joy in making...

Mary Louise Jones

Mary Louise Jones

Apr 24, 2025

Mary Louise Jones, 91, of Zanesville, died at 4:54 P.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at The Oaks at Northpointe. She was born November 18, 1933, in Madison Township, a daughter of the late Lester L. and Lillian Ruth (Arter) Gadd. Mary retired from United Tech Automotive after thirty-one years of service, where she held various positions throughout her career....

Robert E. "Bob" Nichols

Robert E. "Bob" Nichols

Apr 23, 2025

Robert E. “Bob” Nichols, 98, of Hopewell, died at 8:33 P.M. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Genesis Hospital. He was born July 9, 1926, in Zanesville, a son of the late Forrest and Mildred (Moody) Nichols Pollock, and his step-father, Harry Pollock. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, honorably serving his country during WWII. After...

Gary L. Stottsberry

Gary L. Stottsberry

Apr 22, 2025

Gary L. Stottsberry, 87, of South Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital at 12:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Zanesville on October 24, 1937, the son of the late Clair and Grace (Krause) Stottsberry. Gary was a 1957 graduate of South Zanesville High School. He proudly served his country for...

June Lynn Wright

June Lynn Wright

Apr 21, 2025

June Lynn Wright, 82, of Zanesville, died on Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 2, 1942, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Albert and Phyllis (Salsbury) Johnson. June worked in sales for the Longaberger Company as well as a nurse’s aide but first and foremost, she was a loving...

Jack C. Riemenschneider

Jack C. Riemenschneider

Apr 17, 2025

Jack C. Riemenschneider, 82, of Nashport, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born September 9, 1942, in Zanesville, a son of the late Ernest O. and Etta E. (Hardesty) Riemenschneider. Jack was a graduate of Zanesville High School and fulfilled his dream of serving in the United States Air Force, and did so from...

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