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...
Ellen Jane Propp
Mar 26, 2025
Ellen Propp, 85, of Zanesville, died at 2:50 P.M. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Clay Gardens Place Assisted Living, Zanesville. She was born on August 20, 1939, in Malta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Earl Hobson and Bessie Mae (Walker) McElfresh. Ellen retired from Sunny View Nursing home where she worked for ten years as a nurse’s aide...
Gary P. Taylor
Mar 26, 2025
Gary P. Taylor, 82, of Zanesville, died at 7:35 A.M. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville. He was born December 23, 1942 in Cannelville, Ohio, a son of the late Merle Lewis and Marguerite (Mignon) Taylor. Gary worked for Ohio Ferro Alloy Corporation and in the oil fields. He was a member of the Eagles #302,...
Leah D. Smith
Mar 23, 2025
Leah D. Smith, 92, of Zanesville, died at 7:14 A.M. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville. She was born May 7, 1932, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Francis and Thelma (Henery) Bowles Leah was a founding member of the Maranatha Bible Church and a long time Ministers wife she was very active in...
Robert Eugene Dayton
Mar 20, 2025
Robert Eugene Dayton, 71, of Zanesville, died at 12:01 am on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home. He was born June 11, 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late William Lewis and Myrtle (Allen) Dayton. Robert worked as a Truck Driver, was a United States Air Force Veteran, and enjoyed playing the guitar or spending a sunny day...
Dale D. Phillips
Mar 18, 2025
Dale D. Phillips, 68, of Zanesville, died at 11:23 A.M. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Genesis Morrison-House, Zanesville. He was born June 30, 1956, in Zanesville, son of the late Herman Dean and Nancy Ann (Miller) Phillips. Dale was the proud owner and operator of Phillips Meat Processing. He was a member of the Hubbard Masonic Lodge #220 in...
Collin W. Prouty
Mar 11, 2025
Collin W. Prouty, 28, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born April 20, 1996, a son of Alan and Julie (Griffith) Prouty. Collin was a member of the Adamsville Global Methodist Church and helped with their mission work. He was a successful farmer running his own business as a Commercial Poultry Producer for nine years....
Roy R. Hawkins
Mar 11, 2025
Roy R. “Hawkeye”Hawkins, 78, of Zanesville, died at 1:15 A.M. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House. He was born January 25, 1947, in Zanesville, a son of the late McKinley “Mack” and Thelma (Hunnel) Hawkins. Roy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and worked as a forklift operator at the...
Mark A. Hancock
Mar 10, 2025
Mark A. Hancock, 63, of Zanesville, died at 10:44 P.M. on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born March 24, 1961, in Pataskala, Ohio, a son of the late Gilbert Welch and Rosaline Hancock. Mark was a proud veteran of the United States Army and owned and operated the Bootleg Tattoo Studio in Zanesville for over...
Robert "Bobby" E. Davis Jr.
Mar 6, 2025
Robert E. “Bobby” Davis Jr., 67, of Zanesville, died at 7:37 P.M. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born December 21, 1957, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Shelby (Garrett) Davis and his beloved grandma that raised him, whom he affectionately referred to as “Gramma Boo Boo”. Bob proudly served...
Jon Jay McManaway
Mar 4, 2025
Jon Jay McManaway, 70, of South Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord at 7:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his home. He was born March 31, 1954, in Zanesville, son of the late Milton and Phyllis (Reeves) McManaway. Jon was employed at Essex Wire as a material handler and was also an ASA Umpire for twenty...
Roger Dean Miller
Mar 2, 2025
Roger Dean Miller, 65, of Zanesville, died at 3:36 P.M. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1959, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert Sr. and Penny (Harper) Miller. Roger was employed as a mechanic at Mt. Sterling Auto Wrecking, over the years he attended both the Pleasant...
William "Bill" Frank Kelley
Feb 27, 2025
William Frank “Bill” Kelley, 88, of Canal Winchester, died at 3:29 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. He was born April 24, 1936, in Graysville, Ohio. A son of the late Frank E. and May M. (Merrin) Kelley. Bill proudly served our country as a veteran of the United States Army and graduated from Marietta College...
Kellie Renee Martin
Feb 27, 2025
Kellie Renee Martin, 63, of Zanesville, died at 9:46 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born January 19, 1962, in Zanesville, a daughter of Maxine (Bailey) Martin and the late Dallas L. Martin. Kellie worked at Essex Car Parts. Kellie had a fun loving and carefree spirit, she loved being a grandma, she didn’t...
Susan Kay Thomas
Feb 27, 2025
Susan Kay (Hitchcock) Thomas, 77, of Zanesville, died at 9:52 A.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born March 14, 1947, in Shawnee, Ohio, a daughter of the late Dorothy (McLean) and Robert Hitchcock. Sue loved to laugh and was quite the jokester, a “rambunctious hellion” while also being the kindest person you could ever...
Christian Light Hoffman
Feb 25, 2025
Christian Light Hoffman, 24, of Zanesville, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville after a two year battle with leukemia. He was born September 16, 2000, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Samantha Hoffman. Christian graduated from the Mid-East Career and Technology Center in 2018, with honors in the Cybersecurity and Computer Technology program. He...
Bettie L. Benham
Feb 18, 2025
Bettie L. Benham, 92, passed away on February. 18, 2025, at The Inn at Winchester Trail in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Bettie was born on December 21, 1932, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to Samuel and Lela Isbill. Bettie grew up in Kingfisher Oklahoma and moved to Okeene, Oklahoma when she was young. She met and married Harold Lane Benham on August 15,...
Patricia Thompson
Feb 14, 2025
Patricia Thompson, 61, of Zanesville, died at 11:25 A.M., Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born January 23, 1964, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Conley) O’Bryan. Patricia earned her Bachelors Degree and worked in accounting for thirty years. She was currently working for The Ohio State University in case studies. Patricia enjoyed reading and spending...
Sue R Leckrone
Feb 14, 2025
Sue R. Leckrone, 95, of Zanesville, died at 2:15 P.M. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 5, 1930, in Roseville, a daughter of Perry and Leone (Coble) Robison. Sue was employed at Essex Wire for 16 years, Custom Oil and Economy Linen. She enjoyed sitting outside on her deck...
Margie M. Appis
Feb 11, 2025
Margie M. Appis, 97, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 10:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison-House surrounded by her family who loved her deeply. She was born June 2, 1927, in Warsaw, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence and Verna (Shepard) McClain. Margie worked several jobs in her lifetime with her...
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