Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Nov 19, 2025

Roger Lee Myers, 81, of Zanesville, died at 10:57 A.M. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born January 18, 1944, in Zanesville, a son of the late Russell W. and Emma Marie (Ethel) Myers. Roger loved working on cars and worked as a transmission mechanic. He adored his dog “Bear” but most of all...

Nov 19, 2025

David A. Hutchison, 69, of East Fultonham, died at 11:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 12, 1955, in Zanesville, a son of the late John Robert “Ted”Hutchison and Donna Joan (Goodhart) House. Dave proudly served our country as a veteran of the United States Army and worked for...

Nov 18, 2025

Katherine Elizabeth Wolfe, age 80, originally of Alleghany County, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her residence in Zanesville, OH.

Kathy was born November 10, 1945, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Howard L. and Beatrice Redman Wolfe; three brothers, Melvin Wolfe, Sherman “Hank” Wolfe and Richard Wolfe.

Surviving are her sisters, Brenda W. Cade of Covington, Carol...

Nov 17, 2025

Merinda K. Muller, 66, of Zanesville peacefully passed away on November 17, while in the care of Genesis Hospital while in the loving presence of her family. She was born on February 13, 1959 in Chula Vista, California to Richard &Gladys (Grantham) Bauer. She enjoyed crocheting and macramé, loved listening to classic country music, reading Patricia Cornwell novels (she read...

Nov 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joy Elaine (Clegg) Arnold, loving mother, beloved grandmother and dedicated nurse. Joy was 76 and born in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Edwin and Rosaline Clegg. She graduated from Zanesville High school in 1967 and was a proud OU Bobcat graduate. Joy passed away on November 15, 2025, in...

Nov 8, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Stephen L. “Steve” Miller, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and friend, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 8, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born on May 12, 1949, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Marjorie Miller, Steve spent most...

Nov 7, 2025

Victor Cecil Boyd, 81, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away on November 7, 2025, while in the care of Altercare of Zanesville. He was born on April 21, 1944, in Sharon, Ohio to Forrest and Thelma (Walters) Boyd. Victor graduated from Caldwell High School in 1962, and attended Eastland Technical College. He worked as a Master Plumber for many years, until...

Nov 3, 2025

Linda Lynnelle Bowen, 84, of Zanesville, died at 11:04 P.M. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at The Oaks at Northpointe. She was born December 11, 1940, in Tyler, TX, a daughter of the late Lynn and Jimmy (Thorton) Smith. Linda worked as a cook in the Tyler Texas School System for many years. She found joy in flowers, gardening, and...

Nov 3, 2025

Carol “Carl” Hugh Stallard, 88, of Hopewell, died at 8:40 P.M. on Monday, November 4, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 12, 1937, in Richmond, Virginia, a son of the late Ernest and Fannie (Yates) Stallard. Carl worked for many years in the drywall industry. He was a natural tinkerer who enjoyed...

Nov 1, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

Geraldine “Jerrye” S. Sites, 95, of Zanesville, died at 4:48 A.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 10, 1930, in Malta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Clifton) Brown. She was a cook for Zanesville City Schools, active in the PTO and a...

Oct 27, 2025

Daniel Patrick Beebe, 77, of Nashport, died on Monday, October 27, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 13, 1948, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert and Grace (Shrider) Beebe.

Daniel was a graduate of West Muskingum High School and later graduated with his associate’s degree in social science and his bachelor’s degree in...

Oct 26, 2025

Penny Sue (Swick) Burford, 60, of Roseville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 26, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1965, in Lancaster, Ohio, a daughter of the late Doris (Hall) Morris. Penny worked for many years at Carpenters Market in Somerset, Dollar General in Zanesville, and then oversaw the bookkeeping for she and her husband’s trucking...

Oct 25, 2025

DR. KENT C MCWHERTER, 82, passed away peacefully October 25,2025, at Avow Hospice in Naples, Fl.

He was the son of Vaughn and Mary Colburn McWherter.

Dr McWherter practiced dentistry in Zanesville for over 40 years and developed Pine Ridge subdivision.

He graduated Ohio State Dental School in 1968. Kent was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and a swimmer at OHIO STATE. He...

Oct 19, 2025

Sally Marie Downey, 86, of Zanesville, died at 8:05 P.M. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1939, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Annabelle Mary (Kinnison) Spinks. Sally found joy in shopping, going to flea markets and garages sales, getting apples from farmers markets, and most of...

Oct 18, 2025

Julie L. Norfleet, 67, of Warsaw, went to join her husband Willie in heaven on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born January 3, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter to the late Ronald and Shirley (Balcom) Martin. She enjoyed ginesenging and horseback riding but above all, Julie was a very good mother and mamaw to her family.

She is survived...

Oct 15, 2025

Rebecca Jane Cooper, 84, of Zanesville, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at home. She was born April 20, 1941, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Elston H. and Eileen (Wharton) Layne. Rebecca was a member of the First Christian Church and worked as the director of the Muskingum County Home and the Clerk of Muskingum County Commissioners office...

Oct 14, 2025

Glenna J. (Spence) Fleming, 90, of Zanesville, died at Beckett House on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 12:08 AM, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 15, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edith Crystal (Knight) Spence and Clarence Brady Spence. Glenna graduated in 1952 from Zanesville (Lash) High School. She was a homemaker...

Oct 13, 2025

Jacqueline Lee Kolometz, 95, of Zanesville, died at 9:15 A.M. on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Community. She was born November 29, 1929, in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Merril L. and Gertrude (Mann) McCullough. Jackie worked at a secretary for Muskingum College and General Electric for 19 years. She was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian...

Oct 12, 2025

Molly Ann (Garber) Parrill, 74, of Martinsburg WV, formally of Zanesville OH, passed away at 10:05 A.M. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 17, 1951, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late James and Georgianna (Atkinson) Garber. Molly held her associate’s degree and worked as an office manager. She found...