Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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