Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Nov 19, 2021

John W. Allen, 81, of Zanesville, died at 9:00 P.M. Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home. He was born October 4, 1940.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a self-employed carpenter.

No calling hours or services will be observed. A cremation under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY has been selected....

Nov 19, 2021

Richard A. Schmidt, 73, of Zanesville, died at 2:08 P.M. Friday, November 19, 2021 at Genesis Hospital Zanesville. He was born December 5, 1947, in Zanesville, a son of the late Elmer and Daisy Keller Schmidt. He was a welder and a U.S. Army Veteran.

A cremation will take place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME...

Nov 17, 2021

Barbara A. Rambo Nolan, age 67, of Sonora transitioned to her forever home with the Lord on November 17, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born June 23, 1954, in Zanesville, a daughter of Eloise Rambo and was a member of the Faith Christian Center on Boggs Road. She was a homemaker, loved to do crafts, and was...

Nov 13, 2021

Twila Laverna Sagle Cater, 87, of Zanesville departed this life to be with Ralphie at 4:01 P.M. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 20, 1934 in Roseville, a daughter of the late Elsie Fern (Marshall) Sagle.

Surviving are four sons, Kevin (Marcy) Cater, Brian (Deb Henry) Cater,...

Nov 12, 2021

Andrew Michael Chandler, 35, of Zanesville, collected his wings from the lord on Friday, November 12, 2021 Drew was born on May 23, 1986, a son of Andrew Puryear and Rachel Willett.

Left to celebrate Drew’s life are siblings, Britni Chandler, Bryan Chandler, Sean Brent, Latosha Puryear, Kia Puryearr, Stephen Puryear and Jami Puryear; a grandmother, Janie...

Nov 12, 2021

Duane Bunker, 83, of Zanesville, died at 7:20 P.M. Friday, November 12, 2021 at Altercare of Zanesville. He was born May 8, 1938 in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles L. and Katherine Brock Bunker. Duane was a longtime member, Deacon an Elder at Trinity United Presbyterian Church and retired from Anchor Glass after 43 years of service....

Nov 11, 2021

Graham Owens Weaver, age 86, Nashport Ohio, passed into eternal life, surrounded by his loving family on November 11, 2021. He was born on October 11, 1935 in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles Graham and Elizabeth (Owens) Weaver. Graham was a 1954 graduate of the last class at Lash High School, Zanesville. He was an Eagle Scout,...

Nov 6, 2021

David L. Gillespie, 77, of Gahanna, Ohio, died on November 6, 2021 at Fairlawn Memorial Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida.  He was born August 20, 1944 at Zanesville, a son of the late Irvin and Myrtle Gillespie.  Dave was a graduate of Maysville High School and Ohio University, and he continued graduate studies at Virginia Tech.  He retired after...

Oct 30, 2021

Robert A. Gray, 88, of New Lexington, died at 8:25 A.M. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at SKLD in New Lexington. He was born on August 17, 1933, a son of the late Frank E. and Dorothy V. Buchanan Gray. He worked for the State of Ohio as a transportation supervisor and was a United States Air Force Veteran....

Oct 24, 2021

Marla K. Freeman, 70, of Mansfield, died at 3:45 P.M. Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Arbors of Mifflin at Mansfield. She was born November 22, 1950 at Zanesville, a daughter of the late Clarence W. and Marjorie A. Parker Smith. Marla was a teacher at Madison Local Schools in Mansfield, and a member of OEA and NEA. She...

Oct 20, 2021

Daniel E. Hunsaker, 70, of New Lexington, died at 6:09 P.M. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Genesis Perry Co. emergency room, Somerset. He was born March 15, 1951, in Zanesville, a son of the late Harvey A. and Mary Louise Rait Hunsaker.

Surviving are a twin brother, Dale Hunsaker; aunt, Peggy Fink and cousins, Mark (Vivian...

Oct 18, 2021

Charlene E. Wayne, 65, of Zanesville, died at 3:50 A.M. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born March 25, 1956, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Pete and Memory (Eveland) Wayne. She retired after fifteen years at the Dollar General Distribution Center and had also worked at United Tech for twenty eight...

Oct 16, 2021

Charles E. “Sonny” Butcher, 77, of Zanesville, died at 5:34 P.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born July 1, 1944, in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles W. and Mary (Glosser) Butcher. He retired from Economy Linen and was an avid fisherman who had a love for motorcycles, his family, and friends....

Oct 15, 2021

Rebecca L. Wheeler, 50, of Zanesville, died at 1:52 P.M. Friday, October 15, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born December 15, 1970 in Hammond, Indiana, a daughter of Thelma Cooper Bolin Repasky and the late Howard Bolin. Becky was a true Ohio State Buckeye fan.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her loving companion,...

Oct 15, 2021

Thomas R. Paul, 41 of Zanesville died on October 15, 2021 at home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 7, 1980, a son of Sharon Cox and David C. (Kyong Suk) Paul.

Surviving in addition to his parents are two sons, Tyler Paul and Alexander Paul; a daughter, Trinity Paul; a step-brother, Joshua Paul; a...

Oct 15, 2021

Theodore William Clark, Jr, 84, of Glasgow, KY, died Friday October 15th, 2021, at home with his wife of 61 years by his side. He was born November 9, 1936, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of Theodore and Adah (Fouch) Clark, Sr. He retired after 43 years in management from United Technologies, where he earned several awards for his...

Oct 13, 2021

David “Brian” Lackey, of Zanesville, OH, and Crystal Lake, IL, passed away unexpectedly October 13, 2021, at home. He was born May 3, 1957, in Sikeston, MO, to William and Sue Lackey who survive him. A 1975 graduate of Zanesville High School, Brian worked for the City of Zanesville Sanitation Department and later for Process Engineering in Crystal Lake,...

Oct 12, 2021

Patricia A. “Patty” Simon, 72, of Zanesville, passed away at 1:40 P.M. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 2, 1949 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Irvin and Kathryn Camp Carnes. She was married to her loving husband, Forrest D. Simon on October 4, 1969 for 48...

Oct 11, 2021

Tamara Jean “Tammy” Shepherd went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 11th, 2021. Tammy was born on October 10th, 1958 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Jean (Grosscup) Lanning. Tammy met Mike Shepherd, her beloved husband, in 7th grade and were married 10 years later on February 16th, 1980. For the next 41 years,...

Oct 11, 2021

James K. Friel, 66, of Zanesville, died at 5:47 P.M. Monday, October 11, 2021 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born April 22, 1955 in Zanesville a son of the late Myles and Dorothy (Totten) Friel.  Jim graduated from Zanesville High School Class of 1973 and the University of Cincinnati Class of 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in...