Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Apr 21, 2021

Norma Virginia Griffin, 83, of Adamsville, was called home by the Lord at 6:45 A.M. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Altercare Zanesville. She was born June 1, 1937, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Alva O. and Blanche (Gregg) Martin. Norma was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker, a member of Shepherds Christian...

Apr 20, 2021

Warren D. Abele, 75, of Dresden, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:40 P.M. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota a son of the late Richard and Jean Moe Abele. Warren retired from Metler Toledo Scale Company and had worked for...

Apr 15, 2021

Judith Kaye Potts, 79, of Zanesville, died at 2:47 P.M. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born October 7, 1941 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Clint and Hazel (Garrett) Snyder.

She is survived by her children, Terry Michael Kirkbride, Douglas Kirkbride, Jeffrey (Kim) Kirkbride, and Lisa Kirkbride; three grandchildren; four...

Apr 14, 2021

Derwood Vernon Berry, age 83, of Zanesville, loving father and grandfather, passed away April 14, 2021 at Wesley Woods of New Albany after an extended illness.  Derwood was born March 8, 1938, in Zanesville, husband of the late Kathryn E. (Ball) Berry, and son of the late Emmit D. and Mildred V. (Dickson) Berry.  He enjoyed spending time with...

Apr 14, 2021

Claudia (Connie) Beardmore born April 28, 1946 gained her Angel wings on April 14,2021 to forever be with her son Donnie Fenwick and her daughter Chris McConnell.

She leaves her beloved husband Anthony (Tony) Beardmore whom she married on November 25, 1987. Three step sons Tony (Marriane) Beardmore of Colorado, David (Jody) Beardmore of Nashport and Heath...

Apr 11, 2021

Joseph T. Callahan, 55, of Zanesville, died at 10:33 A.M. on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville. He was born August 17, 1965, in Washington Courthouse.

He is survived by a son, Trystin Callahan and a daughter, Mikayla Callahan.

A cremation will take place with no services to be held.

Apr 11, 2021

Mark F. “The Bear” Todd, 58, of Zanesville, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home. He was born August 9, 1962, in San Gabriel, California, a son of the late Robert Franklin Todd and Betty Jean (Cole) Todd. He was a car driver for McLuney Auto Auction, worked at Fineline Imprints, umpired and refereed for sporting events, and...

Apr 8, 2021

Michael L. Schneider, 72, of Philo, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Genesis Hospital emergency room, Zanesville. He was born February 24, 1949, in Zanesville, a son of the late Hugo and Sue Margaret McCoy Schneider. He was a 1968 graduate of Jefferson High School Class of 1968, retired from the IBEW Local Union # 1105, he attended Cornerstone...

Apr 8, 2021

Louis W. “Butch” Lacey, 81, of Zanesville, died at 6:07 A.M. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 9, 1939, in Zanesville, a son of the late Louis Leon and Betty (Rubey) Lacey. He was a graduate of Lash High School, a mechanic for Columbia Cement, had worked for Birkhimer...

Apr 2, 2021

George Walter Bailey, 94, of Chandlersville, died at 2:48 A.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Altercare of Thornville. He was born October 11, 1926, in Zanesville, a son of the late George Henry and Mary Florence (Carens) Bailey. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict and retired from Robert...

Mar 31, 2021

Madeline M. Darr, 83, of Zanesville, died at 6:05 A.M. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Beckett House, New Concord. She was born March 29, 1938, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Orville and Vergen (Wolfe) Rushing. She was a home health aide and a member of Church of God at God’s Acres.

She is survived...

Mar 30, 2021

Ronald J. Gibson, 79, of Zanesville, died at 5:46 P.M. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born November 3, 1941, in Konawa, Oklahoma, a son of the late Fred W. and Eva (Bradley) Gibson. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and was a Data Center Manager for IBM. Ronald was catholic by...

Mar 29, 2021

William “Bill” Nolan Balderson, 83, of Zanesville, died at 9:50 A.M. on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home. He was born October 20, 1937, in Zanesville, a son of the late Nolan and Eva (Pickens) Balderson. He a 1956 graduate of Zanesville High School and a United States Army Veteran. He was the owner and operator of Balderson...

Mar 28, 2021

William G. Selsam, 81 passed away 3/28/2021. A resident of the Springfield Masonic Community in Springfield, Ohio, where he served as the Resident Representative to the Board of Trustees. He was a native of Zanesville, Ohio and a veteran of The United States Air Force.  Preceded in death by mother Wilda F. “Bill” Selsam and father Robert P. Selsam. ...

Mar 22, 2021

Jeffrey D. Kimble, 62, of South Zanesville, died at 10:27 A.M. on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Genesis Emergency Room, Zanesville. He was born March 25, 1958, in Zanesville, a son of the late Roy Delmar and Peggy A. (Taylor) Kimble. He had worked at Haliburton as an oil field worker and was a member of Northside Nazarene Church....

Mar 21, 2021

David K. Hiller Sr., 69, of Nashport, died at 11:45 P.M. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home. He was born January 12, 1952, in Channelview Texas, a son of the late Dallas Scott Hiller and Pauline Yeager. Growing up in Highlands Texas, he served as the music minister for many churches in the Houston area. After moving...

Mar 21, 2021

Richard W. Trout Jr., 71, of Zanesville, died at 4:17 P.M. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Genesis Emergency Room, Zanesville. He was born March 14, 1950, in Zanesville, a son of the late Richard W. and Gloria (Tanner) Trout. He retired as the Environmental Coordinator at Miba in McConnelsville, loved to hunt, garden, and golf.

He...

Mar 15, 2021

Delmar Willis Smith, 52, of Roseville, died on Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home. He was born January 18, 1969, in Zanesville, the son of Clarence E. and Ellen Kay (Arnett) Smith.

A cremation has taken place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

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Mar 14, 2021

Gary D. Gaylord, 67, of Zanesville, died at 12:48 A.M. on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born March 31, 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late Donald F. and Marilyn P. (Warne) Gaylord. He retired from Tectum Inc. and had also worked at Central Ohio Coal. He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Mar 13, 2021

The family of Marilyn S. Paisley, who died March 13, 2021, will hold a celebration of life on Sunday, August 1 at the Zanesville Country Club.  Please come and enjoy a cup of coffee, look at pictures and visit with the family from 11:30am- 12:30pm. Remarks will begin at 12:45 pm with Pastor Larry Kudart officiating. Please come as...