Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Apr 14, 2024

Mona Kathryn Murdock, 91, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, under the care of Ohio’s Hospice at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born January 17, 1933, in Wellston, Ohio, the daughter of Willard “Gould” and Georgia “Marie” Bethel.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Apr 13, 2024

Wilk Franklin Kilgore entered the world on November 1st, 2023 and was called home by the Lord on April 13, 2024 in the arms of his parents and surrounded by loved ones.

Much of Wilk’s time on earth was spent at The Heart Center of Nationwide Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed prenatally with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome....

Apr 9, 2024

Carolyn “Sue” Phillips, 70, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home under the care of Genesis Hospice. Sue was born November 29, 1953, to the late George Richard and Wanda Jean (Gatten) Addis. She was a member of the OES Chapter 485 and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. During her working years, Sue was...

Apr 7, 2024

Patricia Ann Luster passed away on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the home of her daughter, Sally Taubken, in New Stanton, Pa.  Patty, as she was affectionately known, was born on August 9th, 1928 in Zanesville, Oh to Russell L. Granger and Pauline Lecrone Granger of Zanesville.

Patricia was a very active wife,...

Apr 4, 2024

Jerry M. Richardson, 88, of Zanesville, died at 6:50 A.M. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Clay Gardens Place, Zanesville.  Jerry accepted the Lord as his savior and now resides with his beloved wife Sue in Heaven. He was born January 15, 1936, in Zanesville, son of the late Ernest Theodore and Helen (Greiner) Richardson. Jerry was the owner...

Apr 2, 2024

Sophie “Jane” Bates, 94, of Dresden, died at 7:51 A.M., on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Altercare of Zanesville.  She was born September 6, 1929, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Hamilton) Tandy.  Jane worked for the Longaberger Company as a basket weaver for ten years, she was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church....

Apr 2, 2024

Larry E. Claypool, 78, of Arcadia, Florida (formerly of Glenford, Ohio) died at 3:43 A.M. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. He was born May 5, 1945, in Zanesville, a son of the late Paul E. and Juanita (Wooley) Claypool. Larry graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, and he worked at Lucent...

Mar 31, 2024

Frederick H. Erwine, 78, of Zanesville, died at 9:30 AM on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home. He was born November 23, 1945, in Zanesville, a son of the late Marvin and Katherine “Betty” (Coleman) Erwine. He had worked most recently at Safety Clean, and previously at Gould Battery for 23 years. Fred enjoyed hunting, gambling, and boating...

Mar 30, 2024

Henry E. Shirkey, 78, of Zanesville, died at 7:51 P.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville.  He was born December 15, 1945, in Crooksville, son of the late Clifford and Mayme (Dennis) Shirkey Sr. Henry was a veteran of the United States Army, a past President and member of the Fraternal Order of the...

Mar 28, 2024

Jennie Eileen (Dunn) Rasor, 81, of Zanesville, OH passed away peacefully at 10:03 A.M. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home.

She was born February 4, 1943, to Hazel F. and George E. Dunn. Jennie retired from Sears & Roebuck Company in 1988 and volunteered for many years at Good Samaritan, and later Genesis Hospitals. In...

Mar 22, 2024

Dora M. Taylor, 81, of Zanesville, died at 3:52 A.M. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community of Zanesville.  She was born April 14, 1942, in Columbus, a daughter of the late Webster and Viola (Carpenter) Potts. Dora was a 1960 graduate of Big Walnut High School and a 1964 graduate of Otterbein University earning her bachelor’s...

Mar 21, 2024

Rebecca L. (Geist) Phillips, 76, of Zanesville, died at 5:06 P.M. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home. She was born December 6, 1947, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Ernest and Erma Geist. Rebecca was a woman of many talents who enjoyed reading, soap making, cake decorating, and various other arts and crafts.

She...

Mar 20, 2024

Florence Carol Little, 87, of Zanesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Cedar Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation.  She was born October 30, 1936, in Little Hocking, Ohio, the daughter of David M. and Lovetha M. McPeek Ice.

She worked the majority of her career in the banking industry, as she worked through 3 bank mergers....

Mar 19, 2024

James Andrew “Bingo” Bennett, 67, of Zanesville, died at 9:57 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. He was born February 8, 1957, in Zanesville, a son of the late Virgil D. “Bing” and Hilda A. (Van Horn) Bennett. He retired from the Licking County Justice Center after over 20 years of employment. James could...

Mar 8, 2024

Donald J. Caldwell Jr., 62, of Zanesville, died at 11:56 P.M. on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville.  He was born December 23, 1961, in Zanesville, son of the late Donald J. and Marilyn A. (Wilson) Caldwell. Donald worked for Central Ohio Bandag for thirty years, he was a Volunteer firefighter in Adamsville for ten...

Mar 7, 2024

Wanda R. McGilton, 81, of Norwich, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton, after a brave battle with brain cancer.  She was born January 20, 1943, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Lucille and Wilmer Shirer. Wanda graduated from Adamsville High School in 1961 and she managed the Dari Twist in Dresden for 20 years....

Mar 6, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Roger Murdock, 95, of Zanesville, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Willow Haven Care Center.

He was born August 13, 1928, in Hamden, Ohio, the son of Lawrence & Mella Murdock.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Young (Bill).

He was born during the depression and grew up...

Mar 4, 2024

Megan Leah Gee, 46, of Zanesville, passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at The Ohio State University Hospital.  She was born November 22, 1977, a daughter of Debra (Smith) Gee and the late Phillip Randall Gee.  Megan adored children and loved the story of Amy Carmichael who was...

Mar 1, 2024

Betty L. Maxwell passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 1, 2024 in the embrace of her loving family at the age of 94. Betty was born on April 18, 1929, to Logan and Sofie (Wilkins) Mitchell.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Gary Dingey, as well as her grandsons Jason (Jennifer)...

Feb 27, 2024

Carolyn M. Scott, 87, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

She was born in Zanesville, Ohio in November, 1936, one of five children born to George and Blanche Hodgson. Carolyn graduated in 1954, from Lash High School, Zanesville.

Carolyn worked for Ohio Bell as a draftswomen, and then went on to...