Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Apr 20, 2020

Elizabeth A. “Libby” Mendenhall, 87, of Zanesville, died at 12:58 A.M. on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Altercare Zanesville. She was born September 5, 1932 in Nashport, a daughter of the late Stanford and Laura Richardson Glass. She was a secretary for the family business, Don Mendenhall Realty Company, and a member of Coburn United Methodist Church. Libby was...

Apr 16, 2020

William “Bill” Morris, 70, of Zanesville, died at 3:05 A.M. with his loving wife by his side, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born July 12, 1949, in Zanesville, a son of the late Russell Lee and Betty Stouder Morris. He was a welder for thirty three years for Central Ohio Coal and attended Cornerstone Full Gospel Church....

Apr 14, 2020

Jacqueline Kay Huey, 66, of Zanesville, died at 11:42 A.M. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born April 24, 1953 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Guy William and Leona Passwaters Watton. She was a receiving clerk at Lowe’s, a member of the Beagle Club, enjoyed dancing, and loved her cat “Bugger”.

Apr 14, 2020

Teddy D. Brown, 73, of Zanesville, passed away at 3:29 A.M. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Willow Haven Care Center, Zanesville. He was born October 5, 1946, in Zanesville, a son of the late Edward H. and Rosalie V. Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry L. Brown and his children Teddy (Jodie) Brown II,...

Apr 13, 2020

Cheryll Ann Hayes, age 55, entered eternal peace on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Cheryll was born on October 11, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter to Barbara and Kenneth N. Hayes. She attended school in Ohio and Pennsylvania. She worked for Hallmark stores for many years. She loved people and helping customers. She was an Honorary Volunteer...

Apr 13, 2020

Jeannine V. Hannum, 88, of Zanesville, died at 7:00 A.M. on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Brookdale Zanesville. She was born April 3, 1932, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harold C. and Ruth A. Doughty Harris. She graduated from Zanesville City Schools and Meredith Business College. She worked as a Secretary, Administrative Assistant and Legal Secretary for...

Apr 11, 2020

Marion “Junior” Hatfield, 78, of Adamsville saddled up his horse and road off into the sunset on April 11, 2020.  Junior was born May 23, 1941 in Adamsville a son of the late Marion “Friday” and Hazel Mox Hatfield.   Junior was a truck driver and laborer for over 43.5 years at Ray Thomas Lumbertown.  He was a true craftsman,...

Apr 6, 2020

Gary F. Giles, 84, of Zanesville, died at 7:03 P.M. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born July 19, 1935, in Crooksville, a son of the late Edward C. and Audrey M. Zinn Giles. He was a United States Marine Veteran, retired after thirty years at Stewart-Glapat Corporation, and a member of Eagles...

Apr 3, 2020

Joan Roselene Weidig, 83, of Zanesville, died at 7:55 P.M. Friday, April 3, 2020 at Altercare of Zanesville. She was born May 4, 1936, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Clarence and Fannie Esther Wickham Thomas. She attended the Church of the Brethren, White Cottage and had worked for Essex Wire, Custom Coil and retired after 47 years...

Apr 2, 2020

James “Don” Morgan, 74, of Zanesville, died at 10:24 P.M. on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born July 29, 1945, in New Lexington, a son of the late Dwight C. and Mary E. Thevenin Morgan. He was a United States Army Veteran earning a Sharp Shooter Award. He retired from Owens Brockway Glass after...

Mar 31, 2020

Elsie J. McHenry, 74, of Columbus, died at 10:14 A.M. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital West, Columbus. She was born April 20, 1945, in Noble County, a daughter of the late Herman and Helen McIntire Sothen. She retired from Nature’s Sunshine Products after twenty-five years and loved to quilt.

She is survived by a...

Mar 25, 2020

Stephen M. Ellis, 67, formerly of Sebring FL and Zanesville, died at 11:26 P.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

A cremation has taken place with a Celebration of Life service to be held at a later date.

BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENEUE, ZANESVILLE, OHIO entrusted to all...

Mar 19, 2020

Linda Lou Hayes, 70, of Buffalo, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at her home. She was born May 29, 1949, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late James Leo and Betty Preston Wolfe. She had been a cook at Mr. Lee’s Restaurant and also for Bob Evans. She loved cooking for anyone and everyone with way too much food....

Mar 16, 2020

Ronald Eugene Swope, 79, of Zanesville, died at 12:20 P.M. on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home. He was born July 20, 1940, in Zanesville, a son of the late Russell E. and Thelma Mae Hiles Swope. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Ronald was an electrician at Stewart-Glapat Corporation and a...

Mar 14, 2020

John J. “Red Top” Toth, 83, of Zanesville, suddenly passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home. He was born October 1, 1936 in Zanesville, a son of the late Joseph and Helen Capan Toth. He was a United States Army Veteran and Catholic by faith. John was a retired postal worker who enjoyed golf and bowling....

Mar 10, 2020

Dr. Holly Anne (Merker) McAllister. I was born April 25, 1959 to Janet and Donald Bruce Merker. I am thankful for a lifetime with my amazing siblings Dave (Amy), parents of Abbey (Xavier) Cooper, Ali (Al) Eli and Ella, Jenny (Colby), Jody-mom to Madee and Kenna, and Dan (Leslie), parents to Brian (Brianna) Luke, Levi and Mae (Cameron) Calvin....

Mar 6, 2020

Glen E. Pyles, 65, of Zanesville, died Friday, March 6, 2020.He was born August 21, 1954 a son of the late Kenneth A. and Carolyn Carr Pyles

Surviving are a Loving Companion of 24 years, Mary Estep;  two daughters, Kelly and Stephanie, several grandchildren; a sister, Karen (David) Bender and a brother, Jeffery A. Pyles.

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Mar 4, 2020

Ralph E. Sletzer, 87, of Heath, formerly of Zanesville, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Laurels of Heath. He was born August 20, 1932 in Zanesville, a son of the late Henry and Florence James Sletzer. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Armco Steel and was protestant by faith....

Mar 3, 2020

Memorial Services for Kayleen J. Beam will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 17, 2020 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE with Pastor Mark Chow officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Grave United Methodist Church, 516 Shinnick Street, Zanesville OH 43701...

Mar 3, 2020

Stephen Lee Cannon, 67, of Zanesville, died at 7:51 P.M. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born August 15, 1952, in Zanesville, a son of the late Ronald and Bettie Luster Cannon. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and was a supervisor for Greer Steel. He was...