Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

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...

Feb 26, 2024

William “Bill” A. Frick, 73, of Zanesville would like to let his friends and family know that as of February, 26, 2024, his work here on earth is done. He received an offer from our heavenly Father that he could not refuse, and thus he has transcended into heaven where he will again be able to walk, run and...

Feb 21, 2024

Ronald L. Conner, 94, of Zanesville formerly of Frazeysburg, died at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at home.

Ronald will be dearly missed by his wife, Theresa Kolk-Conner, his daughter, Krysta Hoffman and the family and friends who loved him.

Memorial contributions can be made in Ronald’s honor to Eastside Community Ministries at...

Feb 20, 2024

Brigitte M. Bryant, of Zanesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024. Brigitte was born on July 25th, 1937, in Erfurt, Germany. She was educated in German, French, and English translation and worked as a translator in Germany before she got married. She was an outgoing person who lived life to the fullest. She was a wife and mother...

Feb 19, 2024

Kenneth Russell Burghy, 83, of Thornville, died at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, February 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 26, 1940, in Morristown, Ohio, a son of the late Kenneth Leroy and Virginia Lucille (Russell) Burghy. Kenneth was a Christian and a veteran of the United States Air Force, honorably serving his...

Feb 18, 2024

Brayleigh M.E. McCuen, 13, of Zanesville, died at 8:12 P.M. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus.  She was born August 14, 2010, in Zanesville, a daughter of Josh McCuen and Krystal Swartz. Brayleigh enjoyed playing board games especially Candyland, Uno, and Connect 4 and liked watching YouTube. She had a contagious smile that everyone who...

Feb 18, 2024

Constance “Connie” K. (Carter) Burns, 89, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on February 18th, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville after a life well lived.

Connie was born July 9, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Fred and Helen (Baughmann) Carter. She had one younger sister, Jan (Carter) Lucas of Zanesville, and a step-sister later in life, Elsie Ann (Hansel)...

Feb 18, 2024

Diana Lee McGaughey, 81, of Zanesville, previously of Somerset, died at 12:08 A.M. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville. She was born September 26, 1942, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Austin Fonner and Marjorie (Householder) Yontz.

She is survived by three daughters, Lori Perry, Cindy Dunn and Amy (Terry) Miller; grandchildren Sam,...

Feb 16, 2024

Vibert Ray Wisecarver, 72, of Zanesville, died at 10:16 A.M. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 6, 1951, in Adamsville, a son of the late Ray and Mabel B. (Rowland) Wisecarver. He was a member of the Muskingum Valley Boating Association, was an avid woodworker and worked for...

Feb 13, 2024

Kathryn E. Gravitt, 94, of Zanesville, went to meet her Lord and Savior and reunite with her family, on Tuesday, February 13, at 3:25 am. She was born on May 13, 1929, in Greer, South Carolina. A daughter of the late Ora Azalea (Turner) Wise and Walter Jackson Turner and Step Father James L. Wise.

Kathryn married...

Feb 12, 2024

William Anthony “Tony” Pratt, died on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born May 4, 1950, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late William L. and Julia (Serturini) Pratt. Tony graduated from Ohio University, earning his Master’s Degree and was a teacher for 40 years at River High School and Powhatan Point...

Feb 10, 2024

Cecily Anne Johnson (Caliman), 53 went to her rest Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Zanesville Campus of Genesis Hospital. Born March 11,1970 in Nuremberg, Germany to Thomas and Barbara (Portis) Caliman. Cecily graduated from West Muskingum High School and briefly attended Zane State Technical College. She enjoyed helping people as evidenced by her employment at Adams Lane Care...

Feb 9, 2024

Pamela Kay Kinney, 67, of Zanesville, died at 8:00 A.M. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home. She was born October 15, 1956, in Crooksville, a daughter of the late Gerald Liff and Carolyn (Hensley) Liff Hampton, and her late step-father Earl Hampton. She retired from AK Steel, loved her crossword puzzles, and was a big country music...

Feb 5, 2024

Edward A. Payne, 82, of New Concord, OH, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House on February 5, 2024. He was born April 14, 1941, to George B. and Evalyn (Kirk) Payne.

Ed married Alice (Hicks) August 9, 1963. They would have celebrated their 61st Anniversary in August. He retired from General Electric and The New Concord...