Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Kenneth E. Blagg, Jr, 84, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 9:45 AM, Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born September 22, 1936 in Crooksville, the son of the late Kenneth E. and Madolin (nee: Berrisford) Blagg, Sr.

Kenny was a 1955 graduate of York High School in Deavertown....

Jan 6, 2021

Ruth Ann Russell, 82, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 4:40 PM, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her residence with her children by her side.

She was born January 17, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Clinton and Irene (nee: Dady) Neff.

Ruth was a 1955 graduate of Crooksville High School. She had worked...

Jan 5, 2021

Diana Kay Savage, 62, of Somerset, Ohio died at 9:49 PM, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at OSU Wexner Medical center due to complications of COVID-19.

She was born October 12, 1958 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Joseph Mattis and Jean (nee: Pratt) Mattis Keister.

Diana worked a short time at some of the...

Dec 30, 2020

Robert J. Downs, 89, of Chesterhill died in the morning hours of Wednesday, December 30, 2020 while at home on his hilltop farm after just a two-week diagnosis of glioblastoma.

Robert was born on February 14, 1931 in Shawnee, one of nine children to the late, Grace (Cronin) and Michael Downs.

A traditional man, Bob...

Dec 28, 2020

Stephen Douglas Henning, 72, of Roseville, Ohio died at 4:56 AM, Monday, December 28, 2020 at his residence.

He was born April 18, 1948 in Roseville, the son of the late Ralph and Thelma (nee: Wood) Henning.

Steve was retired from Terminix where he was a salesman for the company.  At one time, he ran...

Dec 24, 2020

Rodney M. Dickerson, 83, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 10:57 AM, Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville following an extended illness.

He was born March 31, 1937 in his family home on Tunnel Hill Road and as Rodney would tell the story, ‘under a pine tree’, the son of the late Dwight and Bertha...

Dec 21, 2020

Kenneth C. Jadwin, Jr., 61, of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Monday, December 21, 2020 with his loved ones by his side following a months long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born one of four sons on June 3, 1959, to his late mother, Irene (Sparks) Jadwin and his father, Kenneth Jadwin,...

Dec 11, 2020

Rebecca Sue Harris, 64, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died at 1:45 AM, Friday, December 11, 2020 at Willow Haven Nursing Home in Zanesville.

She was born August 15, 1956 in Zanesville, the daughter of Howard J. Harris of New Lexington and the late, Norma Jean (nee: Smith) Harris.

Rebecca had spent her working...

Dec 10, 2020

Bryan David Heigley, 42, of Deavertown, Ohio died at 8:08 PM, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home with his parents and entire loving family surrounding him in love.

He was born December 5, 1978 in Zanesville, the son of David and Cheryl (nee: Wannamaker) Heigley with whom he made his home.

Bryan was such...

Dec 10, 2020

Donald Allen Baker “Baker” passed away peacefully Thursday morning at Cedar Hill Nursing Home. The last few years of his life were spent battling Lewy Body Dementia. Baker was a quiet man but his sense of humor stayed intact while he battled this crippling disease. Most recently, he contracted the COVID-19 virus and his tired body could not fight...

Dec 10, 2020

Jack Phillip McIntyre, 95, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died at 8:30 AM, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Sterling Suites Rehab Center in Zanesville.

He was born October 4, 1925 in Crooksville, the son of the late Phillip and Blanche (nee: Roberts) McIntyre.

Jack was a graduate of McLuney High School where he played...

Nov 25, 2020

Gregory Neal Williams (PigPen) of Crooksville, Ohio passed away on November 25th,2020 due to complications of COVIDI9. Greg was born on November 23rd,1969 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was an exceptional math teacher at Crooksville High School who was loved by his students and colleagues alike. Greg was a remarkable athlete and sports enthusiast. Though he played all sports equally...

Nov 20, 2020

Sylvia L. ‘Toby’ Burns, 79, of Deavertown, Ohio died at 8:15 PM, Friday, November 20, 2020 at Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville following a long illness.

She was born October 30, 1941 in Perry County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Everett S. and Juanita (nee: North) Hill Sr.

Sylvia had worked at Essex...

Nov 18, 2020

Teresa Ann ‘Sweetie’ Spires, 55, died at 8:04 PM, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born August 19, 1965 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Richard and Donna (nee: Springer) Eubanks.

Teresa worked with her husband in his painting business, Spires Painting.  She formerly worked at Four Seasons Tanning...

Nov 11, 2020

Richard Lee Smith, Jr., 60, of Crooksville died in the evening hours of Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Fairfield Medical Center following a sudden illness.

He was born on July 4, 1960 in Zanesville, one of three children to his father, the late Richard Smith, Sr., and his mother, Joan (Shirkey) Houk of Crooksville.

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Nov 10, 2020

Ronnie Joe Dilley, 64, of Crooksville, died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Mount Carmel East Hospital following a two-year battle with cancer.

He was born on December 22, 1955, one of seven children to his late father Ralph Lee Dilley and his mother who survives him, Betty (Stewart) Dilley.

Nov 8, 2020

Leonard John Savage, 99, of Lucasville peacefully died in the afternoon hours of November 8, 2020 at the Oaks of Northpoint in Zanesville.

He was born, one of five children to his parents, Mrs. And Mrs. Lawrence Savage at home in Roseville.

Leonard attended the Roseville Schools and was one of the last remaining people...

Nov 3, 2020

Oakie Mae Porter, 62, of Crooksville passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her home in Crooksville.

She was born  in Huntington, West Virginia on December 2, 1957, the daughter to the late Clifford and Helen (Brooks) Dennison.

Oakie was a former health aid to many people who were...

Oct 21, 2020

Belva V. Ball, of Crooksville, is now gracefully with her Lord and is enjoying God's view of the clouds. She left this earthly life after 99 years of hard work and deep appreciation, in the afternoon hours of October 21, 2020 with her dear family by her side.

She was born the middle daughter, to the late,...

Oct 10, 2020

Linda Lou Nelson, 73, of Crooksville, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Genesis Hospital with her beloved family at her side.

Linda was born on December 7, 1946 to Erma Bobb (nee: Sharkey). She grew up in the Morgan County countryside with her grandparents, Laura and Charles Sharkey, along with her aunt Marilyn who was as...