Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

Fairy Matilda Hale went to be with her Lord and Savior from her home on December 7, 2023 at the age of 93 (16 days shy of her 94th birthday).

Fairy was born on December 23, 1929 at the family home in Plevna, Kansas to Harry Eugene Frisk and Mary Elizabeth Frisk (Gosvenor).

Upon moving...

Dec 3, 2023

Dorothy Louise Sprankle, 80, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 4:33 PM, Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville surrounded by her loving family, her beloved husband by her side.

She was born October 8, 1943 in Sego, the daughter of the late Hugh Dobbins and Sella (nee: Childres) Dobbins.

Dorothy...

Dec 2, 2023

Delmer Howard McCormick, 92, of Crooksville (Deavertown), Ohio passed away at 8:45 PM, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville following an extended illness.

He was born November 23, 1931 in Sumerco, West Virginia, the son of the late Kin W. and Mel Vina (nee: Adkins) McCormick.

Delmer was a retired...

Nov 30, 2023

Anita Jane McHenry, 69, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 2:27 PM, Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 26, 1954 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (nee: Schooley) Lantz, Jr.

Anita retired after 40 years from ITT Automotive in New Lexington. ...

Nov 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Lisa Yvonne Halderman September 24, 1962 - November 29, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Yvonne Halderman, a beloved mother, sister, and friend. Lisa peacefully left this world on November 29, 2023, at Cedar Hill Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was 61 years...

Nov 21, 2023

Andrew Michael Baker, 54, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away surrounded by his loving family at 1:05 PM, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville following a 15-month battle with cancer.

He was born Thursday, December 12, 1968, the first child born to the late Ernest Baker and Rosemary (nee: Hammond) Baker of Crooksville....

Nov 10, 2023

Wesley Garrettson Logan Worthington, 51, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville passed away at 5:25 PM, Friday, November 10, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on St. Rt. 16.

He was born May 22, 1972 in Zanesville, the first son of Stephen Worthington and Sharon (nee: Adams) Worthington,...

Nov 4, 2023

Rose Marie Savage, 64, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away peacefully in the morning of Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 5, 1958 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Howard and Roberta (nee: Kinney) Goodin.

Rose was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt...

Oct 20, 2023

Joseph Edward “Ed” Worley, 73, of Ocala, Florida died in the early morning hours of Friday, October 20, 2023, in Genesis Hospital following a brief illness.

Ed was born one of eight children on October 2, 1950, to his late parents, Pernell, and Alice (Fincher) Worley.

Ed honorably served his country in the United States...

Oct 19, 2023

Jean Ann Ray was born on September 25, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. She was one of six children born to the union of Launfull “Fuzzy” and Betty (Kirk) Salyer.  Jean attended Taylor Center High School in Taylor, Michigan, graduating with the class of 1989. For over twenty years Jean was employed by Aberdeen Skilled Nursing as a Rehabilitation Nurse...

Oct 11, 2023

Evelyn Earlene Van Wey, 77 of Warsaw, Ohio, formerly of Rosefarm and Crooksville, passed away peacefully at 3:40 PM, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Signature Health Care in Coshocton surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Thursday, February 21, 1946 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Earl and Lucy (nee: Dietrick) Smith.

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Oct 10, 2023

Frederick Rocco “Tony” Piccone, 93, of Crooksville, being a faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully with family by his side at his daughter’s home, where he was provided loving care during his final days.

He was born on February 10, 1930, a son to the late, Rocco “Big Tony” and Garnet (Short) Piccone of Deavertown.

Oct 7, 2023

Misty Dawn O’Neal, 47, of Crooksville died in the late evening hours of October 7, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on October 5, 1976, in Zanesville, the daughter of Randy Dale and Connie (Gillette) Parr.

Misty enjoyed the good things in life, shopping, getting her hair done...

Oct 7, 2023

Deborah Jewel Allen, 69, of Crooksville joined the choir of heavenly angels in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 7, 2023, with her beloved husband and children by her side following a year long battle with ALS.

She was born on October 17, 1953, one of three children to the late, Burnice and Virginia (Watson) Harper....

Oct 5, 2023

Rosemary Tokie, 86, of Corning, peacefully died in the mid-morning hours of Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on June 12, 1937, the only child to her late parents, Herbert, and Lillian (Hoops) Covan.

Rosemary was an incredible person, a tireless fighter and a devoted...

Oct 5, 2023

Ernie Baggs, 77, of Crooksville peacefully died in the morning hours of Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his home with his darling wife by his side.

He was born on December 31, 1945, in Columbus, to the late Jesse A. and Helen (Davis) Baggs.

Ernie and his wife Kathy moved from Columbus to their little...

Oct 4, 2023

William Franklin Glass, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born on September 25, 1956, in Lancaster, Ohio, to his loving parents, Ernie and Justine (Cory) Glass.

William, better known as "Bill" to his friends and family, was a hardworking man who dedicated his...

Sep 7, 2023

In Loving Memory of Timmy Lee Halderman

Timmy Lee Halderman, a loving husband, devoted father, and skilled craftsman, bid farewell to this world on September 7, 2023. Born on June 28, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, Timmy's legacy will forever be remembered by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Tim was a man of...

Aug 16, 2023

Brenda Lu Verhey, 55, of New Concord, died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born, on October 10, 1967, to her parents, Charles “Chuck” and Rhea “Rose” (Wood) Pitcock.

Following earning her master’s degree from Ohio University, Brenda became an accomplished...

Aug 10, 2023

Michael Allen Owens (Mike), 56, of Newark, Ohio passed away unexpectedly August 10th, 2023. He was born July 3, 1967 to the late William Denzil and Janet (nee: Endsley) Chalfant.

Mike enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with nature when he wasn’t watching NASCAR. His free spirit was something those around him loved most. He was a...