Obituaries

Oct 15, 2022

Donna Kay Dawkins, 76, of Crooksville, Ohio died in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 15, 2022 at her home.

She was born July 4, 1946 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Ernest C. and Rose (nee: Braglin) Ross.

Donna was a former pottery worker at The Hull Pottery and later at Beaumont...

Oct 4, 2022

Brian Edward Watts, 56 of Cambridge, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died at 12:02 AM, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge following a brief illness.

He was born April 4, 1966 in Zanesville, the son of the late Ned E. and Lenora (nee: Gibson) Watts.

Brian had attended Perry County Community School...

Sep 28, 2022

Lee Brooks died September 28, 2022, at Columbus Healthcare and Ohio Hospice surrounded by loving volunteers and her sister Joan and brother-in-law, Harold and is now at peace and resting with our Heavenly Father.

She had suffered several strokes in recent years. Born November 11, 1951, in Zanesville the daughter of Dick and Jean Brooks. Formerly of...

Sep 23, 2022

Patricia Gayle Alfman, 70, of Zanesville, peacefully died in the morning hours of Friday, September 23, 2022, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House following a battle with dementia.

She was born the only daughter to the late Ralph and Ola Mae (Cauley) Rowell on February 2, 1952, in Olympia, Washington.

Patti lived all over the country...

Sep 13, 2022

Russell George Pletcher, 75, of Deavertown, Ohio died at 10:05 AM, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his residence following a very short illness.

He was born June 11, 1947 in Zanesville, the son of the late Roy and Mildred (nee: Cain) Pletcher.

Russell retired after 39 years from LEMPCO Industries in New Lexington where he...

Aug 24, 2022

Ronald M. Beaty, 84, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville went to be with the Lord at 12:05 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born Monday, January 31, 1938 in Galion, the son of the late Paul and Helen Beaty.

Ron was called ‘Red’ by his friends...

Aug 2, 2022

Kenneth Ray Dalrymple, 71 of Crooksville, Ohio (Rosefarm) died on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at his residence.

He was born  Thursday, August 16, 1951, son of the late Frank and Betty (Lindimore) Dalrymple.

Kenny graduated from Crooksville High School in 1969. He had worked at the Hull Pottery Company in Crooksville, Peabody Coal Company, The...

Aug 1, 2022

Howard Joseph Harris, 87, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 12:50 PM, Monday, August 1, 2022 at New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

He was born November 21, 1934 in Redfield, Ohio, one of nine sons of the late Henry ‘Buck’ and Blanche (nee: Larson) Harris.

Howard was retired from Peabody Coal...

Jul 27, 2022

Emily Marie Wilson, 16, of Crooksville passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

She was born the exceptional middle daughter of Craig and Lindsay (Neff) Wilson on February 28, 2006.

Emily was an excellent student, excelling in all areas of her education. She attended Crooksville High School and was about to begin her...

Jun 28, 2022

Shirley Ann Wilson, 83, of Thornville died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in her home with her devoted daughter by her side.

She was born one of 17 children on March 19, 1939, in Roseville to the late John and Edith (Riffle) Rosser.

Shirley was a loving soul, a darling...

Jun 14, 2022

Marilyn K. Williams, 86, of Roseville, Ohio died at 10:35 AM, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.

She was born on Tuesday, December 10, 1935 in Roseville, the daughter of the late Donald H. Wagstaff and Evelyn (nee: Tracy) Wagstaff Sowers.

Marilyn as a homemaker, taking great pride in...

Jun 12, 2022

Michael Keith Williamson, Sr., 73, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 9:09 PM, Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Genesis Somerset ED.

He was born January 13, 1949 in Zanesville,  the son of the late Wilbur and Eileen (nee: Rhodes) Williamson.

Mike had retired from Cooper-Standard Company in New Lexington where he had worked as a set-up...

May 27, 2022

Edward Dean Love, 59, of Roseville, died in the afternoon hours of Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home with his family by his side following a ten-month long battle with cancer. CANCER SUCKS

He was born one of ten sons, on August 21, 1962, to the late, Herman and Margaret (Wilson) Love.

Eddie spent...

May 19, 2022

Betty Ruth Mauller, 83, of Roseville, Ohio died at 11:07 AM, Thursday, May 19, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born Friday, September 9, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Charles and Martha (nee: Dennis) Kinney.

Betty was a former employee of Essex Wire in Zanesville and her most...

May 12, 2022

Donna June Peck, 83, of Crooksville, peacefully died in her sleep in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her home.

She was born one of twelve children on May 17, 1938, to the late, Francis and Anna (Pugh) Whitehead.

Donna spent her working years accomplishing secretarial duties for Armco Steel Corp...

May 11, 2022

Alan Joseph ‘Joe’ Talbot, 72, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 6:10 PM, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Sterling Suites in Zanesville following an extended illness.

He was born January 25, 1950 in Zanesville the son of the late Robert M. and Georgianna Mae (nee: Lentz) Talbot.

Joe retired from the Cesco Plant of Ferro Corporation...

May 10, 2022

Robert Lee Ungemach, 69, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Roseville died at 4:18 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 1, 1952 in Zanesville, the son of the late Robert and Bonibelle (nee: Allard) Ungemach.

He was a 1970 graduate of Roseville High School, which was the last class to...

Apr 15, 2022

Timmy A. ‘Red’ Dillinger, 65, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 8:09 PM, Friday, April 15, 2022 at Genesis ER in  Somerset following a brief illness.

He was born Sunday, July 29, 1956 in Zanesville, the son of the late Clarence and Virginia (nee: Moody) Dillinger.

Tim was a self-employed painter and carpenter.  He had also...

Apr 11, 2022

Ralph Lee Allen, 92, of Crooksville, peacefully died in the afternoon hours of Monday, April 11, 2022, in his home, surrounded with the comfort of his family.

He was born one of two sons on February 11, 1930, in Crooksville to the late Perle and Gladys (Sherrick) Allen.

Ralph was a man of many accomplishments;...

Mar 30, 2022

Stacy Lynn Craig, 51, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 5:04 AM, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Genesis Hospice Morrison House after her long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on Saturday, October 17, 1970 in Zanesville, the daughter of James and Cora (nee: Savage) Wheeler of Crooksville.

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