Obituaries

Jan 20, 2022

Samuel Melvin Wolfe, 51, of New Lexington, died in the evening hours of Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark following a month-long battle with COVID-19.

He was born one of eight children on January 17, 1971, a son to the late Carrol “Melvin” and Donna (Smith) Wolfe.

Sam was a...

Jan 16, 2022

Tracy Lynn Scott, 47, of Pataskala, Ohio died in the early hours of the morning, Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence.

She was born February 25, 1974 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Timothy Allen Scott and Laura (nee: Morrison) Scott of Pataskala.

Tracy was a former employee of JC Penney Columbus Logistics...

Jan 12, 2022

Judy Ann Matis, 75, of New Lexington, Ohio, formerly of Sayre died at 10:25 PM, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at SKLD Nursing Home in New Lexington following an extended illness.

She was born November 7, 1946 in Zanesville, the only daughter of the late Charles J. and Juanita M. ‘Bonnie’ (nee: Street) Matis.

Judy was...

Jan 1, 2022

Mary Dorothy Willison, 95, of Upper Sanducky, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 1, 2022 following an extended illness.

She was born January 9, 1926 in Corning, the daughter of the late Paul and Dora (nee: Bennett) Wycinski.

Dorothy was a former employee of Bryant Air Conditioning Company...

Dec 20, 2021

Larry James Bolyard, 86, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 10:28 AM, Monday, December 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 31, 1935 in Morgan County, the eldest son of Emmett Foster and Mabel Irene (nee: Edgell) Bolyard.

Larry was a former employee of Ohio Ferro Alloy in Philo and retired from Malta Manufacturing. ...

Dec 18, 2021

Ronald Gene Ehrich, 65, of Nelsonville, Ohio died at 11:45 AM, Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Obetz.

He was born April 7, 1956 in Redondo Beach, California, the son of the late Richard and Roberta (nee: Hayden) Ehrich.

Ron was a self-employed handyman.  He enjoyed riding his bicycle and motorcycles and had a passion for...

Dec 18, 2021

Brenda S. Storts (Stewart) passed on December 18, 2021 surrounded by her family after a long-fought battle with cancer. There will be no services at this time as the family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.  To honor her passion and fight, the family asks that donation be made in Brenda's memory to Perry County...

Dec 1, 2021

Thomas William Collins, 67, of Crooksville, died in the evening hours of Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Genesis Hospital following complications of COVID-19.

Tom was born one of ten children on April 8, 1954, the son of William Collins and Marilyn (McMillan) Collins of Crooksville.

Following his graduation from high school, Tom enlisted to serve...

Nov 30, 2021

Terry Lee Weaver, 64, of Zanesville, died in the early morning hours of November 30, 2021, at his home.

Terry was born a twin to his mother and father, the late, Robert and Rosalie (Jaynes) Weaver on September 24, 1957.

He was a potter by trade, having worked for various pottery companies in the Crooksville...

Nov 30, 2021

Barbara Kay White, 74, of Malta, Ohio died at 11:21 AM, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.

She was born October 4, 1947 in McArthur, the daughter of the late Clyde and Reva (Claypool) Knox.

Barbara was a homemaker and she enjoyed making crafts and shopping. Even when she...

Nov 25, 2021

Roger Eugene Pitcock, 66, of Roseville, Ohio died at 3:00 AM, Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Willow Haven Nursing Home in Zanesville due to an extended illness.

He was born December 15, 1954 in Columbus, the eldest son of the late Robert and Darlene Sue (nee: Wood) Pitcock.  Roger had worked as a contractor while residing in...

Nov 21, 2021

Larry Dean Eveland, 60, of Nashport died peacefully in his recliner in the evening hours of, Sunday, November 21, 2021, following a long battle with Diabetes.

Larry was a surprise baby, born to his older and late parents, Dean Wright and Alice Jane (Geidenberger) Eveland on March 6, 1961.

He was a graduate of Crooksville...

Nov 19, 2021

William Lee ‘Bubba’ Corp, 44, of Zanesville, Ohio went to be with the Lord at 8:06 PM, Friday, November 19, 2021 at his residence after a sudden illness.

He was born November 2, 1977 in Shawnee, the son of Barbara (nee: Corp) Blosser.

William enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting match box cars.

He...

Nov 19, 2021

Billy Joe (Powell) Johnson, 58, of Columbus, Ohio died at 2:30 AM, Friday, November 19, 2021 at Doctors’ Hospital in Columbus following complications of Covid-19.

He was born February 10, 1963 in Newark and was raised by his foster parents, Joseph Harry and Arlena Mae (nee: Inman) Powell.

Following high school, Bill joined the US...

Nov 15, 2021

Christy Marlene Cox, 67, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 3:40 PM, Monday, November 15, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare following a brief illness.

She was born June 30, 1954 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Marion F. and Mary Pauline (nee: Reed) Jones.

Christy was a 1972 graduate of Crooksville High School and a...

Nov 12, 2021

Gary Lance Kirkpatrick, Sr., 66, of Roseville, Ohio died at 11:40 AM, Friday, November 12, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville due to complications of Covid-19.

He was born March 14, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Kenneth Kirkpatrick and Janet A. (nee: Weaver) Jewett.

Gary was a self-employed appliance repairman.  In...

Nov 10, 2021

Larry Eugene ‘Gene’ Lyle, 74, of Crooksville, Ohio died surrounded by his loving family at 10:35 AM, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.

He and his twin brother were born May 5, 1947 in Zanesville, the sons of the late Carson and Ferne V. (nee: Ansel) Lyle.

Gene was a...

Oct 16, 2021

Wilma Jean Dotson, 92, of Zanesville, Ohio formerly of Crooksville, Arizona and Hendersonville, Tennesee died at 5:57 AM, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Primrose Retirement Community surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 20, 1929 in Cumberland, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Hobart Fred Higdon and Grace (nee: Creech) Higdon McCurry.

Wilma...

Oct 13, 2021

Michael Wayne Phillips, 49, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 8:48 PM, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville from complications of Covid-19.

He was born March 12, 1972 in Elyria, the son of the late Dan and Connie (nee: Rhoads) Phillips.

Michael was a disabled former employee of Anchor Hocking Co. in Lancaster. ...

Oct 2, 2021

William Darrell Lyons, Sr., 61 of Crooksville died in the afternoon hours of Saturday, October 3, 2021, at Genesis Hospital following a month-long battle with COVID-19.

He was born one of four children on December 7, 1959, in Beauty, Kentucky to the late Kennis and Margaret (Maynard) Lyons.

Darrell was the family handyman, a tinkerer...