All Obituaries

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 with her family and wherever she called home she was always the group Mom. Being a mom was her greatest quality. Her infectious smile and motherly way of feeding...

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 worked as a machinist.  He served our country and defended our freedom in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He was the proud owner of two classic cars and enjoyed...

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 and co-workers where he worked as a supervisor at Nelson Tree Service that later became known as Asplundh Tree Service.  He enjoyed playing cards and dominoes and was an...

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 Carriage Out and Perry Country Club. He lived in Rosefarm, Ohio most of his life. Kenny Ray, as he was known by the people who loved him and called...

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 Company where he had worked as an electrician and was a proud member of the United Mine Workers of America.  He was a member of the New Lexington...

  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 second year in the Pathways to Engineering Program at Zane State College. Her summer was spent completing college courses and working her first job at the Ceramic...

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 mother, and a dedicated grandmother. She spent her life making a home for her family. She leaves behind a love so strong it continues to comfort her family even though she is gone. Left behind to...

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 caring for her husband and children. She was an amazing cook and baker, always having baked goods for everyone. Marilyn was also a meticulous housekeeper,...

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 person on the machines for 40 years.  He had served our country and defended our freedom in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, serving in the 3rd Tank...

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 many years as an employee of Beaumont Bros Pottery until an injury left him unable to do so. Until his recent illness, he worked for Value Auto Auction in Crooksville. At his heart, Eddie was a...