All Obituaries

Lana Jean Head, 70, of Crooksville peacefully passed into eternal life on the morning of Monday, March 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. She was born one of many children to the late Lyle and Corabelle (nee: Chevalier) Savage on November 5, 1950. Lana was an intense BINGO player; she was always ready to use her dauber on one of the 75 balls called in a game. She very much enjoyed gambling, the thrill of winning always drove her to the next thing. More than...

Marilyn Jean Hayman, 83, of Crooksville, Ohio died peacefully at 9:55 PM, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at SKLD New Lexington Care Facility following an extended illness. She was born February 20, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Glenn R. and Mary Christina (nee: Savage) Adams. As a young woman, Marilyn worked for a time at Sowers Grocery store in Crooksville.  After her marriage to Jack, they wanted to have a family so Marilyn chose to be a ‘stay-at-home’...

Dr. Christina Catherine Kent, 59, of Kaneohe, Hawaii died in the morning hours of Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home. She was born December 21, 1961 in Athens, Ohio the daughter of Lawrence F. Kent and Sandra (nee: Weidner) Kent Wayne. Tina earned her doctorate degree in psychology from the University of Hawaii and was a practicing psychologist. Her leisure time activities included bicycle riding, reading and extensive travel.  Tina was Catholic by faith. Left behind to mourn...

Michael Allen Searles, 53, of Crooksville, died at 3:34 PM, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Genesis Hospital emergency room following an apparent heart attack. He was born Thursday, December 28, 1967 in Licking County, the son of the late Robert and Sandra (nee: Curran) Searles. Michael was disabled and a former employee of Cyril Scott Printing Company in Lancaster. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the Perry County Fair, watching truck pulls and mowing grass.  He loved Dodge...

Caroline Cannon, 91, of Roseville, passed into eternal life to dwell with her Lord in the afternoon hours of Sunday, February 21, 2021 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born one of five children to the late John and Hazel (nee: Hammer) McIntyre on November 6, 1929 in Rose Farm. Caroline was a woman who dearly loved her family and had been tireless in her quest for selflessness: so much so that she spent her life caring for others, including many foster children. She...

Gregg Hanner, age 60, a resident of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2021 supported by loving family and friends, both in person and virtually. Gregg was born February 20, 1960 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to Barbara (nee: Andree) and Emil Hanner and older brother Jerry, who was deeply suspicious of the new interloper.  Over time, Gregg and Jerry grew to tolerate each other’s presence and occasionally pretended to like one another.  Gregg...

Gary Lee Henry, 78, of Nashport, Ohio went home to be with the Lord at 11:30 PM, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Morrison House Hospice Facility in Zanesville following an extended illness with his beloved children by his side. He was born December 8, 1942 in Zanesville unto the late Mary Lou Smith Davis. He was raised and adopted by Charles and Etta Viola (nee: White) Henry. Gary served our country and defended our freedom in the US Army stationed in Germany during the Vietnam...

Heather Malissa Hockman, 46, of Somerset lost a years long courageous battle with kidney disease at Fairfield Medical Center on Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was born one of three children to her much-loved parents, Melbourne and Linda (nee: Woods) Peters on March 5, 1974. Even through his sickness, Heather always persevered in being the best wife and mother she could be. She was a dedicated daughter to her father, the two spent many days at the car cruises throughout New Lexington. She...

Amy Jo Ward, 48 of Crooksville, Ohio died suddenly at approximately 12:30 Pm, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her home due to complications of COVID 19. She was born February 23, 1972 in Zanesville, the daughter of Thomas Fell of Crooksville and the late Leona Kaye (nee: King) Fell who died November 17, 2007. Amy was a 1990 graduate of Crooksville High School and later received her Bachelors’ degree from Ohio University-Zanesville.  She was a beloved and dedicated middle school...

Betty Ann Larabee, 56, o Zanesville, formerly of Crooksville died t 7:48 AM, Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born January 19, 1965 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jesse James and Ruth (nee: McClung) Persinger. Betty was a former employee of Anchor Hocking Co. in Lancaster and formerly the director of The Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Museum.  She attended Pilgrim Holiness Church in Crooksville.  Betty was a devoted mom, she loved...