Obituaries

Feb 5, 2023

Stephen Randall White, 69, of Crooksville, died in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home.

He was born one of six children on May 6, 1953, to his parents, the late, Richard and Thelma (Sowers) White.

Steve was a steelworker by trade, for decades he was employed by LEMPCO and...

Jan 15, 2023

Dorsey Rolland “Scotty” Satterfield was born on May 31, 1931, and peacefully died on January 15, 2023.

He was born in Glenford, Ohio to Milby Freemont Satterfield and Zetta Cecil Hayslip-Satterfield. Scotty lost his oldest son Steven on March 24, 2001, and his wife, Sylvia Mae Ayers-Satterfield on July 13, 2013.

Scotty was a deeply...

Jan 10, 2023

Alice Marie Love, 67, of Crooksville peacefully died with her family by her side in the late morning hours of Tuesday, January 10, 2023, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born on March 11, 1955, in Zanesville, a daughter to the late, Charles Sr. and Louis (Baldwin) Brumage.

Alice and her...

Jan 9, 2023

Christopher Lee Bates, 40, of Crooksville, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, as the result of a homicide.

He was born September 25, 1982, in Zanesville, a son to his parents, Marvin Bates and Gloria (Grundy) Ryan.

Christopher was a caring soul, always wanting to have a good time and share a smile with his...

Dec 21, 2022

Albert Knox, 85, of Crooksville, peacefully passed into eternal life to be with his wife, Maxie who preceded him in death by only 21 days.

He was one of six siblings to his parents, the late Albert and Stella Claypool-Knox on August 28, 1937.

Albert spent his working life as a tool and die maker...

Dec 18, 2022

Russell Christopher Barbarotta, 54, of Crooksville, died in the early morning hours of December 18, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.

For most of his life he thought he was born on January 5, 1968, but recently he realized he was celebrating his birthday on the wrong day, a quick glance at his birth certificate...

Dec 17, 2022

Garnett P. Baker, 91, of Roseville, Ohio died at 1:35 AM, Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Genesis Healthcare Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born October 2, 1931 in Roseville, the daughter of the late Blair and Kathleen (nee: Ziegler) Hockingberry.

Garnett was retired from PCC Airfoils in Crooksville where she worked as a parts inspector. ...

Dec 12, 2022

Gary Leroy Sprankle, 56, of Crooksville died in the evening hours of Monday, December 12, 2022, at his home following a brief illness.

He was born the baby boy on September 30, 1966, to his parents, Roger and Dorothy (Dobbins) Sprankle of Crooksville.

Gary was a very hard worker, once he graduated from Crooksville High...

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Michael ‘Rick’ Terrill, 69 of Zanesville, Ohio died at 12:35 PM, Monday, December 12, 2022 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born August 1, 1953 in Zanesville, the son of the late Charles E. and Dollie Mae (nee: Bash) Terrill, Sr.

Rick was a former employee of Stewart-Glapat Corporation in Zanesville...

Dec 10, 2022

(Paul) Kent Nichols, 72, of Roseville, Ohio passed away at 3:16 PM, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville with his family by his side.

He was born October 17, 1950 in Morgan County, the son of the late Paul and Velma (nee: Parsons) Nichols.

Kent was retired from the Burr...

Dec 3, 2022

Natalie Annette McLain, 87, of Zanesville, formerly of New Lexington, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

She was born August 6, 1935 in Crooksville, the only daughter of the late Edgar and Izetta (nee: Rambo) King.

Natalie’s caring spirit...

Nov 30, 2022

Maxie Emeline Knox, 82, of Crooksville, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully went to be with her Lord after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

She was born, one of fourteen children on March 2, 1940, a daughter to the late, Milton and Lessie (Perdue) Mullins.

Maxie was a workaholic, she...

Nov 9, 2022

Shirley Pauline Hutchins, 86, of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 09, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born one of five children on June 25, 1936, a daughter to the late, Frank and Bertha (Woods) Downs.

Shirley was a strong advocate for helping the homeless, she...

Nov 8, 2022

Jeffrey L. Jadwin, 59, of Roseville, Ohio died at 2:17 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born January 17, 1963 in Zanesville, the eldest son of the late Melvin Lee ‘Pete’ Jadwin and Donna Sue (nee: Allen) Jadwin of Portersville.

Jeff was a former employee of Malta...

Nov 1, 2022

Marsha Kay Long, 75, of Heath, Ohio passed away at 7:05 PM, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Riverside Landing Skilled Nursing Facility in McConnelsville with her family by her side.

She was born on Sunday, May 18, 1947 in Zanesville, the eldest daughter of the late Doris Ray and Mary Alice (nee: Whitehead) Syphers.

Marsha...

Oct 24, 2022

James L. Burley, 60, of Crooksville peacefully died in the afternoon hours of October 24, 2022, at his home, following an extended illness.

He was born the only son to his parents, the late James “Jake” Burley and his mother, Karen (nee: Duff) Burley on January 25, 1962.

Jim was quite the handy man, specializing...

Oct 19, 2022

Sandra Kay Beaty, 76, of Zanesville passed away in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Genesis Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born one of six daughters on July 20, 1946, to the late, Clarence and Bonnie (nee: Wilson) Sharkey.

Dee Dee, as she was affectionately known by her many nieces...

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...