All Obituaries

Jerry Alva Jarrett, 88, of Zanesville, passed away on Friday September 22, 2023 surrounded by family in his home. He was born on December 6, 1934 in Muskingum County, a son of the late Granville and Margaret Dusenberry Jarrett. He served in the United States Navy and he drove truck for Bailey Drug. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Sandra Hina Jarrett. Five children Patricia Fortner, Roxanne (Doug) Smith, Jerry (Nancy) Jarrett, all of Zanesville, Karla (Paul) Maddox of Covington,...

Darrell A. “Dee” Searls, 63, of East Fultonham, died unexpectedly on Sunday September 17, 2023.  He was born on May 19, 1960 in Zanesville, a son of the late Harry and Margaret (Baillie) Searls. He was the owner-operator of Searls Drywall for 40 years. He was the secretary-treasurer of the Columbia Sportsman Association and was a member of Newton American Legion Post 726. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, shooting, gardening and all his cats. He is survived by his wife,...

William (Bill) Nelson King, 81, of Somerset/Roseville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted wife and family on August 31, 2023.  He was born on December 9, 1941, in Caldwell, OH, son of the late William (Bill) and Frances (Fogle) King. Bill was a member of Coburn United Methodist Church and attended Trinity Full Gospel Church, worked at Anchor Hocking Glass Co. before retiring, and devoted his life to his true passion, farming.  Some of his most favorite...

William J. Mitton, 63, of Thornville, died suddenly Monday August 28, 2023 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on June 11, 1960 in Newark, Ohio. He dedicated his whole life to the oil and gas industry. He was a part owner of Cemenco Triple B Services, was Vice President of Operations at Knox Energy. He was inducted into the Ohio Oil & Gas Association Hall of Fame in 2022. He is survived by his father Joseph William Mitton. Four children Joe (Audra) Mitton, Tiffany (David) Ryan, Latasha...

Carolyn L. (Ansel) Denton, 93, of Zanesville, went to heaven to be with her husband, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-grandson and lots of friends on Sunday August 27, 2023. She passed  away peacefully with her children by her side.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Left to mourn her passing is her brother Joe (Starla) Ansel, her children Donna (Mike) McNally, Susan (Jack) Head, Randy (Denessa) Harper, Mike Harper, Marc Harper, Diane (Rusty)...

Corey Eugene LaFollette, 53, of Crooksville, formerly of East Fultonham, passed away August 22, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital due to multiple health issues. He was born on March 14, 1970 in Zanesville, a son of the late Ronald Gene and Linda Lou (Dunwoody) LaFollette. He enjoyed being with his kids and ten grandkids. He watched wrestling, listened to music and was always tinkering with something. He also enjoyed bingo at Lake Isabella on Saturdays. He is survived by his kids Katie...

Margaret Kathleen Dickerson Scott Margaret K. Scott died August 12, 2023 at her home outside of Pleasantville Ohio. Born September 13, 1932 Roseville Ohio.  She was a longtime resident of Muskingum Co. and then near Pleasantville Ohio.  She wintered in Okeechobee Florida for the last 37 years.  Retired owner of C-Joy Realty Inc. in Lancaster Ohio. She also had been co-owner MK-RL Scott Builders and Scott Appliances in South Zanesville.  She enjoyed traveling all over the...

Robert “Bob” R. Brooks, Jr., 87, of Zanesville, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Friday August 11, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  He was born on December 15, 1935, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert R. Brooks, Sr. and Fannie (Fast) Brooks.  He retired from Owens Corning in Newark, Ohio after 29 years of service.  He was a member of Community Freewill Baptist Church.  After retirement Bob enjoyed woodworking, spending time on his tractor working on the...

Mary E. Thomas, 86, of Roseville, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Monday July 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 22, 1936 in Roseville, a daughter of the late Alvah Wood and Rodena (Cowan) Dailey. She was the head cook at Roseville Primary School for 32 years. She was a longtime member of Norval Park Church of Christ. She is survived by three children James (Vicky) Thomas, Rick (Sheila) Thomas, and Teresa (Randy) Milner. Six grandchildren Jodi Thomas (Justin...

Michael Lee Beardmore of Brownsville, Ohio passed away and went onto heaven to be with his wife Sue on Friday, July 28, 2023.  He was born September 29, 1940 in Mount Perry, Ohio to Roy and Virgie (Schofield) Beardmore.  Mike graduated from Glenford High School. He served 2 years in the Army.  He worked many years and retired from Rockwell International, where he and Sue went onto own and operate Village Lanes in Thornville, Ohio.  As the Hunter S. Thompson quote...