All Obituaries

Gary Lee Price, 69, of Zanesville, passed away on Fri. Apr. 19, 2019 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 22, 1949 in Zanesville. He had been employed at AK Steel for 20 plus years. He was a United States Navy veteran. He loved hunting, fishing, and he adored his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Bett Price. Two daughters Jamie (Jeff) Swingle and Jodi (J.P.) Paul. Grandchildren Matthew “Daniel Boone” Paul,...

Wanda Meredith, 78, of Somerset, passed away early Sat. Apr. 13, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on Dec. 20, 1940 in Blue Rock, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Gladys Worstall. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Thornville. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Lowell Meredith. One daughter Tina (Steve) Large. One son Lowell Meredith, Jr. One grandson Brandon (Sarah) Large. One granddaughter Stevi (Christian) Gruber. Five great-grandchildren Brayden, Karsen,...

 LuAnn Bruce, 64, of Roseville. The Lord welcomed "Nan" with open arms on April 9, 2019 where she was surrounded by her family. On February 15, 1955, our family was blessed when LuAnn Pinkerton was born into this world.  She is survived by her mother Jean (Wesley) McCauley and her brothers and sisters, Norma (Bob) Harrop, Charlotte Reed, Jeff (Joann) Pinkerton, Greg Pinkerton, Karl (Lori) Pinkerton, and Pete (Tawnya) Pinkerton.     She would soon find the love...

Roger C. Gibson, 73, of South Zanesville, passed away suddenly on Sun. April 7, 2019 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on Sept. 12, 1945 in Zanesville, a son of the late Carl and Pauline (Faires) Gibson. He was the former owner of Gibson Meat Packing until its closing in 1991. He then worked at OK Coal, Grief Brothers, and finally at Maysville School District as a bus driver. He served many years on the Maysville School Board and also at the Muskingum Valley Vocational School....

Charles O. Paxson, 84, of Zanesville, graduated to glory at 10:53 a.m. Wed. Apr. 3, 2019 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. He was born on Feb. 15, 1935 in Perry County, a son of the late Wilbur and Hazel (Fleming) Paxson. He was an active member of Meadow Farm Methodist Church. He retired from General Electric in Worthington and prior to that he had worked  at Ferro Corp. in the lab. He was a member of Doric Lodge #172 F&AM in Deavertown. He loved his family, the outdoors, and was...

James Edward Snyder, 78, of Roseville, passed away on Monday April 1, 2019 at Genesis Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on September 8, 1940 in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of the late Edward Merle and Violet Irene (Wayte) Snyder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Robert Edward Snyder. He is survived by his wife Carole (Sprankle) Snyder. Two sons Jason Snyder and Justin Snyder. Two grandchildren Nikki Snyder and Questin Walleman. One...

Joseph “Joey” Ridenour, 44, of Zanesville, passed away on Mon. April 1, 2019 at his home. He was born on Sept. 28, 1974 in Zanesville. He enjoyed basketball, camping, gardening and was an avid Columbus Blue Jackets fan. He is survived by his mother Deb (Lewis) Northrop, three children Slade, Shiloh and Savannah Ridenour all of Zanesville. A step-sister Kari Kienzle of Bolivar.  Mother of his children Keely (Hamill) Ridenour. His paternal grandfather George...

Betty K. Samson, 79, of Zanesville, passed away Sat. March 30, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 28, 1939 in Mount Perry a daughter of the late James Leroy and Vera Hope (Inman) Norton.  She is survived by her husband Raymond H. Samson, Sr. Five children Raymond H. Samson, Jr., Phillip I. (Mary Ann) Samson, Sr., Richard A. Samson, Sr., Tanya L. (Del Ray) Monson, and Santee L. (Venus) Samson. Eight grandchildren Phillip I. Samson, Jr., Richard A. Samson,...

William “Bill” Roberts, 77, of Mount Perry, passed away Wed. March 27, 2019 at Genesis Hospital. He was born on Jan. 12, 1942 in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles and Hazel Roberts. He graduated from Roseville High School in 1960. He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1962-1965 as a mechanic while stationed in Germany. He worked for Goss Brothers Tire over 30 years and finally retired from Bandag Tire in 2005. He was  a great woodworker, loved to collect...

Gerald E. Ault, Jr., 57, of Zanesville, passed away suddenly on Monday March 25, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare Emergency Room. He was born on October 12, 1961 in Zanesville. He had been a driver for Four Star Pizza for 17 years and had also worked at Burley Clay. He is survived by his wife Mollie Ault. Four children Gerald Ault III, Andrew Pennington, Damon Ault, and Danyle Ault. Grandchildren Colten, Connor, Casen, Bryce, Raven, Noah, Jaxon, Autumn, Aden, and Ethan. His mother Lavanna Ault....