All Obituaries

 Kristie Michelle Jones, born October 13, 1971, the daughter of Scott and Carolyn (Lyons) Jones, passed away November 14, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer.      Kristie was a caring, loving person who took pride in devoting her life as a mother, daughter, sister, and an RN for 25 years at Genesis Hospital, for oncologist Dr. Bhanja, and for Genesis Heart and Vascular Group. We will all miss her...

Shelly Lynn (Etters) Durant, 49, of Avondale, passed away Tue. Nov. 12, 2019. She was born on October 6, 1970 in Zanesville. She was a registered nurse. She is survived by her father Norman Etters, her mother Ethel (Gary) Hollenbaugh. One brother David (Shirley) Etters. Two sisters Sharon (Eddie) Love and Sgt. 1st Class Dorthy (Sam) Sosene. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday November 15, 2019 at WILLIAM THOMPSON & SON FUNERAL HOME...

Sharon Diana Crawford, 73, died at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday October 30, 2019 at her home in Logan, Ohio after an extended battle with ALS. She was born on October 21, 1946 in Kingwood, West Virginia, to the late Jacob M. Weaver, Jr. and Virgalene Evangeline Bucklew. Sharon was a retired RN, was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and watching birds, deer and other wildlife at her home in the  Hocking Hills. She loved her granddaughters and her Labrador retrievers. She is survived by her...

David A. Samson, 65, of Adamsville, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday October 25, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1954 in Zanesville, a son of the late Gerald and Helen (Baker) Samson. He is survived by three children Kevin (Mandy) Samson, Heidi Samson, and Heather (Aaron) Samson Conkle. Nine grandchildren Skylar, Hunter, Star, Rayne, Addison, Maddy, Riley, Hannah, and Michael. Two brothers Danny Samson and Gary (Linda) Samson. Two sisters Lottie (Dave) Mays and Betsy (Larry)...

Donald L. “Donnie” Mahle, 83, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 3:34 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at Genesis Hospital. He was born on Oct 10, 1936 in Philo, a son of the late John and Hattie Mahle, and step-father, Robert Flynn.   He was a lifelong, self-employed truck driver, always known as Tonka Man! He was a man of many hats, a true jack of all trades. There was nothing he wasn’t good at, including being a hometown movie...

Gloria E. Collins, 56, of Zanesville, passed away on Thursday October 10, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 7, 1963 in Zanesville, Ohio.  She is survived by three sons Joseph (Tia) Cumberledge, Brandon (Linda) Cumberledge and Dustin (Kimberly) Cumberledge. Nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One sister Betty (Brian) Johnson. One brother Steve Ault. Her mother Lavanna Ault. One sister-in-law Mollie Ault. Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Ruth E. Henthorne, 88, of Zanesville, passed away Wed. Oct. 9, 2019. She was born on May 16, 1931 in Noble County, a daughter of the late Eugene R. Johnson and Wilma (Shamhart) Johnson. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Dresden and the Meredith Business College in Zanesville. She retired from Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was a member of Rolling Plains United Methodist Church, Olive Branch Chapter #251 Order of Eastern Star, Friendship Quilt Guild, and the United Methodist...

Brenda Lee Mitton, 61, of Thornville, passed away at 7:27 p.m. Thur. Oct. 3, 2019 at OSU James Cancer Center. She was born on Sept. 21, 1958 in Zanesville, a daughter of Jerry and Sandra (Hina) Jarrett. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband Bill Mitton. Three children Jason (Stephanie) Jarrett, Kyle (Tachele) Perdue, and Kody Perdue. Step-children Joe (Audra) Mitton, Tiffany (David) Ryan, Latasha Mitton, and Justin Mitton. 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her...

John E. Hicks, 58, of Roseville (Avondale), was called home to the Lord on Sun. Sept. 29, 2019. He was born on Oct. 23, 1960 in Zanesville. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was a very intelligent man that is going to be missed very much by all who had the privilege  to  know him. John was a driver supervisor at Ohio Textile Service. In reality he was much more. He was a jack of all trades or the man with many hats. Anyone who needed help John was...