All Obituaries

Ronald V. Wilson, 92, of Zanesville, OH passed away on April 14, 2024 at the Morrison House. Ronald was born on the family farm on July 14, 1931 to the late Victor and Verna (Corbin) Wilson. Also preceded in his death are his siblings Grace France, Ruth Frick, Clyde Wilson, David Wilson and Fred Wilson. Following graduation from Lash High School 1949, Ronal joined his father and brother David to create Victor Wilson & Sons Dairy. “Once I met a girl Her health was fine as silk,...

Atty. Jefferson Harvey Massey, 79, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, being a resident of the Zanesville/Philo area. Atty. Massey was born to his beloved late Mother Marjorie Elizabeth Snack Massey and his late Father Jefferson Leonard Massey on March 4, 1945. Atty. Massey was a 1963 Philo High School Class President and Valedictorian prior to being awarded a major William Shinnick Scholarship. He received a BS, MA, and Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University and the...

Donna C. Drushal, 91 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Beckett House. Donna was born on January 11, 1933, in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Wesley and Bernice (Sines) Smith. Donna married Wilbur H. Drushal on July 25, 1953, and worked for the Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District. She really loved and cherished her church, Lighthouse Baptist Church. She loved her family, and loved to read, go out to eat, and go on family vacations. Donna was a...

Danny Edward Devoll, 59 of Zanesville, born April 5, 1965, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2024. He leaves behind family to carry on his legacy. Danny lived life on his own terms. His children and grandchildren were the center of his world. Danny spent his free time with his longtime partner, children and grandchildren working on cars – his motto was “The Faster The Better”. Danny was a carpenter by trade. His hobbies included hunting ginseng and mushrooms. Danny...

Norma Jean Sims-Addis, 94 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Clay Gardens Place with her loving family by her side. Norma Jean was born on April 6, 1930, in White Cottage, Ohio to the late Paul and Florence (Houk) Nutter. She and her husband, George, owned and operated Sims Fruit Farm. She also worked in sales at the Longaberger Homestead. Norma Jean was a member of the Sweet Adelines, and she was a faithful member of the Immanuel Church of Downtown...

Dorothy L. Starr, 93 formerly of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her daughter’s residence. Dorothy was born May 21, 1930, in Cumberland to the late Harry and Margaret (Moore) Huhn. Dorothy loved sewing and crocheting. She also enjoyed solving word puzzles. She is survived by her children Jeffrey Starr, Randall (Tammy Woerner)Starr, Mary Alice (Gary) Shields, Mark Starr, Steven (Shelly) Starr, Scott (Beth) Starr; her seven grandchildren Carrie...

Aleesia J. McCulley, 2 of New Concord, passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her residence. Aleesia was born on July 4, 2021 in Millersburg, Ohio. She is survived by her daddy and mommy, Paul “Doug” and Angie (Robinson) McCulley and Patricia Villers. Aleesia loved being held, going on car rides, and listening to music. In addition to both of her loving parents, Aleesia is survived by her siblings, Autumn Griffith, Winter Griffith,...

Linda (Moore) Garrett, 76, of Duncan Falls, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born in Zanesville on May 5, 1947, to Charles and Ruth (Daugherty) Moore. Linda graduated from Zanesville High School in 1965. She worked as a lifeguard at Zanesville Municipal Pool, a telephone operator at Ohio Bell, a teacher’s aide at Duncan Falls Elementary and a receptionist/assistant at Variety Attractions. Linda never met a stranger, and carried conversation and laughter with her wherever...

Bertha “Joy” (Fleming) Gortner, 79 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House with her loving family by her side. Joy was born on March 24, 1945 in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Harmon and Zelma (Longshore) Stotts. She attended the Zanesville First Church of the Nazarene, where she played the piano for over fifty years. Joy worked and retired from American General/Springleaf Finance in 2012. Joy...

Kimberly “Kim-Kim” Rose Evans, 29 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Genesis Emergency Room. Kimberly was born September 27, 1994, in Zanesville to Everette and Lisa Evans. She loved to listen to music, go fishing and play with her phone and ink pens. Kimberly loved her family very much. She is survived by her father Everette (Stacy) Evans Jr.; her sisters Emily Evans, Melissa (Brian) Mains, Elizabeth (Nathaniel) Shepherd, and her brother...