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Marjorie "Margie" Jean Chidester, 49 of Zanesville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Genesis E.R. She was born March 22, 1970 in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ronald E. Smith and Margaret "Maggie" E. Smith. Margie was a 1988 Graduate of Zanesville High School, previously employed with the Zanesville City Schools Board of Education and previously employed as a receptionist with H & R Block. She was an avid Cleveland Browns &...

Margaret Sue Thorne, 79 of Zanesville passed at 11:06pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Genesis Hospital. She was born on December 21, 1940 in Muskingum County the daughter of the late Aaron Eugene Swank and Norwilla Peg Calland Swank. Sue was a lifelong resident of Zanesville and active member of Grace United Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Green Thumb Garden Club and Secretaries Association. Sue loved to cook and it was her greatest joy to share meals with her family. ...

James "Jim" Edward Jadwin, 93, of Zanesville passed at 1:45 AM Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Oaks at Northpointe. He was born on Sunday, November 21, 1926 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of Roland Jadwin and Goldie Black Jadwin. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII and Korean War. He retired from American Electric Power after 40 years of service. Jim enjoyed being involved with his grandchildren and their various events. He was an avid bowler and past president of the...

Benjamin Richard Fell II, 65, of Zanesville passed at 7:52 PM Saturday, February 01, 2020 at the Genesis Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, August 4, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Robert Fell Sr. and Betty Cary Fell. Ben’s first love in life was his family. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and treasured numerous types of collectibles. Ben also enjoyed attending sporting events and was a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, NASCAR and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is survived by his wife,...

James "Jim" Kelly Hughes , 73 of Johnstown, formerly of Zanesville died at 11:33 PM Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Ohio State University Medical Center following a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was born July 6, 1946 in Zanesville the son of James "Kelly" McClellan Hughes and Vera Mae Wharton Hughes. Jim was a member of the First Christian Church, a Vietnam Army Veteran and a 1964 graduate from Cambridge High School. He retired in 2005 from AK Steel in Zanesville after many years...

Thomas E. Dew, 73, of Nashport, Ohio died after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Genesis Morrison House. He was born on August 19, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio and was the son of Dr. William & Emma (Curtiss) Dew. He graduated from Worthington H.S. and attended The Ohio State University. He was a musician and performed professionally with many bands over a long career. His albums with the Fields Brothers were recorded and distributed by Jessup/Sun...

Cynthia "Cindy" A. Wood, 68 of Zanesville died 8:15 AM Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital following a courageous battle with lymphoma cancer. She was born February 15, 1951 in Zanesville, the daughter of John W. Tignor and the late Joanna Gilliland Tignor. Cindy was a member of Fair Oaks Baptist Church where she sang in the Church Choir and also sang for several years in the Gospelight Trio. She retired after nearly 30 years with the Franklin Local School System....

Charlene McConnell, 78 of Zanesville died at 3:45 PM Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Altercare Zanesville following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Sunday, February 9, 1941 in Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of Cloyd Smith King and Dorothy B. Hatfield King. Charlene was a homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening & working work search puzzles. She especially loved spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Gary (Ann) McConnell; a grandson, Hunter King...

Catheryn "Kate" Hickman, 97 of Zanesville died at 10:30 AM Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Altercare Zanesville. She was born on March 7, 1922 in Noble County the daughter of William Hickman and Emma Kirkbride Hickman. "Kate" was a member of Central Trinity Methodist Church, had retired as a bottle Inspector from Pepsi Cola in Zanesville and was an avid Ohio State Football fan. She is survived by her nieces, nephews & some cousins. Kate was preceded in death in addition to her parents by 5...

James Richard “JR” Jones went to be with our Lord and his Son, Mike on Dec. 26, 2019. He was born Dec. 1, 1936 to Harold Kenneth Jones and Lillian Isobel Bishop in Sonora, OH. After graduating from New Concord High School, he immediately joined the Army and served in Korea. JR was self-employed with several car washes in the Zanesville and surrounding area for over 50 Years. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Mary, son Doug Jones of Akron; sister, Laura Mae Blackford of...