All Obituaries

Sarah L. Riley, 81, of Crooksville, went home to be with the Lord in the late hours of Monday August 3, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare after a short battle with pneumonia. She was born on January 17, 1939 in Somerset, Ohio to the late Stanley Forrest and Katura Ansel Cannon. Sarah was an active member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, where she loved to play the piano for worship services. She had many close lady friends within the church and was involved with the Red Hat Society. Sarah...

A beautiful life came to an end on Sunday July 26, 2020 at Wexner Medical Center after fighting a courageous battle, with his family by his side. James W. “Jim” Ransbottom peacefully entered into God’s Kingdom, where he will be free to roam the vast wilderness, hunting shed and mushrooms, sit beside endless lakes and ponds stocked full of his favorite fish and enjoy mother nature’s beauty for all eternity. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm Sunday August 9,...

Janet M. Rambo, 92, of Crooksville, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 8:30 pm in the care of SKLD Nursing Facility in New Lexington. She was born on January 15, 1928 in Milligans Bend to the late Emmett and Clara Dearinger Rambo. Janet was employed as a finisher at Brush Pottery and Friendship Pottery, where she retired at the age of 65. She loved music, especially country, and enjoyed her lifetime trips to Nashville. Janet was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking. She...

Joyce L. Wamack, 65, of Roseville, entered into eternal life, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born in Ohio on December 29, 1954 to the late Clayton R. and Peggy J. (Haven) Smith. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, caring for her family and enjoyed crafting, reading books and completing puzzles. Surviving are her husband, Paul Wamack of the home; children, Stephen Wamack of Roseville and Heather (Ben) Blackstone of Pickerington;...

Kevin W. McIntyre, 67, of Zanesville, formerly of Crooksville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday June 18, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare. He was born to Jack McIntyre and the late Eleanor “Jean” White McIntyre on August 29, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio. Kevin worked as a Professor in the Criminal Justice Program at the Central Ohio Technical College where he also served as director of the program. He served as a police officer for the Zanesville Police Department for 12 years. Kevin...

Carolyn S. Thorp, 71, of Crooksville, passed away in the afternoon of Monday June 15, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 3, 1949 in Morgan County, to the late Warren G. and Geneva Barnhart Crain. Carolyn was formerly employed with Brush and Hull Potteries in the Crooksville-Roseville communities and loved spending time with her entire family. She is survived by her children, Warren “Jay” Thorp of Crooksville, Lisa (Tim) Bobb of Crooksville...

Donna J. McCabe, 67, of Crooksville, passed away peacefully, Saturday May 16, 2020 at Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born on June 26, 1952 in Cannelville to the late Murl and Mildred Fortney Inman. Donna loved bingo, playing cards, Yahtzee and being on the computer. She was a member of Bear Run Baptist Church, where she always looked forward to attending to hear the word of the Lord. Donna is survived by daughters, Melissa (Bo Williamson) Watson, Tammy (Don) Harris and Keri (Gary)...

Joyce L. Lightfoot, 66, of Crooksville, passed away Monday May 11, 2020 at Altercare of Somerset, Ohio. She was born to the late James Urban and Betty Lauderback Urban on March 6, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. Joyce was formerly employed by several local potteries and retired from Kellogg Co- Morning Star Farms after more than 20 years of service. She is survived by her son, Travis Lightfoot of Zanesville; twin stepdaughters, Tina and Tonya Lightfoot of Dayton; grandchild, Marlie Wright; brother,...

Vesta “Vonnie” Walker, 68, of Roseville, passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on April 2, 1952 in Lewis Hollow (Crooksville) to the late Earl E. and Stella M. Pride Saxton. Vonnie was a fun-loving spirit always ready to share or play a joke on someone with her quit wit and ornery sarcasm. She was loyal to her family and loved spending time with them and her cat, Brutus Ray. Vonnie is survived by her children, Loretta (Brian)...

James A. Hamilton, 80, of Crooksville (Deavertown) went to be with the Lord at 5:17 am, Sunday May 3, 2020 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House after a short illness. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 11, 1939 to the late Herbert and Elsie Hall Hamilton. Jim was an extremely hard worker retiring as a coalminer with the Peabody Coal Company, where he dedicated 23 years of service to the company and was employed with Buckeye Steel over 10 years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed...