Earl L. “Cricket” Nelson, 76, of New Lexington, passed away Thursday June 17, 2021 under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House. He was a son of the late Jesse James and Betty Williams Nelson, born in East Fultonham on September 26, 1944. Earl loved the Lord and was often known for handing out Bible tracts. He was a member of FWB Church of Somerset. Earl was formerly employed with many local area potteries and dedicated 20 years of labor to the Peabody Coal Mine until...

David C. Driggs, 50, of Crooksville, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday June 12, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare Emergency Room. He was born on July 14, 1970 in Zanesville, the son of the late Charles F. and Roberta Dunn Driggs. Dave worked for the Crooksville Exempted School District in the janitorial department for the past 19 years. He was known for his kind words, goofy personality and warm smile among his colleagues. Dave was full of laughter and jokes, touching everyone that he met, whether...

Danny J. Bowen, 78, of Crooksville, passed away Saturday June 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 4, 1942 in Misco, to the late Alva and Pauline Collins Bowen. Danny was retired from Owens Corning and was an outdoorsman. He loved fishing and mushroom hunting when able. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Wanda Speelman Bowen of the home; sons, Robbie (Tara) Bowen of Lancaster, Travis (Kristy) Bowen of Shawnee, Curtis (Holly) Bowen of New Lexington, Jamie...

Larry Morgan, 58, of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1963 at Andrews Air Force Base, Prince Georges County, Maryland to Robert H. Morgan and the late Sandra K. Luckett Morgan. Larry was a former supervisor for Columbus Castings and worked as a CNC Machinist at PCC Airfoils. He was a Son of the Roseville American Legion, enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an avid Ohio State Fan. Larry absolutely loved his family and adored his...

Rodney Grannon, 67 of Newark, formerly of Crooksville, passed away Monday May 31, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio. Born on July 29, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio he was the son of the late George and Peggy Tracy Grannon. Rodney was a jack of all trades, loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He could be found many Friday and Saturday nights watching dirt track racing as which was one of his biggest joys. He is survived by a daughter, Megan (Ben...

Allen R. Kozlosky, 56, of Zanesville, passed away Sunday May 30, 2021 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born on January 31, 1965 in Waterbury, Connecticut, to the late Anthony and Rosemarie Dery Kozlosky. Allen was employed as an eyelet production toolmaker with Anomatic Corp in Newark. He loved grilling and was the household cook, woodworking, boating and fishing. Surviving is his wife of 19 years, Kathleen Carey Kozlosky of the home; daughter, Erica Alibrandi; 4...

Nancy Headley, 68, of Crooksville, passed away Thursday May 6, 2021 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born on September 21, 1952 in Zanesville to the late William A. and Dorothy Wickham Brown. Nancy was formerly employed with Family Dollar in Crooksville where she served as a clerk and Eaglesticks as a food preparer. She loved spending time with her family, they were her life. Nancy enjoyed gambling and taking trips to Wheeling. Surviving are her daughters, Roxanna (George...

Jayla M. Wyatt, 23, of Crooksville, lost her life Tuesday April 27, 2021, in Zanesville, as the result of a senseless act of violence. Born on June 27, 1997 in Zanesville, she is the daughter of Jennifer Forgrave and John Wyatt Sr and a 2016 graduate of Philo High School. Jayla was a fun- loving girl who enjoyed the outdoors to the fullest extent. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, going mudding and listening to music. Jayla was a proud mother and cared very much for her family and friends....

Robert A. Liff, 86, of Crooksville, passed away peacefully, Friday April 23, 2021 under the care of Genesis Hospice in Morrison House after an extended illness. He was born on December 19, 1934 in Crooksville, a son of the late Charles and Delphia Pierce Liff. Robert proudly served our country by enlisting in the United States Army and held employment over many years with McGraw Edison. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Hutchins Liff of the home; son, Rolland “Gene”...

Philip W. Nelson, 58, of Columbus, formerly of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2021. He was born in Riverside, California, on November 20, 1962, to the late Delbert and Virginia Ham Nelson. Phil worked as a part of the maintenance team, caring for the House of Hope, part of the Ohio Addiction Recovery Program. He was a very humble, caring and compassionate sponsor for those in the program, especially his AA friends. Phil was dependable, loved people and would do anything for...