All Obituaries

Steven C. Printz, 69, said his last tootaloo on Friday, August 9th surrounded by his family at South Bend Memorial Hospital in Indiana. Steve was born on April 25, 1950 to Donna and James Printz of Perry County, OH. Steve proudly served our country with Company P of the 75th Infantry Ranger Regiment in the United States Army from 1967 to 1973. During his time in the Vietnam War he earned many medals to include the Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts. In...

Robert, L. Brown, 89, of Garden Grove, California, passed away Friday July 26, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born January 25, 1930 in Geneseo, Illinois, to the late Delno and Ruth E. Kane Brown. Robert worked for years as a computer programmer and retired from System Administrators. He is survived by special friends, William (Mary) Hillis of New Lexington; and many neighbors and friends of Garden Grove, Ca. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roger E....

Howard E. French, 89, of Zanesville, passed away Saturday July 20, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville. Born on October 10, 1929 in Circleville, he was the son of the late Marshall and Helen Creachbaum French. Howard fought and protected our country through his service in the United States Army during the Korean War era. He was employed as a salesman with various companies such as Thompson Radio, Buckeye Electronics and Hughes Peters. Howard loved bowling and was an avid golfer. Howard...

Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel, Kenslee Sue Spears was called to be with our Lord on Friday July 19, 2019 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She laughed, smiled and “mean mugged” throughout her 5 months and 7 days; bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched. Kenslee is survived by her mother, Kendra Spears; brothers, Kayden Deavers, Karter Deavers and twin brother, Kason Spears; grandparents, Tommy (Kathy) Spears and Sabrina Arms; great...

Aleesha Dagmar Luckett Briggs, 63, of Savannah, Georgia, peacefully passed away at 4:25 pm on July 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Aleesha was born on May 18, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Edmund Richard “Dick” Luckett and Ruth Harvey Luckett. Aleesha loved the beach, traveling, and shopping. Supporting her kids and grandkids were her main priority. Aleesha was a “mother” to those who came into her life through her children and while she...

Deidra (Dee) Smith, 58, of Crooksville, lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 24, 2019 at her home. Dee was an avid gardener and loved working with flowers. She enjoyed crafting and collecting pictures as hobbies and adored time spent with her family. She was a member of Word of God Church and enjoyed listening to Pastor Marc Caton. Dee is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Daniel “Danny” Smith of the home; children, Daniel “Bo” Smith of Crooksville,...

William C. “Curt” Houk, 67, of Crooksville, passed away at 5:20 am, Monday June 17, 2019 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. He was born on February 1, 1952 in Zanesville to the late William P. and Alice McGee Houk. Curt was a 1971 Crooksville High School graduate, where he was a noted stand out athlete. He continued to support Crooksville Athletics over the years as 3 of his sons played Ceramic Football and he could be seen at the field on Friday nights. Curt was an avid sports...

Karen E. Harrison, 74, of Roseville, passed away Monday May 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 3, 1945 in Zanesville to the late Ivan and Thelma Klingler Hammer. She was a beautician for 24 years as owner and operator of Karen’s Beauty Lounge in Saltillo and a member of the Saltillo United Methodist Church. Karen is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gerald Wayne “Mugsy” Harrison of the home; son, Mitchell (Heather) Harrison of...

Richard H. “Dick” McDonald, 85 of Roseville, passed away peacefully, Friday May 24, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 12, 1933 in Buchtel to the late William Russell McDonald and Bernice Mohney McDonald. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Buchtel High School and Ohio University by earning a Master’s Degree in Education in 1966. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict in the Philippines. Dick was a staple in...

Ronald Eugene Justice, 75, of Crooksville, passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 at OhioHealth Hospital, Columbus after an extended illness. He was born on February 25, 1944 in New Lexington to the late Edith M. Boring and James A. Justice. Ronald worked as a machinist for Lempco for several years, but his passion was his calling to preach. Ronald was in the ministry for 53 years and was the overseer for Christian Nation Church, USA in Zanesville serving his people for 37 years. He was a true...