Dianna L. Reasoner

Dianna L. Reasoner obituary, Derwent, OH

Dianna L. Reasoner

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Dianna Reasoner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Black-Epperson Funeral Home - Byesville on Feb. 24, 2026.
Dianna L. (King) Reasoner, 75, of Derwent, passed away Sunday (February 22, 2026) at the Morrison House, Zanesville.

She was born June 29, 1950 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Virgil King and Mildred (Abrams) King.

Dianna was a graduate of Meadowbrook High School. She had worked at Hamilton Beach as well as a maid at Deer Creek for several years. Most importantly, she stayed at home with her grandchildren – times that she treasured dearly.

She was a member of Harmony Christian Church.

Dianna loved flowers, gardening, and her yearly camping trips. She also enjoyed listening to country music, shopping for her family, sitting on porch swing, and watching TV Land.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Reasoner, who passed away August 8, 2022. They were married in 1968. Also deceased is one brother.

Dianna is survived by four sons, Charles "Chuck" Reasoner Jr. of Derwent, David W. Reasoner of Derwent, Timothy A. Reasoner of Senecaville, and Danny W. Reasoner of Cambridge; a brother, Rick King of Cambridge; a sister, Dena Mills of Byesville; seven grandchildren, Tommy, Lindy, Brennan (& Aaliyah), Cody (& Destiny), Kianna (& Brent), Kelsey (& Larry), and Charlie; twelve great-grandchildren, Bowe, Cherry-Lynn, Gracie, Leon, Noel, River, Aiden, Addison, Carson, Carter, Lyla, and Cable plus another great-grandchild on the way; and several nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday (February 27, 2026) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Black-Epperson Funeral Home, Byesville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Black-Epperson Funeral Home - Byesville Location

231 E Main Ave PO Box 55, Byesville, OH 43723

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