Obituaries

Dec 22, 2024

Gerald William Graham, 87, of Frazeysburg went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:35AM, in his home surrounded by his family.

Gerald was born April 10th, 1937, in Coshocton County. He was a son of the late John William and Ruth (Romine) Graham. Gerald was a graduate of Jefferson High School in...

Dec 22, 2024

Russell A. Ebright, 76 of Heath died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born December 24, 1947 in Kirkersville, OH to the late Charles L. Ebright and Doris (Eckels) Ebright-Furbee.

Russell had been employed as a carpet installer. He was a former member of the U.S. Army Reserve. His pastimes included...

Dec 20, 2024

Frank V. Swinehart, 77 of Ft. Mill, SC formerly of Worthington, OH died December 20, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital, Victorian Village.  He was born June 5, 1947 to the late Paul and Laberta (Williams) Swinehart.

Survivors include his children, Dustin (Betty) Swinehart, Nathan (David) Sandhart, Ashley (Dave) Peterson; grandchildren, Tyler, Bryce, Dylan, Avary Swinehart, Anna, William...

Dec 20, 2024

Donald E. Fleming

May 22, 1936 -  December 20, 2024

ZANESVILLE -    Donald E. Fleming, 88, of Zanesville, Ohio died Friday afternoon, December 20, 2024 at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville.

Born May 22, 1936 in Frazeysburg, Ohio, he is a son of the late Rhoda M. (Lecky) & Thomas C. Fleming,...

Dec 19, 2024

A funeral service for Gerald "Nick" Esworthy will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating.  Burial will be at Hanover Cemetery.

Nick passed away December 19, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  He was born July 29, 1949 in Newark to the late Lee...

Dec 13, 2024

Harold E. Newell Sr., 94, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday afternoon, December 13, 2024.

Born March 21, 1930, in Muskingum County, a son of the late Conard and Frances (Welsh) Newell.  At the age of sixteen, Harold joined the Army where he finished basic training and received an honorable discharge and recommendation for...

Dec 13, 2024

A funeral service for Gloria R Alvis, 99 of Newark will be held Monday December 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street with Pastor Tim Carr and Rev.  Rick Alvis officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Alvis died Friday December 13, 2024 at...

Dec 13, 2024

Imojean Moorehead, 97, of Gratiot, Ohio died Friday evening, December 13, 2024 at her home with her caregiver, her daughter, Delores by her side.

Born February 12, 1927 in Gratiot, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Manta (Anderson) Ankrum and was a 1945 graduate of Hopewell High School.  Imojean was a homemaker; a member...

Dec 13, 2024

Ronald Franklin Moran, 87, of Zanesville, died Friday morning, December 13, 2024, at The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville.

Born April 12, 1937, in Fallsburg Township, Licking County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Alverta Mae (Cannon) Moran.  Ronald was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and owner of Muskingum County Speedway,...

Dec 11, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Paul O. Reidenbach, 89 of Newark will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Henderson officiating.

Paul passed away December 11, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 4, 1935 in Baltic, Ohio to the late...

Dec 9, 2024

Joseph Curtis Campbell, 54, formerly of Frazeysburg, Ohio, died Monday afternoon at his home in Newark after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 4, 1970 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clara A. (Grundy) and Edwin F. Campbell, Sr. and a graduate of Starlight School.  Joseph worked for LICCO and enjoyed watching...

Dec 6, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Jeffrey Lee McNaught, 52 of Heath, will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Dave Mason officiating. Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Jeff passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The Ohio State University...

Dec 3, 2024

Elsie Jean, as she was affectionately known by her extensive family and friends entered into the joy of her Lord, on Tuesday, December 3, at 5:46 a.m.   After several years of declining eyesight with macular degeneration and failing physical health, the heart that was so large and full during her 93 years of life stopped and permitted her entrance...

Dec 3, 2024

Betty Ann Miller, 86, of Perryton, Ohio, died Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2024 at Genesis Hospital.

Born December 21, 1937 in Licking County, she was a daughter of the late Dale L. and Doris V. (Cameron) Barrick and a 1955 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Betty was a lifelong member of the Perryton United Methodist Church.  She...

Dec 1, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Stanley K. Houston, 97 of Newark will be held at a later date.

Mr. Houston died Sunday evening December 1, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born November 9, 1927 in New Lexington to the late Clarence and Josephine (Downs) Houston.

Nov 30, 2024

Randall Leonard McNabb, 73, of Nashport, Ohio, died early Saturday morning, November 30, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born October 8, 1951 in Coshocton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Everett Leonard and Ellenora "Joyce" (Williams) McNabb and a 1970 graduate of Licking Valley High School.  Randall was a member of the Coburn United...

Nov 27, 2024

Carol "Butchie" Lee Bice, 81, of Dresden, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Altercare of Coshocton.

Born February 20, 1943, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Edward "Lou" Melrose and Susie (Johnson) Melrose Scott.  She was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church...

Nov 18, 2024

Charles Henry Rogers, 95, formerly of Toboso, Ohio died early Monday morning, November 18, 2024 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born December 30, 1928 in Perry Township, Licking County, he was a son of the late George Henry & Emma Mary (Yellig) Rogers and a 1947 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Charles proudly served in...

Nov 17, 2024

John R. Butler, 76 of Crooksville died Sunday November 17, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare following an auto accident.  He was born August 17, 1948 in Zanesville to John Roy and Nancy (Wheeler) Butler.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Etta K. (Hammer) Butler; four sons, Gary (Laraine) Butler of Zanesville, Doug (Allison) Butler of...

Nov 15, 2024

A funeral service for Joan K. Kuhlwein, 82 of Hanover will be 1:00p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Hanover Presbyterian Church with Rev. Charlotte O'Neil and Cory Campbell officiating.  Burial will be at Hanover Cemetery.

Joan passed away Friday morning, November 15, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 22, 1942...