Obituaries

Jan 17, 2025

Robert "Bob" A. McGee, Sr., 83, of Frazeysburg, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.

Born February 18, 1941, in Barnesville, he was a son of the late John "Edward" and Mary "Catherine" (McCort) McGee and a 1958 graduate of Barnesville High School.  Bob was a past member and elder of Community Bible Church...

Jan 15, 2025

Debra Jean Montgomery, 71, of Newark, Ohio died Wednesday morning January 15, 2025 at her home.  Her loving family was at her side.

Born August 2, 1953, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Nancy (Conner) Fawcett and was a 1972 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Debra was a daycare...

Jan 15, 2025

Jaunice passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84. A private funeral service was held on February 5, 2025 with Pastor Wally Mclaughlin officiating. Burial took place at Fairmount Cemetery.

Born on June 9, 1940, in Newark, Jaunice was the daughter of Norris C. and Cora E. (Fulk) Friend. During her life, she...

Jan 13, 2025

Violet Emelyn McGee, 83, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died early Monday morning, January 13, 2025 at The Oaks of Bethesda in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born July 17, 1941 in Barnesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Emelyn (Morton) and Robert B. Pierce, Sr. and a 1959 graduate of Barnesville High School.  Violet was a past member of...

Jan 13, 2025

Gordon Kenneth "Kenny" Brown, 81, of Dresden, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home in Dresden after a brief illness.

Kenny was born on April 16, 1943, in Zanesville, to the late Gerald Kenneth and Essie (Smythe) Brown.  As an only child he was devoted to his parents and took care of them...

Jan 10, 2025

Leandra D. Leffel, 51, of Dresden, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.

Born May 13, 1973, in Zanesville, she was the daughter of David Hindel and the late Carolyn Kay (Brennen) Hindel and a graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Leandra was a faithful member of the Trinway United Methodist Church, active Girl Scout...

Jan 4, 2025

Michael Douglas Stirling, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, January 4, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 20, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, to the late Douglas M. and Ruth (Fotheringham) Stirling.  He retired from IBM as an Administration Manager.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Jan 2, 2025

Our beloved Patricia "Patty" Mabry, 77, of Hebron, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2025 after two and a half years battling ovarian cancer. Patty was born February 16, 1947 to Charles and Ethel Murray and was known for her warmth, kindness, and generosity.

Patty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a beautiful person who...

Jan 2, 2025

Carrie L. Pickett, 54, of Frazeysburg died Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2025 at her home.

Born October 16, 1970, she was a daughter of Sherryl L. Harlan and the late George F. Barnhart.  Carrie was a 1989 graduate of Tri-Valley and enjoyed crocheting, swimming and tanning, and being outside in her bare feet.  She was artistic and...

Dec 31, 2024

Larry R. King, 84, of Coshocton, died Tuesday evening, December 31, 2024, at Altercare Coshocton.

Born June 9, 1940, on the family farm in Adam's Mills, he was the son of the late Lawrence "Buck" and Geneva (Balo) King and a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School. Even from a young age, Larry established himself as hard...

Dec 29, 2024

A Homegoing Celebration for Betty J. Thompson, 87 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Charlene Baxter, Pastor Marie Shackleford and Bishop Romell Johnson presiding.

Betty went home to be with her Lord Sunday evening, December 29, 2024 at her home, surrounded...

Dec 27, 2024

Mona Kay Ridgway, 75, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday evening, December 27, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born August 21, 1949 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Earl and Viola Mae (Longfellow) Longshore and a 1967 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Mona attended Nashport United Methodist Church and was a member of...

Dec 26, 2024

Donald Louis Untied Sr., 82, of Frazeysburg, passed away Thursday morning, December 26, 2024, with his family by his side.

Born April 1, 1942, in Frazeysburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Gerald and Etta Eileen (Jennings) Untied.  Don was a heavy equipment operator and retired from The Shelly Company in 2008.  When not working...

Dec 25, 2024

Shirley J. Untied, 93, formerly of Frazeysburg, OH, died Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, at Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lancaster, Ohio.

Born October 6, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Howard & Helen Wona Ruth (Farley) Goddard.  Shirley used to attend the Salvation Army and continued to support them when she was...

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...