Obituaries

Oct 5, 2024

William, "Bill" Hedges, 82, of Frazeysburg, died Saturday morning, October 5, 2024 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born April 27, 1942, he was a son of the late George and Kathleen (Miracle) Hedges and a 1962 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Bill retired from Kenwood Lumber Company and more recently worked for Johnny Erb's Sawmill and...

Oct 2, 2024

A memorial service for Irmgard Rhodes, 93 of Heath will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday October 17, 2024 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home. A visitation will be observed from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mrs. Rhodes passed away on October 2, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by...

Sep 27, 2024

Evelyn J. Martin, 82 of Heath passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Martin was born March 2, 1942 in Newark, Ohio to the late Fred A. and Ida F. (Sensibaugh) Hunkins.

Mrs. Martin was a devoted mother and grandmother.  Anyone that knew, talked to or even just crossed paths with Evelyn knew...

Sep 27, 2024

Karen J. dela Cruz, 62, of Heath, Ohio died Friday night, September 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.

Born November 16, 1961, in Newark, Ohio, she was a daughter of Mickey L. (Warner) Roberts and the late Ronnie L. Fairall.  Karen was a 1980 graduate of...

Sep 25, 2024

Kevin W. Dickson, 59, of Dresden, died Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024, at Altercare of Coshocton, with his loving mother by his side.

Born October 29, 1964, at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, he is a son of Wayne Dickson and Janet M. (McClintock) Dickson and a 1984 graduate of Zanesville High School.  Kevin was a practical...

Sep 21, 2024

Harriett A. Applegate (née Haynes), devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Marion, Ohio, at the age of 97. Born on July 25, 1927, in Newark, Ohio, Harriett's early years were profoundly shaped by the Great Depression and World War II, instilling the virtues of thrift, compassion for others in need, and...

Sep 9, 2024

Carol Edmister, 80 of St. Louisville passed away September 9, 2024 at Knox Community Hospital, Mt. Vernon.  Carol was born July 28, 1944 in Newark to the late Wayne C. and Isabelle (Larason) Jones.

Carol was an alum of Licking Valley High School and Ohio State University.  Carol's love of children led her to careers in elementary...

Sep 9, 2024

Martha Sue Rector, 91, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Monday evening, September 9, 2024, at her home.

Born January 31, 1933, in Morgan County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond O. and Anna G. (Unger) Lucas and a 1951 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  She was a lifetime member of the Perryton United Methodist church where...

Sep 7, 2024

A memorial service for David V. Clement, 80 of Heath will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Amy House officiating. A visitation will be observed from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. prior to the service.

David passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the...

Sep 3, 2024

Danney Lynn Paynter, 75, of Trinway, Ohio, on September 3, 2024, left this world peacefully with his devoted wife of 57 years, Linda Aitken Paynter, by his side, along with his two beloved children, Tony (Jamie) Paynter of Trinway and Amy (Dan) Smith of McConnelsville.

Danney is now reunited with his parents, James Carl Paynter & Verne...

Aug 29, 2024

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, John D. Mick of Newark, Ohio, completed his faithful journey at the age of 92 and was called home to be with the Lord.

John Dale Mick was born on September 29, 1931 in Newark, Ohio to the late Albert and Margie (Thompson) Mick. He married the love of his life, Mary...

Aug 25, 2024

Raymond "Ray" Back, 84, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Genesis Hospital.

Born on January 20, 1940, to Betty Goddard and Coleman Victor Back in Mansfield, Ohio. Ray was a one-of-a-kind man—a loving husband, a strong dad, a superhero grandpa, a caring great-grandpa, and a friend to all who knew him....

Aug 23, 2024

A memorial service for Braedon Paul Michael Pollmann, 23 of Newark will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Pamela Combs officiating. Visitation will be observed from noon until service time on Saturday.

Braedon passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Nationwide Children's...

Aug 23, 2024

Michael Lee Kasson, 71 of Newark passed away on Friday August 23, 2024 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.

Michael was born May 14, 1953 in Newark to the late Austin Kasson and Elizabeth (Price) Westenbarger.

He was a truck driver for most of his life. He retired in 2013 from Dry Creek Concrete....

Aug 19, 2024

In Loving Memory of Gary Michael Hall

Gary M. Hall, age 66, passed away on August 19th, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma and chronic kidney disease. Born on August 20th 1957 in Newark, Ohio he was the son of late Donald L. Hall, and M. Virginia Hall. Gary made his career as...

Aug 16, 2024

Galen Gene Rouanzoin, 90, of Newark, Ohio died Friday evening, August 16, 2024, at his home.

Born June 18, 1934, in Pennsville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Delmar G. Rouanzoin & Eva I. (Harrison) Mac Ferren and a 1952 graduate of Lash High School in Zanesville.  Galen proudly served in the U.S. Army and...

Aug 14, 2024

William (Bill) Thompson McConnell, age 91, of Newark and Granville, died August 14, 2024 at Otterbein Granville Senior Life Community.

While his accomplishments and accolades are many, it is for his endearing, warm, and guileless personality that Bill will most be remembered. It is not too big a stretch to call Bill's sense of humor "legendary." He...

Aug 14, 2024

Douglas Wayne Nethers, 81, of Nashport, Ohio, died peacefully Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospice of Central Ohio.

Born May 6, 1943 in Toboso, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clarence "C.O."  & Kathleen L. (Varner) Nethers and a 1961 graduate of Licking Valley High School.  As a young man, Doug excelled...

Aug 12, 2024

Rocky J. Brownfield, 63, of Nashport, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at Genesis Hospital - Emergency Room, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born January 23, 1961, in Zanesville, Ohio to Julia (VanHorn) Revennaugh and the late Kenneth Brownfield. He was a 1979 graduate of Philo High School and retired after 35 years as the Postmaster from the Dresden United States...

Aug 12, 2024

Jerry D. Miller, 84, of Frazeysburg, died Monday night, August 12, 2024, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born June 8, 1940, in Robinson, Illinois, he was a son of the late Orville L. & Faye (Shidler) Miller and graduated in 1958 from Robinson High School.  After high school, Jerry proudly served in the Marine Corp. Reserve.  ...