Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

Gregory A. Morrison, 62, of Dresden, died Monday morning, October 28, 2024, at his home.

Born June 4, 1962, in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Rodney "Jack" and Dorothy (Brooks) Morrison and a 1980 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Greg was the current Mayor of Dresden and took great pride in his accomplishments of...

Oct 27, 2024

Dwight L. Minner Sr., 95, passed away Sunday morning, October 27, 2024, with his special friend, Mary Green, by his side at Altercare of Zanesville.

Born July 19, 1929, in Zanesville, a son of the late Ernest and Clarabelle (Mount) Minner.  Dwight retired from Smurfit Stone Container after 50 years of service. He was a U. S....

Oct 25, 2024

Richard Cullins, 83, of Dresden, passed away, Friday afternoon, October 25, 2024.

Born June 28, 1941, in Dresden a son of the late George Willard "Bill" and Margaret Carr Cullins and a 1959 graduate of Jefferson High School. Richard retired after 36 years as a bus driver with Tri-Valley Schools and then went on to become a...

Oct 23, 2024

LeeRoy Meade, 91, of Dresden, formerly of Lancaster, died Wednesday evening, at his daughters' home.

Born April 2, 1933, in Fort Gay, WV, a son of the late Martin Luther and Mary Ann (Wilson) Meade. LeeRoy was a landscaper supervisor for East Side Nursery and Wilson Landscaping. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and Past Member...

Oct 19, 2024

Jennifer A. Bilyeu, 47, of Frazeysburg and formerly of Nashport passed away on Saturday evening, October 19, 2024 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born on November 21, 1976 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of Kevin P. & Patricia (Kramer) Bilyeu and a 1995 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  ...

Oct 7, 2024

Donna J. Schlernitzauer, 83 of Newark passed away on Monday October 7, 2024 at Altercare Newark South. She was born December 17, 1940 in Spencer, W.Va. to Lloyd Warren and Orva Olive (Mullens) Lynch.

Donna had been employed by Denison University for 25 years serving various responsibilities in the food service department. Her passtimes included reading, watching...

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....