Obituaries

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.  ...

Aug 9, 2024

Michael Lee "Big Mike" Ross, 47, of Adamsville, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Born June 24, 1977, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of Larry Ross and the late Linda (Gill) Ross and a 1995 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Mike worked at Transcendia for 18 years and...

Aug 5, 2024

Anne Marie Newcome, 82, of the Sun Valley Care Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024.  She had resided at the center since February of 2021.

Anne was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold W. Newcome and Ethel M. (Robison) Newcome.  She graduated from Frazeysburg High School in 1960.  Anne...

Aug 2, 2024

The Lord gently took Mandy (Green) Hughes away on Friday, August 2, 2024.  Her loving daughters and family were by her side.  Mandy was born to the late Beverly June (Wentzel) and Clarence Green on August 17, 1981, in Newark, Ohio.  Mandy, as her name means, was a gift from God.  Mandy spent most of her life battling serious...

Jul 31, 2024

Dr. Kenneth John Stovcik of Harbor Hills, Hebron passed to his eternal home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, OH on October 26, 1947 to the late Casper and Irene (Zuk) Stovcik.

Dr. Ken was very active in community and church events. He began his career as a U.S. Naval dentist in Washington,...

Jul 25, 2024

A funeral service for Kathryn M. "Kathy" Baldeschwiler, 68 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday,  August 1, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Kathy passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born April 14,...

Jul 23, 2024

Jacqueline Patricia Ann Nethers, 89, of Toboso, Ohio died Tuesday night, July 23, 2024 at Licking Memorial Health System's Hospice of Central Ohio in Newark.

Born May 4, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Sherl L. and Beatrice B. (Powell) Smith and a 1953 graduate of Jacksontown High School.  Jacqueline was a long-time member of...

Jul 22, 2024

A Celebration of the Life of Donn R. Vermilion, 75, of Newark, will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Eric Miller. Following the service, Donn will be laid to rest at Wilson Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to join us in celebrating Donn's life...

Jul 21, 2024

Jesse L. Rose, 35 of Newark passed away unexpectedly at Licking Memorial Hospital on Sunday July 21, 2024. He was born February 14, 1989 in Newark to the late Michael A. Rose and Cindy A. (Morrow) Rose of Newark.

Jesse was a gentle soul and will be missed. He was fond of many music genres and enjoyed...