Obituaries

Jul 19, 2024

Tammy Sue Ewing, 48, of Newark, Ohio died Friday morning, July 19, 2024, at Legacy Twinsburg Skilled Nursing Facilities in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Born January 26, 1976, she was a daughter of Daniel Ewing and the late Connie Sue (Wiley) Ewing and a 1995 graduate of Utica High School.  Tammy was a Christian by faith and enjoyed horse...

Jul 18, 2024

Charlotte Link Price, 82, of Newark, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at The James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Born October 8, 1941 in Zanesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Pauline A. (Stansberry) Brock and was a 1959 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and served as...

Jul 17, 2024

Ruth A. Cunningham (Jamison), born January 3, 1940, passed away on July 17, 2024, surrounded by family at Morrison House after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Born to Theodore (Teddy) R. Jamison and Cozy M. Paynter, Ruth's life was...

Jul 14, 2024

Martha L. Wortman, 88, of Adamsville died Sunday morning July 14, 2024, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville after battling cancer for more than ten years.

Born February 5, 1936, in Muskingum County, she was the youngest child of the late Hazel P. (Leslie) and Harry M. Smith, Sr. and graduate of Hopewell High School.  Martha retired from...

Jul 13, 2024

I write this in the first person to let you know that I lived, loved and died.  I will go into the here-after with a smile and looking forward to seeing my Mom and Dad and the three babies that never made it to life.

Thelma Louise Cohagen died on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Genesis Hospital.  ...

Jul 13, 2024

Michael A. Wygle, 69 of Saint Louisville passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 29, 1954 in Newark to R. LaVern and Emma Lou (Lantz) Wygle.

He was a graduate of Granville High School. He was employed in construction for over 40 years.

He enjoyed...

Jul 9, 2024

A celebration of life service will be held for Melissa M. "Lesa" Mitchell, 56 of Newark on Monday July 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Newark chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating. Visitation will be observed from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Lesa passed away on Tuesday July...

Jul 8, 2024

Nita L. Reed, 91, of Dresden, died Monday morning, July 8, 2024, at her home.

Born March 19, 1933, in Portersville, Ohio, she was the only child of the late Gerald M. and Lena (Bankes) Buckley and a 1950 graduate of McCluney High School.  Nita was a devoted housewife and homemaker; she adored spending time with her...

Jul 6, 2024

Jack McMahon, 88, of Dresden, died peacefully at his home on July 6, 2024.  He was born at the home of his maternal grandparents in West Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Bessie McMahon.  He married Donna Jean Collins on June 30, 1957, in Marietta, OH.

He graduated from Lower Salem High...

Jul 5, 2024

Rodney William "Bill" King, 82, of Frazeysburg, died Friday morning, July 5, 2024, at his home.

Born January 8, 1942, in Wooster, Ohio, he was a son of Rodney C. & Betty Jean (Wiles) King and a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Bill retired from Peabody Coal after 23 years of service where he ran the...

Jul 3, 2024

A Celebration of the Life of Charles Thomas "Tom" Warthen, 75, of Newark will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Visitation will be observed from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Tom was called to his eternal home on...

Jul 1, 2024

Arthur L. Untied, 85, of Dresden, OH passed away peacefully Monday, July 1, 2024, after suffering many years with dementia, at Altercare of Coshocton.

Born February 11,1939 in Frazeysburg, OH, he was a son of the late Wilbur E. and Velma E. (Baughman) Untied. He was a 1957 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Arthur and four of...

Jun 30, 2024

William "Robbie" Taylor, 46, of Adamsville, died Sunday, morning June 30, 2024, at his home.

Born November 16, 1977, in Zanesville, he was the son of Debra (Babcock) Taylor and Robert W. (Beth) Taylor.  Robbie attended Tri-Valley High School and enjoyed fishing throughout his childhood.

Surviving are his parents, Robert W. (Beth) Taylor and Debra...

Jun 27, 2024

Thomas David Tyson, aged 87, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, at his home in Stuart, Florida. He was born on June 23, 1937, to Roland and Clara (Thomas) Tyson in Coshocton, Ohio. He was 1955 graduate of West Lafayette High School.  He attended Moler Barber College in Cleveland, Ohio and remained in the business until his retirement...

Jun 26, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" A. Kalb, 71, of Nashport, Ohio died early Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH.

Born February 10, 1953, in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth E. & Margaret A. (Wilson) Thress and a 1971 Graduate of Brookhaven High School.  After graduation, Cindy obtained her Bachelor of Music...

Jun 22, 2024

Kathrine (Kathy) Vickers, 55, a beloved wife, mom, "Mimi," daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Grant Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born December 26, 1968, in Newark, Ohio, she is a daughter of Patricia (Smith) Fitzpatrick and the late Jesse Wolford.  She was known for her bright smile and...

Jun 21, 2024

Darrell Preston Woods, 90, of Nashport, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 21, 2024, at Willow Haven Healthcare in Zanesville.

Darrell was born on February 22, 1934, in Nashport, Ohio, on the land that's been in his family since the early 1800s. He was a son of the late Wilson and Gladys (Welsh) Woods and a 1952...

Jun 16, 2024

Craig Allen Nusbaum, 79, of Canfield, Ohio died unexpectedly Sunday morning, June 16, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio.

Born December 25, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, he was the eldest son of the late J. Truxton & Maxine June (Tanke) Nusbaum and a 1963 graduate of Wooster High School.  Craig obtained his bachelor's degree...

Jun 14, 2024

Robert N. "Bob" Bay, 60, of Newark, Ohio died Friday afternoon, June 14, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Mr. Bay was involved in an auto/bicycle accident earlier in the week in Newark.

Born January 30, 1964 in Newark, he was a son of the late Donald D. and Elsie Woodruff Bay.  Bob enjoyed...

Jun 14, 2024

Nancy L. Jennings, 85, of Zanesville, died Friday afternoon, June 14, 2024, at Altercare Somerset.

She was born at home on March 26, 1939, in Bolivar, Ohio, a daughter of the late Russell James and Margaret (Britt) Woodrow and a 1957 graduate of Rosecrans High School.  She retired from the Zanesville Country Club after 20 years as...