Obituaries

May 19, 2024

Michael Samuel Greene, 73, of Dresden, died Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 at his home.

Born July 13, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Arlo L. and Ruth (Karl) Greene and a 1969 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Surviving is a niece, Ericka (Nihar Shah) Greene of Columbus and friend, Bruce Stevens....

May 16, 2024

Bessie "Bess" Lee Hittle, 85, of Dresden, died Thursday morning, May 16, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville with her husband by her side.

Born on May 29, 1938, in Zanesville, Bess was the daughter of the late William and Claris (Moore) McCutcheon. A 1956 graduate of Zanesville High School, she devoted herself to homemaking. Her passion for gardening...

May 13, 2024

Harley Ray Noland 86, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Monday evening, May 13, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 15, 1937, in Wills Creek, Ohio he was a son of the late Pearl ("PG") and Ella M. (Pfeiffer) Noland and graduated high school while proudly serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S....

May 12, 2024

Arnold Jay Schlater, age 67, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2024, after he lost his battle with cancer.

He was born December 19, 1956, to Cletus and Georgia (Hill) Schlater, and graduated from John Glenn High School.

Arnie was a true outdoor enthusiast and an undeniable amazing cook. He spent...

May 6, 2024

A funeral service for Janice Anthony, 82 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Newark Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Dan Meek officiating.  Burial will be at Barnes Cemetery.

Mrs. Anthony passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 25, 1941...

May 3, 2024

Evelyn J. Schilling, 99 of Newark passed away on Friday May 3, 2024 at the Altercare Newark South. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Evelyn was born March 29, 1925 in Licking County to Charles Frederick and Ethel Fern (Jones) Shoults.

She was an aristocratic lady that enjoyed crocheting....

May 2, 2024

A celebration of life service for Robert L. Brooker, 84 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67 N. Fifth Street with Rev. Martin Gehring officiating. A visitation will be observed one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan, OH at a later...

Apr 29, 2024

George "Bill" W. Whittington, 76, of Frazeysburg, died Monday evening, April 29, 2024, at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Care Center in Newark.

Born January 9, 1948 in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Earnest W. & Pearl (Barnett) Whittington.  Bill proudly volunteered for the United States Army and served during Vietnam.  He worked for...

Apr 27, 2024

A graveside service for Edmund R. Patterson, 63 of Heath will be held Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in Wilson Cemetery with Eric Miller officiating. Visitation will be observed from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street.

Mr. Patterson passed away Saturday, April...

Apr 21, 2024

Betty Lou Davis, 77 of Newark entered eternal rest Sunday April 21, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.  Betty was born June 15, 1946 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Oscar and Margaret Ann (Summers) Hawkins.

Betty worked for many years in the Food Service Department for Newark City Schools....

Apr 20, 2024

Bonnie Lou Kreis, 72, of Newark, died Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio.

Born March 3, 1952, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Luther F. and Ruth M. (Elmore) Taylor and a 1970 graduate of Philo High School.  Bonnie worked as a Patient Registration Technician for several...

Apr 18, 2024

Mary E. Miller, age 81, of Dresden, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday night, April 18, 2024. Born on March 17, 1943, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Paul and Dorothy (Russell) Kirby, Mary was the epitome of steadfast love and practical wisdom. Her life painted a perfect portrait of nurturing care, evident not only in the fields of...

Apr 17, 2024

A memorial service for Bernard "Bernie" F. Arrington, 90 of Heath will be held Sunday April 28, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Pound officiating. Inurnment will be Monday April 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Licking County...

Apr 13, 2024

Juanita Alice Guibao, 86, of Zanesville, died Saturday afternoon. April 13, 2024, at her sons' home in Zanesville.

Born September 15, 1937, in Dresden, she was a daughter of the late John Wayne and Juanita (Paynter) Wilcox and a 1956 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Alice was a housewife and a devout Jehovah's Witness, dedicating most of...

Apr 9, 2024

Dian Marie Welsch, 60, of Trinway, died Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville.

Born December 29, 1963, in Zanesville, she was the daughter of the late Richard L. and Edna B (Lacy) Welsch and a 1982 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Dian earned her master's degree along with many individual licensures.  She was always pursuing...

Apr 8, 2024

Lt. William D. Minnich, USN/Ret., 77, of Frazeysburg passed away peacefully Monday evening, April 8, 2024, at the Inn at Chapel Grove in Heath, Ohio.

Born January 7, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Daniel and Hazel (Peters) Minnich and a 1965 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Bill proudly served in the...

Apr 4, 2024

George "Rob" Robert Haines, 68, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2024, in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born January 31, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late George C. and Wanda V. (Barger) Haines and a 1974 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Rob earned his bachelor's degree in education at Ohio University and...

Mar 31, 2024

Billy Edwin Francis, age 48, was called to his Heavenly home on March 31, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born November 25,1975 to Charles and Linda Francis in Newark, Ohio and graduated from Licking Valley High School. Billy loved sharing stories with everyone about his fondest...

Mar 30, 2024

Gracie 'Grace' Mae (Willey) Nelson, 84, of Newark, Ohio, died Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.

Born March 27, 1940 in Newark, Ohio she was the daughter of the late George W. and Opal B. (Cornell) Willey. She retired as a Cook from Heath Nursing Home....

Mar 24, 2024

Funeral services for Raymond H. Grove, 83 of Newark will be held Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street, Newark with his daughter Lucinda officiating. A visitation will be observed from 11:00 a.m. until services on Wednesday.

Mr. Grove passed away Sunday March...