Obituaries

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...

Jun 13, 2024

Chad M. Hatfield, 40, of Adamsville, died Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home.

Born November 13, 1983, in Zanesville, he is a son of Lynn E. and Cindy A. (Fuller) Hatfield and a 2001 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Chad worked at Waste Management for several years.  He enjoyed lifting weight, staying fit and hanging out...

Jun 7, 2024

TEACHER, FARMER, GRANDPA.

David Leroy Berger died Friday, June 7, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in St. Louisville, Ohio, on October 7, 1936, to Grace Lillian (Pound) Berger and Charles David Berger.

He graduated from Newark High School in Newark, Ohio, attained a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies...

Jun 3, 2024

Wilma Anne (Cline) Babcock of Fallsburg, Ohio, 92, made her final turn on her long journey home on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Wilma lived a full life and filled it with love. Born May 3, 1932, she was reared near Woodsfield, Ohio, one of ten children, to the late Alonzo and Arrena (Highman) Cline.  She graduated from...

Jun 2, 2024

Austin Charles Williams, 30, of Nashport, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2024, at his home.

Born December 21, 1993, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of Tamara (Johnson) Eppley and Michael Williams.  Austin was a 2012 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and Mid East Career and Technology Centers.  He enjoyed campfires, hunting, music, movies, video...

Jun 1, 2024

Richard "Dick" G. Bowden, 73, of Norwich, Ohio, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, June 1, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room in Zanesville.

Born October 17, 1950, he was the son of the late Glen O. and Marjorie B. (Kreis) Bowden and a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Dick spent over 50 years as an independent carpet...

May 31, 2024

A funeral service for Donald Vankirk will be 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home – Newark Chapel with Chaplain Brian Humphreys officiating.  The Licking County Veteran's Alliance will provide Military Funeral Honors. Mr. Vankirk passed away May 31, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.  He was...