Obituaries

Jan 15, 2024

Barry G. Cannon, 77, of Newark, Ohio died Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home.

Born February 15, 1946 in Leonardville, near Frazeysburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert J. Cannon, Sr. and Dale L. (Kirkpatrick) Cannon.  Barry worked for many years at Owens-Corning Fiberglass in Newark where he retired in 1995.  He was...

Jan 11, 2024

John L. Green, 78, of Zanesville, died Thursday evening, January 11, 2024, at his home.

Born August 28, 1945, in Coshocton, he was a son of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Lapp) Green and a 1964 graduate of Adamsville High School.  John retired after 32 years of service from AK Steel, was a past volunteer firemen for...

Jan 9, 2024

Private services for Dianne Sue Finlay, 87 of Heath, OH were held January 15, 2024.  Internment was at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Dianne passed away January 9, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 24, 1936 in Lima, OH to the late Fred and Evelyn (Eirich) Florida.

A graduate of...

Jan 6, 2024

Wayne C. Eddleblute, 83, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday morning, January 6, 2024 at his home.

Born October 20, 1940 in Roseville, Ohio he was a son of the late Virgil and Ruby I. (Rowland) Eddleblute and was a 1958 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Following high school Wayne proudly served our country in the U. S....

Jan 5, 2024

A funeral service for Michael S. Goodin,43 of Newark will be at 12:00 p.m. Noon Thursday, January 11, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Bishop Travis Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

Michael passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born February...

Jan 3, 2024

Kelly J. Morin, 60, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, January 3rd, 2024 at his home. Born December 30, 1963 in Newark, he was a son of the late Charles R. "Dick" and Clara (Fleming) Morin and a 1982 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Kelly was a hard worker, jack of all trades, and could do any job he...

Dec 29, 2023

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date for Wanda June Campbell, 78 of Newark who passed away on December 29, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 6, 1945 in Clintonville, WVA to Amos and Nellie (Black) Hinkle.

Wanda retired from the Cherry Valley Elementary cafeteria. She was a wonderful...

Dec 27, 2023

Ronzal C. King, Sr., 79, formerly of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023 at his residence, The Courtyard at Newark.

Born June 7, 1944 in Grantsville, West Virginia, where everyone knew him by his nickname, "Chalk", he was a son of the late Otha & Amy Lulu (Queen) King and a graduate of West Virginia...

Dec 24, 2023

A memorial service for Vicky L. McKee, 73 of Hebron will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad Street, Columbus with Pastor Craig A. Burdick officiating. Visitation will be observed one hour prior to services.

Vicky passed away unexpectedly at Licking Memorial Hospital on...

Dec 24, 2023

Mary F. Dawson, 93 of Cambridge, died Sunday afternoon, December 24, 2023, at Genesis Hospice – Morrison House, Zanesville.

Born October 15, 1930, in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Buelah (Carr) Buckalew Stoner and Paul Stoner.  Mary worked at Essex Wire, Walmart, and Elder Beerman. She was a member of Market Street Baptist...

Dec 19, 2023

S. Carroll Van Allen, 84, of Zanesville, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon December 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by family, as were her wishes.

Born January 2, 1939, in Upshur County West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William J. & Vina (Anderson) Norman and a 1957 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Carroll was a...

Dec 19, 2023

Memorial services for Velma M. McClain, 86 of Newark are pending at this time.

Mrs. McClain passed away on December 19, 2023 at Altercare of Newark-South. She was born September 25, 1937 in VanAtta to Harold and Mildred (George) Wood.

Velma enjoyed gardening and canning her produce. She also spent time sewing and making crafts....

Dec 15, 2023

Kevin Paul Bilyeu, 73 of Frazeysburg and formally of Nashport, died Friday evening, December 15, 2023 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born September 12, 1950, in Barnesville, Ohio he was a son of the late Lewis and Katherine (Stine) Bilyeu. He was a graduate of Triway High School in Wooster, Ohio, where he played football and wrestled.  Kevin...

Dec 13, 2023

Luella G. Simpson, 91, of Nashport, Ohio died Wednesday morning December 13, 2023, at her home.

Born February 21, 1932, in Bolivar, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Kermit and Ola Mae (Scanlon) Binkley and a 1951 graduate of Toboso High School.  Luella worked in the produce department at Big Bear and retired after 48...

Dec 12, 2023

Sue Ellen McClanahan-Pepper, 84, of Zanesville, died Tuesday evening, December 12, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.

Born September 10, 1939, in Oak Hill, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late David William and Jessie Elizabeth (Jones) Herbert.  Sue retired after 31 years of teaching in the Columbus Public Schools.  She was a member of the retired teachers...

Dec 11, 2023

Linda E. Sillin, 67 of Newark passed away on Monday December 11, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark following an extended illness.

Linda was born July 24, 1956 in Lexington, Kentucky to Earl W. and Margaret J. (Dalton) Welsh.

She was a former member of Newark Eagles # 387 and enjoyed playing Bingo.

Dec 8, 2023

James "Jim" Alfred Roman, 74, of Trinway, died Friday evening, December 8, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born June 20, 1949, in Zanesville, he was the son of late Alfred and Adlena (Wright) Roman and a 1967 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Jim retired from the Dresden Feed Mill after 45 years of service and 35 years...

Dec 5, 2023

Marjorie Ann Williams, 93 of Newark died peacefully December 5, 2023 at Courtyard of Newark.  She was born February 5, 1930 in Hanover Township; Licking County, OH to the late Herbert and Estella (King) Hendershot.

A graduate of Frazeysburg High School, Marjorie was class queen her senior year.  She was employed by the Licking County Juvenile Court...

Dec 1, 2023

James C.  Ashcraft, 89 of Berlin, Maryland formerly of Frazeysburg, Ohio, died Friday evening, December1, 2023, at Catered Living at Ocean Pines in Berlin, Maryland.

Born October 12, 1934, in Frazeysburg, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Wilbur A. Ashcraft and Virginia F. (Goff) Ashcraft/Ramsey.  He graduated from Union High School in 1951.  Jim retired...

Dec 1, 2023

Ruth Ann Hastings, 66, of Adamsville, died Friday morning, December 1, 2023, at The Beckett House, New Concord.

Born December 23, 1956, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George G. and Mildred M. (Holmes) Lowry and a 1974 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Ruth was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She...