Obituaries

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...

Nov 28, 2023

Jack Lee Stokes, aged 84, of Frazeysburg, passed away on November 28, 2023. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. Jack was born on July 8, 1939 in Perryton, Ohio to Kenneth and Esther (Frampton) Stokes. He was a master builder known for his attention to detail, quality...

Nov 28, 2023

A funeral service for Shirley Rafferty, 89, of Groveport, OH will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Chaplain Mark Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery.

Shirley was born August 5, 1934 in Logan, OH to the late Paul and Helen (Ross)...

Nov 25, 2023

A funeral service for Ruth L. Swinehart, 101 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will be at Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville, OH.

Ruth was born July 20, 1922, in Thornville, OH to the late Arthur and Nellie (Bope) Swinehart. She was a...

Nov 24, 2023

Funeral services for Brandon Sesher, 38 of Heath will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Church of God at God's Acres, 675 Cedar Street, Newark with Pastor Roger Decker officiating. Burial will follow in Barnes Cemetery.

Brandon passed away peacefully on Friday November 24, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, surrounded...

Nov 13, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Barbara Ann Cunningham, age 91 of Licking County, will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 27, at Jersey Baptist Church, 13260 Morse Rd, New Albany, with Pastor John Hays officiating.  Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Barbara went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of...

Nov 13, 2023

Mari Lizabeth Bowman, 57, Nashport, died Monday evening, November 13, 2023, at the Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville.

Born August 6, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Eddie (Barb) Bowman and the late Helen A. (Ashcraft) Bowman.  Mari enjoyed dancing and singing in the comfort of her home.  She would use anything she could get her hands...