Obituaries

Oct 26, 2023

A memorial service for Virginia K. Huffman, 95 of Newark will be held at noon on Saturday November 4, 2023 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street with Eric Miller officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Huffman passed away on Thursday October 26,...

Oct 25, 2023

A graveside service for Walter L. Hayes, 89 of Newark will be held at Wilson Cemetery on Saturday October 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Charles Mason officiating.

Mr. Hayes passed away Wednesday October 25, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center. He was born June 24, 1934 in Hitchens, KY to James T. and Goldie...

Oct 24, 2023

Walter "Sonny" C. Sarchet, 83, of Frazeysburg passed away peacefully Tuesday night, October 24, 2023 at Genesis Hospital CCU.

Born September 9, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Paul and Elsie (Lupher) Sarchet.  Sonny proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for the local telephone company for 28...

Oct 24, 2023

Lois Carol Stoots, 88, of Nashport, Ohio died Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

Lois was born June 19, 1935 in Newark, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Olive E. (McKee) Claypool and a 1953 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Lois was Presbyterian by faith and a long-time...

Oct 18, 2023

Bernice E. Hall, age 97, passed away peacefully on October 18th in Newark, OH. She was born on July 12, 1926, in Strasburg, OH, to the late Russell and Emma Rentsch. Bernice was a child of the Depression. Early in life she learned the values of hard work, devotion to family, and a keen sense of humor. She met...

Oct 16, 2023

Helen A. Gales, 97, of Zanesville, was sent off to be with her Lord and the love of her life, Tom Gales, Monday evening, October 16, 2023, at Helen Purcell Home.

Born April 21, 1926, in Wakatomika, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Way and Nellie (Thomas) Way Smailes.  Helen was a 1945 graduate...

Oct 15, 2023

Faith A. O'Leary, 82, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday night, October 15, 2023 at Adams Lane Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Born April 19, 1941 in Erie Pennsylvania, Faith was a daughter of the late Wallace Joseph and Betty Virginia (Matha) Yukon and a devote Christian.  She was a bookkeeper for Johnston's Pharmacy in Frazeysburg and Clerk for Pike...

Oct 13, 2023

Mary Phyllis Wilcox, 92, of Dresden, died Friday morning, October 13, 2023, at her home.

Born May 18, 1931, in Newark, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Sebaugh) Lippincott.  Phyllis loved her family, friends and enjoyed raising her eight children and husband, Bob.  She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.  ...

Oct 12, 2023

A celebration of Life Service for Ruth E. Flowers, 90 of Kirkersville will be held Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street with Rev. Dr. Amanda Olson officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be observed from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. prior to...

Oct 2, 2023

Connie L. Hamilton, 89, of Dresden, Ohio died Monday night, October 2, 2023 at her home.

Born August 28, 1934 in New Cumberland, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Eugene M. and Anna J. (Gordon) Evans and was a 1952 graduate of Cadiz High School.  Connie was Catholic by faith and a member of...

Oct 2, 2023

Terry D. Blythe, 74, of Dresden, died Monday evening, October 2, 2023, at his home.

Terry was born August 10, 1949, in Maysville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Denver and Lena (Hendrickson) Blythe.  Terry spent his life working in the livestock business, where he enjoyed raising livestock, more recently sheep and riding horses.  He...

Oct 2, 2023

M. Jane Resta, 89 of Newark passed away on Monday October 2, 2023 at her residence.

Jane (Embrey) Resta was born on October 29, 1933 to Sheriff Ross and Nora Embrey. After the death of her father, her mother became the first female sheriff of Licking County to complete her late husband's term. They continued to live...

Sep 26, 2023

Nadine McArtor, 80, of Nashport, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon, September 26, 2023 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born October 20, 1942 in Los Angeles, California she was the daughter of the late Richard and Louise (Beal) Fryer and was a graduate of La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California.

Nadine retired in...

Sep 23, 2023

Charles R. "Dick" Martin, 81 of Lakeland, FL and formerly Newark, OH. passed away peacefully September 23, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born August 2, 1942 in Newark to the late Glen E. and Ida R. (Jinks) Martin. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam Era from 1959 to 1963. He trained as an...

Sep 18, 2023

**In Loving Memory of Judith "Judy" A. Moreland (December 24, 1960 - September 18, 2023)**

At Sunrise, Monday morning, September 18, 2023, our hearts were forever touched by the loss

of a truly remarkable soul, Judith "Judy" A. Moreland. She was 62 years old and resided in

Frazeysburg, Ohio.

Born on...

Sep 17, 2023

A funeral service for Ronald McConnell, 81 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2023 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

Ron died Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 23, 1942 in Newark to...

Sep 9, 2023

Joseph "Joey" J. Wilson, 40, of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully after a long battle of illness, Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2023 at his home.

Born March 16, 1983 in Coshocton, Ohio he was a son of Jeff and Robin (Stickdorn) Wilson and a 2001 graduate of Licking Valley High School.  Joey owned and operated his own...

Sep 9, 2023

David Franklin Palmer, 70, of Zanesville, Ohio died Saturday evening, September 9, 2023 at WV University Medical Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Born August 5, 1953 in Zanesville he was a son of the late Franklin E. and Rita (McBride) Palmer.  He was a "miracle" baby, weighing only three pounds and with cerebral palsy.  He faced many...

Sep 9, 2023

William "Sam" T. Knight, 86, of Coshocton, Ohio died Saturday night, September 9, 2023 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in Coshocton.

Born April 29, 1937 in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, he was a son of the late Harold "Mike" & Sarah (Eikleberry) Knight and a 1956 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Sam was a Presbyterian by faith and...

Sep 8, 2023

Funeral services are pending for John D. Baxter, 91 of Utica and formerly Newark.

Mr. Baxter passed away Friday September 8, 2023 at the Newark Altercare North.