Obituaries

Jun 15, 2023

Debra L. Harrison, 70, of Dresden, died Thursday afternoon, June 15, 2023 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born October 10, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio she was a daughter of the late, Richard and Charlene Werner and a 1970 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School.  Debra was a retired school bus driver from Tri-Valley Local Schools.  She was able to...

Jun 13, 2023

Jeffeory Donavan Butler, 67, of Frazeysburg, died Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.

Born December 7, 1955 in Coshocton, Ohio he was a son of the late Daniel V. and Shirley A. (Larr) Butler and a 1974 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Jeff was a retired school teacher with 37 years combined at Tri-Valley...

Jun 13, 2023

A Homegoing Service for Dorothy Marie Wells, 69 of Newark will be 1p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Bethel Rock House of Prayer with Rev. Reecior M. Puryear officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Wells passed Tuesday morning, June 13, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  She...

Jun 9, 2023

A funeral service for Carolyn J. Masters, 87 of White Oak will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Dave Mason officiating.  Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Masters passed away June 9, 2023 at Hospice of Cincinnati – Blue Ash.  She was born...

Jun 8, 2023

Sue E. Nethers, 84, of Toboso, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday morning June 8, 2023, at The Inn at Sharon Brooke in Newark.

Born November 17, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur & Evelyn (Saunders) Street and was a 1956 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School. She retired as a Quality Assurance...

Jun 5, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ruth Ann Benner, 82 of Thornville will 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Joe Adcock, Dick Duemmel and Mark Kryling officiating.  Burial will be at Wheelersburg Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, OH.

Mrs. Benner died Monday, June 5, 2023 at...

Jun 4, 2023

Linda L. Moran, 79 of Newark passed away on Sunday June 4, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born December 14, 1943 in Newark to the late George William and Anna Marguerite "Maggie" (Frazier) McCoy.

Linda was a graduate of Licking Valley High School and received an Associate...

Jun 4, 2023

Maribeth Shirer, 67, of Adamsville, Ohio went into the arms of Jesus on Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer.  Her loving family was at her side.

Born March 26, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Martin, Sr. and Clare Belle (Robison) Martin.  She was a 1974...

Jun 2, 2023

Mary Lou Osborn, 92, of Newark, Ohio entered the loving arms of Jesus Friday, June 2, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born March 6, 1931 in Toboso, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John William and Ollie Josephine (Nethers) Crawmer and a 1949 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Mary was a woman...

Jun 1, 2023

S. Dean Senter, 93, of Dresden, died Thursday morning, June 1, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born February 8, 1930 in Conesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Forest and Pansy (Tumblin) Senter and 1948 graduate of Conesville High School.  Dean retired after 17 years of working as Secretary-Treasurer for the Teamsters Union.  He was...

May 30, 2023

Genevieve "Ginny" F. Moran, 89, died early Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023 at Middleton Senior Living in Granville, Ohio.

Born August 2, 1933 in Muskingum County, she was a daughter of the late Walter E. & Clara M. (McKee) Acord and a 1951 graduate of Union High School.  Ginny retired from J.C. Penney and was a member...

May 29, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Florence "Weeze" Louise Lohrman, 63, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday June 2, 2023 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday at the...

May 27, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Harvilla L. Wells, 102 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Cheryl Simpson officiating.  Graveside services will follow at 2p.m. at Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, OH.

Mrs. Wells died Saturday morning, May 27, 2023 at...

May 25, 2023

On May 25, 2023 (Donald) William Burwell passed away.  William (Bill) was born on July 13, 1927 to Donald and Pearl (Knapp) Burwell in Zanesville, Ohio.  Bill's childhood was spent on the family farm which has been in the family since 1812.  Bill started school in a one-room schoolhouse on Adamsville Road and then he and his younger sister...

May 25, 2023

Paul (Abe) Eugene Williams, 85, of Dresden, gracefully departed this world on Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, at Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville. Born on January 20, 1938, in Zanesville, he was the beloved son of the late Lester and Alice Williams, leaving behind a profound legacy of warmth and kindness.

Paul dedicated his working years...

May 21, 2023

Olive (Dingess) Adkins, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday evening, May 21, 2023 at her home.

Born June 21, 1937 in Stiltner, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Nannie Mae (Crum) Dingess.  Olive was a Baptist by faith and a member of the Community Bible Church.  She was an excellent homemaker and...

May 20, 2023

Ellouise White, 80 of Newark died May 20, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. White was born August 21, 1942 in Sistersville, West Virginia to the late Earl and Ethel (White) Cooper.

Mrs. White was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.  She had previously worked at Walmart in Naples, Florida.

She is survived...

May 15, 2023

On Monday May 15, 2023, Norma Eggenschwiler, 83, went to join her Lord and Savior. She was confident of her heavenly home. She trusted in Jesus and is with Him.

Norma was a well-loved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. First and foremost, she loved her Lord...

May 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" D. Lupher, Jr., 68, of Dresden, Ohio died Saturday night, May 13, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born February 22, 1955 in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert D. and Carol A. (Sarchet) Lupher, Sr. and a 1973 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Bob was a Baptist by faith...

May 13, 2023

Deborah Annette Shaw, 66 of Heath passed away Saturday May 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 2, 1956 in Mobile, Alabama to Jerry D. and Ruby M. (Prayer) Stallworth.

Debbie was a member of the Jehovah Witness Congregation. She had been employed as an office worker at the Newark...