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Neal "Jim" Arthur Hawk

Neal "Jim" Arthur Hawk

Apr 11, 2022

Neal "Jim" Arthur Hawk, 75, of Dresden, Ohio passed away at home, Monday, April 11, 2022 after a long struggle with COPD and CHF.

Jim was born May 1, 1946 in East Rochester, Ohio to Elwin Austin and Hazel Lucille (Haas) Hawk. He retired from Anchor Glass and Container in Zanesville after 30 years and began working...

William M. "Bill" Wisecarver

William M. "Bill" Wisecarver

Apr 9, 2022

William M. "Bill" Wisecarver, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday evening, April 9, 2022 at his home.

Born June 20, 1936 in Zanesville Ohio, he was a son of the late Chalmer and Hazel (King) Wisecarver and he attended Dresden Jefferson High School.  Bill retired from American Aggregate after 29 years of service where he was the...

Beverly J. Walcott

Beverly J. Walcott

Apr 7, 2022

Beverly J. Walcott, 67, of Frazeysburg, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 at her home.  Her loving children were at her side.

Born February 11, 1955 in Zanesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Harold "Tubby" and Pauline (Wolford) Hindel.  Beverly was retired from the Frazeysburg Duke & Duchess store where she was...

Mary Anne Sheffield

Mary Anne Sheffield

Apr 6, 2022

Mary Anne Sheffield, 67, of Dresden, Ohio passed from this world of pain after a two- and half-year battle with ovarian cancer, Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 12, 1954 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Verna (Smythe) Cordray and a 1972 graduate...

Melvin Lee Eckard

Melvin Lee Eckard

Apr 5, 2022

Melvin Lee Eckard, 84 of Newark died tragically Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born January 7, 1938 in Amesville, Athens County, Ohio to the late Charles Albert and Zola Juanita Triplett.

Melvin retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 2003, where he had worked in maintenance.

He...

James C. Fleming

James C. Fleming

Apr 3, 2022

James C. Fleming, 87, of Marne, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2022 at The Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born January 11, 1935 in Frazeysburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Thomas C. Fleming, Sr. and Rhoda Margaret (Lecky) Fleming.  James was a 1953 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and he proudly served...

G. Irene Wilson

G. Irene Wilson

Apr 1, 2022

A funeral service for G. Irene Wilson, 85 of Newark will be held Wednesday April 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in The Old Country Church, 101 S. 5 th Street, Newark, OH. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery.

Irene went to her heavenly home on Friday April, 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born May 9,...

William P. Athey, Jr.

William P. Athey, Jr.

Mar 31, 2022

A graveside service for William P. Athey, Jr. will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Wilson Cemetery.

Mr. Athey died unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  He was born August 27, 1945 in Newark, OH to the late William P. Athey, Sr. and Ruth E. (Duff) Athey.

Survivors include his...

Johnna K. Starner

Johnna K. Starner

Mar 29, 2022

Johnna K. Starner, 67, of Zanesville, died Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022 at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.

Born January 9, 1955 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late John William and Catherine E. (McDonald) Headley and a 1973 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Johnna worked at The Longaberger Company for 10 years in Manufacturing, seven years at...

Donna L. Stone

Donna L. Stone

Mar 27, 2022

Donna L. Stone, 61, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday morning, March 27, 2022 at her home.

Born June 2, 1960 in Zanesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Gerald Stotts and Dorothy (Bracken) Stotts of Zanesville.  Donna enjoyed doing crafts, gardening, painting ceramics and working in her yard.

Surviving is her husband, Joe...

Richard D. Pyles, Jr.

Richard D. Pyles, Jr.

Mar 26, 2022

Richard D. "Gomer" Pyles, Jr., 83 of Newark passed away on Saturday March 26, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born January 20, 1939 in Seebert, WVA to Richard D. and Glena M. (Starcher) Pyles, Sr.

He was a 1957 graduate of Webster Springs High School. He served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Owens-Corning...

Dorothy P. Bodle

Dorothy P. Bodle

Mar 24, 2022

A funeral service for Dorothy P. Bodle, 94 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Rocky Fork Church of Christ with Evangelist Moses Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Rocky Fork Cemetery.

Mrs. Bodle passed away on March 24, 2022 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. She...

Donna J. Orben

Donna J. Orben

Mar 23, 2022

A funeral service for Donna J. Orben, 83 of Newark will be held Monday March 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 88 N. Fifth Street with Rev. Barbara Wood Salyers officiating. Visitation will be observed at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Mrs. Orben passed away on Wednesday...

Craig Martin West

Craig Martin West

Mar 21, 2022

MSgt Craig Martin West, 39, of Alexandria, VA died Monday afternoon, March 21, 2022 at Genesis Hospital-Emergency Room.

Born June 1, 1982 in Zanesville, a son of Richard and Diane (Kimberlin) West and a 2000 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  While in high school Craig earned the BSA rank of Eagle Scout; graduated from MATC 2003 (now...

David Allen King

David Allen King

Mar 17, 2022

David Allen King, beloved husband, father, gramps walked home in his Glorified body, just like he said he would, and met Jesus face to face, Thursday evening, March 17, 2022.

Born December 17, 1950 in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Lester King and Dorothy (Landaker) King and was a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High...

Wayne N. Carpenter

Wayne N. Carpenter

Mar 17, 2022

Wayne N. Carpenter, 86, of Zanesville, went to be with the Lord, after a long illness, Thursday morning, March 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 16, 1936 in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Gerald W. and Josephine B. (Piatt) Carpenter and was a 1954 graduate of Jefferson High School. Wayne served...

Frank E. Ivan, Jr.

Frank E. Ivan, Jr.

Mar 14, 2022

A celebration of the life of Frank E. Ivan, Jr., 73 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor David Warner officiating.

Frank died March 14, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  He was born December 16, 1948 in Columbus, OH to the late...

Ronald E. Miller

Ronald E. Miller

Mar 11, 2022

Ronald E. Miller, 68 of Granville passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 after a prolonged illness whereby he lived with his family. He was born October 14, 1953 in Bellefontaine, OH to Walter C. and Evelyn (Held) Miller.

Ron dedicated most of his life as a dairy farmer at the family owned Cherry Hill Fruit Farm. He...

Donald G. Cochran

Donald G. Cochran

Mar 6, 2022

A graveside service celebrating the life of Donald G. Cochran, 93 of Newark will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Greenhill Cemetery, Johnstown, Ohio with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating.

Don passed away Sunday March 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born to the late Ira L. and Hazel (Simpson) Cochran on August 13,...

Andrew Christopher Kling

Andrew Christopher Kling

Mar 4, 2022

Andrew Christopher Kling, 56, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday morning March 4, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.

Born February 9, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Richard and Mary (Ardis) "P.R." Kling. Andrew worked for several companies until he was disabled in 2014. He loved putting model cars together, fishing,...

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