Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Jo Hatfield, 77, of Adamsville, died peacefully at her home, Wednesday evening, January 5, 2022.

Born December 1, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Ray and Mary E. (Quinn) Helriggle and was a 1962 graduate of Adamsville High School.  Mary Jo worked as a nurse's aide at Adams Lane Care Center for over...

Jan 4, 2022

Robert Mark "Bun" McClure, 64, of Dresden, died Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born February 9, 1957 in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert M. and Reva (Spiker) McClure and a 1975 Tri-Valley High School graduate.  Bun retired after 42 years of service from the Norfolk Southern Railroad as a signal maintainer. ...

Jan 4, 2022

Terry L. Cochran, 72, of Newark, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022 after his courageous six-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Born November 6, 1949 in Newark he was a son of the late Fred and Ruth Cochran and was a 1968 graduate of Newark High School.  Following high school, he immediately enlisted in the United States...

Jan 1, 2022

Bernard W. Gill, 69, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday morning, January 1, 2022 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born December 25, 1952 in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Bernard R. and Helen Louise (Harbaugh) Gill and was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Mr. Gill retired from the Quality Assurance Department of The...

Dec 30, 2021

Darrell Gene Hensley, of Heath, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2021. Darrell was born in Dyersburg, TN on May 8, 1935.

He is survived by his "first" (and only) wife of 65 years, Elaine (Croy) Hensley.

Darrell cherished his family. He enjoyed singing gospel music. He was a...

Dec 29, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Floyd E. "Jay" Crouch, Jr., 63 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Chaplain Greg Rosser officiating. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery.  The service will be live streamed at https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1185119 .

Jay passed away Wednesday...

Dec 29, 2021

Karen "Sue" Whiteus, 78, of Dresden, Ohio died Wednesday afternoon, December 29, 2021 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville.

Born July 28, 1943 in Adams Mills, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Etsel "Mike" and Leota C. (Gray) Minner and a member of the Conesville United Methodist Church.  Sue cherished time spent with family, especially...

Dec 26, 2021

David C. Alexander, 72, of Nashport, Ohio died Sunday morning, December 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born May 29, 1949 in Shelby, Ohio he was a son of the late Joseph and Ida (Wynkoop) Alexander and was a 1967 graduate of Shelby High School.  David was a retired supervisor at Columbia Gas Company...

Dec 23, 2021

A celebration of the life of Tammy Marie Dunlap, 54 of Buckeye Lake, Ohio will be 6:00 p.m. January 8, 2022 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating.

An additional celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Tower Rentals,...

Dec 23, 2021

Joseph F. "Joe" Randall, 68, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday afternoon, December 23, 2021, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Department in Zanesville.

Born July 7, 1953 in Zanesville he was a son of the late George F. and Helene A. (Kover) Randall and was a 1971 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Joe was a retired heavy equipment operator...

Dec 21, 2021

Judy "Lala" Cartnal, 77, of Newark, Ohio died Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio.

Born March 12, 1944, in Portsmouth, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Homer G. and Emogene (Hammond) Henson.  Judy was retired from The Longaberger Company where she worked in the sewing department, and she was...

Dec 20, 2021

A funeral service for Peggy A. Adkins, 74 of Newark will be 12 Noon, Thursday, December 23, 2021 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Garman officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be observed one hour before the service.

Mrs. Adkins passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at...

Dec 15, 2021

Janice Kay Bishop, 73, of New Concord, died Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021 at her home.

Born November 26, 1948 in Clinton, Ohio a daughter of the late Harley and Helen (Matheny) Starcher.  Janice was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Surviving is a son, Jerry (Lorena) Bishop; a daughter, Renee Mizer; eight...

Dec 14, 2021

Michael J. Meisenhelder, 70, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Tuesday evening, December 14, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born November 5, 1951 in Zanesville he was a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Bay) Meisenhelder and was a 1969 graduate of Newark High School.  Michael was retired from the asphalt business and had worked for...

Dec 11, 2021

Jennifer L. "Jenny" Kimble, 46, of Dresden was surrounded by her loving family as she completed her earthly journey Saturday morning, December 11, 2021 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville.

Born January 27, 1975 in Zanesville, a daughter of Pat and Connie (Dotson) Ripple and a 1993 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Jenny worked 23 years for The...

Dec 5, 2021

A graveside service for Duana L. Reece, 76 of Newark will be held Thursday December 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Newark Memorial Gardens, 2244 Marion Road, Newark Ohio with Eric Miller officiating.

Duana passed away on Sunday December 5, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born June 19, 1945 in Minnehaha, SD to Billie L....

Dec 4, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Wayne F. Farnsworth, Sr., 91 of Newark will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Church of God of Licking County, 2181 Riggs Road, Newark with Pastor Anthony Bartlette officiating. Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Farnsworth passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Selma...

Dec 4, 2021

Marilyn Banks, 95, formerly of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday morning, December 4, 2021 at Pickaway Manor Care Center in Circleville, Ohio.

Born April 23, 1926 in Zanesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Leo W. and Alberta E. (Miller) Dorsey.  Mrs. Banks worked for the State Department of Education and retired in 1984 from the...

Dec 4, 2021

Dale A. Norman, 68, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday morning, December 4, 2021 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born March 27, 1953 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Eva M. (Miller) Norman and was a 1971 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Dale was an electrician and was retired from...

Dec 2, 2021

Robin "Gary" White, Sr., 77, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday morning, December 2, 2021 at Middleton of Granville, Ohio.

Born July 31, 1944 in Wilkesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robin "Bob" and Bethel (Libby) White and was a 1962 graduate of Wilton High School, where he excelled in basketball and baseball.  Gary retired...