Obituaries

Apr 19, 2021

Kathie Irene Knicely, 78, of Adamsville, formerly of Rossville, Illinois, died Monday afternoon, April 19, 2021 at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville.

Born September 14, 1942 in Flint, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Marshall and Margaret (Rowe) Ketchum and a 1960 graduate of Flint Northern High School. She later earned her bachelor's degree at...

Apr 12, 2021

Barbara L. Williams, 83, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Dresden, Ohio, died Monday evening, April 12, 2021 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born August 7, 1937 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Leland and Wilma (Dunn) Campbell and was a 1955 graduate of Zanesville High School.  She retired from the Longaberger Company with...

Apr 8, 2021

A funeral service for James Richard Harris, 88 of Newark will be held Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of Second Baptist Church, 19 W. National Drive with Pastor Ralph Gordon and Pastor Margaret Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Harris passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his...

Apr 6, 2021

A private funeral service for Robin E. Cross, Jr. 67 of Hebron will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Dunn officiating. Visitation will be observed from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home,1850 West Main Street, Newark.

Mr. Cross passed away...

Apr 5, 2021

A funeral service for John J. Bebout, 63 of Harbor Hills will 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 88 N. Fifth Street, Newark with Pastor Barbara Wood Salyers officiating. Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens. Facemasks are required and social distancing will be observed.

John passed away peacefully after a long...

Mar 28, 2021

Ronald Lee "Butch" Bryan, 80, of Dresden, died Sunday morning, March 28, 2021 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

Born July 17, 1940 in Harrison County, Ohio he was the son of the late Samuel L. and Lucille Crothers Bryan and was a graduate of Cadiz High School.  He retired from Consol Energy in 1992, where he drove...

Mar 26, 2021

Clarabell Fairall, 93, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday morning, March 26, 2021 at her home.

Born October 24, 1927 in Frazeysburg she was a daughter of the late Bart and Lillie (Westerviller) Wright and was a 1945 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Clarabell was a homemaker and she assisted her husband in the operation of their farm. ...

Mar 25, 2021

A private service for John William "Bill" Helphrey, 52 of Newark will be held at a later date.

Mr. Helphrey passed away at his residence on Thursday March 25, 2021 following an extended illness. He was born September 18, 1968 in Newark. He was employed a number of years for Brothers Tree Service and had earned additional...

Mar 24, 2021

Thelma P. Untied, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at her home.

Born December 27, 1935 in Byesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Lillian (Marks) Robertson.  Thelma was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family.  She enjoyed working in her flower garden, cooking, visiting family and...

Mar 22, 2021

A funeral service for Kenneth W. "Ken" Adams, 84 of Newark will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday March 26, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Heath, 525 S. 30 th Street, Heath with Pastor Dave Welsch officiating.  Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Face masks and social distancing will be observed.

Mr. Adams...

Mar 22, 2021

Francis "Allan" Walton, 87, of Dresden, Ohio died Monday morning, March 22, 2021 at Sterling Suites in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born July 31, 1933 in Martins Ferry, Ohio he was a son of the late Francis and Mary (Paynter) Walton.  He was a 1952 graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School and he proudly served our county as a...

Mar 15, 2021

Edward E. "Eddie" Palmer, 65, of Zanesville, Ohio died Monday morning, March 15, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born January 3, 1956 in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Franklin E. and Rita G. (McBride) Palmer and was a 1974 graduate of West Muskingum High School.  Eddie was a former employee of Zanesville Mould. ...

Mar 15, 2021

David H. York, 76 of Newark, formerly of Lancaster passed away March 15, 2021 at his home in Newark.  He was born December 31, 1944 in Williamson, WV to the late Howard and Dorothy (Maynard) York.

A veteran of the U.S. Airforce, Mr. York retired after 30 years as a school teacher, coach, referee and driver education...

Mar 8, 2021

Barbara L. Maberry, 77, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Monday evening, March 8, 2021 at her home.

Born May 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie (Francis) Bogdanowitz.  Mrs. Maberry was a homemaker and she enjoyed her three chihuahua dogs.

Surviving is one daughter, Deborah Maberry of Frazeysburg;...

Mar 5, 2021

A graveside memorial service for Terry E. Eskins, 66 of Heath will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery Saturday March 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. The family requests face coverings and social distancing be observed.

Terry died at Licking Memorial Hospital Friday, March 5th, 2021. He was born April 2nd, 1954 in...

Mar 2, 2021

Fred McClain rested in peace on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born April 30, 1940 to the late Silas and Ida McClain. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Fred retired from Kaiser Aluminum and Wenco (Jeld Wen).  In addition, he worked at his family owned Sohio Gas Station; owned and operated several businesses...

Mar 1, 2021

Walton "Walt" Forest Harris passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday morning, March 1, 2021.

Born in Belmont County, Ohio on June 8, 1938 a son of the late William and Mary (Saxton) Harris.

Walt was a self-taught musician and was a drummer in many bands.  He also played the spoons and...

Mar 1, 2021

A funeral service for Marjorie L. McConnell, 80 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Burdick officiating.  Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Mrs. McConnell passed away Monday evening, March 1, 2021 at her home.  She...

Feb 25, 2021

Jeremy M. Brennen, 42, of Dresden, Ohio died Thursday evening, February 25, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born September 2, 1978 in Zanesville, Ohio he was the son of Judy (Richard) Goetz and the late Michael Brennen and was a 1996 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. He received his associate degree from...

Feb 22, 2021

Betty J. Wiechert, 101, of Zanesville, Ohio passed into Glory Monday morning, February 22, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born October 19, 1919 in Newark, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Brice E. and Emma Grace (Cochran) Settles and was a 1937 graduate of Lash High School.  She attended Meredith Business College for one...