Obituaries

Oct 18, 2025

Dianna Lynn Randles, 64, of Warsaw, Ohio died unexpectedly Saturday morning, October 18, 2025 at her home.

Born July 19, 1961 in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Leland Arthur Jay and Vieva Doris (McNemar) Hindel and a daughter to her "special parents", the late Basil and Madeline Smith. Dianna was an excellent homemaker...

Oct 16, 2025

Donna Barr Melrose, 89, died Thursday morning, October 16, 2025 at her home in Frazeysburg, Ohio.

Born March 25, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Edith Rebecca (Dye) Barr and a 1954 graduate of New Concord High School. Donna was a long-time member of Frazeysburg United Methodist Church (Frazeysburg Christian Church) and...

Oct 16, 2025

Janet Phelps Dillon, 71, of Newark, Ohio passed away October 16, 2025. Janet was born November 28, 1953 in Springfield, MA to the late Herbert and Alice (Manley) Phelps.

Janet was a loving mother to her four children and was actively involved in all of their lives. She helped develop the athletic department at Grace Haven Academy...

Oct 16, 2025

A funeral service for Christina Lee (Null) Martin, 96 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home | Newark.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville.

Mrs. Martin passed away Thursday evening, October 16, 2025 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born May 5, 1929 in Ironton,...

Oct 12, 2025

Richard L. Goetz, 83, of Dresden, died Sunday evening, October 12, 2025, at his home.

Born August 16, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Louis G. and Margaret A. (Keyes) Goetz. He was a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School and an Episcopalian by faith.  Richard loved farming, spending childhood summers at...

Oct 10, 2025

Loving father, husband, son, and brother, has finally gone to claim his new body in heaven where he will no longer be in constant pain as of October 10, 2025.  He has been reunited with his father, Oren Glenn Avey, who died when Daniel was only 11 years old.  Father and son can now enjoy heaven and some fishing...

Oct 9, 2025

Gerald J. "Jerry" Kokensparger, 83, of Newark passed away on October 9, 2025 surrounded by family.

Jerry was born on July 23, 1942 in Junction City, to the late Clarence and Eunice Kokensparger.

Jerry enjoyed a career as barber at Southgate Barber Shop in Heath and later at Wayne's Barber Shop. He was known to...

Oct 5, 2025

George S. "Butch" Smith, Sr., 86 of Newark passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  George was born March 21, 1939 in Newark to the late Wm. Wendell and Frances K. (Dickey) Smith.

George was a proud alumni and supporter of Hebron High School.  He retired from the Newark Air Force Base and later...

Oct 4, 2025

Ervin Hinkle, Jr., 62, of Zanesville, died Saturday afternoon October 4, 2025, at Willow Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Zanesville.

Born February 11, 1963, he was a son of the late Melissa F. (Inman) and Ervin Hinkle, Sr. and a 1981 graduate of Sheridan High School. Ervin worked as a tool dresser for James R. Moran...

Oct 1, 2025

Ralph E. "Bud" Newell Jr., 48, of Nashport, died Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.

Born August 2, 1977, in Zanesville, a son of Brenda (Franz) Morlan and the late Ralph "Woody" Newell Sr. Bud was a 1996 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a driver at Crenos Pizza in Dresden and Nashport....

Sep 30, 2025

A funeral service for Alfred E. Goodman, 70 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025  at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home | Newark. Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Goodman died September 30, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  He was born November 23, 1954 in Logan, WV to the late Orvil E....

Sep 29, 2025

Dale Edward McDonald, 90, of Frazeysburg, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday morning, September 29, 2025 at his home.

Born May 16, 1935 in Fallsbury Township of Licking County, he was the son of the late William L. and Eva L. (Ashcraft) McDonald. Dale worked in the Oilfield for several drilling...

Sep 27, 2025

Donald James Cotterman age 83 of Zanesville passed away peacefully in the home he built on Saturday morning, Sept 27 after a long illness.  He was born Oct 11, 1941, in Perry County OH, the oldest son of Jim and Josephine Cotterman.  He is preceded in death by his mother and father.

Don is survived by his...

Sep 26, 2025

Betty L. Myers, age 92, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away on September 26, 2025 at Helen Purcell Assisted Living Facility in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born April 28, 1933, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Mabel (Romine) Wolford and a 1951 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Betty was a graduate of Ohio University...

Sep 24, 2025

Donald Fred O'Flaherty, age 60, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2025 at Genesis Hospital following a brief illness.

Born July 27, 1965, in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late John and Darlene (Cannon) O'Flaherty and a 1983 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a 1986 graduate of COTC. Don was a...

Sep 23, 2025

Lottie Lucille Landaker, 90, of Fairborn, Ohio, formerly of Dresden, died Tuesday morning, September 23, 2025, at her home.

Born September 13, 1935, in Fallsburg, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Eva J. (Simpson) Sheperd and 1953 graduate of Union High School.  Lottie worked as an Inspector at The Longaberger Company for...

Sep 14, 2025

Michael Edward Barrick Sr., 77, of Newark, died Sunday evening, September 14, 2025, at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Born December 29, 1947, in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Harold and Annabelle (Hupp) Barrick and a 1966 graduate of River View High School.  Mike retired after 30 years of service at Rockwell and was a...

Sep 11, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Nusbaum, 80, of Canfield, Ohio, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home.

Born September 16, 1944, in San Francisco, California, she was a daughter of the late David S. & Ernestine R. (Watson) and a 1962 graduate of Mifflin High School. Sandy received her bachelor's degree in education from The Ohio State...

Sep 9, 2025

Jeannette M. Border, 89, of Dresden, Ohio, died Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025, at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born December 21, 1935, in Coshocton, Ohio, a daughter of the late David and Francis (Snyder) Croy and a 1953 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Jeannette was a faithful member of Muskingum Church and enjoyed her grandchildren....

Sep 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Francis Walter Holzschuher, 86, of Dresden, who passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10:42pm after a lengthy illness.

Born November 19, 1938, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Beckert) Holzschuher. After graduating from Zanesville...