Obituaries

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...

Sep 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Haydin Michael-Anderson Shockley, age 16, of Newark, Ohio, who left this world far too soon on September 1, 2025.

Born on March 23, 2009, Haydin brought light, laughter, and love into the lives of all who knew him. A kind soul with a curious mind, he had a deep...

Sep 1, 2025

James Edward O'Flaherty, 90, of Heath, Ohio, formerly of Hanover, Ohio died Monday afternoon, September 1, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio.

Born July 20, 1935 in Hanover, Ohio, he was a son of the late George and Ila (Morgan) O'Flaherty and was a 1953 graduate of Hanover -Toboso High School. James was a member...

Aug 29, 2025

Samantha "Sam" Lynn Horner, 46 of Dresden, Ohio died unexpectedly Friday, August 29, 2025.

Born November 10, 1978, in Paris, Tennessee, she was a daughter of Mary Jane (Morris) Horner and the late Ronald C. Horner. Sam was a 1997 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 89 in Paris Landing...

Aug 26, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Frew Tucker, 85, of Frazeysburg, died Tuesday night, August 26, 2025, at Altercare Newark North in Newark, Ohio.

Born June 3, 1940 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert and Emma (Frew) Tucker and a 1958 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Tom proudly served his country in the United...

Aug 18, 2025

Danny Lee Kopp, 80, of Newark passed away August 18, 2025 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  He was born March 3, 1945 in Newark, OH to the late George W. Kopp and Winifred (Arbuckle) Kopp.

Danny was proudly employed at State Farm for 26 years, retiring in 2007. Danny considered "The Farm" as his family...

Aug 16, 2025

A funeral service for Martha I. Baughman, 99 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Vensil & Chute | Newark with Brother Matthew Swartz officiating.  Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Baughman passed away Saturday morning, August 16, 2025 at Altercare Newark North.  She was born in Newark May 16, 1926...