Obituaries

Aug 14, 2019

Brandon S. Yukon, 47, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019 in Frazeysburg.

Born March 1, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio he is the son of Sherri Yukon of Frazeysburg.  Brandon was a 1990 graduate of Calvary Christian School and he attended Zane State and Miami University.  He was a former engineer with the Advits Company....

Aug 13, 2019

Charles L. Mills, 74, of Zanesville, Ohio died Tuesday morning, August 13, 2019 at Cedar Hill Care Center in Zanesville.

Born February 16, 1945 in Dresden, Ohio he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Whyde) Mills and was a 1963 graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School.  Following high school Charles proudly served our country...

Aug 11, 2019

Beverly F. Fleming, 82, of Marne, Ohio died Sunday morning, August 11, 2019 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio in Newark, Ohio.

Born July 20, 1937 in Frazeysburg, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Gaylord McKee and Mary (Shoults) McKee Field.  Mrs. Fleming was a beautician and a homemaker. ...

Aug 7, 2019

A memorial service celebrating the life of C. Joann "Jo" Foltz, 87 of Newark will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home.  Inurnment will be at St. Michael's Cemetery, Baltimore.

Jo passed away August 7, 2019 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center. She was born September 17,...

Aug 3, 2019

Sara F. Cunningham, 80, of Newark, Ohio died Saturday morning, August 3, 2019 at her home.

Born February 26, 1939 in Midland, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Lester and Kathryn (Cramer) Conner and was a 1957 graduate of Midland Jefferson High School.  Mrs. Cunningham retired with 35 years of service from Newark City Schools...

Aug 1, 2019

A funeral service for Julia M. Hobbs, 91 of Newark , Ohio will be held Saturday August, 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of God, God's Acres, 675 N. Cedar Street with Pastor Roger L. Decker officiating. Calling hours will be observed from 9:00 a.m. until the services...

Aug 1, 2019

A memorial service celebrating the life of Randall C. "Randy" Becker, 69 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2019 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Nodo officiating. Inurnment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Johnstown.

Mr. Becker passed away August 1, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his...

Jul 26, 2019

A homegoing service celebrating the life of Eugene N. "Gene" Hunt, 56 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington St., Newark with Rev. Mario R. Williams officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Gene passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home. He was born...

Jul 24, 2019

Shiela M. Stotts, 73, of Dresden, Ohio died Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019 at her home.

Born August 13, 1945 in Blue Rock, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Earl C. and Lula L. (Young) Smitley.  She was a  homemaker and a housekeeper.  Shiela enjoyed BINGO, going to the Goodwill store and yardsales.

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Jul 21, 2019

A private graveside service for Anne A. Palmer, 101 of Newark was Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Newark Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Palmer passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2019 at Arlington Nursing Home, Newark.

Mrs. Palmer was born April 23, 1918 in Newark to the late Daniel and Helen (Savage) Adzic.  She was a graduate of Newark...

Jul 14, 2019

William B. "Bill' Diehl, 84 of Newark passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 at the Arlington Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 16, 1935 in Newark to William B. Diehl, Sr. and Loretta (Bolander) Diehl.  In honoring his wishes there will be no visitation or services.

Bill was a retired machinist...

Jul 13, 2019

A funeral service for Harold F. Gregg, Jr. 90 of Newark will be held Wednesday July 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Anthony Payton and Doug Stout officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

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Jul 9, 2019

Richard L. "Dick" Felumlee, 65, of Nashport, Ohio died Tuesday evening, July 9, 2019 at his home.  His loving family was at his side.

Born April 18, 1954 in Zanesville, Ohio he was a son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Johnson) Felumlee and was a 1972 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Dick was a self-employed businessman...

Jul 8, 2019

Robert F. "Bob" Little, 92, of Dresden, Ohio died Monday morning, July 8, 2019 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio. Born February 2, 1927 in Zanesville he was a son of the late Alvin and Lillian (Bushnor) Little. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of American...

Jul 4, 2019

A private funeral service will be held for Braelynn Ava Rae McCarty, 11 months of Columbus with Rev. David Kuntz officiating.

Braelynn transitioned to her heavenly life on Thursday July 4, 2019 at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

She was born July 17, 2018 in Columbus to Christi JoRae McCarty.

In addition to her mother,...

Jul 4, 2019

A homegoing service celebrating the life of Arthur M. Matthews, 91 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington St., Newark with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating.  Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Matthews went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, July 4,...

Jun 30, 2019

A funeral service for Donald L. Freeze, 57 of Newark will be held Saturday July 6, 2019 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with Bruce Hissong officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

Donald died Sunday June 30, 2019 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born...

Jun 29, 2019

Jerry Ballard, 80, threw his last bale of hay on June 29th, 2019, while surrounded by family at Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.

He was born August 15, 1938 in Middletown, Ohio to Benjamin "Floyd" and Nancy "Nannie" Louisa Ballard. In his early years he could be seen riding on the backs of pigs as he dreamed...

Jun 27, 2019

Sally L. Conklin, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died peacefully at her home Thursday evening, June 27, 2019. Her loving family was at her side.

Born June 16, 1934 in Newark, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Alberry) Garrard. Mrs. Conklin was Methodist by faith and was a retired employee of United Technologies...

Jun 24, 2019

A funeral service for George P. Hannum, 96 of Heath will be held Friday June 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with David Linn and David Mason officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Mr. Hannum passed...