Obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

Aaron B. Fairchild 41 of Newark passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

He was born June 15, 1983 in Mount Vernon. Survivors include his mother, Sandra (Robson) Price and Gilbert Carver; several aunts and uncles including, Kelly (Mary Jo) Robson...

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Donald D. Broceus, 89, of Heath, entered Heaven's gates on April 7, 2025, at Mt. Carmel – East in Columbus. He was born on March 21, 1936, in Thornville, OH to the late Herman Marshall and Frances Pearl (Franks) Broceus.

A graduate of Jacksontown High School, Mr. Broceus devoted over forty years as a Press Operator...

Apr 7, 2025

A life celebration service for Pastor Russell R. Hylton Jr., 71 of Newark, Ohio will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Trinity Worship Center, 1051 Beech Street, Mt Vernon, Ohio with Pastor Dave Gross Officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services from 10-11a.m.

Pastor Russ entered the presence of the Lord on...

Apr 7, 2025

Mickey Lucille Roberts, 79, of Newark, Ohio died Monday morning, April 7, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Born November 10, 1945, in Newark, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Betty (Keith) Warner.  Mickey was a firm believer in God and the best cook on earth.  She enjoyed crocheting, her dogs and cats, and going...

Apr 7, 2025

Balinda K. Conkle, 72, of Zanesville, she died Monday morning, April 7, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born June 22, 1952, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Orin & Leora (Pence) Conkle and a 1970 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Dresden and retired from The...

Apr 2, 2025

A funeral service for James Steven "Steve" Alkire, 65 of Heath will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home | Newark with Pastor Brian Redman officiating.  Burial will be at Wilson Cemetery.

Steve passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025 at his residence.   He was born August 28, 1959 in...

Mar 30, 2025

Tammy Jo. Glosser, 52, of Dresden, died Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025, at Genesis Hospital.

Born June 4, 1973, in Zanesville.  Tammy attended The Anchor Church in Zanesville and enjoyed crocheting in her pastime.  She was a Bon Jovi fan to the core, collecting memorabilia, she would blast their music and sing along.  She enjoyed watching old...

Mar 22, 2025

Ronald Charles Hess, 75, of Zanesville, Ohio died Saturday night, March 22, 2025 at Genesis Hospital.

Born September 23, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, he was a son of the late Henry I. and Beverly A. (Makofsky) Hess and a 1968 graduate of Bellaire High School.  Ronald was a long-time Steelers fan and enjoyed golfing, going to car...

Mar 21, 2025

Phyllis Benner, 75 of Newark passed away on March 21, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Phyllis had been employed by Dairy Mart in many positions in a career of over 40 years. She was born December 13, 1949 in Newark to the late Roy and Norma Jean (Loper) Deckard.

She was devoted to her...

Mar 20, 2025

William D. Mullinnex, 82, of Zanesville, formally of Dresden, died Thursday morning, March 20, 2025, at Cedar Hill Nursing Home, Zanesville.

Born January 15, 1943, in Muskingum County, Ohio, he was a son of the late William H. & Alice Mae (Garrett) Mullinnex and a 1961 graduate of Jefferson High School. William retired from General Electric and...

Mar 20, 2025

Christie E. "Chris" Kirker, Sr., 82, of Trinway, died Thursday evening, March 20, 2025, at his home.

Born June 11, 1942, in Coshocton County, he was a son of the late Douglas & Henrietta (Murphy) Kirker and a 1961 graduate of Jefferson High School. Chris retired from the United States Army. He served and protected our country...

Mar 19, 2025

Athern M. Sheets, 89, of Dresden, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Born December 4, 1935, in Dresden, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mildred (Prince) Thomas and a 1953 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Athern was a florist at heart. Over the years she worked for Imlay...

Mar 17, 2025

Jean Carol Bathrick, 80, of Dresden, died Monday evening, March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville.

Born November 13, 1944, in East Palestine, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Wilma (Welch) Hulton and a 1962 graduate from East Palestine High School.  She went on to earn her...

Mar 15, 2025

Anita "Jo" Joan Holp Bellew, 94, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Born May 29, 1930, in New Lebanon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Marguerite (Schell) Holp. Jo graduated from Dixie High School in 1948. She worked for The Ohio Plastics Company for many years and retired in 1992. She...

Mar 12, 2025

Joseph William Somers, Jr., 87, of Nashport, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025 at his home.

Born November 2, 1937, he was a son of the late Louva C. (Hardesty) & Joseph W. Somers, Sr. and was long-time member of Perryton United Methodist Church.  Joseph was a member of the United Auto Workers for 39 years,...

Mar 11, 2025

A funeral service for Brenda Mae Pursley, 61 of Heath will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Minister Brandon Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Brenda passed away on Tuesday morning March 11, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was...

Mar 11, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Kirk D. "Scoop" Lloyd, 73 of Newark will be held Friday March 21, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street with Minister Rob Hartman officiating. Burial will follow at Perryton Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert "Bob" Elmer Longfellow, 87, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Born February11, 1938 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Elsie Mae (Coler) Longfellow and a 1956 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Bob was a Christian by faith and...

Mar 6, 2025

Helen Anne Rogers, 96, formerly of Toboso, Ohio died early Thursday morning, March 6, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio, Newark, Ohio.

Born February 14, 1929, in Toboso, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Mae (Hitchcock) Varner and a 1947 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  She was a faithful member of Toboso...

Mar 3, 2025

Gregory Allen Jarvis, 75, died Monday morning, March 3, 2025, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg, Ohio.

Born April 18, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Raymond and Jean (Schmitz) Jarvis and a 1967 graduate of Gahanna High School. Greg was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the 173rd Airborne Brigade.  ...