Obituaries

Jun 4, 2025

Melinda Kay Freeland, 57, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, died Wednesday afternoon at her home after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.

Born February 3, 1968 in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of Linda K. (Moore) Moore and the late Ronald Larry Moore. Melinda was a 1986 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and worked as a System's...

Jun 3, 2025

William Donald "Don" Nichols, 89, of Nashport, died at his home, Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025.

Born May 4, 1936, in Zanesville, Ohio he was a son of the late William M. and Orpha (Duskey) Nichols and a 1955 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Don retired after 41 years of service at Armco-Cyclops-Coshocton Stainless. He was a...

Jun 2, 2025

A graveside service for Jeffrey W. Hardy, 82, of Newark will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday June 9th at Wilson Cemetery for family and friends.  Services will be officiated by Josh Fairchild. Jeff passed away Monday morning peacefully at home surrounded by family.

He was born December 28, 1942 in Dayton Ohio to the late...

May 31, 2025

David E. Farmer, Sr. 78 of Newark passed away May 31, 2025 at his residence.

He was born February 9, 1947 in Newark to William A. Farmer, Sr and Mary Louise (Sprague) Farmer-Rutter.

David was a former employee of Carnival Foods. He enjoyed fishing. He also was an active bowler, having played on many leagues....

May 30, 2025

Dean Francis Dailey, 95, of Zanesville, formerly of Adamsville, died Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Helen Purcell Home, Zanesville.

Born May 14, 1930, in Norwich, Ohio, he was a son of the late Russell & Mabel (Cubbison) Dailey and a 1948 graduate of New Concord High School.  He was a farmer and served as an Adams...

May 29, 2025

Caleb Jordan Fox, 23, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Miami County Ohio.

Born July 5, 2001, he was a son of Amy (Brian) Carpenter and Ronald (Sue) Fox and a 2020 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Caleb worked for Kroger and Kohls as an associate and enjoyed playing video games. Caleb was especially skilled at...

May 18, 2025

Roy Philip Beitle, 87, of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, died peacefully, Sunday morning, May 18, 2025, at Brookdale Zanesville.

Born December 22, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Philip Jr. and Martha (Merkel) Beitle. Roy is a United States Army Veteran and worked for the IBEW Local #5.

Surviving are his three...

May 17, 2025

David R. Morrow, 80, of Columbus went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born November 2, 1944, in Ravenna, Ohio, a son to the late David and Mary (Saltz) Morrow. He was a 1963 graduate of Newark High School. He was a member of the South Bloomfield United Methodist Church. He started...

May 16, 2025

A private family Celebration of Life service will be held for Francisco "Frank" Torres, 87 of Granville who passed away on Friday May 16, 2025 at his residence.

He was born May 11, 1938 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Roberto and Antonia (Garcia) Torres.

Frank was retired from the Newark Air Force Base and United...

May 16, 2025

Patricia Louise (Swope) Prince, 90, of Dresden, died Friday evening, May 16, 2025, at Altercare Newark North.

Born March 2, 1935, in Nashport, Ohio, a daughter of the late Lester & Dorothy (Stump) Swope and a 1953 graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School. She was a member of Dresden United Methodist Church where she sang in the...

May 16, 2025

Funeral services for Terry J. Nelson, 88 of Heath will be held Thursday May 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Martin Gehring officiating. Visitation will be observed from 4 pm to 6 pm at the funeral home. Private family interment will take place at a later date.

May 10, 2025

Rita Mae Baker, 79, of Adamsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on April 4, 1946, to the late Clell and Evelyn (McCallister) Bradford, Rita was a woman of extraordinary kindness, deep family devotion, and timeless grace.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her brother, David Bradford; her cherished son, Mark Baker;...

May 9, 2025

Frances E. Preston, age 71 of Frazeysburg, passed away on May 9, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

Frances was born on June 26, 1953, to the late Melvin and Catherine (Nethers) Garven, of St. Louisville, Ohio and a 1971 graduate of Utica High School. Frances married Roy on March 16, 1974.  She retired from State Farm,...

May 8, 2025

Michael D. Ewing, 69 of Newark died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Ewing was born August 12, 1955 in Zanesville, OH to the late Raymond and Loretta (Hartman) Ewing.  He was a 1973 graduate of Utica High School.  Mr. Ewing honorably served in the U.S. Army.  He retired from Tamarack Farms...

May 6, 2025

Judy A. Kauffman, 81 of Newark passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 25, 1943 in Newark to the late Homer and Marian (Durkin) Castle.

Judy was a 1961 graduate of Newark High School. She was a former member of the Cox United Methodist Church. She had...

May 1, 2025

Janet Maria (Shaw) Baker, 84, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday morning, May 1, 2025 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born February 15, 1941 in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Mary E. (Graham) Shaw, Sr. and a 1959 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. After high school, Janet was one of...

Apr 29, 2025

Glenn Woodrow Mitchell, age 91, of Warsaw, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2025.

Born October 13, 1933, he was a son of the late June Edward and Rosa Belle (Adams) Mitchell.  Glenn was a self-taught machinist at Rockwell International of Newark, Ohio where he retired in 1988.  He was an avid amateur ham radio enthusiast and...

Apr 27, 2025

Betty J. King, 91 of Johnstown was peacefully called home April 27, 2025 to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family's love.

Betty was born February 25, 1934 in West Virginia to the late John and Eula Price.  She was a life-long member of Concord Liberty Baptist Church.

A graduate of Alexandria High School,...

Apr 23, 2025

Sherryl Lynn Harlan, 77, of Frazeysburg Ohio died Wednesday afternoon April 23, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born October 4, 1947 in Cambridge, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John and Frances (McCallister) Watson and a 1965 graduate of John Glenn High School. Sherryl was Methodist by faith and a long-time member of the...

Apr 23, 2025

Bonnie A. Hunter, 90, of Zanesville, died Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born October 6, 1934, in Beeson, West Virginia, she is a daughter of the late Jewett & Lena (Massey) Archer and a 1952 graduate of Spanishburg High School, Rock, West Virginia.  She was a faithful member of the Northgate Church Dresden.  ...