Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Michael Douglas Stirling, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, January 4, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 20, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, to the late Douglas M. and Ruth (Fotheringham) Stirling.  He retired from IBM as an Administration Manager.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Jan 2, 2025

Our beloved Patricia "Patty" Mabry, 77, of Hebron, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2025 after two and a half years battling ovarian cancer. Patty was born February 16, 1947 to Charles and Ethel Murray and was known for her warmth, kindness, and generosity.

Patty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a beautiful person who...

Jan 2, 2025

Carrie L. Pickett, 54, of Frazeysburg died Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2025 at her home.

Born October 16, 1970, she was a daughter of Sherryl L. Harlan and the late George F. Barnhart.  Carrie was a 1989 graduate of Tri-Valley and enjoyed crocheting, swimming and tanning, and being outside in her bare feet.  She was artistic and...

Dec 31, 2024

Larry R. King, 84, of Coshocton, died Tuesday evening, December 31, 2024, at Altercare Coshocton.

Born June 9, 1940, on the family farm in Adam's Mills, he was the son of the late Lawrence "Buck" and Geneva (Balo) King and a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School. Even from a young age, Larry established himself as hard...

Dec 29, 2024

A Homegoing Celebration for Betty J. Thompson, 87 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Charlene Baxter, Pastor Marie Shackleford and Bishop Romell Johnson presiding.

Betty went home to be with her Lord Sunday evening, December 29, 2024 at her home, surrounded...

Dec 27, 2024

Mona Kay Ridgway, 75, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday evening, December 27, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born August 21, 1949 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Earl and Viola Mae (Longfellow) Longshore and a 1967 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Mona attended Nashport United Methodist Church and was a member of...

Dec 26, 2024

Donald Louis Untied Sr., 82, of Frazeysburg, passed away Thursday morning, December 26, 2024, with his family by his side.

Born April 1, 1942, in Frazeysburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Gerald and Etta Eileen (Jennings) Untied.  Don was a heavy equipment operator and retired from The Shelly Company in 2008.  When not working...

Dec 25, 2024

Shirley J. Untied, 93, formerly of Frazeysburg, OH, died Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, at Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lancaster, Ohio.

Born October 6, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Howard & Helen Wona Ruth (Farley) Goddard.  Shirley used to attend the Salvation Army and continued to support them when she was...

Dec 22, 2024

Gerald William Graham, 87, of Frazeysburg went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:35AM, in his home surrounded by his family.

Gerald was born April 10th, 1937, in Coshocton County. He was a son of the late John William and Ruth (Romine) Graham. Gerald was a graduate of Jefferson High School in...

Dec 22, 2024

Russell A. Ebright, 76 of Heath died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born December 24, 1947 in Kirkersville, OH to the late Charles L. Ebright and Doris (Eckels) Ebright-Furbee.

Russell had been employed as a carpet installer. He was a former member of the U.S. Army Reserve. His pastimes included...

Dec 20, 2024

Frank V. Swinehart, 77 of Ft. Mill, SC formerly of Worthington, OH died December 20, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital, Victorian Village.  He was born June 5, 1947 to the late Paul and Laberta (Williams) Swinehart.

Survivors include his children, Dustin (Betty) Swinehart, Nathan (David) Sandhart, Ashley (Dave) Peterson; grandchildren, Tyler, Bryce, Dylan, Avary Swinehart, Anna, William...

Dec 20, 2024

Donald E. Fleming

May 22, 1936 -  December 20, 2024

ZANESVILLE -    Donald E. Fleming, 88, of Zanesville, Ohio died Friday afternoon, December 20, 2024 at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville.

Born May 22, 1936 in Frazeysburg, Ohio, he is a son of the late Rhoda M. (Lecky) & Thomas C. Fleming,...

Dec 19, 2024

A funeral service for Gerald "Nick" Esworthy will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating.  Burial will be at Hanover Cemetery.

Nick passed away December 19, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  He was born July 29, 1949 in Newark to the late Lee...

Dec 13, 2024

Harold E. Newell Sr., 94, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday afternoon, December 13, 2024.

Born March 21, 1930, in Muskingum County, a son of the late Conard and Frances (Welsh) Newell.  At the age of sixteen, Harold joined the Army where he finished basic training and received an honorable discharge and recommendation for...

Dec 13, 2024

A funeral service for Gloria R Alvis, 99 of Newark will be held Monday December 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street with Pastor Tim Carr and Rev.  Rick Alvis officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Alvis died Friday December 13, 2024 at...

Dec 13, 2024

Imojean Moorehead, 97, of Gratiot, Ohio died Friday evening, December 13, 2024 at her home with her caregiver, her daughter, Delores by her side.

Born February 12, 1927 in Gratiot, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Manta (Anderson) Ankrum and was a 1945 graduate of Hopewell High School.  Imojean was a homemaker; a member...

Dec 13, 2024

Ronald Franklin Moran, 87, of Zanesville, died Friday morning, December 13, 2024, at The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville.

Born April 12, 1937, in Fallsburg Township, Licking County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Alverta Mae (Cannon) Moran.  Ronald was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and owner of Muskingum County Speedway,...

Dec 11, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Paul O. Reidenbach, 89 of Newark will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Henderson officiating.

Paul passed away December 11, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 4, 1935 in Baltic, Ohio to the late...

Dec 9, 2024

Joseph Curtis Campbell, 54, formerly of Frazeysburg, Ohio, died Monday afternoon at his home in Newark after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 4, 1970 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clara A. (Grundy) and Edwin F. Campbell, Sr. and a graduate of Starlight School.  Joseph worked for LICCO and enjoyed watching...

Dec 6, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Jeffrey Lee McNaught, 52 of Heath, will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Dave Mason officiating. Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Jeff passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The Ohio State University...