Obituaries

Feb 13, 2025

Sally A. Williams, 88 of New Lexington passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025 at Majestic Care of New Lexington following a short stay. Honoring Sally's wishes A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday August 2, 2025 at New Lexington Cemetery, 440 Swigart Street.

She was born February 8, 1937 in...

Feb 8, 2025

Garnett Rose Lewis, 87, of Newark passed away peacefully February 8th, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 28, 1937 in Granville Township to the late Rueben Leon and Mabel Christina (Piper) Watkins.

Garnett was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and great grandmother.  A 1955 graduate of Granville High...

Jan 23, 2025

Eva J. Jones, 81 of Heath passed away peacefully Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Jones was born November 28, 1943 in Onego, West Virginia to the late Omer and Eva (Vance) Turner.  She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Jan 21, 2025

Carol J. Carlson 81, of Chicago IL  passed away January 21, 2025 at Ohio State University East Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born December 6, 1943 in Saint Paul, MN.  She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota and a graduate degree at the University of Chicago.

Carol had a...

Jan 19, 2025

Annette Marie (Archer) Schlater, 65, of Zanesville left life on Earth on Sunday evening, January 19, 2025.

She was born December 8, 1959, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Myron & Ruth (Cody) Archer and graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1978.

Annette, commonly referred to as "Mother Nature," loved all animals and creatures....

Jan 19, 2025

Martha A. Lear, 88, of Dresden, died Sunday morning, January 19, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born May 21, 1936, in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late John O. and Alice M. (Skinner) Prince.  Martha was a1954 graduate of Jefferson High School and a devoted homemaker.

Private family services will be held,...

Jan 17, 2025

Robert "Bob" A. McGee, Sr., 83, of Frazeysburg, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.

Born February 18, 1941, in Barnesville, he was a son of the late John "Edward" and Mary "Catherine" (McCort) McGee and a 1958 graduate of Barnesville High School.  Bob was a past member and elder of Community Bible Church...

Jan 15, 2025

Debra Jean Montgomery, 71, of Newark, Ohio died Wednesday morning January 15, 2025 at her home.  Her loving family was at her side.

Born August 2, 1953, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Nancy (Conner) Fawcett and was a 1972 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Debra was a daycare...

Jan 15, 2025

Jaunice passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84. A private funeral service was held on February 5, 2025 with Pastor Wally Mclaughlin officiating. Burial took place at Fairmount Cemetery.

Born on June 9, 1940, in Newark, Jaunice was the daughter of Norris C. and Cora E. (Fulk) Friend. During her life, she...

Jan 13, 2025

Violet Emelyn McGee, 83, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died early Monday morning, January 13, 2025 at The Oaks of Bethesda in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born July 17, 1941 in Barnesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Emelyn (Morton) and Robert B. Pierce, Sr. and a 1959 graduate of Barnesville High School.  Violet was a past member of...

Jan 13, 2025

Gordon Kenneth "Kenny" Brown, 81, of Dresden, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home in Dresden after a brief illness.

Kenny was born on April 16, 1943, in Zanesville, to the late Gerald Kenneth and Essie (Smythe) Brown.  As an only child he was devoted to his parents and took care of them...

Jan 10, 2025

Leandra D. Leffel, 51, of Dresden, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.

Born May 13, 1973, in Zanesville, she was the daughter of David Hindel and the late Carolyn Kay (Brennen) Hindel and a graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Leandra was a faithful member of the Trinway United Methodist Church, active Girl Scout...

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...