Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Joshua Cameron Ellis, age 34, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 24, at the Heath Church of Christ with Jordan Tuttle officiating. Burial will take place in Kirkersville Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, at the church, 1331 Chapel Way...

Mar 7, 2023

Larry Dean Miller, age 59, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Larry was born December 30, 1963 in Newark, Ohio to the late Don Edward Miller and the late Patricia Ann (Anderson) Miller.

Larry delivered newspapers for both the Columbus Dispatch and the Newark Advocate. He was an...

Mar 6, 2023

Donald L. Mains, Jr. passed away on March 6, 2023. Don was born on August 2, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois to Donald L. Mains Sr. and Grace M. Ezzo (Tufero). He was preceded in death by his parents, second mother, Ruth Mains, step-father Vincent (Babe) Ezzo, first love Joyce (Gooding) Mains, and daughter, Beth Mains. Survived by his wife, Jadine...

Mar 6, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Marylin J. Chrisman, 88, of Buckeye Lake, will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Jim Condrey officiating. Burial will follow in Homer Cemetery, Homer, Ohio. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street,...

Mar 5, 2023

Ruth Ann Griffith, 79, of Hebron, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home. She was born October 12, 1943, in Blacklick, OH to the late Floyd and Alveda (Looker) Hook. Ruth enjoyed bowling in her younger years and even still enjoyed watching it on T.V along with fishing shows. She liked to spend her time crocheting and solving puzzle...

Mar 3, 2023

Richard J. Simmons, 75, of Mt. Vernon, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Knox Community Hospital. He was born May 24, 1947, in Newark to the late Maurice and Beatrice (Willard) Simmons. Richard had a love for listening to music, his favorites included classic country and classic rock and roll, sitting outside enjoying nature, especially in warm weather on...

Mar 2, 2023

A graveside service for Glenn Edward Speight, age 71, of Reynoldsburg, formerly of Newark, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Glenn was born November 1, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James Baynard Speight and the late Mary Elizabeth (Griswell) Speight. He passed away on March 2, 2023...

Mar 2, 2023

Jason Nathanial Copper-McCrary, 19, of Newark, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born February 3, 2004, in Chillicothe, OH to Rachel Marie Copper and Jason Antonio McCrary. Jason was devoted and very loyal to his family, he was caring and compassionate. He focused on reading and studying the different bibles and versus. Jason had...

Mar 2, 2023

Our dearest Charles Maurice “Skip” Stricklin, 70, of Newark, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1952, in Newark to the late Charles E. and Rosemary (Leckrone) Stricklin. Skip was a friend to all and an enemy to none. A lover of the written word, he was an avid reader and...

Feb 28, 2023

After battling cancer for eight years, Dr. James Walter Whetstone, 61, passed away on February 28, 2023. He is survived by his wife of over 42 years, Julie, his children, Josh (Lynda), Jamie (Will), and Johanna (Brenton), his grandchildren, Sarah, Alli, Lauren, and Clark; his siblings Dave (Linda), Paul (Tina) and Dr Judith Westman (David); along with his many...

Feb 27, 2023

Brenda Kay Nauer, 61 passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at her home in Hebron following a short battle with Cancer.

She enjoyed quilting, attending sporting events of her loved ones, being with her family and spending as much time as she could with her new granddaughter Paislee Helen.  She was born April 18, 1961 in Newark,...

Feb 26, 2023

Jermaine Michael Mitchell, 31, of Columbus, passed away on February 26, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 26, 1991 to the late Clinton Mitchell and Cheryl (Black) Hill, who survives. Jermaine was a landscaper and construction worker for many years. He enjoyed camping, building things, mountain biking, the great outdoors, but most important, was the time he...

Feb 23, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Lorna Mary Morgan, 89 of Newark, will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, with Father Anthony Lonzo as officiant. Entombment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2nd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson...

Feb 21, 2023

Larry Lee Lynn, age 54, of Heath, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).

Larry was born May 3, 1968 in Newark, Ohio to the late Francis Lee Lynn and the late Bertha Marie (Heck) Lynn.

Larry was the owner of Second Skins...

Feb 21, 2023

Rodney C. (Sid) Wilson, eighty-five years old, passed away on February 21, 2023, in hospice care at Altercare, Thornville, Ohio. He was born August 17, 1937, in Roseville, Ohio to William A. & Miriam (Shrider) Wilson. Rodney graduated from Thornville High School and attended Ohio University. He resided in the Roseville and Woodsfield area, then returned to Thornville where he...

Feb 20, 2023

Roberta A. Leslie, 84 of Newark, passed away at her residence on February 20, 2023. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 26, 1938 to the late Clarence and Laura Roberts. Prior to retirement, she worked at Lear Corporation in Zanesville for many years. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. She enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2023

A funeral service, celebrating the life of Betty K. Williams (Hawk), 96, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, with Pastor Craig Burdick as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Jacksontown. Betty passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20,...

Feb 19, 2023

Gerald Allen “Jerry” Franks, 84, of Jacksontown, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born November 26, 1938, in Jacksontown to the late Elza and Lura (Swartz) Franks. Jerry graduated from Jacksontown High School class of 1956. He was the first Fire Chief of Licking Township Volunteer Fire Department. He also worked as...

Feb 18, 2023

Jamie Jo Guess, age 41, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Jamie was born May 22, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio.

Jamie Jo was a 1999 graduate of Nelsonville-York High School in Nelsonville. She was a homemaker and enjoyed four wheeling, camping, hiking, and coloring. She was musically talented and could play several instruments....

Feb 18, 2023

Douglas James Marconi, age 58, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2023. Doug was born September 8, 1964 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Harry James Marconi and the late Patricia Anne (Vandervort) Marconi Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, John M. Kelly, and his step-mother, Ruth Marconi.