Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Mar 16, 2023

Jerold Kent “Jerry” Pierce, 71, of Newark, died Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center. He was born November 10, 1951, in Athens to the late Otis Franklin and Naomi Pearl (Shaner) Pierce. Jerry graduated from Licking Valley High School class of 1970. He enjoyed coaching little league football and loved farming. He is survived by his...

Mar 13, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Glendell Dee “Glen” Newlon, 60 of Newark, will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Christian Life Center, 665 Linnville Road, Heath, with Pastor Michael Ensey officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday, from 3:00 o'clock...

Mar 12, 2023

James Martin “Jim” Aldag, 78, of Thornville, died March 12, 2023, at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center. He was born July 25, 1944, in Greenfield, OH to the late Ralph Earl and Gloria Jean (Bangert) Aldag. Jim was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He could fix anything and was always busy with a project. He was...

Mar 12, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Frances Ann “Meme” Perry, age 85, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Gus Andrews officiating. Burial will take place in Glen Rest Memorial Estate.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, and also...

Mar 11, 2023

Jack Leroy Harper, 87, of Thornville, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born July 27, 1935, in Columbus to the late George and Madalyn (Whitacre) Harper. Jack worked as a truck driver and retired after 30 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and camping. He loved...

Mar 10, 2023

Gregory Alan Randolph, 44, of Newark, passed away on March 10, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, WV on June 27, 1978 to Linda Sue (Sisson) Scanlon and Paul Matthew Randolph. Greg enjoyed fishing, playing basketball, and watching sporting events, where he was an avid fan of the Michigan Wolverines and the New England Patriots....

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

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

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

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...