Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Nov 22, 2020

Ralph E. “Nick” Luckett, 65, of Newark, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born October 18, 1955, in Newark, a son of the late Emmett Eugene and Carol Martha (Burke) Luckett. He was a veteran having served in the US Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Luckett; daughters Sandy Luckett and Nicole Luckett and grandchild Kamryn; brothers,...

Nov 21, 2020

A graveside service celebrating the life of Janet Lee Haines, age 61, of Newark, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, at Wilson Cemetery with Pastor Rusty Foley officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday at Criss Wagner...

Nov 20, 2020

A graveside service celebrating the life of Paula Lynn Alexander, age 65, of Hebron, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, at Licking Cemetery in Hebron with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, 285 East Main Street...

Nov 20, 2020

Carolyn Kay Wachenschwanz, age 58, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Whetstone Care Center in Columbus. Carolyn was born September 7, 1962 in Delaware, Ohio to the late John William and Christina Ruth (Keeton) Belt.

A homemaker, Carolyn was a very crafty person and enjoyed sewing, drawing flowers, and listening to music. She...

Nov 19, 2020

Dennis D. Cox, 62, of Newark, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the Laurels of Heath. He was born March 28, 1958, in New Lexington, a son of the late Dwight and Geneva (Holt) Cox. For many years Dennis had worked with Developmentally Disabled individuals. Surviving are his wife, Mary Cox, whom he married February 24, 1995; god daughter...

Nov 18, 2020

Francis A. Ferguson, 74, of Millersport, passed away quietly on November 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Lithopolis, Ohio on February 24, 1946 to the late Francis A. and Maybelle (Scott) Ferguson. Francis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was a truck driver for over 35...

Nov 18, 2020

Mary C. Davis, age 68, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.

Mary was born March 1, 1952 in Newark, Ohio to the late Charles F. and Ethel Bell (Amspaugh) Siegle. Mary was a long-time member of the CMFO (Country Music Fellowship Organization)...

Nov 16, 2020

Harold Lee “Weirdo” Glenn, 68 of Millersport, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on November 16, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 18, 1951 to the late Harold Glenn and Norma Jean (Clark) Bailey. Prior to retirement, he was a mechanical engineer with Ventura Engineering for many years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine...

Nov 14, 2020

Janet Marie White, age 81, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Janet was born July 31, 1939 in Galion, Ohio to the late Glenn and Martha Echler. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gambling, watching TV, and artificial flower arranging. For many years she enjoyed cross-country trucking with her husband...

Nov 14, 2020

Roy Joseph Rox, died November 14, 2020 at 78 years of age. Roy was born in Zanesville, Ohio and preceded in death by his father Grover and mother Dorothy and sister Rita. He is survived by his sister Raye, his loving wife of 51 years Brenda, his daughters Traci (Phil) Cochran, Tiffani DeSanto, Lori (Cecil) Abshire, Lisa (Mark) McGuire; his...

Nov 14, 2020

Private Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Hope Logsdon, 84, of Millersport, will be held in the Millersport Cemetery, with Pastor John Whisner as celebrant.  The family will hold a public celebration of Hope’s life after COVID-19.

Hope passed away Saturday evening in Columbus, following a brief illness. She...

Nov 13, 2020

Funeral services, celebrating the life of William V. Riffle, 67, of Thornville, will be held on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the South Shore Ministries, Thornville with Pastor Doug Lynn as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. at the church.

He was born August 2, 1953, in Zanesville, the...

Nov 12, 2020

Launa Anna Jean Perron, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 at her home in Lancaster. She was born May 10, 1933 in White Sulphur Springs, WV, the daughter of the late Carl Hunter and Anna (Hanson) Hoke.

Launa was a lifelong homemaker, who enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with her husband...

Nov 12, 2020

Donna Evelyn Stephens, age 73, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home. Donna was born May 27, 1947 in Buffalo, New York.

Donna was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, fishing, camping, cooking, and playing board games, especially Yahtzee, and also the Wii. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church.

Nov 12, 2020

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Lois Elaine Beeson, 92, of Alexandria will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 3:00...

Nov 12, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Pierce, age 58, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Jeff was born November 25, 1961 in Newark, Ohio to the late Raymond Douglas and Betty Jane (Coxx) Pierce.

Jeff was a graduate of Newark High School and received an Associates degree from Central Ohio Technical College. He was...

Nov 11, 2020

Memorial Services, celebrating the life of Jacob Andrew Ellis, 17, of Pataskala, will be held on Saturday November 21, 2020, at the Green Oak Equestrian Center, 98 Zellars Lane, Pataskala at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Brian Stout will officiate.

Jacob died suddenly at his home on November 11, 2020. He was born in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin on...

Nov 11, 2020

Christopher Alexander Thompson passed away on November 11, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on November 11, 2020 and is the son of April Dawn Wilson and Steven A. Thompson, Sr. In addition to his parents, survivors include grandparents, Kim Sikora and James Nelson and Todd Wilson and Mary Thompson; brothers and sisters, La’Naya Richardson, Ja’Rell...

Nov 11, 2020

A graveside service celebrating the life of Charles Harry “Chuck” Ulrich, age 80, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 13, at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Pastor Keith Sjostrand officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Charles was born December 29, 1939 in Willard, Ohio to the late...

Nov 9, 2020

Cathy Mae Francis, age 51, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, November 9, 2020. Cathy was born May 9, 1969 in Newark, Ohio.

A homemaker, Cathy enjoyed latch hook and loved to be a mother to everyone.

She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur C. Francis; son, Raymond Francis; mother,...