Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jun 10, 2020

Private family graveside services for Betty Marie Creech, 88, of Thornville will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 in the Community Gardens Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Charles, who passed away in 2010.

Betty passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Carroll, following an extended illness. She was...

Jun 9, 2020

Thomas Lee Bates, 55, of Newark, passed away on June 9, 2020 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born in Orlando, Florida on June 26, 1964 to Marion Joseph and Margaret June (Little) Bates. Prior to retirement, he worked for Packaging Corporation of America for 19 years. He loved coaching sports; coaching...

Jun 8, 2020

A memorial service, celebrating the life of Raymond Jack Curry Moran, 32, of Buckeye Lake, will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Danny Schillings Farm, 10466 Mill Dam Rd., Hebron. Raymond was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 29, 1987 to Frances J. (Withers) Moran and the late Clay A. Moran, Sr. He passed away at his residence...

Jun 6, 2020

James Robert Turner, 63, of Thornville, passed away at his residence June 6, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, California on December 5, 1956 to the late Robert and Virginia (Rogers) Turner. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was a machine operator for many years. He enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2020

Rhonda Jean Lyon, 80, formerly of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born March 12, 1940, the daughter of the late Buel and Evelyn (Cute) Gatterdam.

She was self-employed for many years. She enjoyed her grandchildren and her fur babies.

She is survived by her loving family: Daughter Allison Ward, Son...

Jun 5, 2020

A graveside funeral service celebrating the life of Larry E. Holmes, Sr., age 81, of Heath, will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Newark Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Larry was born in Coshocton, Ohio on December 8, 1938 to the late Martin Arthur and Fern Victoria...

Jun 5, 2020

Arthur Braxton Tillman, 86, formerly of Monticello, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born January 26, 1934, the son of the late Robert Lawson and Vaudice (Waits) Tillman.

He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School, class of 1950 and served honorably in the United States Air Force.

He was...

Jun 5, 2020

Nancy Lee Watkins, 85, of Pataskala, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1934, in Columbus. She loved her family and always had a love of music and was an avid bird watcher. Surviving are her children, Ritchie (Polly) Boucher, Kim (Gerry) Herman, Renee Lockhart; her beloved grandchildren, Sarah...

Jun 4, 2020

A funeral service celebrating the life of David L. Lacey, Jr., 46, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Walter Bruah officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. David was born on November 26, 1973 in Newark, Ohio to Gloria (Rose) Winegardner. He passed...

Jun 3, 2020

Hallie Withem, 85, of Newark, passed away on June 3, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born in West Virginia on July 11, 1934 to the late Harry and Mary Elizabeth (Powell) Blevins. Hallie was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed playing bingo, number fill-ins, Yahtzee and collected unicorns. Most important was the time she spent with...

Jun 1, 2020

Wilma Jean Cochran, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She spent her final days with son Jim and wife Dana in their West Chester home but for the 9 years prior she was a resident of independent living at Twin Lakes Retirement Community in Cincinnati. She was born Jan. 2, 1923 in Morrow...

Jun 1, 2020

Velma E. Craig, 89, of Newark, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Amsterdam, Ohio on May 9, 1931 to the late Joseph and Bertha (Talbert) Garlinger. Velma was a member of the Newark Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crafting and cooking, but most important was the time...

May 31, 2020

Christina M. Holloway, 77, of Newark, passed away on May 31, 2020 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born in Moxahala, Ohio on January 13, 1943 to the late Bernard and Margaret (Musick) Boley. Prior to retirement, she worked at Dayton Precision for many years and was also a devoted homemaker to her family. She was a member...

May 30, 2020

A memorial service celebrating the life of Elijah Hamiel Gordon, 21, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Infirmary Mound Park, 4309 Lancaster Road (Route 37), Granville, Ohio 43023. Elijah was born on June 22, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio to Jane L. (McKinley) Spaulding and Reshon Gordon. He passed away at Licking Memorial...

May 28, 2020

Mary Jane Hott, 93, of Newark, passed away at her residence on May 28, 2020. She was born in Baltimore, Ohio on October 3, 1926 to the late Vanaldo and Bessie (Siders) Kitzmiller. Aunt Mary Jane was a “glass half-full” person who saw the good in everyone she met. She was always ready with her friendly smile whenever in the...

May 28, 2020

A graveside service, celebrating the life of Timothy P. Kinser, Sr., 69, of New Salem, will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Cemetery, with Pastor Rosalind Beswick officiating. Tim was born in Lancaster, Ohio on February 7, 1951 to the late Joseph and Zellah (Landon) Kinser. He passed away his residence in Pleasantville...

May 28, 2020

Emmitt L. “Buddy” Filkins III, 34, of Newark, passed away on May 28, 2020 in Newark. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on December 26, 1985 to Emmitt Filkins, Jr. and Donna (Newlon) Allen. Buddy enjoyed landscaping, gardening, cooking and his favorite color was blue. Most important was the time he spent with his loving family and friends. Survivors include...

May 26, 2020

Kathryn Lockwood, 93, of Hebron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. May 26, 2020 in Newark following an extended illness. She was born February 23, 1927 in Woodsfield, the daughter of the late Homer and Nellie (Craig) Schneider.

Kathryn was an active member of the Hebron community. Known as the “Easter Egg Tree Lady” she hosted Easter egg...

May 25, 2020

Cassandra Elaine “Sandy” Smith-Stigger, age 67, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home. Sandy was born August 10, 1953 in Springfield, Ilinois to the late Russell and Mary K. (Nelson) Smith.

Sandy was employed in payroll and accounting with DCSC-DFAS for many years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with...

May 22, 2020

Todd lived his life as a free spirit. He was so proud of his children’s success. He adored his grandchildren. Survived by his son Levi Tory Smoke (Tiffany) and their children Clay and Nova, his daughter Amanda Smoke and her children Kaidyn, Harper and Ady, Susie Packer his mom and his dad, and Katie his fur ball buddy. Todd was...