Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Oct 9, 2022

Leola “Lee” M. Sheffler, 96, of Granville, passed away October 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Ted and Ruth Strott.

A 1944 graduate of Washington High School, Lee earned her degree in nursing from Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She did post graduate...

Oct 8, 2022

Virginia Salyer, 95 of Kirkersville, died Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was born July 8, 1927 in Salyersville, KY to the late Walter and Lula Howard. Anyone who met Virginia or heard stories about her quickly learned what a strong, independent woman she was. She didn’t believe in the word “can’t” because she believed you could do anything you set...

Oct 7, 2022

Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Ayers, 69, of Hebron, died Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Laurels of Heath. She was born October 17, 1952, in Columbus to the late Howard Brickey and Wanda (Blevins) Maynard. Debbie was a member of Full Armour of God Baptist Church. She was creative and enjoyed crafting and painting for her family, traveling especially to the...

Oct 7, 2022

Kathy Ann Salva, 64, of Newark, died Friday, October 7, 2022. She was born October 30, 1957, in Mt. Vernon to the late Milan and Ada (Wright) Salva. Kathy graduated from COTC in 1983 with an associate’s degree in office administration. She loved reading romance novels, gardening, drawing, and spending time with her animals. She had a big heart and...

Oct 6, 2022

Michelle Kay Ball, 42, of Buckeye Lake passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio at OSU hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rollie and Oma (Hinkle) Whiting. Michelle loved her family to the fullest and loved spending time with them. She was the neighborhood mother, whose door was always open to the neighborhood children. She...

Oct 6, 2022

Susan M. Haught, 72, of Newark passed away October 6, 2022 at her home.  She was born Sept. 30, 1950 to the late John & Marlene (Byers) Turner.

Susan is survived by her children, Michael Turner, Donnie (Amber) Miller and Peggy (Butch) Miller all of Newark.  Grandchildren Joey,  Donnie, Tiffany, Cody, Caleb, Chase, Makinna, and...

Oct 5, 2022

Ronald E. Graham, 84, was born on Dec. 2, 1937, to Hayes and Oleta Graham in the family home in Granville, Ohio. He passed away, October 5, 2022, at Arlington Care Center in Newark.

After Ron graduated from high school in 1955, he entered the U.S. Air Force where he served for 10 years. Upon completion of...

Oct 3, 2022

Richard Lee Moore

January 2, 1947- October 3, 2022

He was born in Glo, Kentucky on January 2, 1947 to the late Vone Moore and Ada (Burkett) Moore.

Rich was married to his wife Sandra Elizabeth (Green) Moore for 53 years.

Survived by his wife Sandy; son, Kevin (Arianne) Moore of...

Oct 3, 2022

Juanita E. “Buffy” Guy, 69, of Newark, passed peacefully Monday, October 3, 2022, at OSU Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1953, in Newark to the late Charles Patterson and Marjorie Watling. Buffy enjoyed tending to her plants, shopping and had a love for Mopars. She loved all dogs, but especially her Labradors. Above all,...

Oct 2, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary Elizabeth Winegardner, age 92, of Thornville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, at Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville, with Pastor Tom Jacobson officiating. Burial will take place in Zion Ridge Cemetery.

Friends may call from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service at the church, 65 East...

Oct 2, 2022

Vicky Kay Maharg, 77, of Newark, died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the Laurels of Heath. She was born May 29, 1945, in Mt. Vernon to the late William and Thelma (Staggers) Fowls. Vicky worked at Stacey’s as manager and head cook for nearly 40 years. She enjoyed sitting outside on her bench and talking her friends and neighbors. She...

Oct 1, 2022

Terry Allen Price, age 62, of Etna, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home. He was born August 25, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio.

Terry was a mechanic with Winnscapes in Gahanna. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering with anything mechanical.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Felecia and Randy...

Oct 1, 2022

A graveside memorial service for Connie Louise Ours, age 68, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, at Union Evangelical Cemetery near Baltimore. Connie was born April 26, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Connie was a...

Oct 1, 2022

A visitation, celebrating the life of Joyce Bowman, 65, of Buckeye Lake, will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 East Main Street in Kirkersville.

Joyce passed away Saturday evening, October 1, 2022, in Columbus, following an...

Sep 30, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Lorraine Hall, age 84, of Heath, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, at the Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Jerry Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to...

Sep 29, 2022

Billy Joe Craig, 42, of Newark, died unexpectedly while at work, Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was born May 11, 1980, in Newark to Curtis Craig and Brenda (Conley) Coulson. Billy was a hard worker and enjoyed playing video games with his great nephew Braylen. He loved Michigan Wolverines football and he cared deeply for his mother. He always looked...

Sep 29, 2022

Laura Cole Heisey of Tybee Island, Georgia, formerly of Granville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022 with her husband by her side.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Augustus H. Heisey III; her daughter, Laura Kathryn McCallar Matthews, (Matthew); two grandchildren, Mallory and Callan; three stepchildren, Elizabeth Heisey...

Sep 29, 2022

Betsy was born in Newark, Ohio in May of 1961 to Jack and Jean Milleman. She was a graduate of Granville High School. Betsy loved animals of all sorts, but her pet birds were her pride and joy. Her love of family never faltered. She spent many hours with her nephew and niece both babysitting and just visiting. As...

Sep 28, 2022

Eric Jason Watkins Sr., 49, of Newark, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was born July 22, 1973, in Marysville the son of Richard E. Watkins and Linda Monroe. Eric was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, riding his bike, and collecting antiques. He was able to live off the land and was known for turning trash into something...

Sep 28, 2022

John N. Gill, cherished father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born June 20, 1934 in Millersport, Ohio, he was the eldest son and second child of Edward and Lucy (Crist) Gill. At a young age, he moved with his family to a farm near Moxahala, Ohio. There he learned to...