Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

James H. Morey

Feb 13, 2014

A private graveside service will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors, for Lieutenant Commander James H. Morey, U.S. Navy, Retired. LT. CMDR. Morey died Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Chapel Grove Inn, Heath, Ohio. He was born April 1, 1921 in Brockton, Massachusetts to the late Pearly L. and Noreen (Cash) Morey.

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Wilfred "Glyn" G. Thomas

Feb 9, 2014

Wilfred G. "Glyn" Thomas ended his earthly journey on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer. The love of his life, Joni, was by his side.

Glyn was born March 1, 1946 in Stockport, England to Jessie (Campion) and Wilfred B. Thomas, III. Glyn gained a Higher National...

Arthur R. "Marty" Martin

Feb 9, 2014

A celebration of life visitation will be held for Arthur R. "Marty" Martin, 79, of Heath, from 4 to 6 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., in Granville.

Marty, owner of Martin Trucking, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. He was born Dec....

Margaret A. Horning

Feb 4, 2014

Margaret A. Horning (95) born April 13, 1918 of Mohnton, PA, died February 4, 2014 in Newark, OH.

She was a homemaker, hosiery mill worker and an avid and accomplished gardener and loved all of Nature.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Horning, parents Edwin and Annie Mayer, brother Paul Mayer...

Jill Griesse

Feb 3, 2014

Jill Harms Griesse passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 3, 2014 "after the most magnificent 16 months with her husband, Paul", a time that she considered a gift despite her courageous battle with cancer. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey on May 26, 1939 to the late Arthur G. and Helene (Kyle) Harms.

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Ted H. Barclay

Jan 31, 2014

Theodore Howard "Ted" Barclay, 83, of Granville died Friday, January 31, 2014 at Kendal at Granville. He was born April 22, 1930 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late James and Esther (Young) Barclay.

A 1952 graduate of Ohio State University, Ted participated on the swimming team, the soccer and lacrosse clubs, and other activities, and was a...

Hazel E. Ballard

Jan 24, 2014

A graveside service will be held at a later date for Hazel E. Ballard, 92, of Granville, formerly of Chicago, Illinois.

Mrs. Ballard died Friday, January 24, 2014 at SharonBrooke in Newark. She was born December 31, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Carl H. and Frieda (Schuster) Ekloff.

A homemaker, Hazel loved flowers...

Thomas Hardison

Jan 24, 2014

A private service was held for Thomas Hardison, 64, of Granville.

Tom died Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center in Newark. He was born November 1, 1949 in Dallas, Texas and was the son of Eldora (Ochsner) and Harold Lamb.

Known as "Fatman" by his friends and co-workers at Owens Corning,...

Mary Bradley

Jan 17, 2014

A memorial service celebrating the life of Mary Louise Bradley, 79, of Granville will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Christ Lutheran Church, 732 Hebron Road, Heath, Ohio with Pastor Kristin Santiago officiating. Burial will be prior to the service at 10:00 A.M. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.

Former proprietor of Granville...

June T. Mentzer

Jan 14, 2014

A memorial service celebrating the life of June T. Mentzer, 93, of Granville, will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 18, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, 110 W. Broadway, Granville with the Rev. Karen J. Chakoian, the Rev. Trip Porch and Chaplain Mark Pierce as celebrants.

June died peacefully January 14, 2014, at the Selma Markowitz...

Edison E. Smith

Jan 13, 2014

A Mass of Christian Burial for Edison Smith, 81, of Granville, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 17, 2014 at The Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Rd., Granville with the Rev. G. Michael Gribble and Msgr. Paul P. Enke concelebrating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville with military honors provided...

John B. Joyce, Jr

Jan 12, 2014

A memorial gathering for John Beatty Joyce, Jr., 87, of Granville, Ohio, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2013 at the Franklin County Conservatory, Palm House, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203. (614)715 8000.

John died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Kendal at Granville. He was born in Columbus,...

Jeanne C. Anderegg

Jan 7, 2014

Jeanne C. Anderegg, 79, of Granville, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.

At Jeanne's request there will be no service or visitation.

Dorothy Young Mann

Jan 5, 2014

A funeral service celebrating the life of Dorothy Mann will take place Saturday, January 11th at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 110 Broadway, in Granville with Rev. Janice Hilkerbaumer and Rev. Trip Porch officiating. A funeral procession to the Dawes Arboretum will depart from the church at 3:30pm for a graveside service at 4:00pm. Visitation will be at...

Larry L. Ross

Dec 27, 2013

Larry L. Ross, 68, of Granville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2013. He was born May 16, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Ned and Rachel (Bennett) Ross.

A straight-up, honest guy and a talented mechanic who could repair anything, Larry owned and operated his own trucking business. He will...

Julia M. Shumway

Dec 21, 2013

Julia Margaret Shumway, 64, of Westlake, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 after a three year battle with lung cancer. Julia was born to the late Rev. Archibald Dixon and Roona Rollit, February 19, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Julia was a National Merit Finalist and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English...

Elizabeth E. Newell

Dec 18, 2013

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Elizabeth Evans Newell, 94, of Granville.

Mrs. Newell passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Kendal at Granville. She was born June 3, 1919 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Lloyd L. and Grace M. (Stephenson) Evans.

A devoted and loving mother, Betty saw...

Diana Jones

Dec 16, 2013

A memorial service celebrating the life of Diana K. Jones, 59, of Granville will be held at 1:00 P.M. December 28, 2013 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway, Granville with Rev. Bob Long as celebrant.

Diana passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 16, 2013 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. She was born March 10, 1954...

Donald R. Bateman

Dec 12, 2013

Visitation for Donald R. Bateman, 91, of Granville, will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., Granville. Burial will be at a later date at Kenyon Cemetery in Gambier, Ohio.

Don passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated...

Jack L. Ries

Dec 11, 2013

A memorial service celebrating the life of Jack L. Ries, 86, of Newark, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 15, 2013 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 285 W. National Drive, Newark with Rev. Mark Katrick as celebrant. Private burial will be held at Wilson Cemetery in Newark.

A WWII Army veteran, Jack passed...