Obituaries Listing

Bethany Hoffman

Bethany Hoffman

Oct 18, 2026

Bethany Hoffman, age 53, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after succumbing to injuries she sustained in 1991 from an automobile accident. She was a member of Wilmington, S.D.A. church. She graduated from Westfall High School, Class of 1991. Bethany was an avid artist, and she was very creative. She enjoyed reading and watching old...

Janet M. Merritt

Janet M. Merritt

Oct 1, 2026

Janet Marilla (Mason) Merritt, passed away October 1, 2026. Janet was born August 7, 1921 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio to Lucy and James Mason. She graduated from Mt. Sterling High School in 1940 and remained life-long friends with her classmates. She always enjoyed attending the Annual Alumni Banquet with them. She married Earl Merritt soon after graduation and their love...

Robert Dale Timmons

Robert Dale Timmons

Sep 27, 2026

Robert Dale Timmons, age 95, of London, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born May 30,1931, to Otis and Mae Timmons. He was a life long farmer and a pillar of the community. Dale never met a stranger. He and his late wife Bette, raised their children as well as helping with...

Dara Leigh Miller

Dara Leigh Miller

Sep 11, 2026

Dara Leigh Miller, age 42, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 24, 1984. She was a graduate of Westfall High School, Class of 2002, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiology from Columbus State. She was a long-time employee of Ohio Health Systems.

She is preceded...

Jane M. Ranke

Jane M. Ranke

Sep 8, 2026

Jane M. Ranke

Aug. 14, 1936-Sept. 8, 2026 

Jane M. Ranke, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 8, 2026. She was born and raised in Franklin County, Ohio and graduated from Grove City High School. After graduation she married the love of her life, Donald E. Ranke. Together they built a beautiful life and shared many years of love and...

Carol V. Wright

Carol V. Wright

Aug 29, 2026

Carol V. Wright, age 76, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She graduated from Madison South, Class of 1968. After graduation, Carol worked as a bookkeeper throughout her whole career.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Minnie Smith, and her sister, Linda Stinson.

Carol is survived by her son Chad Shoaf; her sisters...

Beverly I. Weaver

Beverly I. Weaver

Aug 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Beverly I. Weaver

Beverly I. Weaver, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a beautiful life filled with love, devotion, and cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Beverly was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edgar Weaver, with whom she shared 71 wonderful...

Kelly Howard Tucker

Kelly Howard Tucker

Aug 17, 2026

Kelly Howard Tucker, born July 27 th, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, and current resident of Orient, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 63.

Preceded in death by loving parents Howard and Shelby Tucker, Grandparents Ted and Opal Tucker, as well as Elmer and Mildred Henkel.

Kelly was a lifelong and current employee of Pactiv/Novolex Corporation for...

Frederick R. Jacobs

Frederick R. Jacobs

Aug 17, 2026

Frederick R. Jacobs, 84, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026, surrounded by JT, Jan, and family friend Josh Boggs.

Fred was born December 8, 1941, in Circleville, Ohio, to Thomas and Margene Jacobs. He graduated from high school in Springfield, Ohio, and began his career with International Harvester on Sullivant Avenue in Columbus in...

Beverly Ann Havens

Beverly Ann Havens

Aug 3, 2026

Beverly Ann Havens of Mt. Sterling passed into eternal peace on Aug. 3, 2026. She was born October 4, 1941 to Cecil and Leota Barclay Yerian. She was the youngest of their four children. She married the love of her life, Herman Max Havens, on February 28, 1959. They were blessed with two sons, the first passing away shortly after...

Suzanne W. Cartmille

Suzanne W. Cartmille

Jul 19, 2026

Suzanne W. Cartmille, age 79, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away VERY unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Grove City Methodist Hospital. Suzanne was born August 29, 1946, at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Rupert and Ellen Woodward.

Suzanne graduated from The Plains High School in Mt. Sterling with the Class of 1964. She retired after 33.5...

Artie McCann

Artie McCann

Jul 5, 2026

Artie (Art) McCann

October 3, 1947 – July 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Artie McCann, a devoted father, proud grandfather, United States Navy veteran, owner of McCann’s Heating & Cooling, and a friend to many.

Born on October 3, 1947, Artie entered the world as one of 13 children and was part of the first set of triplets...

Fred Stage

Fred Stage

Jun 22, 2026

Fred stage, age 73, of Mt Sterling, Ohio, passed away on June 22, 2026. Fred was born on August 31, 1952, to the late Ben and Mary Stage. 

He leaves behind his 2 daughters Tina butts (Jay Butts) of South Solon, and Kimberly Stage of Columbus, 6 grandkids Kimbra Rosales, Antonio Rosales, Bre Butts, Xavier Stage, Lela Lili Siscott, and his...

William E. Grizzell

William E. Grizzell

Jun 19, 2026

William E. Grizzell, age 69, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. 

Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, 331 W. Main, Mount Sterling, OH, assisted the Grizzell family.

Dixie Abernathy

Dixie Abernathy

Jun 11, 2026

Dixie Abernathy, age 85, of Sabina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was born on May 21, 1941, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to the late Buren and Ida Jackson. Dixie had been married to her loving husband, Donald Abernathy, for 45 years.

In addition to her parents, Dixie was preceded in death by her son Timothy Potter; brothers:...

Julie Leach

Julie Leach

Jun 1, 2026

The family of Julie Leach is sad to announce her passing on June 1, 2026. Julie served in the United States Army prior to becoming a Columbus police officer. She retired from the Columbus Police Department after serving the department and community for 17 years. Her dedication to duties as an officer was unmatched and she became known as Grandma...

Arizona Francis

Arizona Francis

May 28, 2026

Arizona Blackburn Francis peacefully entered the presence of Jesus May 28, 2026, while surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 5, 1936, in Barneshea, Kentucky to Fred and Ella Blackburn. Arizona lived a life marked by steadfast faith, deep love of her family, and devoted to her church and community.

Arizona was widowed by her husband...

Marilyn R. Bowsher

Marilyn R. Bowsher

May 27, 2026

Marilyn R. Bowsher, age 91, a former long-time resident of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, met her Saviour on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Meadow Grove Care Center in Grove City, Ohio. Born in Pickaway County, Ohio, to the late Luther and Lacy Dean. She was a graduate of Scioto Township High School. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in...

Wilson E. Lehman

Wilson E. Lehman

May 22, 2026

Wilson Earl Lehman, age 85, passed away peacefully at his childhood home on May 22, 2026. A man of quiet dedication, boundless curiosity, and a deep love for the natural world, Wilson leaves behind a legacy of community service, artistic craftsmanship, and cherished family memories.

Born on October 6, 1940, in Carbon Hill, Ohio, to Rachel (Wilson) and Lawrence Earl Lehman,...

Larry E. Mullett

Larry E. Mullett

May 21, 2026

Larry Mullett, 78, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. A devoted family man and respected member of his community and church. Larry's life was marked by dedication to his loved ones, his work, and his faith.

Larry retired from Crane Plastics and Southwestern City Schools. His contributions to these organizations reflected his strong work ethic. Beyond his...