Obituaries Listing

Trevor Little

Trevor Little

Aug 25, 2025

Collin “Trevor” Kyle Little of Williamsport, Ohio, born November 05,1993 to Quintina (Little) Bigam, sadly passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. His passing was sudden and unexpected.

Trevor was a hard-working loving son and was loved by all. Today, he leaves behind his loving mother & best friend, Quintina Bigam; father, Brad Bigam; sister, Brittany (Kurt) Rogers; brother, Beau (Rob)...

Joseph W. Deck

Joseph W. Deck

Aug 22, 2025



Joseph William Deck January 31, 1949 – August 22, 2025

Joseph William Deck, 76, of Waverly Ohio, passed away peacefully athome on August 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 31st, 1949, in Columbus, he was the son of Forrest “Tad” and Virginia (Reed) Deck. Joe graduated with honors from Madison South High School in 1967 and earned his...

Leonard Glenn Williams, Jr.

Leonard Glenn Williams, Jr.

Aug 10, 2025

Leonard Glenn Williams, Jr., age 80, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. Born in Madison County, Ohio to the late Leonard and Nancy Williams, Leonard was a graduate of Miami Trace High School, Class of 1963, and where he met the love of his life, Emma. After high school, Leonard entered the United States Air Force, attaining...

Joseph W. Cartmille

Joseph W. Cartmille

Aug 9, 2025

Joseph W. Cartmille, Sr., 82, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at St. Catherine’s Manor in Washington Court House, Ohio.

Joe was born on October 27, 1942, at White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Rachel Sellman Cartmille and the late Frank Warner Cartmille.

Joe proudly attended Fairfield School in Fairfield Township and graduated with the Class of 1960...

Thelma Lee Dixon

Thelma Lee Dixon

Aug 1, 2025

Thelma Lee Dixon, age 81, of Orient, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 1. 2025, following an extended illness. Born in Dalton, Ohio, on January 31, 1944, Thelma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Thelma is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Robert) Smith, Gailee Agin, Michelle (David) Tiffner, and Melissa (Doug) Burke; her grandchildren, Stephanie (Nick) Hart, Shelby Smith,...

Randy A. Speaks

Randy A. Speaks

Jul 23, 2025

Randy Alan Speaks, born September 23, 1953 in Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on July 23, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Beatrice, his brother Mahntan, sisters, Peggy and Deanna, and daughter, Cheriee Oldacker.

Survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Brenda Speaks, and his brothers and sisters as well as the rest of his family and...

Rose Mary (Longcoy) Kennedy

Rose Mary (Longcoy) Kennedy

Jul 16, 2025

Rose Mary (Longcoy) Kennedy of Mt. Sterling died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Hilliard, Ohio. She was born February 1, 1936 in Lodi, Ohio, to Elmer Nathaniel and Cecilia Marie (Dailey) Longcoy. Rose was proceeded in death by her loving husband John Hugh Kennedy (2014), stepdaughter Debbie Saunders-Miller (2022), stepdaughter-in-law Grace Kennedy (2023), sisters Leona, Marie, Netta, and her parents.

Rose...

Luesenda Dennis

Luesenda Dennis

Jul 16, 2025

Luesenda Dennis, age 62, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. One thing she enjoyed most was going to the grandchildren’s sporting events and cheering them on.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Roberta Hall, brothers...

Glenn Self

Glenn Self

Jul 2, 2025

Glenn Self, age 68, of Era, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late Ralph L. Self, Sr. and Joann Self, Glenn was a graduate of Westfall High School, Class of 1974. A life-long resident of Era, Glenn was employed for many years with Thompson Plastics Industries. In addition to his...

Carole Ann Kemper

Carole Ann Kemper

Jun 29, 2025

Carole Ann Kemper of Mt Sterling Ohio, age 82, passed away early Sunday morning, June 29th, 2025. Her children were by her side. Carole was born on August 4th, 1942, daughter of the late Roy Donald Burger and Mary Fern Rife Burger. She was one of six kids. She married Ray Kemper on October 15th, 1960, and spent the next...

Harvey "Mike" Michael Wardell

Harvey "Mike" Michael Wardell

Jun 29, 2025

Harvey Michael “Mike” Wardell, age 58, of Orient, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harvey Gary and Shirley (Higgins) Wardell, Mike was a graduate of Westfall High School, Class of 1984. A life-long farmer, Mike loved hunting and the outdoors, and loved mowing his lawn. In addition to his late parents, he...

Verl W. Wilson

Verl W. Wilson

Jun 15, 2025

Verl W. Wilson, age 82, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Verl was born at home in Mt. Sterling to the late Melvina and Roy Wilson and was a graduate of Mt. Sterling High School, Class of 1960. Immediately after high school, Verl joined the United States Air Force,...

Johnny J. Delay

Johnny J. Delay

Jun 6, 2025

Johnny J. Delay, age 85, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Pike County, Ohio to the late Manford and Shirley (Davis) Delay, Johnny was a veteran of the United States Army, Reserves. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ellen B. Delay, who passed in 2018. Ellen and Johnny were married February...

Judy Jordan Deeds

Judy Jordan Deeds

Jun 3, 2025

Judy (Jordan) Deeds, aka: JuJu, Jude, JJ, and Lou, age 78, died peacefully at home on June 3, 2025 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. She graduated from Franklin Heights High School, Class of 1965. She spent the last thirty-three years living on her farm where she enjoyed riding the lawnmower and cutting the grass. One of her favorite past times was...

Peg Furniss

Peg Furniss

Jun 2, 2025

Margaret Anne “Peg” Furniss, age 84, of Jeffersonville, Ohio, a native of Era, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born in Pickaway County to the late William and Helen Sollars, Peg was a full-time, life-long mother to her large family and to many others. In addition to her parents, Peg...

Ray Folsom

Ray Folsom

May 26, 2025

James “Ray” Folsom, age 73, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 26, 2025. Ray was born July 11, 1951 to the late William and Weltha Folsom. Ray was an avid deer hunter, watched his Westerns every day and enjoyed living his life on his farm. He was preceded in death by his parents William...

Nancy Louise Tackett

Nancy Louise Tackett

May 23, 2025

Nancy Louise Tackett, age 84, of London, Ohio (formerly of Bloomingburg, Ohio), left this life surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was known for being funny and had a great sense of humor. She was a faithful member of the Sedalia Christ in Christian Union. Nancy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed attending...

Rebecca J. Justice

Rebecca J. Justice

May 17, 2025

Rebecca Jane “Becky” Justice, born February 5, 1951, in Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, in Grove City, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of the late Carl and Thelma (Ackerman) Truman. Rebecca was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 47 years, Stephen A. “Steve” Justice, her parents, and her sister Pat (Ray) Kuhns.

Becky was...

John David (J.D.) Justice

John David (J.D.) Justice

May 8, 2025

John David (J.D.) Justice, 82 of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at Copper Knoll nursing facility.

He was born on October 5, 1942, in Grayson, KY, to David Wilson Justice and Audrey Mae (Elliott) Justice. He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: James Ronald, Billy Jack, Gary Lee, and Jimmy Dean; three...

Larry V. Rice

Larry V. Rice

Apr 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry V. Rice, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, age 78, born April 1, 1947, in Oil Springs, Kentucky to the late Mary Katherine Rice, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family.

Larry’s life was a testament of hard work...