Obituaries Listing

Carlos Ooten

Carlos Ooten

Mar 3, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlos Ooten, a vibrant soul who left us on March 3rd, 2026, at the age of 64. Carlos was a force of nature, remembered for his undeniable personality, unwavering determination, and inescapable charm. He was a beacon of light, a straight-shooter, and a maker of everyday miracles.

Carlos found joy in life's simple...

Joyce A. White

Joyce A. White

Feb 18, 2026

Joyce A. White, age 89, of Williamsport, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1936, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Louis and Josephine (Good) Kromer.

Joyce loved spending time with her family, watching Ohio State football and westerns, visiting with her friends and playing bingo...

Christopher Michael Anthony

Christopher Michael Anthony

Feb 17, 2026

Christopher Michael Anthony, age 75, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, peacefully died at his home Tuesday morning February 17, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born at home in Mt. Sterling, to the late Marvel and Mildred Anthony, Chris was a graduate of Madison South High School, Class of 1969. Chris retired from Restoration Hardware. He also farmed, grew a wonderful...

Jack E. Maggard

Jack E. Maggard

Feb 16, 2026

Jack E. Maggard, age 91, of Orient, Ohio, passed away on February 16, 2026.  He was born on September 7, 1934, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Ralph and Hope (Dickerson) Maggard.

Jack was a U.S. Army Veteran who fought in the Korean War, was a member of the Mt. Sterling American Legion, as well as the VFW, he retired from...

Patricia Jean Anthony

Patricia Jean Anthony

Feb 1, 2026

Patricia Jean Anthony, age 74, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Bonnie and Walter Dyer, Patty was a graduate of Plains High School, Class of 1969. A stay-at-home mom for many years, Patty later worked as a school librarian and teachers’ aide at Midway Elementary for...

Mary "Lou" Louise Hemphill

Mary "Lou" Louise Hemphill

Jan 31, 2026

Mary “Lou” Louise (Osborn) Hemphill, age 87 years young, passed away on January 31, 2026, after battling severe pain and several bouts with cancer. Mary Lou was born on November 3, 1938, in Grove City, Ohio.

Mary Lou spent most of her life in Ohio, residing in Harrisburg and Mt. Sterling for over 40 years. Before Covid, she was a volunteer...

Carol L. Bowshier

Carol L. Bowshier

Jan 24, 2026

Carol Louise Bowshier, age 67, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 24th 2026. She was born on December 28th 1958 in Elyria, Ohio, and spent her life raising a family, traveling with friends and family, working for AFSCME & OCSEA, caring for others, and serving the community members of Mount Sterling and Madison County at large....

William Andrew Hughes

William Andrew Hughes

Jan 21, 2026

William Andrew Hughes (1949–2026)

William Andrew “Andy” Hughes, known to many as Bill, 76, passed away on Wednesday January 21st, 2026, at his home in Orient, Ohio, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

William was born on July 5th, 1949, in Delaware, Ohio, where he grew up the third youngest in a family of five children. When he was twelve years...

Shawn Tinch

Shawn Tinch

Jan 17, 2026

Shawn A Tinch, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his life, Patricia Manning.

Shawn is survived by his loving life-partner Patricia Manning; his daughter: Shawna (Camden), Grandson Braxton, and granddaughter: Temperance; daughter: Carolyn (Tommy) and grandsons Ethan and Evan Vance, granddaughters: Lana and (great granddaughter Delilah), and Rozalyn Vance; Son: Raymond and granddaughter...

Donald Bruce Brown

Donald Bruce Brown

Jan 16, 2026

Donald Bruce Brown, age 65, passed away on January 16, 2026. 

Arrangements are being handled by Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, Ohio. 

No formal services are scheduled at this time. 

James D. Narwold

James D. Narwold

Jan 12, 2026

James David Narwold, 78, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was at his home in Orient, Ohio, surrounded by his wife and children.

James was born on December 26, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the oldest of five children. He graduated from Lane Junior High School and Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, Wisconsin,...

Charles "Charlie" W. Neff

Charles "Charlie" W. Neff

Jan 10, 2026

Charles W. “Charlie” Neff, age 88, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, met his Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born in Pickaway County, Ohio to the late Clyde and Harriet Neff, Charlie was a graduate of Mt. Sterling High School, Class of 1955. He married his high school sweetheart, Mevelyn Crawford on December 18, 1955. Charlie was a draftsman for many...

Thomas David Davidson

Thomas David Davidson

Jan 7, 2026

Thomas David Davidson, age 64, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2026.

Thomas spent his life as a truck driver, a career that was more than just a job—it was who he was. The open road, long miles, and steady rhythm of trucking defined his days and shaped his life. He took great pride in his work and...

Carolyn Shotsky

Carolyn Shotsky

Dec 20, 2025

Carolyn Beale Shotsky was a woman whose warmth, faith, and curiosity shaped every life she touched. Born to John Everett and Eleanor Eckle Beale, Carolyn carried the lessons of family and faith with her throughout a life filled with love, service, and quiet strength. On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 75, she passed from this life, leaving...

Robert Douglas Riddle

Robert Douglas Riddle

Dec 14, 2025

Robert Douglas Riddle, age 66, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2025. Born August 22, 1959, to Nancy and the late Robert R. Riddle. Robert was a student in Mount Sterling schools for 11 years, but graduated from high school at Columbus North, Indiana. He went on to further his career and became a pastry chef at the Le Cordon...

Margaret Alice Peters

Margaret Alice Peters

Dec 13, 2025

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our family, friends, and neighbors in the Mt. Sterling and Columbus and Pickaway County communities for the support following Margaret's passing.

A special thank you to those who offered their time, meals, and comforting words, and to those who have shared their favorite memories of Margaret. Your kindness has meant a great...

David E. Shannon

David E. Shannon

Dec 10, 2025

David E. Shannon passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born in Mount Sterling, Ohio to the late Mary Ellen and Russell Shannon. He graduated Class of 1974 from Westfall High School where he was an active member of the football team and Future Farmers of America. He graduated Class of 1978 from Ohio Wesleyan University...

Holly Dean

Holly Dean

Dec 10, 2025

Holly Dean, age 40, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on December 10, 2025. Born on April 26, 1985, Holly was a bright and beautiful baby whose life changed after suffering an almost fatal fever at just four and a half months old. The illness left her disabled and nonverbal, but Holly expressed herself in her own...

Aaron "Ike" Leon Walker

Aaron "Ike" Leon Walker

Dec 3, 2025

Aaron “Ike” Leon Walker, 78, born April 21, 1947, in Highland County, Ohio, passed away on December 3, 2025. Ike is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Catherine Walker, and five brothers and sisters: David, Daryl, John, Nancy, Carol, and sister-in-law Janet.

A Vietnam veteran, Ike lived a life built on strength, commitment, love, and connection. He was a...

Jonda L. Nance

Jonda L. Nance

Nov 30, 2025

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, our beloved mother, Jonda Nance, passed away peacefully at home. She was born on October 20, 1939, and graduated from Darby High School in Derby, Ohio, in 1958. Jonda devoted 27 years of service to Dr. Byron Blake in Grove City, Ohio, where she was a valued and trusted member of the practice. Jonda is preceded...