Obituaries Listing
Shirley A. Mills
Nov 19, 2023
Shirley A. Mills, age 85, of Madison Mills, Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Theodore and Blanche McNerlin, Shirley retired as a Quality Control Specialist with CAL-MAR after many years of service. She was a 50+ year member of Sterling Chapter #74, OES in Mt. Sterling. In...
Keith Lightfoot
Nov 17, 2023
Keith “Pop” Lightfoot, age 76, of Statesboro, passed away peacefully at his home on November 17, 2023. Keith was born in Columbus, OH to the late Eldon and Charlotte Lightfoot.
He was a graduate of Savannah High School, Class of 1965, and in 1967 he earned his Associate Arts Degree at Brewton-Parker College in Mt Vernon, GA.Keith was a...
Charlene L. Drummond
Nov 17, 2023
On the morning of Friday, November 17, 2023, Heaven gained another angel. Charlene L. Drummond, age 63, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed at home, surrounded by her loving family. Charlene, most knew her by Char, was a bit of a waterdog. She loved swimming, boating and traveling. She also enjoyed playing cards, board games, jamming out and kicking around on...
Pamela Sue Ward
Nov 13, 2023
Pamela Sue Ward, age 67, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Thomas Carl Ward, her daughter and son-in-law Catherine & Jon Thomas, grandchildren: Miranda Ward, Colton Ward and Sarah Thomas, sister Janet (John) Nuckles and their family. Pamela will be remembered as a...
Mary L. Perry
Oct 26, 2023
Mary L. Perry, age 89, of Mount Sterling, OH, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of her life on October 26, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents James and Mae Pauley, sister Doris Harless, brothers Ted Pauley, Bill Pauley, Tom Pauley, and Ray Pauley, son-in-law Michael Scully, and great-great-granddaughter Aria...
Joyce A. McKinley
Oct 23, 2023
Joyce A. McKinley, age 70, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Joyce enjoyed crocheting, she volunteered at the food pantry, enjoyed traveling with her husband to Myrtle Beach, and Tampa Florida.
She is preceded in death by her parents James and Leora Stough, brother David Stough, and her loving dog Buffy.
Joyce is survived...
Maxine Howland
Oct 16, 2023
Maxine L. Howland (97) passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Maxine was born in Franklin County, OH on November 17, 1925 to George and Florence (Rowland) Gardner.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth (Linda) Wilson, Teri (Mike) Delong, Gary (Brenda) Howland and stepdaughter Patricia Howland. She was also blessed with 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great...
Tracy Eldred
Oct 14, 2023
Tracy A. Eldred (Uncle Boots), age 52, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2023, in Somerset, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his mother Joann Gibbs, step-father Rodney Gibbs, sister and brother-in-law Joann and Joe Fuller, uncle Biggie, father-in-law Leonard Sparks, and nephew Thadeus Walters.
Tracy is survived by his wife Melissa Eldred, son Tracy Eldred Jr (Summer), brother...
Kathy M. Stires
Oct 11, 2023
Kathy Mae Stires, age 63, of Obetz, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, to Roy Lee Wright and Mary Kathryn Chabot. She was proceeded in death by husband, Victor A Stires; her parents; father-in-law, Frederick T Stires; mother-in-law, Freda M Stires; siblings,...
Linda Kay Day
Oct 11, 2023
Linda Kay Day of Mount Sterling, Ohio, age 75, passed away Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.
Born in Greenfield, Ohio, to Lela Mae (Alspaugh) and David Sherry Day on September 14th, 1948. Linda attended Mount Sterling School and was a graduate of the class of 1967.
Linda enjoyed Ohio State Football, the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds, and enjoyed bowling for many...
Mary Lou Brungs
Oct 8, 2023
Mary Lou Brungs, born Mary Lou Anderson on May 21, 1930, peacefully passed away in Mt Sterling, Ohio, on October 8, 2023. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her final moments. Mary Lou was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.
Mary Lou is survived by her son, David Strausbaugh, and her grandchildren, Kim Strausbaugh, Candy...
Bettelu Timmons
Oct 5, 2023
Bettelu Timmons (Yearling), 88, of London, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Bettelu was born December 4, 1934, to Harold and Edna Yearling. She worked at Ohio Bell before she transitioned to being a full-time housewife, working on the farm, and raising her children as well as helping with her grandchildren. Wherever Bettelu was, you could always...
Rosie Marie Lugenbeel Kennedy
Oct 2, 2023
Rosie Marie (McFarland) Lugenbeel Kennedy, age 95, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. Member of Lighthouse Church, Williamsport, Ohio. She was employed at the Circleville senior Center for many years. Rosie enjoyed singing, cooking and spending time with her many loving grandkids
She is preceded in death by her 1st husband Dickie Lee Lugenbeel...
Charles Furniss
Sep 23, 2023
Charles Vernon Furniss (90), of Jeffersonville, OH passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Chuck was born in Derby, OH on November 15, 1932 to John H. and Marvene (Fast) Furniss. He is survived by his children, Patricia (Harold Jackson) Furniss Rinehart, Charles W. “Bud” (Melissa Edwards) Furniss, Sara Furniss, Mark (Brenda) Furniss, Jimmy (Christina) Furniss and Randy Furniss. ...
John "Ed" Ervin
Sep 22, 2023
John Edwin "Ed" Ervin, age 81, of Harrisburg, Ohio, met his Savior on Friday, September 22, 2023. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Arlene Ervin, his children: Kim (Skip) Wilbur, Dwane (Krissy) Hall, Tony (Lorie) Hall, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sisters: Marry Ann (Roger) Johnson and...
Gloria Trigg
Sep 14, 2023
Gloria Jeanne (Hamrick) Trigg, age 80 passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at The OSU James Cancer Center surrounded by her family.
Gloria is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Michael C. Trigg, and her parents Harold and Elizabeth (Dailey) Hamrick.
Her surviving family includes her sister Carol (Jerry) Sigman and brother-in-law Tom (Diana) Trigg;...
Donald Wallace, Sr.
Sep 9, 2023
Donald L. Wallace, Sr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Donald was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and he enjoyed karaoke and playing bar bingo.
He is preceded in death by parents, Ray and Ada Wallace; brothers, Ray Wallace, and Robert Wallace; and sister, Martha Wallace.
Donald is survived by his wife, Faye Wallace; children, Donald Wallace,...
Carl Richard Sheets
Aug 27, 2023
Carl Richard “Dick” Sheets, 87, of Harrisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side. Born on December 25, 1935, to the late Annie and Paul Sheets.
Preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Harold Chapin, mother-in-law, Peggy Chapin, brother-in-law, James Chapin and sister in-law, Jeanne Sheets.
He is survived by...
Ruth Schwaigert
Aug 21, 2023
Ruth Joy Schwaigert, age 94, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Monterey Care Center in Grove City, Ohio. She enjoyed puzzles, helping others in need, but what she enjoyed most was spending time with her family, friends and her neighbors. She enjoyed. Ruth retired from the Lazarus Department store after many years. After retirement Ruth volunteered for...
Dorothy Deane Stockman
Aug 17, 2023
Dorothy D. (Downs) Stockman, age 93, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family while fighting a brave battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a loyal Methodist and retired from the State of Ohio. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all those whose life she touched.
She is preceded...



