Obituaries Listing
Dortha Ross
Nov 5, 2021
Dortha Jean Ross born November 15, 1937, passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on November 5, 2021. Dortha was the daughter of George and Florence Love Bankes born in their family home in Morgan County, Ohio. Dortha was the fourth sibling with older siblings Golda, Robert, George Jr, and her younger siblings Barbara and Carl. She...
Ronald E. Williams
Oct 31, 2021
Ronald E. Williams, Jr., age 58 of Orient, OH., passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. Ron graduated from Westfall H.S. Class of 1981. He was a Corrections Officer with P.C.I. with 30 years of service, former S.R.T. team member. Ron “Bigg Dogg” was an avid Buckeye fan and enjoyed riding his Harley. He is preceded in death by his father:...
Sheila Ann Smalley
Oct 25, 2021
Sheila Ann (Lightfoot) Smalley, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2021, at Adena Reginal Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio, due to COVID-19. She was born September 18, 1953, the oldest daughter of Vivian (Ward) and Raymond Lightfoot.
She grew up in Range, Ohio, and was a member of the first graduating class of Madison Plains School District in 1972.
She married...
William McCoy
Oct 22, 2021
William McCoy, age 60, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, hiking in the woods, and enjoyed playing video games.
William is preceded in death by his father: Richard McCoy Sr., and his mom Linda Bronlow.
Survived by mother: Delores McCoy; brothers: Richard (Dawn Marie) McCoy Jr., and Allen (Theresa) McCoy; sister Rhonda (Dwayne) Bode.
Cremation has...

Ryan Storm Puckett
Oct 21, 2021
Ryan Storm Puckett, age 27, of Mount Sterling, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Ryan loved fishing and playing video games. He had a big loving heart. Ryan is preceded in death by his grandparents: Fred and Peggy Puckett Sr.; cousin and best friend, Josh Puckett.
He is survived by his loving parents: Freddie and Cindy Puckett...
Brenda Joyce Coulter
Oct 20, 2021
Brenda Joyce Coulter, 64, of Washington Court House peacefully passed away at home on October 20, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Brenda was born on August 9, 1957, to the late Lawrence Sword and Laudra Lemaster. She grew up in London, Ohio, alongside her five siblings and graduated from Madison Plains High School before moving to...
Beverly Ann Harrison
Oct 9, 2021
Beverly Ann Hill Harrison came into this world on January 15, 1933 and left a world of love behind her on October 9, 2021 She was preceded in death by her mother and father John and Iva Hill, her oldest daughter, Janet Sue Collins and her youngest son John Anthony Collins. Her nephew Jeff Weeks and her niece Charlene...
Myrtis Ruth (Grayson) Dean
Oct 3, 2021
Myrtis “Ruth” Dean, 85, of Mount Sterling, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on October 3rd, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.
Ruth was born October 8, 1935 to George and Myrtle (Self) Grayson in New Hope, Alabama. In 1955, she met Luther Dean, Jr., and they married July 3oth of that year after a pen pal romance. She then moved...

Blanche E. Taylor
Sep 30, 2021
Blanche E. Taylor, age 88, of Harrisburg, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and loved spending time at home with her family. Blanche is preceded in death by her parents: John J. and Edith M. (Elliot) Moore; husband: Ernest; daughter: Anna Marie Knisley; and grandson: Michael A. Borror. She is survived by her children:...
Annetta Marie Dotson
Sep 29, 2021
Annetta Marie Dotson, age 81, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the Logan Elm nursing home in Circleville, Ohio. After a long battle with cancer, she has gone home to be with Jesus. Annetta was born on March 26, 1940, in Kentucky. She was one of twelve children by Dewey and Sadie Fannin. The family wishes to express gratitude...
Lois Joann (Johnston) Hamilton
Sep 27, 2021
Lois Joann Hamilton (Johnston), widow of Robert (Bob) Hamilton, of Clarksburg, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. She was born July 8, 1929, the daughter of Harold and Blanche (Steinhour) Johnston. She is survived by her brother Dale Johnston (wife Roberta) of Grove City, Ohio, as well as her children: Joy Watts of Chillicothe, Robert (wife Melinda Murphy) of...

Ray Kemper
Sep 26, 2021
Harlen "Ray" Kemper, age 80, of Mt. Sterling, passed away September 26, 2021. He worked at Falters Meat Packing for 61 years, was a member of Mt Sterling CCCU and enjoyed mowing lawns. Preceded in death by parents Pearl and Mary Kemper, father and mother-in-law Roy and Mary Burger, brother Harold "Grip" Kemper, sister in laws- June Kemper, Linda Deel and...

Edward M. Enzweiler
Sep 13, 2021
Edward M. Enzweiler, age 80, of Orient, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at Mount Carmel Hospital. Born June 12, 1941, to Betty (Garrett) and Alphonse Enzweiler of Alexandria Kentucky. Ed worked for Complete Auto Transport for 25 plus years. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Enzweiler; daughters: Gina (Melissa) Enzweiler, of Hawaii, and Elizabeth Pinho, of...
Timella Paige Jenkins
Sep 7, 2021
Timella Paige Jenkins of Grove City, Ohio (formerly of Lynchburg, Ohio); was born on August 28th, 2002 and passed away unexpectedly on September 7th, 2021 at the very young age of 19.
Timella was preceded in death by her mother, Melissa Jenkins; her father, Tim Jenkins; her grandfathers, Howard Jenkins and Carl Snider. She is survived by her sister Makayla...

Janet Stires
Sep 3, 2021
Janet Stires, age 87, of Mt. Sterling, passed away September 3, 2021. Born October 15, 1933 in Scioto County, Ohio. Married to Eldon E Stires for 61 years. Attended Five Points High School Class of 1953; where she played softball and pitched for a women’s league in Mt. Sterling in the mid 1960’s. Member of the Kiousville Community Club and...

William G Bailey
Aug 30, 2021
William G. Bailey, 67, of Salyersville, Kentucky (formerly of Mt. Sterling, Ohio), passed away on Monday, August 30th, 2021. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 10th, 1954 to the late Cecil and Ida Elizabeth Bailey. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Sharon Bailey, his children William Gilford Bailey II, Billy Joe, and...

Jason Wilson
Aug 29, 2021
Jason Wilson, age 39, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Jason's family will welcome friends Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from 6-8 PM at the Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, 331 W. Main Street, Mount Sterling, OH, 43143, for visitation and a Celebration of his life.

John A. Irvin
Aug 10, 2021
John A. Irvin, age 72 of Mt.Sterling, OH, Born September 3, 1948, passed away on Tuesday, Aug 10, 2021. John is a proud U.S. Army Veteran, a truck driver for most of his life, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, but most of all he Loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by parents:...
Delores "Jean" Caudill
Jul 27, 2021
Delores “Jean” Caudill, age 81, of Madison Mills, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Dorothy (Smith) Webb, her siblings Jim Webb, Don Webb, Carolyn Justice, Sue Havens, and Fred Webb. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Gene Caudill, her children: Cindy...
Thomas Brian Speakman
Jul 17, 2021
Thomas Brian Speakman (Tommy), aged 51, of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed from this life Saturday, July 17, 2021, at home. Born August 15, 1969, in Van Wert, Ohio, Thomas grew up in central Florida where he met his fiancée, Angela Garner-Friday. He developed a deep passion for restoring cars and attending classic car shows. Tommy loved gardening and being...