Obituaries Listing
Harley Edward Ford
Aug 18, 2020
Harley Edward Ford, age 94, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Harley enjoyed farming and being outside with his dogs and cattle. He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Dorothy Ford, parents: Nellie and Charles Ford, and sister Delores Elliott. Harley is survived by his children: Lois Ford, Debbie (Brad) Cavener, Phyliss Ford, and Dale Ford,...
Christine "Chris" Graffis
Aug 16, 2020
Christine “Chris” Graffis, age 63, the “Mayor” of Waterloo, Ohio, met her Savior on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at home. Born in Pickaway County, Ohio to the late Ernestine and James Lowry, Chris was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. She was a member of New Holland CCCU. Chris married Chuck Graffis and they lived a long life together. ...
Betty Jane Passwaters
Aug 12, 2020
Betty Jane (King) Passwaters went to live with her Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born in Fayette County, Ohio on October 26, 1926 the daughter of the late Marcus H. and Hazel (Yeoman) King. Also preceding her in death were her two brothers, Bernard and Bertrem King and her sister, Beulah Vest. Betty was a decendent of...
Gary Lee Burba
Aug 6, 2020
Gary Lee Burba, age 75, of South Solon, OH, passed away on August 6, 2020. He was a member of Grace Community Church and a US Marine Corps Veteran. Gary worked for Morris Beam Foundry, Iron Workers Union #290 Dayton, OH and was a truck driver with Diamond Fox. A.D.S., Garren Farms, D&D, and currently with K & R. Milk....
Lena F. Mowery
Aug 5, 2020
Lena F. Mowery, age 95, of Washington C.H., passed away on August 5, 2020. She was born on December 2, 1924, in Cook Station. Lena was preceded in death by her parents; Mattie and Ray Fry, husband; Delmar “Red” Mowery, brothers; Forrest, Lloyd, and Dwight “Jack” Fry, niece; Annalee Belt. After graduation from Madison Mills High School, Lena attended Wilmington...
Virginia L. Engle
Jul 28, 2020
Engle, Virginia L., age 78, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio passed away on July 28, 2020. She was born on December 25, 1941 in London, Ohio to the late Marvel and Mildred Anthony. She joins in death her parents; husband Robert L. Engle; in laws Lowell and Helen Engle; brother Tim Anthony; sister and brother in law Bill and Gayla Metzcar;...
Diana Lynn Owens
Jul 27, 2020
Diana Lynn Owens, age 73 of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Diana is preceded in death by her parents Delmar and Louise (Todd) Dewart, and her brother David Dewart. Diana is survived by her loving husband David Owens, children: Amy Renee Joseph (John), Leah Joseph, Benjamin Owens, and Tyler (Ashley) Owens, siblings: Tom Dewart, and...
Nicholas "Nick" William Foughty
Jul 17, 2020
Nicholas "Nick" William Foughty, age 24, of Mt. Sterling, Passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020. Nick was born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 20, 1996. He was the Owner/Operator of NWF Trucking, LLC. He graduated from Westfall High School. He is preceded in death by his brother Austin Ray. He is survived by his parents Niki Henry, and Dale...
Orville Harris
Jul 16, 2020
Orville Harris, age 76, of Mt. Sterling, OH, met his Savior on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Grove City Hospital. Born in Batavia, OH to the late Delbert and Myrtle Harris, Orville was a proud veteran of the United States Army and honorably served his country while in West Germany from 1965-67. He was a 45-year employee of...
Audrey E. Howard
Jul 13, 2020
Audrey E. Howard, age 90, passed away on July 13, 2020. She was born September 22, 1929, to the late Glen and Frances Self. Audrey joins in death her parents; husband Paul F. Howard Sr.; children Paul F. Howard Jr. and Glenn W. Howard; siblings Alfred Self, Glen Self Jr., Ralph Self, and Flossie Ater. She leaves behind children Marlen...
Phyllis I. Stoer
Jul 13, 2020
Phyllis Irene Stoer March 31, 1926 - July 13, 2020
Phyllis Irene Stoer, age 94, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on July 13, 2020, at her home in Washington Court House, Ohio. Phyllis was born in 1926 in Pickaway County. She was a devoted member of the Mt. Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed...
Bill George Graham
Jul 12, 2020
Bill George Graham, age 59, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of Mount Sterling, Ohio, and graduated from Madison Plains High School in 1979. He earned the State Farmer Degree and was very active in FFA and 4-H. He farmed his whole life on...
Elizabeth "Libby" Isaacs
Jul 4, 2020
Elizabeth A. “Libby” Isaacs, age 62, of Mt. Sterling, OH, passed away in her sleep while at home and into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2020. A native of Jackson, OH. Libby was a graduate of Jackson High School Class of 1976, a graduate of Rio Grande University and Clark State University. She worked for...
Rose L. Smalley
Jun 23, 2020
Smalley, Rose L., age 81, of Washington Court House, OH passed away on June 23, 2020. She was born on December 4, 1938, to the late Ralph and Mildred Stringfellow in London, Ohio. Rose joins in death her parents; husband William Smalley; children Bonnie, Patty, and Jerry Smalley. She leaves behind her children John Smalley, Timothy Smalley, Clarence Smalley, Bobby...
Roy C Tackett
Jun 11, 2020
Roy C. Tackett, age 71 of Orient, Ohio, born May 2, 1949, in Pike County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home, June 11, 2020. He was a longtime roofer and retired from Roofers Local 86. He loved sitting around and listening to George Jones. Roy is preceded in death by parents: Kermit and Draxie Tackett, brothers: Wendell and Moody Tackett,...
Nancy C. Morgan
May 27, 2020
Nancy C. Morgan, age 79, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020 at home surrounded by several family members. She was born to Wendell and Lora Terflinger. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; husbands "Bud" Russell Knox and Richard L. Morgan; brothers Charles and Robert Terflinger and a sister Jeanne Justice. She leaves behind...
Beverly Ann McGraw
May 21, 2020
Beverly Ann (Radabaugh) McGraw, age 81, of Ypsilanti, MI passed away on May 21, 2020, at her home. Beverly was born on October 17, 1938, in Madison County Ohio to William and Barbara (LeBeau) Rudabaugh. She graduated from Midway High School and Wilmington College. Beverly was an elementary teacher for many years and also earned her Masters Degree while teaching....
Dewane E. Gannon
May 18, 2020
Gannon, Dewane E., age 58, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio passed away on May 18, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio to Earl L. and Arlene (Rolfe) Gannon. He joins in death his parents and a brother Dennis A. Gannon. He is survived by sisters Earlene Gannon Wagner and Cindy Gannon Stone; nephew Ronald K. Woods; nieces...
John R. Howland
May 12, 2020
John R. Howland, age 73, of Mt. Sterling, OH, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in his home. He was born in Columbus, OH on September 24, 1946 to the late Roger Howland and Margaret Koharian. John retired from the 7UP-Royal Crown Bottling Company of Columbus after many years of service. He is survived by his children: Renee (Tim) Spradlin, Lee...
Bessie F Snyder
Apr 15, 2020
SNYDER, Bessie F. passed away on April 15, 2020. She was born on January 9, 1928, to the late Caleb and Georgia (Arbogast) Wood. Bessie joins in death her parents and husband Tenny Snyder. She leaves behind her son Greg Snyder; granddaughter Carey (Jody) Tiernan; great-grandchildren Corinne and Callie Tiernan. Bessie was a longtime employee of Ohio Willow Wood where she...



