Obituaries Listing

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...

Janet Lee (Rinehart) Hunt

Janet Lee (Rinehart) Hunt

Apr 23, 2025

Janet Lee (Rinehart) Hunt, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025. She was in the companionship of loving family members. Janet was born in Madison County, Ohio, on March 14, 1940, the daughter of Carl and Artie Rinehart.

Janet has been a Lake Placid resident for the past 41 years. She was a member of the Memorial...

Floyd L. Williams

Floyd L. Williams

Apr 17, 2025

Floyd L. Williams, born March 8, 1943 in Harrisburg, Ohio to the late Leslie and Pearlie Holbert Williams, died Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Grove City Hospital. Floyd is survived by his wife Jerri, whom he married October 7, 1989, his sons Kevin (Shelly) Williams of Enon, Ohio and Larry Reay of Marion, Ohio, daughters Lori Carson of...

Brenda Yeazel

Brenda Yeazel

Mar 27, 2025

Brenda Yeazel, age 77 of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was a member of the 5 Points United Methodist Church, and volunteered at the Berger Hospital in Circleville, but the most important things to her were family and friends. She retired from the State of Ohio Department of Public Health in the Vitals Records...

Kimberly A. (Haag) Love-Smith

Kimberly A. (Haag) Love-Smith

Mar 8, 2025

Kimberly A. (Haag) Love-Smith, age 65, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, niece and cousin. She was preceded in death by her parents Gary and Doris Haag. She is survived by her long-time, loving partner of 20 years, Chris, her children Angie (Ben)...

Courtney Lynn Sollars

Courtney Lynn Sollars

Mar 6, 2025

Courtney Lynn Sollars, age 34, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after a life-long battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Born March 11, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio, Courtney was a graduate of Madison Plains High School, Class of 2008. Courtney loved music, cooking, shopping, her fur babies Stella and Squeak, and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in...

Scotty "Scott" Pike

Scotty "Scott" Pike

Feb 25, 2025

Scotty “Scott” Pike, age 83, of Orient, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He retired from Ohio State after 30-plus years of employment. Scott served as a Firefighter for the Tri-County Fire Department for 39 years. He was involved in the Boy Scouts and later became a Scout Leader. Scott loved to golf and was an avid Ohio...

Lois Ann Hedges

Lois Ann Hedges

Feb 21, 2025

Lois Ann Hedges, age 58, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, went to Heaven on Friday, February 21, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Ina and the late Troy Sullivan, she was a graduate of Westfall High School, Class of 1984. Lois was a 40-year employee of Nationwide Insurance Company as a Claims Administrator. She was a long-time member of the Nazarene...

Dorothy Joyce Fullen

Dorothy Joyce Fullen

Feb 19, 2025

Dorothy J. Fullen, 88 of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at Fayette Adena Hospital surrounded by family. She was born on September 18, 1936, in Grayson KY. to David Wilson Justice and Audrey Mae (Elliott) Justice.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Thomas Fullen; four brothers: James Ronald, Billy Jack, Gary...

Sheila Taylor-Jewell

Sheila Taylor-Jewell

Feb 7, 2025

Sheila Taylor-Jewell, age 74, of Williamsport, Ohio, died Friday, February 7, 2025. Sheila was born September 5, 1950 to the late Charles Taylor and Martha Wallace. She was a graduate of Westfall High School, Class of 1967. Sheila enjoyed going to concerts and spending time with her friends and her family. She would do anything for anyone in need. She...