Obituaries Listing

Larry Rowe
Apr 29, 2016
Larry G.Rowe, Sr., age 60 of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus. He was born October 20, 1955 in Mt. Sterling. Larry's influence on the people he met is immeasurable. Loved and admired by so many, he was a man of strength and skills that surpass understanding. He inspired us all. Life...
Darrell McGraw
Apr 17, 2016
Darrell Gene McGraw, age 59, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his residence. Darrell was an avid angler and hunter and lived to be at his cabin and outdoors. Preceded in death by father, Gene McGraw. Survived by wife, Linda McGraw; children, Amy, Sarah, and Logan McGraw; mother, Peggy McGraw; siblings, Sandy (Dave) Trzcinski, Tammy (Bob) Gilcher, and Kevin...
James Stiverson
Apr 10, 2016
James E. Stiverson, formerly of Washington Court House, passed away April 10, 2016, at Hospice of North Central Ohio, Ashland, Ohio. James was born September 1, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to John and Frieda (nee Poling) Stiverson. He lived his youth in Sugar Grove, Ohio and graduated from Berne Union High School. In 1966, after machine training, he worked at...

Barbara Rice
Apr 4, 2016
Barbara E. Rice, age 77 of Derby died Monday, April 4, 2016 in Madison Health Hospital. She was born July 20, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio. Daughter of the late Dwight and Myrtle Spangler. Preceded in death by husband, George H. Rice (April 2013). Survived by her loving daughter Jacqueline Rice of Harrisburg; sister Jean (Jim) Conway of Harrisburg; nieces, nephews,...
Jean Turvy
Mar 28, 2016
Jean E.Turvy, age 99 of London died Monday evening, March 28, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 6, 1917 in Madison County, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Laren and Marguerite (Toops) Gossard. Jean was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in London; Sunday School Teacher of numerous years; a Dietary Aide for Madison County...

Theodore Smalley
Mar 17, 2016
Theodore “Ted” Smalley, age 77, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was a skilled trader, treasure hunter and a child at heart. He loved model cars and old western movies. Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Ethel Smalley and 3 brothers. Survived by loving wife Sheila of 36 years, 1 brother, 2 sisters,...

William Silcott
Mar 16, 2016
William E.Silcott, age 67 of Orient, passed away March 16, 2016 at Mt. Carmel West, Columbus. He was born July 24, 1948 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Bill was a donor to Lifeline of Ohio. Preceded in death by his mother Norma Jean Vincent; grandparents Richard & Mary Silcott and sister Melanie Hertenstein. Survived by his loving family, wife Sharon Silcott; daughters...

Ronald Rivers
Mar 13, 2016
Ronald Rivers, 82 of Sarasota, Florida died Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Court House Manor. He was born July 10, 1933 in Paintsville, KY. Ronald has been farming since 1945, known as Rivers Farms; Owner & Founder of Mid-Ohio Chemical 1963 - 1994; recognized as Entrepreneur of the year in 1988 with Services of Columbus-Arthur Young; recognized as member of...

Pamela Frenz
Mar 6, 2016
Pamela Mae Frenz passed peacefully on March 6, 2016 at the age of 72, surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born on January 21, 1944 in Columbus, OH to Thomas and Mary White and resided in central Ohio throughout her life following brief residences in Pittsburg, PA and Massillon, OH. Pam retired from Grant Hospital where she spent her...

Mary Lou Wilson
Mar 6, 2016
Mary Lou Wilson, age 82 of Mt. Sterling died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 9, 1933 in Fayette County. She was formerly employed at Orient State and a retired beautician. Preceded in death by her parents John L. and Bessie (Pettit) Coy; husband Wayne Wilson, Sr.; siblings Gene, Jerry, Herb, and Delores Coy. Survived...

Harold Redding
Mar 3, 2016
Redding Harold Redding, age 72, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016. Member of the Mt. Sterling Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Harold and Esther Redding and sister Patricia Hunt. Survived by loving wife, Carlon; children, James (Melissa) Redding, Phil (Becky) Harper; sister, Norma Jean (Bill) McCoy; grandchildren, Samantha, Amber, Danielle, James Jr., Marcy, Clayton, Harris; eight great-grandchildren,...
Rocky Conley
Mar 2, 2016
Rocky Everett Sherman Conley, 58 passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Born March 11, 1957. Preceded in death by his father, Hartford Conley ad brother Rick Conley. He is survived by his mother Hazel Conley of Washington C.H.; brothers Tony Conley of Mt. Sterling, Nick Conley of Derby; sisters Shelley (Chad) Glidden of Mt. Sterling and...
Floretta McGath
Feb 28, 2016
Floretta McGath, age 79 of Mt. Sterling died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 7, 1936 in Mt. Sterling. Daughter of the late Fred V. and Martha (Riddle) Trimble. Floretta was a retired Elementary and High School teacher; member of both The United Church and United Methodist Church of Mt. Sterling; 60 year member of...
Edward M Coughenour
Feb 27, 2016
Edward M.Coughenour, Sr., age 91 of Florida, died Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born in Gallia, Ohio as an only child to the late Otho and Faye (Pullins) Coughenour. Ed had been farming in the Mt. Sterling community since the early 1950's and continued his love of agriculture in Florida. He was a Florida State Champion Checker Player; Flordia...

William Stage
Feb 17, 2016
William T. "Bill"Stage, age 71, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1944 in Pickaway County. Son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Neal) Stage. Also preceding him in death was wife Carolyn; son James; brother Robert Stage and sister Ruth Pryor. He is survived by daughter Brenda Stratton (Deryk Wilson)...

Mark Warner
Feb 13, 2016
Mark D.Warner, age 62 of Mt. Sterling was called to Heaven by our Great Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was born July 29, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. Mark was a humble, selfless soldier for Christ. He lived his life with a smile on his face and joy in his heart. Committed husband, devoted father, brother, grandfather and...

Kenneth Webster
Feb 5, 2016
Webster Kenneth R. Webster, age 70, of Mt. Sterling, passed away February 5, 2016 in Darby Glen Nursing & Rehab Center of Hilliard. A Funeral service will be held 12 noon on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. The interment will follow in Dennison Chapel Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to time...

Richard Morgan
Feb 4, 2016
Richard L.Morgan, age 87 of Mt. Sterling passed away February 4, 2016. A Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Mt. Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. The interment will follow in Darbyville Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 4 - 7 pm at the church. The family is being served by the...

Betsey Furniss
Feb 4, 2016
Betsey Furniss, age 85 of Williamsport, passed away February 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 22, 1930 in Derby, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Mildred Mouser, sisters Audrey and Pat; sons Baby boy and John Furniss; granddaughter Jonnie Sue Anderson. Betsey is survived by her loving husband, Jim of 68 years,...
William Lee Shotsky
Feb 3, 2016
William Lee Shotsky, age 69, passed from life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Fred and Bonnie (Gilpen) Shotsky; brother, Doug; and sister, Lynn. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Carolyn Beale Shotsky; sons, Patrik (Holly) DePappe, William J. (Stacy) Shotsky, Douglas (Marlaina) Shotsky and daughters, Stephanie Shotsky...