Obituaries Listing

Norma Chamberlain
Dec 2, 2015
Norma Jean Chamberlain, age 81 of Derby, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015. She was born December 14, 1933 in Washington Court House, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Zimmerman and Odessa (Whaley) Zimmerman. Preceded in death by parents; husband Pearl Chamberlain; son Terry Lee Chamberlain; grandchildren Candy Lane Chamberlain and Terryia Chamberlain; brother Henry Eugene Zimmerman....

Inez Peterson
Nov 30, 2015
Inez E.Peterson, age 86 of Washington Court House died Sunday, November 30, 2015 in Fayette County Memorial Hospital. She was born August 17, 1929 in Cherokee, Iowa. Daughter of the late Leslie and Florence (Kellogg) Lingwood. Member of the Derby United Methodist Church; retired beautician having her shop in Derby; and member of Washington C.H. Senior Citizens. Preceded in death...

Suzanne Minshall
Nov 30, 2015
Suzanne P. (Dick) Minshall, age 79 of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, November 30, 2015 in Berger Hospital, Circleville. She was born April 13, 1936 in Five Points, Ohio. 60 year member of Sterling Chapter #74 Order of Eastern Star, Past Worthy Matron, Past District President and Grand Representative of Connecticut in Ohio; Kingston Chapter #411 O.E.S., member of Mt. Sterling...
Paul D. Reay
Nov 27, 2015
Paul D. “Buckshot” Reay, age 70, of Mt. Sterling, OH, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was an U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and was longtime member of the Mt. Sterling VFW. Preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Grace Reay; wife, Patricia Jones Reay; sister, Bobbi Jean. Survived by sisters, Leona...

Sheila Cope
Nov 20, 2015
Sheila Cope, age 80 of Mt. Sterling passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1935 in Garstang, England. She was the daughter of William and Frances Wearden. All of Sheila's grandchildren were the love of her life as she adored each one of them. She gave home care for many Mt. Sterling residents....

Kathy Elizabeth Emrick
Nov 7, 2015
Kathy Elizabeth Emrick, age 61 of Mt. Sterling, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 5, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. Daughter of John and Jeanne (Terflinger) Justice. She was preceded in death by father, John Justice; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Wendell and Katherine Emrick; brother-in-law, Sonny Emrick. Survived by husband, Jon "Phil" Emrick;...

Ernie Lee Clifford
Nov 5, 2015
Ernie L. Clifford, age 64 of London died Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Madison County Hospital ER. He was born July 18, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents George E. Clifford and Clara (Snyder); sisters Judy Mills and Alice Clifford; brother Jim Clifford. He is survived by sisters Janet Toller of London, Edna Bundren of Mechanicsburg; brothers...

Mary Williamson
Nov 2, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Williamson, age 94 of Mt. Sterling died Monday, November 2, 2015 in Four Seasons of Washington Court House. She was born Nov. 30, 1920 in Mt. Sterling. Mary was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Madison County Hospital. She worked numerous years at the Mt. Sterling Dairy Freeze. Preceded in death by husband Richard P. Williamson,...

Wilbur Dailey, Jr.
Nov 2, 2015
Wilbur W. "Sonny" Dailey, Jr. age 74, formerly of Mt. Sterling died Monday, November 2, 2015 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born May 30, 1941 in Madison County, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents Wilbur W. Dailey, Sr. and Malissa (Potts);nephews Michael Dailey and Michael Haller. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara (Haller)...

Robert Roy
Nov 1, 2015
Robert C. Roy, age 80 of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1935 in Albion, Illinois. Son of the late Harry and Harriett (Rigg) Roy. Rob was retired from State of Ohio D.R. & C.; former Mayor of Mt. Sterling; member of American Legion Post #419 of Mt. Sterling; Mt. Sterling...

Deborah L. Conley
Oct 23, 2015
Deborah Lynn Conley, age 59 of London, died Friday, October 23, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born Feb. 22, 1956 in Columbus. She was preceded in death by both her parents and Dan's parents; sister Dianna, numerous aunts and uncles. She is survived by husband, Danny Conley; daughter Rebecca (Chris) Kapel; son Patrick Conley (Lindsay Dillard); granddaughter...

Joseph J Butts
Oct 20, 2015
Joseph J. Butts, age 36, of Washington Court House, passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2015 at Fayette County Hospital. Joe was born August 16, 1979, in East Liverpool, OH, and is the son of Steve and Mary Butts, Mount Sterling, OH. Joe loved his music and playing guitar. Even more, he loved his son Stevyn Butts, Grove City, OH....

Dolores J Hartzell
Oct 11, 2015
Dolores J. Hartzell, age 85, of Mount Sterling, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was born on April 27th, 1930 in Logan County, West Virginia. She was a member of the Chillicothe Seventh Day Adventist Church and an Ohio Bell Telephone Company retiree. She was a kind person who helped many people by opening the doors to...

Lewis Conway
Oct 10, 2015
Lewis Conway, age 75 of Mt. Sterling died unexpectedly on October 10, 2015 in Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born April 24, 1940 in Rowdy, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Elisha Conway and Winnie (Naper) Conway. Lewis was a former member of both Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club (given the Paul Harris award), member of...

Roger "Tom" Johnston
Oct 8, 2015
Roger “Tom” Johnston, age 70, of Mount Sterling, passed away on October 8, 2015. Tom was born to the late Eldon and Helen Johnston on June 26, 1945. He was a self-employed truck driver for over 40 years. Tom is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Johnston; and sister-in-law, Pat. He leaves behind his brother, Gayle Johnston; sister,...
Timothy Michael Rhodes
Sep 26, 2015
Timothy Michael Rhodes, II, age 19, passed away September 26, 2015. He was born to Timothy and Denise Rhodes on December 19, 1995. Tim graduated from E.C.O.T in 2014. He was an accomplished guitarist, who loved music and video games. Tim also enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and loved spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in...

Michael L. Bayes
Sep 16, 2015
Michael L. Bayes, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at his home. He was born to the late James and Hilda Bayes on June 30, 1952. Michael loved working in agriculture and was active in the Ohio Pork Producers. He was preceded in death by his parents, and aunt, Betty Deardurff. Michael leaves behind his wife of...

Sara G. Smith
Sep 13, 2015
SMITH Sara G. Smith, age 92 of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, September 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born June 23, 1923 in Five Points, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents Dow and Jessie Smith; siblings Harding Smith, Velma Waites, Nora Riffel; nephews Eddie Riffel and Keith Smith. Survived by nieces Kim Smith, Sally Gehauf, and Janice Hardman;...
Julianna Bivens
Sep 10, 2015
BIVENS Julieanna "Julie" M. Bivens, born June 29, 1960, found peace in her body, mind, and soul on September 10, 2015. Julie was a kind, warm, loving person who treated everyone like family and loved her children and grandchildren with all that she was. Julie loved the outdoors, going hiking, and always dreamed of visiting Alaska. Julie was a hard...

Glenn Howard
Sep 5, 2015
Glenn William Howard, age 66, passed away on September 5, 2015. He was born on March 7, 1949, to Audrey E. (nee Self) and the late Paul F. Howard, Sr. Glenn is preceded in death by his brother, Paul F. Howard, Jr. He is survived by his mother; wife of 35 years, Beverly; son, Joseph (Becky) Howard; daughters, Karen Vickers...