Obituaries Listing

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Jul 26, 2014

Kenneth Ray Johnson, age 66, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. He was the son of the late Arthur and Katherine Johnson. He was born August 28, 1947 in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was an active member of the Mt. Sterling Freewill Baptist Church. Kenny loved hunting, fishing and Halloween campout at Deer...

Peggy Puckett

Peggy Puckett

Jun 27, 2014

Peggy Jean (Helms) Puckett, age 66 of Mt. Sterling died Friday, June 27, 2014 at Mt. Carmel West, Columbus. She was born Nov. 28, 1947 in Oseala, Arkansas. Preceded in death by parents James and Ermalee (George) Helms; father-in-law & mother-in-law Walter and Irene Puckett; brothers & sisters-in-law Leonard Furrow, Ray & Faye Howard. Survived by husband of almost 50...

Ray Self

Ray Self

Jun 20, 2014

Ray Self, 84, passed from this earth on June 20, 2014. He was born December 11, 1929, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Morehart) Self. His wife of 61 years, Evelyn Sells Self is left to mourn his loss along with his children; Bonnie (Larry) Spahr, Betty (Danny) Brown, Roger (Lisa) Self, Gary Self and Terry; also grandchildren , Karleigh...

John P. Mitchem

John P. Mitchem

Jun 9, 2014

John P. Mitchem, age 91 of South Solon died June 9, 2014 at Darby Glenn Nursing Home in Hilliard. He was born December 7, 1922 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He was the son of the late John E. and Barbara (Nippers) Mitchem. Also preceding him in death was his loving wife of 71 years, Nancy Elizabeth Mitchem (1 -12-2014); several...

Flossie George

Flossie George

Jun 9, 2014

Flossie M. George, age 82 of Circleville died June 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born April 8, 1932 in London, Ohio. Retired from Ohio Willow Wood. She was the daughter of the late Alger and Hazel (Boysel) Chafin. Also preceding her in death was companion Bill Huber and daughter Vicki Leach. Survived by daughters Debra Mustard (Izzy), Judy...

Omar Marshall

Omar Marshall

Jun 7, 2014

Omar Dean Marshall, age 85 of Mt. Sterling passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at his home. He was born November 6, 1928 in Granger, Iowa, the son of O.T. and Maude (Shelton) Marshall. Dean was a lifelong farmer and active in his community. He was a Range Township Trustee for 32 years, one of the founding board members for...

Harold Furniss

Harold Furniss

Jun 1, 2014

Harold Furniss, age 88 of Mt. Sterling died Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Arbors at London. He was born August 10, 1925 in Pickaway County, Ohio. He was the son of the late Francis and Ethel (Long) Furniss. Harold was a graduate of Monroe High School; member of Five Points United Methodist Church; Star and State Grange; served on various...

Rev. Jack Downey

Rev. Jack Downey

May 28, 2014

Rev. Jack Downey, age 86 of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with Jesus Wed., May 28th, 2014 very peacefully with his wife of over 31 years and children by his side singing his favorite hymns. As his soul took flight to be with his Savior and loved ones that have gone before. WOW what a reunion that must be!...

Linda Hayden

Linda Hayden

May 5, 2014

Linda Lee Hayden, age 67 of Mt. Sterling died May 5, 2014 at her residence.  She was born March 20, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio.

Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Dorothy (Carey) Penwell; husband Roy Eugene Hayden.

She is survived by daughters; Gina Wellspring (Keith), Ronda Canini-Ike (Patrick); grandchildren Kaylan and Karlie Wellspring, Lane Ike, Hayden & Hunter...

Joseph George, Jr.

Joseph George, Jr.

May 5, 2014

Joseph Lee (Jake) George, Jr., age 59 of New Holland passed away May 5, 2014 after a hard courageous fight with numerous loving family and friends at his bedside. He was born Oct. 9, 1954 in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was an amazing Dad, Grandpa, and a loving man. He was one-of-a-kind and much larger than life itself. He...

Kerwin Durflinger

Kerwin Durflinger

Apr 27, 2014

Kerwin Durflinger, age 84, of Grove City, passed away April 27, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Nettie Mae Durflinger, wife Joan Durflinger, brothers Harold Durflinger, Bob Durflinger and Bill Durflinger and sister Donna Jacobs. Survived by children Rene’ (Teresa) Durflinger, Marci Graham and Tom (Elizabeth) Durflinger, grandchildren Jarod and Jeremy Durflinger, Emily Graham, Jennifer (Jesse) Jones, Jessica...

Eldon Stires

Eldon Stires

Apr 17, 2014

Eldon E. Stires age 79 of Mt. Sterling, died April 17, 2014 at his residence.  He was born July 14, 1934 in Pickaway County, Ohio.  The son of Thomas and Mabel (Riley) Stires.

He was retired from 35 years at Westinghouse; member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Union #476); employed by Pleasant Township for 14 years; an avid fisherman...

Howard Tucker

Howard Tucker

Apr 6, 2014

Howard William Tucker born September 23, 1937; age 76, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2014.  Born in Columbus, Ohio to Ted and Opal Tucker.

He was a retired fire fighter from the city of Columbus;  a Navy veteran.  He was an avid clogger for Teays River Cloggers.  He enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors and bluegrass music.

Survived by...

Ronald Browning

Ronald Browning

Apr 6, 2014

Ronald D. Browning, age 69 of Lancaster died April 6, 2014 in Lanfair Rehab Center.  He was born May 9, 1944 in Lincoln County, W. VA.  He was the son of the late Elmer Browning and Erie (Toppins) Browning.

Survived by wife, Dianna; sister Rejeana Everhart; nephew Owen David (Shirley) Williams; step-children Thomas (Christa) Sarnes, Eugenia (Lester) Manbeaver, Tina Harris,...

Harold Reay

Harold Reay

Apr 2, 2014

Harold L. Reay, age 85, died Tuesday, April 2, 2014.  He was born in White Oak, Ohio.  Harold was retired from General Motors after 28 years.

Preceded in death by parents Brice Reay, Mary Butcher Reay; 2 brothers; 4 sisters, 2 sister-in-laws, 2 brother-in-laws, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Survived by his loving wife of 65 years Virginia Engel Reay; daughter Ginger...

Rickey Cherry

Rickey Cherry

Mar 30, 2014

Rickey Lee Cherry, age 45 of New Holland, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 30, 2014 in Berger Hospital (ER) in Circleville.  He was born June 6, 1968 in Washington C.H., Ohio.

Rickey was employed by Rivers Family Farms.  He was an avid Harley Davidson rider.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Barbara Cherry; grandparents Bob & Francis Stone, Charles...

Linda Reay

Linda Reay

Mar 29, 2014

Linda D. Reay, age 60 of Ashville, died Saturday, March 29, 2014 at her residence.  She was born January 6, 1954 in Taswell, TN.

Linda was employed by Nationwide Insurance for 38 years.  She was a 1972 graduate of Madison Plains High School.

Preceded in death by her parents Orville Lee and Mary (Hipsher) Taylor.

Survived by her loving husband,...

Frances Spangler

Frances Spangler

Mar 24, 2014

Frances (Aunt Bobbie) Spangler, age 96, formerly of Harrisburg, died Monday, March 24, 2014 in Garnet Hill Skilled Care in Wylie, Texas.  She was born March 29, 1917 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio

Member of the Harrisburg United Methodist Church; Pythian Sisters #472 of Harrisburg; active in Harrisburg Seniors Group.  Retired from Orient State Institute in 1982.

Preceded in death by...

Franklin Darling

Franklin Darling

Mar 8, 2014

Franklin Eugene Darling went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Rockledge, Florida.  Born on April 2, 1933 in Mount Sterling, Ohio to Edward and Winifred (Pyle) Darling who preceded him in death.  He graduated from Mount Sterling High School and the University of Dayton with a degree in business.  Frank served in the U.S....

Patricia Cartmille

Patricia Cartmille

Mar 5, 2014

Patricia Ann (Dennis) Cartmille, age 88, passed away March 5, 2014.  Born in Commercial Point, Ohio on July 28, 1925, she was preceded in death by her parents, Roy E. and Florence D. (Reily) Dennis, beloved husband, Charles Edmund (Ned) Cartmille, brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Harriett Dennis and Warren and Jean Dennis, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Survived by...