Obituaries Listing

Sarah Jane Nance
Sep 25, 2014
Sarah Jane (Liff) Nance, age 75 of Mt. Sterling died Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Mt. Carmel West Medical Center in Columbus. She was born November 7, 1938 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. She was a bus driver for Westfall School District for 28 years. After retirement she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents,...

Joyce Depugh
Sep 21, 2014
Died: 21st September, 2014 in the Mt. Carmel Hospital West, Franklin County, Ohio at 3:30 pm. Joyce Lynn (Spangler) Depugh was born to Lemuel E. "Sam" and Maralyn J. (Bogenrife) Spangler on 28th November, 1946 in Madison Co., Ohio off of St. Rt. 38. She was married on 8th September, 1965 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio to Rodger D. Depugh. She...

Dallas Honaker
Sep 13, 2014
Dallas Honaker, age 69, of Mt. Sterling, passed away September 13, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, 7 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 brother-in-laws. Survived by wife Mary Ellen (Houser) Honaker, brothers Edward, Paul, Carl and Frank Honaker, sisters Oliveine Maples, Gertrude Carte, brother-in-law David Winfree, many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday 6-8...
Steven King
Sep 11, 2014
Steven King, age 66, a lifelong resident of Fayette County, passed away September 11, 2014. He was a member of Madison Mills United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by father E. Max King. Survived by mother Mary Catherine King, loving wife Catherine King, children Brian (Kelly) King, Kristina Womack and Robert King, brother Jeff (Sandi) King, brother-in-law Bruce (Kathy) Climer,...
JoAnn Gibbs
Sep 10, 2014
JoAnn Gibbs, age 70, of Columbus, passed away September 10, 2014. Retired from Columbus Rehab with 27 years of service. JoAnn was a single mother raising four children until she married the late Rodney B. Gibbs. Preceded in death by parents Alfred and Matilda Everetts and uncle William “Biggie” Dennison. Survived by children Donna Walters, Troy Everetts, JoAnn (Joseph) Fuller...

John D. Shockley
Aug 20, 2014
John D. Shockley, age 64 of Mt. Sterling died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. He was born May 24, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. John was the owner of Larry’s Pizza in Mt. Sterling. Preceded in death by wife, Janet; Father, David Shockley; sisters Connie Shockley and Carmen Boggs; Step-father, Lawrence Shoemaker; Father-in-law, Harry Bushon. He...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,...