Obituaries Listing

Eldon Long
Nov 12, 2013
Eldon J. Long, age 81 of Williamsport, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Chillicothe VA. He was born June 24, 1932 in Pickaway County. Life member of American Legion and Circleville Amvets. Preceded in death by parents, Herschel and Eva (Brigner) Long, daughter Vanessa, brother Paul, and sister Florence. He is survived by wife Lois who he married Dec. 15,...

Billy Spradlin
Nov 8, 2013
Billy Joe Spradlin, age 45, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2013 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Mt. Sterling, Billy was known for his candy-apple red Camaro and award-winning Christmas lights display. He also enjoyed volunteering with the Knights of Pythias at their annual fish fry. Billy overcame...

Alta Borders
Oct 16, 2013
Alta Borders age 93 of Mt. Sterling passed away Wednesday October 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Alta was born March 15, 1920 in Salyersville, Ky. She was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, fishing, playing euchre and spending time with her family. Alta was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Ernest, her brothers Joe Estepp, and...

Rita Rodgers
Oct 12, 2013
Rita Ann Rodgers, 66, passed away October 12, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones. Rita was born on February 2, 1947 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to Cledith Stevens and Beulah Barker Stevens. Rita is survived by her husband Ted Rodgers of Orient, Ohio; mother Beulah Binion of Olive Hill, Kentucky; daughters Lisa Walchle (John) and Lori Montgomery both of Mount...

Linda Ridgway
Oct 12, 2013
Linda Ridgway, age 66, of Mt. Sterling, passed away October 12, 2013 at the James Cancer Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Eldon and Mazie Ridgway and sister Jody Durflinger. Survived by niece Marci Graham, nephew Tom (Elizabeth) Durflinger, brother-in-law Kerwin Durflinger, great nieces and nephews Jessica (Derek) Radcliff, Emily Graham, Lindsay (Larry) Landenberger and Jennifer (Jessie) Jones, numerous cousins...

Edson Myers
Oct 11, 2013
Edson E. Myers, age 95, of Mt. Sterling, OH passed away peacefully October 11, 2013 in Madison County Hospital after a long and active life. He was born September 28, 1918 on the Moormon Road in Pleasant Twp, Madison County, son of the late Edgar and Iva (Smith) Myers of London, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Helen Webb
Oct 5, 2013
Helen Lucille Webb finished her 94 year journey of life on earth peacefully at Fayette Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on October 5, 2013. Helen was born in Clinton County, OH and lived the last 78 years in Fayette County. Helen was married to the late Lloyd L. Webb for 58 years. Preceded in death by brother Charles Jackson, parents...

Charles Brill
Oct 5, 2013
Charles Ray Brill, age 50, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on October 5, 2013 at Grant Medical Center. Born August 21, 1963 in London, Ohio to Jack and Mary (Hollar) Brill whom survive. Charlie lived most of his life around Mount Sterling and was a longtime resident at Arbors West of West Jefferson, Ohio. He worked at Wilson...

Naomi Alkire
Sep 30, 2013
Naomi Ruth Alkire, age 81 formerly of Mt. Sterling died Monday, September 30, 2013 in Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1932 in Circleville, Ohio. Daughter of the late Nelson and Lucy (Wilkins) Garrett. Ruth was a member of the Waterloo Church of Christ in Christian Union. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; sisters Cora, Virginia,...

Carmen Boggs
Sep 28, 2013
Carmen Eileen (Shockley) Boggs, age 60 of Greenfield died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 in Adena Regional Medical Center as the result of an auto accident. She was born Dec. 10, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. The daughter of David and Maggie (Davis) Shockley. She was preceded in death by sister, Connie Shockley; father, David Shockley; father-in-law, Ray Shoemaker; & mother-in-law, Ima...

Gerald Dunn
Sep 17, 2013
Gerald T. Dunn, age 91 of Washington Court House died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 in Country Glen Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 18, 1921 in Mt. Sterling. He was the son of the late Thomas and Ida (Keller) Dunn. Gerald was a member of the Masonic Lodge #269 F & AM of Mt. Sterling; member of Auburn Cord Duesenberg...

Betty Warner
Sep 14, 2013
Betty A. Warner, age 89 of Mt. Sterling, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5, 1924 in Fayette County, Ohio. Daughter of the late Jack Camden Emrick and Edna Leo (Webb). Devoted wife, Mother, grandmother, Christian and neighbor sharing God’s love with everyone...

Frank Roberts
Sep 5, 2013
Frank P. Roberts, Jr., age 71 of Orient, died September 5, 2013 at Regency Manor in Columbus. Born March 13, 1942 in Frankfort, Ohio. The son of the late Frank P. Roberts, Sr. and Alice (Brown). Frank served in the US Navy. He is survived by wife, Claudia; son Jason Roberts; step-sons John Manning, Jerry Manning, & David Manning; 5...

Lydia O'Neal
Aug 17, 2013
Lydia Earlene O’Neal, age 90 of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Madison County Hospital. Born Feb. 17,1923 in Poplar Bluff, MO., daughter of the late Delbert Greer and Molly (Johnson). Member of First Baptist Church in Grove City. She is survived by husband of 72 yrs (married Nov. 4, 1939) to Jerry O’Neal; daughter Linda O’Neal; granddaughters...

Debbie Fox
Aug 12, 2013
Debbie (Rowland) Fox, age 58 of Washington C.H. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Fayette County Memorial (ER). She was born June 1, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio. Daughter of the late William E. Rowland and Marguerite Swaigert. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Fox; son, Billy Trimmer of Florida; 5 sisters, 2 brothers and their spouses....

Danny Rowe
Aug 9, 2013
Danny Rowe Sr., age 71, of Mt. Sterling, passed away this weekend at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Family will receive friends Tuesday 4-8 pm at The Mt. Sterling First Church of the Nazarene 226 N. Market St. Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 where a funeral service will be held 1 pm Wednesday with Rev. Dortha Ross officiating. Interment Pleasant Cemetery. In...

Mienhardt Haddox
Aug 8, 2013
Mienhardt (Mike) M. Haddox, age 69 of Mt. Sterling, passed away August 8, 2013 at his residence. He was born Sept. 29, 1943 in Circleville, Ohio. Former employee of Federal Glass, retired from Wincup Industries and Meadowview Village Retirement Home, Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents Charles L. Haddox and Margaret M. (Boysel) Haddox, and brother Walter...

Earl Dilley, Jr.
Aug 6, 2013
Earl W. Dilley, Jr. age 72 of Orient died August 6, 2013 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Aug. 28, 1940 in Charleston, W. VA. Son of the late Earl W. Dilley, Sr. and Lillian (Zimmerman). Preceded in death by wife, Carroll Dilley (6-17-2012); sister, Wanda. He is survived by daughters, Brenda (Scott) Straley of Orient, Bobbi...

Evelyn Holstein
Aug 3, 2013
Evelyn Holstein, age 47 of Mt. Sterling died August 3, 2013 at her residence. She was born January 11, 1966 in London, Ohio. Preceded in death by Father and Mother and three sisters. She is survived by husband Patrick (Pat) Holstein; daughter, Angie (Aaron) Rowe; stepdaughter, Jamie (Johnny) Reime; sister Gloria Fletcher of Mt. Sterling; brother, George W. Howard Jr....

Betty Abernathy
Jul 31, 2013
Betty S. Abernathy, age 63 of Mt. Sterling died Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at her residence. She was born October 19, 1949 in Knoxville, TN. Daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Anderson) Lawhorn. Betty was retired from State of Ohio Corrections Medical Center as a Nurse. She is survived by husband, Gene Abernathy; children Ginger (John) Rowland of Washington...