Obituaries Listing

Janet Porter

Janet Porter

Mar 6, 2012

Janet “Shorty” Porter, age 71, of Mt. Sterling, born May 26, 1940, passed away March 6, 2012. Preceded in death by parents Harry and Marcella Porter. Survived by brothers Bud (Mona) Porter of Kerrville, TX and Dean (Joyce) Porter of Mt. Sterling. Family will receive friends 10- 11 Friday at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 331 West Main St, Mt. Sterling,...

Shirley Manson

Shirley Manson

Mar 1, 2012

Shirley Manson, age 75 of South Salem, died Thursday, March 1, 2012 at her residence. She was born December 29, 1936 in Darbyville, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Evelyn (Shade) Waites. She is survived by her children John (Sheri) Manson, Charles Waites, Trudy Manson, Jane (Leonard) Fossil, Lori Manson, Al (Celina) Manson, and Sherry Cook;...

Sheila Mason

Sheila Mason

Feb 24, 2012

Sheila (Thomas) Mason, age 74 of London, died Friday, February 24, 2012 at her daughter’s residence. She was born January 21, 1938 in Saleenville, Ohio. Worked at Madison Plains School District as a bus driver for many years; member of Church of Christ and Christian Union in Sedalia. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert Mason, Sr.; 3 brothers;...

Nelle Mason

Nelle Mason

Feb 16, 2012

MASON Nelle F. Mason, age 87 of Mt. Sterling, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at her home. She was born May 3, 1924 in Pickaway County. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Lennox) Finley. She was preceded in death by husband Isaac “Linc” Mason and grandson Troy Ramsey. Nelle is survived by her children, Barbara...

Taylor Groff

Taylor Groff

Feb 16, 2012

GROFF Taylor Groff, age 93, a lifelong resident of Fayette County, died February 16, 2012 in Springmeade Health Center in Tipp City, Ohio. He was born February 27, 1918 in Madison Mills, Ohio. Taylor was Manager of Hockman Grain & Feed; member of Madison Mills United Methodist Church; Bloomingburg Masonic Lodge #449 F & AM; Madison Township Trustee; Fayette County...

Pearl Trapp

Pearl Trapp

Feb 8, 2012

Pearl M. (Becker) Trapp, age 84 of Mt. Sterling died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Pickaway Manor, Circleville. She was born April 22, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a 1945 graduate of Grove City High School; past member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grove City, Advisor of Livestock Farmerettes 4-H club, retired from 25 years working the counter...

Kenneth Perry

Kenneth Perry

Jan 30, 2012

Kenneth (Kenny) E. Perry, age 67 of New Holland, died Monday, January 30, 2012 in Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. He was born Sept. 30, 1944 in Franklin County, Ohio. The son of the late Hugh and Nevada (Cotton) Perry. Also preceding him in death were brothers Delbert and LeRoy, Perry; sister, Corrine Brainard; He is survived by wife, Ruby;...

Steven Hayslip

Steven Hayslip

Jan 20, 2012

Steven “Steve” M. Hayslip, age 60 of New Holland passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 in his home. He was born July 26, 1951 in Franklin County, Ohio. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed competition bow shooting. He farmed, cut meat, and was employed at Sears for 25 years. Preceded in death by parents Harry Jr and Edna B....

Orma "Jo" McLaughlin

Orma "Jo" McLaughlin

Jan 15, 2012

Orma “Jo” McLaughlin, age 75, of Mt. Sterling, was called home by God on Sunday, January 15, 2012. She was born in Orma, W.V. on August 13, 1936. She was nicknamed after Joe Lewis because of her fighting spirit. Jo loved the Lord, nature, animals, and her little dogs Chancey and Foxy Lady. She had a unique personality that affected...

Hunter Prushing

Hunter Prushing

Jan 15, 2012

PRUSHING Hunter Daniel Prushing, infant son of Tim Prushing and Heather Price was born on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Madison County Hospital, London, Ohio. Angels came to take him home only hours after birth. In addition to his parents, family mourning his loss are maternal grandparents Sandy McMurray (Craig Neff) of Mt. Sterling, Heath (Jill) Price of Plain City;...

Jessie Stiffler

Jessie Stiffler

Jan 14, 2012

Jessie Stiffler, age 80, of London, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She loved attending church and quilting. Her greatest love was her family and the precious time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Marion Stiffler; parents, Dorothy and...

Lilley Wilkins

Lilley Wilkins

Jan 7, 2012

Lilley Evelyn Wilkins, age 86 of Mt. Sterling died Saturday, January 7, 2012 in Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1925 in Lower Salem, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Eva (Stanley) Ball; husband Grover H. Wilkins; son Bill Wilkins; sisters Viola Armentrout and Dorothy Firestone. She is survived by sons Grover Wilkins,...

Donald Bogenrife

Donald Bogenrife

Jan 7, 2012

Donald Vincent Bogenrife, age 89 of Sedalia passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was born May 9, 1922 in Madison County, Ohio. Mr. Bogenrife was retired from the Ohio Edison Company. He was a member of Scottish Rite; 32nd degree Mason, Chandler Lodge #0138 F & AM of London; Chapter #386 O.E.S. of London. Donald was an avid New...

Mary D. Troxel

Mary D. Troxel

Jan 6, 2012

Mary D. Troxel, age 82, formerly of Mt. Sterling died Friday, January 6, 2012 in Kobacker House Hospice at Riverside. She was born August 14, 1929 in Sparta, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Sarah (Moore) Stevens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Albert D. Troxel; brothers Clarence Stevens, Wilmer Stevens, William (Martha)...

Zula Borders

Zula Borders

Jan 6, 2012

Zula Louise Borders, 89 of Mt. Sterling, Ohio died January 6, 2012. She was born Sept. 16, 1922 in Princess, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaylord and Alice Stephens Hall; husband, Gay Borders; daughter, Patricia Mills; brothers Jack Hall and Charles Hall; sister, Lillian Waugh. She is survived by children, Larry Borders (Barbara) of Nashua, New...

Leonard Henry "Sonny" Gabbart

Leonard Henry "Sonny" Gabbart

Dec 24, 2011

Leonard Henry (Sonny) Gabbart, age 79 of Orient, died Saturday evening, December 24, 2011 at Sterling Place Assisted Living in Mt. Sterling, OH. He was born July 22, 1932 in Richfield Springs, NY. He was the son of the late Leonard & Laura (Springett) Gabbart. He married Winona (Jackie) Johnston December 25, 1950 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Preceded in death...

Jennifer Yvette (Stroup) Rowe

Jennifer Yvette (Stroup) Rowe

Dec 24, 2011

Jennifer Yvette Stroup Rowe, age 39 of Washington C.H., died December 24, 2011 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born to Harley David Stroup & Mary Ann Bennington on June 6, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a 1990 graduate of Madison Plains High School and also attended Washington Court House. She was preceded in death by her...

Gordon Dale Tandeske

Gordon Dale Tandeske

Dec 22, 2011

TANDESKE Gordon Dale Tandeske, age 70 of Lennon, Michigan, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Hurley Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1941 in Flint, MI., the son of Leo and Eva (Spencer) Tandeske. He married Sue Ellen O’Day on February 5, 1966 in Tampa, FL. And she preceded him in death on July 30, 2005. Mr. Tandeske was...

Eugene Sebring III

Eugene Sebring III

Dec 6, 2011

Eugene M. Sebring III passed away December 6, 2011 at the age of 68 in his home in Mt. Sterling. Born October 21, 1944 to Eugene M. Sebring II, U.S.A.F., WWII Veteran Bomber Pilot and career airplane structural engineer; and Beulah M. Sebring, homemaker. He attended Hilliard High School then, like his father, joined the U.S.A.F where he served during...

William Ooten

William Ooten

Dec 3, 2011

William Lawrence Ooten, age 77, formerly of Madison Mills died Saturday, December 3, 2011 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Toledo. He was born April 26, 1934 in Williamson, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Carlos and Kate (Hedgecock) Ooten. Bill was a member of the Armored Division of the National Guard. He was an avid gun...