Obituaries Listing
Sheila M. Johns
Aug 9, 2024
Sheila M. Johns, age 83, of Mt. Sterling, passed away August 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila lived most of her life in Mt. Sterling, Ohio where she was a beloved member of the community who annually dressed up as the Easter Bunny, the Wicked Witch, and as Mrs. Claus to help pass out candy to all the...
Dorothy Miller
Jul 24, 2024
Dorothy Miller, age 85, of Orient, passed away July 24, 2024. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family, flowers, cooking, baking and babysitting. She loved sitting on the front porch talking to other neighbors. Preceded in death by parents Eunice and John Neal, husband Gary Miller, daughter Debbie Miller, numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by children Cathy (Rick) Williams, Gary...
Cheryl Ann Morris
Jul 22, 2024
Cheryl Ann Morris of Mt. Sterling, passed away suddenly at her home at the age of 65, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Cheryl graduated from Madison Plains High School in 1977. She was an avid reader and a devoted grandmother.
Cheryl was a loving mother to Jason and Jennifer Morris. She was a grandmother to Emma Smith, Quorra and...
Howard Shumate
Jul 3, 2024
Howard Edward Shumate, Age 103, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born and raised in Mount Sterling, Ohio, to the late James and Christine (Kleebauer) Shumate. He is preceded in death by his father James Shumate, and mother Christine (Kleebauer) Shumate; his loving wife Ermalee (Younkin) Shumate; brother Arthur, and sisters Lois, Janice, Mildred, Betty,...
Ned A. Musselman
Jun 27, 2024
Ned Alan Musselman, age 84 of Orient, passed away on June 27, 2024.
He was born July 11, 1939, in Pickaway County. Ned, a lifelong resident of Darby Township, was a former employee of Lennox Industries for 27 years and a dedicated township trustee for 40 years. This passionate caretaker of Darby Township considered the community a top priority, ready to...
Harold Jacobs, Jr.
Jun 20, 2024
Harold Jacobs Jr. "Jake" age 75, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born September 14, 1948, the son of the late Harold and Helen Jacobs. Jake graduated from The Plains High School in 1966 and was a farmer, working with his father his entire life. He had a patient and easygoing personality and loved...
Gary Mills
Jun 7, 2024
Gary Linn Mills of Mount Sterling, Ohio passed away at his home with his sons by his side on Friday, June 7th, 2024. He was born October 6th, 1962, to the late Dewey & Shirley Mills. He is now reunited with his parents, brother, Roger Mills, and sister Debbie Wise.
He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Gary’s passions included motorcycles and...
Frederick "Leon" Probasco
Jun 5, 2024
Frederick “Leon” Probasco, 49, of Grove City, passed away on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 7th, 1975, to the late Frederick L. Probasco and Margaret P. Chadwell Probasco. Leon is survived by his children Brooklyn and Hunter Probasco, sister Melinda Lee Adkins, nephew Brandon Adkins, his best friend and cousin Jason Chadwell, special friend...
Anthony Gene Caudill
Jun 2, 2024
Anthony Gene Caudill, age 56, of Waterloo, died unexpectedly at his home on June 2, 2024. He was born on September 25, 1967, in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of Gene and Jean (Webb) Caudill. He is preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law Doris Willis, granddaughter Abbi Carey, and several cousins. He is survived by the love of...
Dickie Lee Graham
May 29, 2024
Dickie Lee Graham, lifetime resident of Pickaway County and beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, born February 16th,1938. Passed May 29th, 2024.Survived by beloved wife of 64 years, Sally (Rogers) Graham, children Mike (Rhonda), Chris (Missy), and David (Susanne) Graham. 6 grandchildren; Zachary (Cassie) Graham, Emily (Drew) Zollinger, Tiffany Graham, Jennifer (Jesse) Jones, Melissa Graham, and Elizabeth Graham. 10 Great-grandchildren:...
Anna Louise Tomlinson
May 28, 2024
Anna (Annie) Louise Tomlinson, age 76, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio passed away on Tuesday May 28th, 2024 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. Annie was the oldest of 2 children born to the late Eleanor (Sayre) Wilson and Ernest Rice. Annie is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Michael, her 4 children...
Robert Cubbage
May 5, 2024
Robert (Robbie) Cubbage passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 43. Robert (Robbie) was born on March 23, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Debra Cubbage.
Robert (Robbie) had many joys in life, some being that he loved to go fishing in his free time, watching his kids play sports as well as coaching softball...
Sherry Kay McKinney
Apr 27, 2024
Sherry Kay McKinney, age 77, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Columbus, Ohio. Sherry was the last surviving of fifteen children born to the late Lilly (Yates) and Willard H. McKinney of Floyd County, Kentucky. She was a graduate of Martin High School, Class of 1964, Martin, Kentucky.
In addition to her parents...
Joan Bivens
Apr 24, 2024
Joan Bivens, age 77, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Joan enjoyed sewing, flowers, and going on shopping trips to Amish County, but what she loved the most was spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Harry “Cork” Bivens, Jr., her parents Joseph and Helen Boldizsar, brothers Tim Boldizsar, Mike...
Nancy Williams
Apr 23, 2024
Nancy Lee Williams, 77, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 2, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland to Harmon and Grace Bittinger; she was one of ten children. She is preceded in death by her husband Herschel Williams, son Shannon Williams, son-in-law Darrell Hicks, sisters Linda, Sue, Mary,...
Donald "Donnie" Eugene Justice
Apr 17, 2024
December 1, 1956 - April 17, 2025
Donald “Donnie” Eugene Justice, age 68, of Waterloo, OH passed away surrounded by his two loving daughters on Thursday, April 17, 2025, after a private, courageous, 14-month fight against cancer.
Donnie was one-of-a-kind. His quick wit and charisma left everyone with a smile. He loved woodworking, drawing, bird watching, hunting, foraging, his ‘56 Chevy, Lynyrd...
John Edward Leach
Apr 13, 2024
John Edward Leach, born August 26, 1938, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Englewood, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice and children: Andy Leach, Jonda (Eric) Brown, Melinda (Eric) Cunningham, Renae (Bob) Zabloudil and Cory (Alyssa) Bexfield, as well as his brother and best friend, Rodger (Jean) Leach. Grandchildren mourning the...
Margaret P. Probasco
Apr 7, 2024
Margaret Pauline (Chadwell) Probasco, 89, passed on April 7th, 2024.She was born in Athens County, Ohio on January 13, 1935. Margaret is survived by her twin brother Melvin Chadwell, daughter Melinda Lee Adkins, son Frederick Leon Probasco, grandchildren Brandon Adkins, Brooklyn, and Hunter Probasco, and extended family members. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents Mary Margaret (Wolf) Chadwell...
Helen L. Graham
Apr 4, 2024
Helen L. Graham (80), of Orient, OH passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Helen was born in Franklin County, OH to Leo M. and Mary E. (McGowan) Keller. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49+ years, Charles “Bill” Graham; her children, Mary “Mick” Puckett, Anita (Keith) Howard, Gary Coffee and Rick (Regina) Graham; her grandchildren, Audra (Bobby),...
Ruthan Hughes
Apr 2, 2024
Ruthan Hughes, age 89, of Derby, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Wyngate Senior Living Facility in Circleville, Ohio. Born in Shadeville, Ohio to the late John and Ruth McPherson, Ruthan was a graduate of Derby High School, Class of 1953. She retired from the Industrial Commission of Ohio after many years of service. Ruthan was...