Obituaries Listing

Ethel Johnson
Apr 8, 2012
JOHNSON Ethel C. Johnson, age 83 of Mt. Sterling, passed away Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 in Fayette County Memorial Hospital. She was born September 2, 1928 in Belle County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late John and Lunda (Overton) Johnson. Also preceded in death by sisters Opal (Otis) Remy, Dessie Johnson; brothers Luther, Albert, and Arthur Johnson....

Charles Noble
Apr 2, 2012
Charles Richard Noble, age 77, a resident of Centerburg Pointe, died Monday, April 2, 2012 in Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born October 20, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents, Willard and Margaret (Bush) Noble; 2 sisters Norma Jean Smith and Patricia Lou Higginbotham. He is survived by several cousins, nieces & nephews. A...

Rose Sharrett
Mar 16, 2012
SHARRETT Rose Sharrett, age 67 of Mt. Sterling died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus. She was born September 25, 1944 in Louisa, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Haskell and Lena (Short) Cordle. Also preceding her in death was step-father, Thomas Domitrovich; brother, Charles Cordle; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Robert and Esta Sharrett. She...
Irene Drummond
Mar 10, 2012
Irene Conley Drummond, of Mt. Sterling, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on March 10, 2012 after a brief illness with her loving husband, Curt by her bedside. She was born January 1, 1927 in Oil Springs, KY, to Raleigh and Dewie Rose Bayes Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband,...

Donald Compton II
Mar 8, 2012
Donald J. Compton II, age 45, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012. Preceded in death by his sister, Charlot Compton. Survived by loving parents, Donald Sr. and JoAnn Compton; brother, Dennis ( Cyndy) Compton of Grove City; sister, Rhonda Compton of Mt. Sterling; along with many good friends at Good Hands of Circleville, OH. Family will receive...

Pamela Bowers
Mar 7, 2012
Pamela Bowers, age 57, of Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devoted friend who never knew a stranger. Her faith in the Lord was unwavering. She was the epitome of a strong, devout Christian woman. Member of First Church of the...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...