Obituaries Listing
Lois Faye Wright
Jul 28, 2023
Lois Faye Wright, age 73, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, went to Heaven while at home on Friday, July 28, 2023. Born in Circleville, Ohio to the late Oscar and Rosie Atwood, Lois was a graduate of Westfall High School, Class of 1967. Lois married the love of her life, Densil K. Wright, in 1967 and together they raised their...
Glenn Liff, Sr.
Jul 21, 2023
Glenn Dale Liff, Sr., of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1935, in Era, Ohio, to the late Earl and Hazel (Riley) Liff. Glenn was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired truck driver. He was an avid gardener, and also a die hard ford man, and Ohio State Buckeye fan....
Richard Dorko, Jr.
Jul 12, 2023
Richard Dorko, age 68, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. He leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 43 years, Marlene (Roslan) and his children “Richie” and Michelle (Casey) Robinson. His heart melted over his grandchildren Clara and Myles. He is survived by his brothers Roger (Rose deceased), Russell (“Patti”), Raymond (Tracy)...
Florence Musselman
Jul 8, 2023
Florence Musselman, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 8 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born in Guyan Township, Gallia County, Ohio but spent the last 80 years living in Harrisburg/Orient, Ohio. Florence was a fun loving lady, and nothing was more important than talking to, laughing with, and spending time with her family and friends....
Carmen Houser
Jul 6, 2023
Carmen Houser, age 51, of Greenfield, passed away July 6, 2023. She was a loving mom, wife, daughter, nana, aunt and sister. She enjoyed being with her family. Preceded in death by father William McCrary and father-in-law Paul Houser Sr. Survived by mother Victoria McCrary, husband Paul Houser Jr., children Jessika (Frank) Cruz, Paul Houser III, Austin Houser, Joseph Houser...
Dickie Downs
Jul 4, 2023
Dick Downs, 77, of Mt. Sterling passed away in Columbus, OH on July 4, 2023. Dick was born at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, OH on July 27, 1945 to Gladys (Crawford) and Gaylord Downs. He attended Monroe School, serving in the National Guard after graduation.
Dick married Marcia (Steiner), and together they raised 3 boys, Brad Downs, and Nathan...
John Richard Hunt, III
Jul 2, 2023
John Richard Hunt, III, age 67, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 2, 2023. John was born September 23, 1955 in Circleville, Ohio, the son of the late Frances Louise (Palmer) and John Richard Hunt, II. John graduated from Westfall High School then went on to serve the country that he loved by...
Dewey Mills
Jun 23, 2023
Dewey Mills, age 92 passed away June 23, 2023. Dewey was of Christian Faith. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, retired from G.M. with 41 years of service as a maintenance welder, former Captain with Mount Sterling Auxiliary Police Department for over 20 years, volunteered with Mount Sterling Joint Ambulance District, member of the Mount Sterling Masonic Lodge #269...
Margie E. Butz
Jun 21, 2023
Margie Evelyn Butz, age 79, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away on June 21, 2023. She was born October 12, 1943, in Lafayette (Madison County, Ohio), the daughter of Josephine and Raymond Peters.
Margie married her true love, Gary R. Butz on November 16, 1968, and celebrated their love for 54 wonderful years. Margie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved traveling, and gardening, and she enjoyed her...
Cynthia Ann Miller
Jun 15, 2023
Cindy A. (Rice) Miller was born to Elmer and Gerry Rice at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on January 26th , 1962. She grew up (and raised a little cane) in Mount Sterling, Ohio, graduating from Madison Plains High School in 1980, with a trip to Spain under her belt. 1995 was absolutely heryear when she met a Mr....
Nellie Mae Debo
Jun 13, 2023
Nellie Mae Debo, age 85, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Born less than three miles from her home, Nellie Mae lived her entire life on Oday Harrison Road. She was a graduate of Mt. Sterling High School, Class of 1955 and worked for over 23...
Joyce A. Adams
Jun 2, 2023
Joyce A. Adams, age 75, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away and went to Heaven on Friday, June 2, 2023 while at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Foy and Madge (Stover) Pritt, Joyce was raised by her mother and step-father Ed Coughenour, Sr. She was a graduate of Plains High School,...
Betty Bush
May 23, 2023
Betty May (Trickel ) Bush passed away on Tuesday, May 23 at home with her three children, ( Cheryl, Janet, and James), by her side; along with her long time friend, who feels like a long lost sister, Jody Nida.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Sterlie M. Bush, granddaughter Jennifer Morris, twin sister...
Gene "Roger" Donohoe, Jr.
May 23, 2023
Gene “Roger” Donohoe Jr. age 72 of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was an avid farmer and held many positions throughout the years in agriculture. Most recently he was a transportation driver for Fayette Transportation and enjoyed and took pride in helping the community. He also enjoyed working with the youth...
Timothy Hix
May 21, 2023
Timothy Mark Hix, previously of Mt. Sterling, passed away Sunday May 21, 2023, in Columbus, OH. Tim was born on December 31, 1954, in Columbus, OH to Pete and Joyce Hix. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by grandparents; Curtis and Margaret Hix, Rev Donald and Maxine Carter, Uncles; Mike and Steve Carter, John Haller and...
Flem W. Blair
May 9, 2023
Flem Wiley Blair, age 80, Left this life to be with the Lord on May 9 th, 2023, during a brief hospitalization at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe. He had been in failing health in St. Catherine’s Care Center in Washington Court House, Ohio for a lengthy time. He was born August 15, 1942 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Bob and...
Harriette Timbrook
Apr 30, 2023
Harriette Louise Timbrook 84, of Cleo Road, Orient, OH, died Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Grove City, Ohio while in Hospice Care.
Born on May 5, 1938 at Hartmansville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter Samuel and Margaret Katherine (Keegan) Arnold. She was preceded in death by both parents; brother John Arnold; sister Patricia Hovis; andHusband Thomas...
Michael E. Taylor
Apr 22, 2023
Michael E. Taylor, age 67 of Mount Sterling, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 22 2023. Michael was a Veteran of the United States Army. He loved fishing, gardening, motorcycle rides and spending time with his friends and family. He was a proud Dad and Grandpa. Michael was preceded in death by his wife Sharon R....
John Haller
Apr 16, 2023
John Robert Haller, 87 of Mt. Sterling, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born December 1, 1935 in Williamsport, Ohio to Carl and Geraldine Haller.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife Carol Haller, eldest son Mike Haller, sister Barbara Dailey, Mother and Father in law;...
Patsy "Pat" Smith
Mar 29, 2023
Patsy “Pat” Lee Smith, age 87 of Mt. Sterling, died early Wednesday morning March 29, 2023, at her home with her son and daughter by her side. She was born November 25, 1935, in London, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Hobert White and Bertha (Chamberlain) Sanders. Pat was a devoted member of OES Sterling Chapter #74.
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