Obituaries Listing
Juanita Faye Brown
Apr 28, 2026
Juanita Faye Brown, lovingly known as “Needy,” passed away peacefully in her home on April 28, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She was born on August 3, 1941, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Dale Kemper and Myrtle Kemper. In 1960, she moved to Mount Sterling, Ohio, where she built a life centered on faith,...
Albert George Eccleston
Apr 27, 2026
Albert George Eccleston, age 87, of Sedalia, OH, passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel Grove City Hospital on Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born in Worcester, MA, to the late George E. and Dorothy (Harvey) Eccleston. Veteran of the US Navy, where he served as a Navy Seal. He was a retired truck driver after many years of service for various trucking companies. Lifetime...
Tommy Theodore Stage
Apr 27, 2026
Tommy Theodore Stage, age 69, of Five Points, Ohio died Tuesday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00a.m., peacefully at his home. He was born January 7, 1957 at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House, Ohio. Tommy grew up in Era, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Virginia Stage, brother Frank Waites, sisters Hazel Conley and...
Jason Travis Justice
Apr 17, 2026
Jason Travis Justice, born April 1, 1976, in London, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2026, in South Bloomfield, Ohio. He was the amazing son of the late Stephen and Rebecca (Truman) Justice. Jason was preceded in death by his beloved parents.
He was an unconditional father whose children meant the aggregate to him. A high school graduate that attended...
Jerrianne Creamer
Apr 13, 2026
Jerrianne Creamer, age 91, of Orient, Ohio, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 13, 2026. Born March 29, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Kay E. Creamer, her parents Raymond and Geraldine Myers, and her sister Jeannine Hamman. She is survived by her...
Lora Bowers
Apr 7, 2026
Lora (King) Bowers, Born May 13, 1950, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Lora was a devoted Christian woman and loved Jesus. She loved having devotions, and when she missed them, she would ask when our next devotion was.
Being Native American, Lora loved being outside, gardening, and fishing. She loved learning new things while polishing her...
Joy A. Stroup
Apr 1, 2026
Joy Stroup, 88, passed away at The Sterling Place in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, surrounded by her family on April 1, 2026.
Born on June 18, 1937, in Kingston, Ohio, Joy was the daughter of Mamie and Floyd Anderson. She lived a life defined by service, faith, and generosity.
Joy was a dedicated business owner who spent over 30 years running Ben and...
Duane Michael Thacker
Apr 1, 2026
Duane Michael Thacker, 71, passed away peacefully at his Mt. Sterling, Ohio, home surrounded by his loving family on April 1, 2026. He was born July 31, 1954, to James Albert Thacker and Shirley Lois (Wilson) Thacker.
In addition to his parents, Duane was preceded in death by his brothers: Jeffrey Thacker, Mitchell Thacker, Brian Thacker, Sister-In-Law Debbie Thacker, and daughter...
Charles A. Stump
Mar 24, 2026
Charles Allen Stump, 85, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 24. He was member of The First United Methodist Church of Mount Sterling and Talmadge Lodge No. 194, Knights of Pythias. Charles co-owned Columbus Col-Weld Corp., where he worked until retiring in 2018. He will be remembered for his love of gardening, quick wit, and...
Carlos Ooten
Mar 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlos Ooten, a vibrant soul who left us on March 3rd, 2026, at the age of 64. Carlos was a force of nature, remembered for his undeniable personality, unwavering determination, and inescapable charm. He was a beacon of light, a straight-shooter, and a maker of everyday miracles.
Carlos found joy in life's simple...
Joyce A. White
Feb 18, 2026
Joyce A. White, age 89, of Williamsport, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1936, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Louis and Josephine (Good) Kromer.
Joyce loved spending time with her family, watching Ohio State football and westerns, visiting with her friends and playing bingo...
Christopher Michael Anthony
Feb 17, 2026
Christopher Michael Anthony, age 75, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, peacefully died at his home Tuesday morning February 17, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born at home in Mt. Sterling, to the late Marvel and Mildred Anthony, Chris was a graduate of Madison South High School, Class of 1969. Chris retired from Restoration Hardware. He also farmed, grew a wonderful...
Jack E. Maggard
Feb 16, 2026
Jack E. Maggard, age 91, of Orient, Ohio, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1934, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Ralph and Hope (Dickerson) Maggard.
Jack was a U.S. Army Veteran who fought in the Korean War, was a member of the Mt. Sterling American Legion, as well as the VFW, he retired from...
Patricia Jean Anthony
Feb 1, 2026
Patricia Jean Anthony, age 74, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Bonnie and Walter Dyer, Patty was a graduate of Plains High School, Class of 1969. A stay-at-home mom for many years, Patty later worked as a school librarian and teachers’ aide at Midway Elementary for...
Mary "Lou" Louise Hemphill
Jan 31, 2026
Mary “Lou” Louise (Osborn) Hemphill, age 87 years young, passed away on January 31, 2026, after battling severe pain and several bouts with cancer. Mary Lou was born on November 3, 1938, in Grove City, Ohio.
Mary Lou spent most of her life in Ohio, residing in Harrisburg and Mt. Sterling for over 40 years. Before Covid, she was a volunteer...
Carol L. Bowshier
Jan 24, 2026
Carol Louise Bowshier, age 67, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 24th 2026. She was born on December 28th 1958 in Elyria, Ohio, and spent her life raising a family, traveling with friends and family, working for AFSCME & OCSEA, caring for others, and serving the community members of Mount Sterling and Madison County at large....
William Andrew Hughes
Jan 21, 2026
William Andrew Hughes (1949–2026)
William Andrew “Andy” Hughes, known to many as Bill, 76, passed away on Wednesday January 21st, 2026, at his home in Orient, Ohio, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.
William was born on July 5th, 1949, in Delaware, Ohio, where he grew up the third youngest in a family of five children. When he was twelve years...
Shawn Tinch
Jan 17, 2026
Shawn A Tinch, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his life, Patricia Manning.
Shawn is survived by his loving life-partner Patricia Manning; his daughter: Shawna (Camden), Grandson Braxton, and granddaughter: Temperance; daughter: Carolyn (Tommy) and grandsons Ethan and Evan Vance, granddaughters: Lana and (great granddaughter Delilah), and Rozalyn Vance; Son: Raymond and granddaughter...
Donald Bruce Brown
Jan 16, 2026
Donald Bruce Brown, age 65, passed away on January 16, 2026.
Arrangements are being handled by Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, Ohio.
No formal services are scheduled at this time.
James D. Narwold
Jan 12, 2026
James David Narwold, 78, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was at his home in Orient, Ohio, surrounded by his wife and children.
James was born on December 26, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the oldest of five children. He graduated from Lane Junior High School and Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, Wisconsin,...
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