Obituaries Listing

Carol L. Bowshier

Carol L. Bowshier

Jan 24, 2026

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William Andrew Hughes

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

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

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

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,...

Charles "Charlie" W. Neff

Charles "Charlie" W. Neff

Jan 10, 2026

Charles W. “Charlie” Neff, age 88, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, met his Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born in Pickaway County, Ohio to the late Clyde and Harriet Neff, Charlie was a graduate of Mt. Sterling High School, Class of 1955. He married his high school sweetheart, Mevelyn Crawford on December 18, 1955. Charlie was a draftsman for many...

Thomas David Davidson

Thomas David Davidson

Jan 7, 2026

Thomas David Davidson, age 64, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2026.

Thomas spent his life as a truck driver, a career that was more than just a job—it was who he was. The open road, long miles, and steady rhythm of trucking defined his days and shaped his life. He took great pride in his work and...

Carolyn Shotsky

Carolyn Shotsky

Dec 20, 2025

Carolyn Beale Shotsky was a woman whose warmth, faith, and curiosity shaped every life she touched. Born to John Everett and Eleanor Eckle Beale, Carolyn carried the lessons of family and faith with her throughout a life filled with love, service, and quiet strength. On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 75, she passed from this life, leaving...

Robert Douglas Riddle

Robert Douglas Riddle

Dec 14, 2025

Robert Douglas Riddle, age 66, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2025. Born August 22, 1959, to Nancy and the late Robert R. Riddle. Robert was a student in Mount Sterling schools for 11 years, but graduated from high school at Columbus North, Indiana. He went on to further his career and became a pastry chef at the Le Cordon...

Margaret Alice Peters

Margaret Alice Peters

Dec 13, 2025

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our family, friends, and neighbors in the Mt. Sterling and Columbus and Pickaway County communities for the support following Margaret's passing.

A special thank you to those who offered their time, meals, and comforting words, and to those who have shared their favorite memories of Margaret. Your kindness has meant a great...

David E. Shannon

David E. Shannon

Dec 10, 2025

David E. Shannon passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born in Mount Sterling, Ohio to the late Mary Ellen and Russell Shannon. He graduated Class of 1974 from Westfall High School where he was an active member of the football team and Future Farmers of America. He graduated Class of 1978 from Ohio Wesleyan University...

Holly Dean

Holly Dean

Dec 10, 2025

Holly Dean, age 40, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on December 10, 2025. Born on April 26, 1985, Holly was a bright and beautiful baby whose life changed after suffering an almost fatal fever at just four and a half months old. The illness left her disabled and nonverbal, but Holly expressed herself in her own...

Aaron "Ike" Leon Walker

Aaron "Ike" Leon Walker

Dec 3, 2025

Aaron “Ike” Leon Walker, 78, born April 21, 1947, in Highland County, Ohio, passed away on December 3, 2025. Ike is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Catherine Walker, and five brothers and sisters: David, Daryl, John, Nancy, Carol, and sister-in-law Janet.

A Vietnam veteran, Ike lived a life built on strength, commitment, love, and connection. He was a...

Jonda L. Nance

Jonda L. Nance

Nov 30, 2025

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, our beloved mother, Jonda Nance, passed away peacefully at home. She was born on October 20, 1939, and graduated from Darby High School in Derby, Ohio, in 1958. Jonda devoted 27 years of service to Dr. Byron Blake in Grove City, Ohio, where she was a valued and trusted member of the practice. Jonda is preceded...

Al H. Grubb, Jr.

Al H. Grubb, Jr.

Nov 29, 2025

Al H. Grubb, Jr., 71, died November 29, 2025 at Mount Carmel Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle against cancer that lasted nearly two years. He was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on Aug 4, 1954, the third child of Al and Shirley Grubb. He moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio and then to Browns Valley,...

Gloria Ann Moore

Gloria Ann Moore

Nov 29, 2025

Gloria Ann (Musselman) Moore passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 94. Born January 7, 1931, at White Oak. The daughter of Chuck and Elizabeth (Tracy) Butcher. She attended school at Madison Mills.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Chuck and Elizabeth (Tracy) Butcher, brothers, Quentin and Pearl, husbands, John L. Musselman and Harry Moore.

She is...

Amy Jo Hyatt

Amy Jo Hyatt

Nov 23, 2025

Amy Jo Hyatt, age 47, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Amy attended Bible Baptist Church, graduated from Westfall High School Class of 1997, and graduated from The Ohio University. Amy worked at Chase Bank for 25 years.

She is preceded in death by her father, Kenny Howard; grandparents Bill (Delores) Holzenthaler, and Frank (Marion) Howard;...

Richard A. Morris, Sr.

Richard A. Morris, Sr.

Nov 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Richard “Dick” A. Morris, Sr. 

Richard “Dick” A. Morris, Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 18, 1945, Dick lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Omar A. Morris and Ruby M. (Jones) Morris; his siblings, Patricia (Pat) Williams,...

Eugene Howard Ruoff

Eugene Howard Ruoff

Nov 22, 2025

Eugene Howard Ruoff, age 78, passed away on November 22, 2025.  He was born on June 25, 1947 to the late Earl and Lois Ruoff.

He is survived by his beloved son, Jason Ruoff, brothers, Mike and Dale Ruoff, and his sister, Nancy Moody.

Eugene was a loving father, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

We will be...

Shirley A. Sockman

Shirley A. Sockman

Nov 13, 2025

Shirley Sockman, age 69, of Mt. Sterling, OH, went to meet her Lord while at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Born to James Cecil and Maxine Burchett, she was preceded in death by her parents, her son James Linville Sockman, and her sister Faye Sockman. Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of nearly...