All Obituaries

Robert James Beck, 73, of Marysville, passed away early Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness. Born April 24, 1945 in Pleasant Township near McComb. he was the son of the late Burl B. and Frances (Franklin) Beck. Robert James Beck was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a driven trailblazer.  Bob was both the salutatorian and the president of the McComb High class of 1963.  Bob attended the Ohio State University on an academic scholarship,...

Mary Ruth (Penhorwood) Cramer died peacefully at Green Hills Community, West Liberty, and entered into the fullness of eternal life on Sunday, September 9, 2018.  She was the youngest of eight children—and the only daughter—born to the late Sherman Dudley and Martha Jane (McBeth) Penhorwood.  She was born on Friday, January 13, 1928, northeast of West Mansfield on the family farmstead in York Township (Union Co.), and will be laid to rest in York Cemetery. Whether...

Charles W. Brown, 85, of Zanesfield, passed away Thursday morning, September 6, 2018 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Born October 23, 1932 in Falcon, KY, he was the son of the late Noah and Pearl (Conley) Brown. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he was awarded at least 8 Bronze Stars. Upon his Honorable discharge from the service, he returned...

Judy L. Boyer, 71, of East Liberty, passed away early Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born April 6, 1947 in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Thelma (Gray) Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Jones, Delores Davis and Mary Lou Ballard. A loving mother and grandmother, Judy had worked at C&F Fabrications and also Wal-Mart. She was a former member of the Indian...

Barbara B. (Brazelton) Buchheit Bootes, 90, of Marysville and formerly of Columbus, died peacefully Sunday morning at Brookdale of Marysville. A woman of strong faith, she was a dedicated member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Columbus where she sang in the choir and directed the children’s choir along with various other activities. She enjoyed art, listening to music, singing and traveling but most of all she loved her time spent with her family. A devoted wife and loving...

Mary L. Jones, age 84, of Marysville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Bluebird Retirement Community with her loving sons at her side. A devoted and loving mother, she was also very proud to be called a “Military Mom” due to all 3 of her sons and their service to their country. In her younger years, she served in a civitan group and Community Action Groups, receiving an accommodation from the Ohio House of Representatives for her community...

Abram “Lee” Fisher, 92, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Brookdale Marysville. A devoted husband and father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Louise (Glynn) Fisher. He is survived by sons Craig (Janice) Fisher of San Antonio, TX and Gary (Linda) Fisher of Marysville, and granddaughters Jennifer (James) Staudt of Boerne, TX, Courtney Fisher of San Antonio, TX, Leslie (Jim) Kuebler of Marysville and Stephanie Fisher of Columbus. He took great delight in his 10...

Carol Anne Renner, 89, of Marysville, died peacefully Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Brookdale of Marysville. An avid reader, she enjoyed crafts of any kind. Her family was of the utmost importance to her and cherished the time she spent with them. Also very dear to her over the years were the many students she had the privilege of teaching. She graduated from Mt. Zion High School near Bucyrus and while there, proudly did her part during WWII by working at GE in the evenings.  She went...

Rosemary L. Asbury, 86, of East Liberty, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital. A 1950 graduate of Magnetic Springs High School, she tended the family farm alongside her husband. She also worked at the Raymond Library and at Producers Livestock. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and sewing. Born June 19, 1932 in Peoria, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Crystal (Disbennett) Sarver. On November 3, 1956, she married her husband of nearly 53 years, Roy L. Asbury,...

Richard “Mike” Norman, 59, of Cable, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Springfield Regional Medical Center with his wife by his side. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the 82nd Airborne Division. As a truck driver, he delivered thoroughbred horses most of his life and in his later years worked as a welder. He enjoyed working and remodeling his home and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Born August 6, 1958 in Dayton, he was the son of Richard and Pauline...