All Obituaries

Carolyn “Sue” Kirkpatrick, 81, of Marysville, passed away peacefully at the O.S.U/Wexner Medical Center in Columbus on Thursday, July 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A 1958 graduate of Chuckery Darby High School, she went on to work in chrome plating at Ray Lewis & Sons for 35 years. Sue enjoyed bowling, playing cards and board games, puzzles, listening to her records, mostly old country music, especially Jim Reeves. She also dearly loved her cats, along nearly all...

Virginia L. Boger, 73, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her residence after several months of failing health. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she worked at Honda for 18 years, retiring April 15, 2004. Virginia enjoyed playing cards, solitaire on the computer and Yahtzee, working crossword puzzles and watching game shows on TV. Born September 15, 1947 in Sandusky, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Furback) Rowe. On August 19, 1967 she married her husband of...

Carlos Emilio Tarango, 20, of Marysville, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, July 22, 2021. A loving son, brother, grandson and friend, Carlos was a 2020 graduate of Marysville High School and worked at the Torrid Distribution Center in West Jefferson. Born December 22, 2000 in El Paso, TX, he is the son of Israel Tarango Bermudez and Narda Lugo and they both survive in Marysville. He is also survived by his grandparents, Antonio Tarango and Yolanda Bermudez of Mexico; sisters,...

Karen Lynn Jones, 61, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her residence following a brief illness. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and mother-in-law, Karen enjoyed studying ancestry and genealogy, which led her to becoming a co-founder in the Salyersville Indian Community. She also enjoyed quilting, beading, and other crafts but she truly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Karen formerly worked as a pharmacy tech at the...

Nancianna Daum, 76, of Marysville and formerly of Milford Center, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her residence. Baptized in the Methodist faith, she formerly attended the Milford Center United Methodist Church and the Unionville United Methodist Church. A longtime associate with UCO Industries, she loved embroidering, especially pillow cases and scarves. She also enjoyed working puzzles, riding her bicycle, dancing, spending time with family at cook-outs and family...

Larry E. Ray, 75, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness. A member of Bible Baptist Church, he was also a member of the Road Riders for Jesus where he served as President for 8 years. Larry loved fishing and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed woodworking and watching his fishing shows on TV. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and worked as a fork lift operator with Dennison Hydraulics for 45 years,...

Daria Lee Roberts, 69, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A 1969 graduate of Logan Hills High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Northern University 1973.  Daria was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was passionate about her chosen profession of psychiatric nursing and worked at Marion General Hospital in the mental health unit for 30 years.  She loved and...

Dale A. Barney, 67, of Rushsylvania, passed away suddenly, Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. A 1972 graduate of Urbana High School, Dale worked with D.A.B for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting arrowheads, collecting coins and spending time with his family. Born January 26, 1954 in Bellefontaine, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Margaret (Mullen) Barney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Randy and David Barney. On...

William B. “Bill” Johnson, 77, of West Mansfield, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. A 1961 graduate of Marysville High School, Bill was self-employed in home improvements nearly all of his life. He was talented with his hands, which was evident as he was always busy “tinkering” around the house. He enjoyed collecting antique toasters and going to car shows, but most of all, he loved being around people, spending time...

Albert E. Grimes, Jr. 72, of Caledonia, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021at his residence, following a brief illness with his loving wife by his side. A 1968 graduate of Harding High School, Albert was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1970-1976, serving in the Korean DMZ. After serving his country, he worked as a serviceman with the Ohio American Water Company for 30 years, retiring in 2008. Outside of work, he led an active life, with numerous activities and hobbies he mastered over the...