Obituaries
Wayne Stearns
Feb 26, 2022
Wayne E. Stearns, 77, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the OSU Medical Center surrounded by his family, following many months of failing health.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved to either sit in the gazeebo and watch the fish in the pond, or sit on the porch and watch all...
Jodi Doll
Feb 22, 2022
Jodi Rene’ Doll, daughter of Bob and Sharon Brashears, was born on May 10, 1968 in Marysville, Ohio and died tragically and unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. To those of us who knew and loved her, she was perfect. She was the epitome of the Golden Rule, an absolute ray of sunshine and was immensely treasured by...
Virginia Stanford
Feb 22, 2022
Virginia A. Stanford, 94, of East Liberty, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Homestead at Logan Acres following a brief illness.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she had a strong work ethic which was on display her entire life. She also had a flare for life to go along...
Katherine Hoover
Feb 21, 2022
Katherine Kerns Hoover, 95, formerly of Raymond passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at Memorial Gables.
A loving homemaker, she and her late husband formerly owned and operated Hoover’s Mobil Gas Station in Raymond for nearly 15 years. She was affectionately known as the “unofficial Mayor” of Raymond. A member of the Old Union...
Ralph Coleman
Feb 17, 2022
Ralph L. Coleman, 89, of Marysville, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 61 years, Evelyn M. "Marlene" Coleman, and she passed away on April 11, 2020. He retired from Complete General Construction.
In keeping...
Beverly Allen
Feb 14, 2022
Beverly Jo Allen, 82, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine following a brief illness.
She was employed for 20 years with Westinghouse and 13 years with Siemens before retiring in 2001. She was a 1957 graduate of Triad High School where she was a cheerleader and...
Dallas Farrington
Feb 10, 2022
Dallas T. Farrington, 84, of West Mansfield, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty following a brief illness.
A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was a lifelong dairy farmer in the West Mansfield area after graduating from Byhalia High School. Having a strong work...
Courtney Simpson
Feb 9, 2022
Courtney Ann Simpson, 31, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus following a brief illness.
A loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Courtney was known for her kind spirit and generous heart. She was always willing to help anyone around her. She was...
Lloyd McNamee
Jan 28, 2022
Lloyd G. “Doc” McNamee, 98, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Bluebird of Marysville.
A graduate of Bokescreek Local High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Doc owned and operated the Standard Oil Stations in West Mansfield and East Liberty from 1965-1988. He also farmed...
Josephine Metz
Jan 28, 2022
Josephine E. Metz, 86, of Waldo, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 in Marion.
A 1953 graduate of North Lewisburg High School, she was a loving homemaker for her husband and children. She enjoyed baking and always loved the time spent with family and friends.
Born June 17, 1935 in...
Robert Merriman
Jan 25, 2022
Robert Lee Merriman, 82, of Marion, went home to be with Jesus on January 25, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Union County from complications of COVID 19.
A graduate of Mt. Gilead High School, he was a standout athlete on the football, basketball and track teams. He served on City Council in Mt. Gilead,...
Shirley Garvin
Jan 23, 2022
Shirley E. Garvin, 85, of Bellefontaine, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.
Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Bokescreek Local High School. She went on to earn degrees from the Columbus Business College and Bob Jones University. Shirley...
Wilbur Porter
Jan 22, 2022
Wilbur K. Porter, 96, of Cincinnati, passed away early Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Lodge Retirement Community.
Born September 19, 1925 in Cincinnati, he was the son of the late Guy and Mayme (Kerns) Porter. In September of 1950, he married Dorothy L. (Jones) Porter and she died October 14, 1999. He was...
Charles Meddles
Jan 20, 2022
Charles Allen “Al” Meddles, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his residence.
A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, Charlie was pure and simple, a family man. He loved fishing, camping, boating, hunting and traveling. He would often combine these with his greatest love, his family,...
James Harvey
Jan 18, 2022
James E. “Harv” Harvey, 75 of West Mansfield, died early Tuesday morning, January 18, 2022 at The James. He was born July 23, 1946 in Kenton to the late Harry Burl and Emily Dolores (Benedict) Harvey. On June 8, 1968 he married the former Vicki Kavanagh in Blissfield, MI and she survives. He was a member of the West...
Charles Bray
Jan 18, 2022
Charles A. “Charlie” Bray, 91, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his residence.
He was a dandy. They say “only the good die young.” Well, they’re probably right, because this ornery bastard made it to the ripe old age of 91. Charlie never got cheated in his life. A 1948...
John Hornsby
Jan 16, 2022
John R. Hornsby, 65, of Marysville, passed away early Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Dublin Methodist Hospital.
A loving husband, father and brother, he was a longtime employee with Bob Evans Restaurants and formerly attended Living Waters Church of God. An avid bowler in his younger years, he also enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and...
Lucas Barto
Jan 15, 2022
Lucas Dale Barto was born into this world on January 15, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, and called back to Heaven just a few hours later to serve as one of God’s Angels.
Luke is survived by his parents, Dillon and Emily (Juhola) Barto; grandparents, Christi and Ralph Doak and Denise and Michael Juhola;...
Wandell Vinson
Jan 10, 2022
Wandell Jay Vinson, 89, formerly of Marysville and currently of Crystal River, FL, where he has resided for the past 33 years, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Madison County Hospital in London following a brief illness.
Born May 7, 1932 in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Jay and Mary...
Robert Combs
Jan 5, 2022
Robert D. “Bob” Combs, 79, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
A 1961 graduate of Wellston High School, he worked in maintenance at Goodyear for 35 years until his retirement. Never one to sit still, he loved tinkering with just about anything, but especially with small...
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