Obituaries
Ray E. Baker
Nov 11, 2023
Ray E. Baker, 91, of Milford Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following a brief illness.
A lifelong resident of Union County, he served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean War. He retired from International Harvester, now Navistar in Springfield where he worked in harnessing for 30 years. He loved hunting, spending...
Donald R. Bushong
Nov 4, 2023
Donald R. Bushong, 84, of Raymond, took a flight home with the Angels to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2023 following many months of failing health.
A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, he was a graduate of Northwestern High School where he was active in the FFA. Don first worked at O.M. Scott’s and later as...
Sandra Diane Chappie-Slife
Oct 25, 2023
Sandra Diane (Wooley) Chappie-Slife, 70, of Marysville, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Born August 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Betty (McBride) Wooley. She first married Jack U. Chappie, who survives, and later married William Edgar Slife, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2010. In addition to...
Jack E. Sutherly
Oct 22, 2023
Jack E. Sutherly, 89, of Richwood, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a short illness.
A devoted husband and father, Jack was a generous man with a kind heart. A graduate of West Mansfield High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Having a strong work ethic, he...
Joseph E. McCreary
Oct 16, 2023
Joseph E. “Joe” McCreary, 69, of East Liberty, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and brother, he was a lifelong resident of East Liberty. Joe worked as a truck driver with Storm’s Trucking in Bellefontaine. Having a love...
Nettie Joan Finch
Oct 13, 2023
Nettie Joan Finch, 89, of Marysville, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A loving wife, mother and homemaker, she was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Columbus. A faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Marysville, she loved rubber stamping, baking, and visiting with people in nursing homes to...
Cheryl L. Ferryman
Oct 7, 2023
Cheryl L. Ferryman, 65, of Raymond, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness, with her loving husband by her side.
A graduate of Greenon High School in Enon, she worked for several years as an assembler and in the paint department at Honda. She enjoyed camping, hiking, reading, and loved her peppermint candy.
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Richard L. Hirby
Sep 23, 2023
Richard L. Hirby, 68, of West Mansfield, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Union County following many months of failing health.
A graduate of West Milton High School, Richard worked as a production coordinator in the weld shop at Honda for 30 years, retiring in 2015. Having a love for motorsports, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and...
Jesse James Shock
Sep 2, 2023
Jesse James Shock, 14, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City from an accident while swimming.
He was a freshman at Marysville High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. Jesse was also active in Jiu-jitsu and enjoyed playing video games, swimming and studying Japanese culture. An avid reader, he...
Esther Greenwood
Sep 1, 2023
Esther Greenwood, 100, of Marysville, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Union County, with her loving son by her side following a brief illness.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was a wonderful, loving homemaker for her family. Esther was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marysville and enjoyed shopping and sewing.
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Doris J. Fields
Aug 23, 2023
Doris J. Fields, 85, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Memorial Gables.
A 1956 graduate of Marysville High School, she worked with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, retiring in 2011. She was a member of the Windsor Community Seniors and the Union County Farm Bureau. She loved her flowers, especially her roses and...
Gregory R. Felix
Aug 20, 2023
Gregory R. Felix, 65, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Bluebird of Marysville following many months of failing health.
A devoted husband, father and papa, Greg loved his family and cherished his time he spent with them. Whether it was coaching his children in their younger years or attending the activities of his grandchildren, he was always...
Rodney L. Preston
Aug 15, 2023
Rodney L. Preston, 69, of Raymond, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
Born May 26, 1954 in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Hershel and Joy (Dean) Preston.
Am loving husband, father, papa and brother, he was a graduate of Piketon High School and retired from the Marysville Honda plant where he...
Aliyah Rosalee West
Aug 15, 2023
Aliyah Rosalee West, 8 Months, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus following a lifelong battle with heart ailments and surrounded by her loving family.Born December 15, 2022, in Bellefontaine, she was the daughter of Jared D. West and Allissa Denae Yeager. Although her time was much too brief, Aliyah will leave a lifetime impression...
Larry D. Dunham
Aug 5, 2023
Larry D. Dunham, 63, of Rowsburg and formerly of West Mansfield, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his residence.
Never one to sit still, Larry was always “working on,” “fixing” or “tinkering” with something. In his younger years, he enjoyed working on cars and was an adult leader with the Boy Scouts while his son was involved. Having a...
George E. Freeman
Aug 2, 2023
George E. Freeman, 92, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Arbors of Delaware.
He served his country for nearly 20 years in the U.S. Army, from 1956 until his retirement in1976. He served two tours in Korea and one in Vietnam. While serving in Vietnam, he served at the same time as his son, Ed....
Peggy A. Wilcox
Jul 27, 2023
Peggy A. Wilcox, 85, of East Liberty, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness.
A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, she retired from Ranco following over 30 years of service. A longtime member of the Marysville Eagles #3506, she was also a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association...
Leonard E. Belville
Jul 21, 2023
Leonard E. Belville, 92, of Delaware, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Danbury- Westerville, Parkside Village, with his wife and children by his side.
Leonard was employed as a project engineer for 30 years with Westreco before his retirement in 1990. He was a faithful, active member and elder of the Delaware Church of Christ. Leonard was a...
Richard W. Allen
Jul 7, 2023
Richard W. Allen, 87, of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at his daughter’s residence in Lovilia, IA.
He was employed for 40 years with Grimes Manufacturing in Urbana before retiring as a foreman in 1998. He attended the First Friends Church in Bellefontaine and was a member of the Urbana Moose Lodge #1215. He and his wife loved...
Jack L. Orahood
Jul 4, 2023
Jack L. Orahood, 87, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his residence following many months of failing health.
Jack worked as a millwright with Union Local #712 for many years. A member of the West Mansfield Conservation Club, he loved hunting and fishing, woodworking and his gun collection. He enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians and...
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