Obituaries

Robin Clayton

Robin Clayton

Oct 3, 2016

Robin A. Cross-Clayton, 67, of East Liberty, died Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Ohio State University/Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. A 1967 graduate of Brookhaven High School in Columbus, she attended college in Oklahoma where she also lived for 20 years. An accomplished seamstress, Robin enjoyed reading, writing, genealogy and decorating, especially when it came to her home but...

Sharon Bymaster

Sharon Bymaster

Oct 2, 2016

Sharon Kay Bymaster, 74, of Marysville, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at her residence. Always with a beautiful, welcoming smile on her face, Sharon enjoyed being around family and friends, filling their lives with laughter. She loved to watch her grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in any activity, especially their sports. She also enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She attended...

Clayton Hughes

Clayton Hughes

Aug 21, 2016

Clayton C. Hughes, 100, of Rushsylvania, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. Born September 29, 1915 near Waynesfield, he was the son of the late C. Freeman and Eva Marie (Kemp) Hughes. In 1918, his family moved to Rushsylvania and he was a 1934 graduate of Rushsylvania High School. He attended the Rushsylvania...

Aaron Holycross

Aaron Holycross

Jul 29, 2016

Aaron H. Holycross, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at heartland of Bellefontaine. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Aaron served his county during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion post 173 in Bellefontaine and a member of the Ridgeway Church of Christ where he was baptized with his wife. He spent his career...

Herbert Baxley

Herbert Baxley

Jul 28, 2016

Herbert V. Baxley, 85, of East Liberty, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A man of great faith, Herb loved his time spent at the East Liberty Church of Christ where he was a faithful member. He enjoyed watching old westerns, hunting and fishing, but he truly loved riding his Harley Davidson,...

Barbara Morris

Barbara Morris

Jul 20, 2016

Barbara Ann Morris, 73, of Kenton and formerly of Richwood, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her residence. A graduate of Dennison High School in Cleveland, she worked as a secretary with DayLay Eggs for many years, but Barb's most important job was being a loving mother and devoted "Damaw" and "Meemaw" to her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, flowers attending...

Phyllis Gross

Phyllis Gross

Jul 17, 2016

Phyllis Benedict Gross, 77, of Florida and formerly of Middleburg, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her residence in Florida. A homemaker, she worked in retail for several years at Wal Mart, TG&Y and served as a Dollar General Store manager in Florida. A member of the Millcreek Church of Christ and VFW Post 3320 Ladies Auxiliary. She attended...

Sharon Beck

Sharon Beck

Jul 17, 2016

Sharon Lee Beck, 70, of Hilliard and former longtime resident of West Mansfield, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Born June 14, 1946 in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Dorothy (Pugh) Beard. On December 17, 2000, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry T. Beck,...

David Arnold II

David Arnold II

Jul 10, 2016

David Thomas Arnold II, 42, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 10, 2016 at his residence. A 1992 graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School, he then graduated from Columbus State with a degree in business in 2005. David was a Managing Partner with ABC Supply Company in Columbus, where he had worked for the past 11 years. He attended...

Kristine Whitt

Kristine Whitt

Jun 3, 2016

WEST MANSFIELD: Kristine K. Wilhelm-Whitt, age 46, of West Mansfield, Ohio went home to the Lord on Friday, June 3, 2016 surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. Born on March 30, 1970 in Marion, Ohio to Jerry and Jene (Cratty) Wilhelm. Kris was a 1988 graduate of Marion Harding High School. She worked for the Junior Library...

Eileen Crosby

Eileen Crosby

May 8, 2016

Eileen J. Crosby, 69, of Marysville, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Heartland of Marysville. Born April 28, 1947 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Ione Beck. A graduate of Canton-Lincoln High School, she attended Kent State University and worked for over 20 years with the Columbus City Schools as a food service manager. A...

Anthony Eaton

Anthony Eaton

Apr 5, 2016

Anthony D. "Tony" Eaton, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born April 26, 1955 in Bellefontaine, he was the son of the late Richard Eaton and Esther (Wallace) Boyd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Christine and Susie. A 1973 graduate of...

Gerald Trees

Gerald Trees

Mar 16, 2016

Gerald Dean Trees, 82, of Marysville died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He retired in 1998 after 24 ½ years as a machinist with OM Scotts. He was a member of the Christian Assembly Church and Scotts 20 Year Club. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of...

Larry Overfield

Larry Overfield

Mar 13, 2016

Larry LeRoy Overfield, 76, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Marysville, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Heartland of Bellefontaine. Born October 24, 1939 in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late Harry and Lucille (Penard) Overfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Roberta Paulson; brothers and sisters, Jerry Overfield, Edith Cummings, Walter...

Dorothy Arn

Dorothy Arn

Mar 13, 2016

Dorothy Margaret Arn, 95, of Ely, MN and formerly of Marysville, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Carefree Living in Ely. Born December 25, 1920 in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Clara Phoebe (Hook) Kimmel. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Kimmel. A 1938 graduate...

Barbara Daniels

Barbara Daniels

Mar 10, 2016

Barbara E. Daniels, 59, of Marysville, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Kobacker House in Columbus with her loving family by her side. Born December 26, 1956 in Marysville, she is the daughter of James R. and Alma (Sparks) Daniels, Jr. and her mother survives in Marysville. In addition to being preceded in death by her father, she was...

Shirley Cremeans

Shirley Cremeans

Feb 27, 2016

Shirley Ann Esther Cremeans, 76, of Marysville, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. A loving mom, grandma, sister and a caring friend to many, Shirley was a devoted and active lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church being baptized October 29, 1939 and confirmed March 29, 1953. Shirley retired from O.M. Scotts & Sons after...

Albert Coe

Albert Coe

Feb 20, 2016

Albert Eugene "Pete" Coe, 73, of Marion and formerly of Ostrander, died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Marion General Hospital. Born December 15, 1942 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Ernest E. and Pearl (Edwards) Coe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an uncle, Don Coe and by his aunts, Mildred Holycross,...

Bernette Slack

Bernette Slack

Feb 7, 2016

Bernette Slack, 92, of Marysville, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Heartland of Marysville. Born September 27, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Matilda (Burns) Mader. On June 3, 1949, she married Ashton Junior Slack and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2004. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Lucy Thompson and...

Mary Dasher

Mary Dasher

Jan 29, 2016

Mary K. Dasher, 89, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Carriage Court of Marysville. Born January 25, 1927 in Marysville, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Rausch) Streng. On July 27, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church, she married Robert J. Dasher and he preceded her in death on December 15, 1992....