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OBITUARIES
Margaret Ruth Beam
Margaret Ruth Beam, age 92, of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Chesterville, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. She was born on June 9, 1933, in Freemont, Ohio, the daughter of Chester and A. Grace (Davis) Sipes.…
Cherie Gallagher
Cherie Gallagher, 77, of Mount Vernon passed away on Saturday evening, March 14, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 17, 1948 in Mount Vernon to the late William and Pauline (Lyons) Dennis. Cherie worked at Knox Community Hospital in the Environmental Services. She loved to watch all the grandkids…
Charlotte A. Trace
Charlotte A. Trace, 79, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1946, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to Alonzo and Jenevive (Fowls) Freeman. Charlotte devoted her life to her family. Her greatest joy was raising her children and later…
Larry Craig Gruber
Larry Craig Gruber, 84, of Mount Vernon passed away on Friday morning, March 13, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Marion to the late James “Bus” and Blanche (Graff) Gruber. Larry was a Harding High School graduate class of 1959. After graduation Larry started his career as a pipe fitter…
Lois McFarland Moore
MT. VERNON- Lois McFarland Moore, 92, died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born April 22, 1933 in Laurel Co., KY to the late Alex & Zella Hopkins. She was an employee of the Mt. Vernon Developmental Center for 25 years. She also worked kettle corn & lemonade stands…
Rhonda Hanus
DANVILLE- Rhonda Jean (White) Hanus, 75, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 11, 1950 in Mt. Vernon to the late Herbert P. and Jessie (Lauderbaugh) White. She was a 1968 graduate of East Knox High School, and an active member of the Ohio Order of Eastern Star Glenwood Chapter…
Carol “Duke” Fenneken
Carol “Duke” Fenneken, 81, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2026. She was born on June 3, 1945 in New Albany to Dorothy & Louis Appleton. She will be remembered for being a devoted mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She is survived by Children, Troy (Susan) Duke, Brian (Wendy) Duke, Danielle (Aaron)…
Eric Brown
Eric Lee Brown, age 55, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home. Eric was born on May 30, 1970, in Elyria, Ohio, to Richard R. and Sue (Curlis) Brown. Eric is survived by his mother, Sue Brown of Upper Sandusky, two sons, Wade Brown of Columbus, Cole…
David P. Eshelman
David P. Eshelman, 82, of Mount Vernon passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Morrow Manor in Chesterville, Ohio. He was born on December 16, 1943 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to late Edward H. and Rose C. (Hamall) Eshelman. David was a 1962 graduate of Fredericktown High School. He worked for several area manufacturers…
Eric Lee Brown
Eric Lee Brown, age 55, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home. Eric was born on May 30, 1970, in Elyria, Ohio, to Richard R. and Sue (Curlis) Brown. Eric is survived by his mother, Sue Brown of Upper Sandusky, two sons, Wade Brown of Columbus, Cole…
Roberta L. Smith
Roberta L. Smith, 70, of Mount Vernon passed away on March 7, 2026 at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1955 to Ethel Jane Scott in Columbus, OH. Roberta worked 34 years at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center until her retirement. Following her retirement, she worked at Touch of Grace in Mount…
Todd Miller
Todd A. Miller MT. VERNON- Todd Aaron Miller, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1967 in Mt. Vernon to Robert D. and Bonnie L. (Shrimplin) Miller. He was a 1985 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, and attended Marshall University. Todd worked for several golf courses…
Gary Carpenter
HOWARD: Gary Gene Carpenter, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Country Court Nursing Center. He was born August 29, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Gilbert and Grace (Snyder) Carpenter. On January 24, 1970, Gary married Susie Lynn Hindman, and the two shared 54 years of marriage before her passing in…
Colleen Brokaw
Colleen A. Brokaw, age 84, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at The Ohio Eastern Star Home. She was born on December 26, 1941, in Danville and was the daughter to the late Edward L. and Mary C. (Solomon) Styers. Colleen was a life-long resident of Knox County, born in Danville…
Lindsay M. Collins
Lindsay M. Collins, age 37, of Mount Vernon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born on January 27, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio to Greg and Liz (Purtee) Collins. Lindsay was a nurse at Bennington Glen Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by her daughters…
Lois Ann Turner
Lois Ann Turner, age 91, of Crescent City, Florida and formerly of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 24, 1934, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas Augustus and Cecile Marie (Taylor) Gardner. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Robertson of…
Raymond Walters
Raymond Larry Walters, of Utica, went to heaven on March 7, 2026, peacefully at home with his family by his side. Raymond was born on June 18, 1945, in Mt Vernon, to the late Arley Lee and Genevive (McKibben) Walters. Larry enlisted in the US Navy in 1963 and served as a machinist on the…
Cara Mae Suchman
Cara Mae Suchman, age 88, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Country Club Retirement Campus, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She was born on November 20, 1937, in Fairfield, Illinois, to the late Lycurgus and Alberta (Close) Whitlock. Cara graduated from Collinsville High School with the Class of 1955. She…
Charlotte Ann Stewart
It is with heavy hearts that we face the loss of Charlotte Ann Stewart, wonderful sister, loving mother and grandmother. Charlotte passed at the age of 84 on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by family at Country Club Retirement Campus. Charlotte was blessed with a kind spirit. She loved Elvis, Red Barns, her fur baby…
Robert Cecil Ready Jr.
Robert Cecil Ready Jr, age 76, of Mount Vernon passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Knox Community Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1949, in Canton, Ohio to the late Robert and Erma Faye (Wingert) Ready. Robert earned his master’s degree in social work from Bowling Green University. He was…
Larry B. Shannon
Larry Bryan Shannon, age 61, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with his son, Gavin, by his side. Larry was the son of James and Betty (Llewellyn) Shannon. Larry graduated from Centerburg High School. He worked as an auto mechanic but was considered a jack of all trades. Larry…
Robert E. Adelsperger II
Reverend Robert E. Adelsperger II (Pastor Bob), 61, passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord on February 12th, 2026. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on January 19th, 1965. He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. in Education. Afterward, he completed his Master of Divinity at Ashland Theological Seminary. Following…
Margaret Helen Price
Margaret Helen Abraham Price, age 93, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1932, in Utica, Ohio, the daughter of Fred and Ethlyn (Muston) Abraham. She was a member of the Chester Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for over 70 years. Margaret was a…
Amanda Lynn Denuit
Amanda Lynn Denuit, age 40, of Mount Vernon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 22, 1985, in Holmes County, Ohio to James and Kathy (Gaumer) Denuit. Amanda enjoyed reading and occasionally playing video games. But most of all, she loved the time she spent with…
Karen L. Gallwitz
Karen L. Gallwitz, 83, of Mount Vernon died on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Laurels of Mount Vernon with her family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1942 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late John and Madeline (Nogar) Kymer. Karen graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1960. She enjoyed…
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