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OBITUARIES
Rodger R. Hill
Rodger R. Hill, 80, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1943, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Conard J. Hill and Pauline (Reagh) Hill. Rodger was a U.S. Army Veteran and stationed in Pittsburgh, PA in the radar facility from…
Karen Sue Herndon
Karen Sue (Rowe) Herndon, age 70, of Bonita Springs, Florida, and formerly of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 10, 1954, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the daughter of Francis and Betty (Lewis) Rowe. Karen was a 1972 graduate of Mount…
Michael J. Bennett Sr.
DANVILLE: Michael Joseph Bennett Sr. passed away on Saturday morning, May 11, 2024, in Ohio Health Riverside Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 77. He was born on December 16, 1946, in Lancaster, Ohio to parents Robert & Ruth Bennett and graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School with the class of 1965.…
David L. Arnold
David L. Arnold, age 66, of Mount Vernon passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Country Club Retirement Center. He was born on June 5, 1957, in Newark, Ohio to the late Joseph Arnold and Alice (Miles) Becker. David was employed at New Hope Industries where he performed custodial duties at the rest…
Mary Ann Fronce
Mary Ann Fronce, 86, of Mount Vernon passed away on Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2024 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon. She was born on May 22, 1937 in Mount Vernon to Chalmer “Chink” and Grace (Clune) Fronce who preceded her in death. Survivors include her brother, Charles (Karen) Fronce of Tomball,…
Charles Newsome Fisher
Charles Newsome Fisher, age 58, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 28, 1966, to Charles and Sonja (Tabak) Fisher. Charles had his own construction business for the past 25 years. He was also a volunteer Firefighter for Monroe…
Rex Wright
Rex Erwin Wright, 66 of St. Louisville passed away on May 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1957 in Mt. Vernon, OH to the late Ralph E. and Nellie R. (Farley) Wright. Rex was a member of Highway Starz. He loved cars, drag racing, his cows and his beloved dog,…
Maryjo Bell
Maryjo Bell was born on January 3, 1952 to Sidney Bell and Eileen (Doup) Coogle and passed away at Country Meadow Nursing Home on May 8, 2024 after several months of struggling with cancer. She was raised with her three older brothers, Henry, Roger, and Glenn in the Utica area and later moved to Mount…
Joyce Ann Merillat
Joyce Ann (Freppel) Merillat, 83 of St. Louisville passed away on May 7, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Center in Newark. She was born on September 20, 1940 in Wauseon, OH to the late John and Josephine (Snyder) Freppel. Joyce attended the First Baptist Church of Heath. She worked as a telephone operator in Mt.…
Christopher “Chris” Neitzelt
Danville – Christopher “Chris” Neitzelt, 74, passed away at home on May 5, 2024. Chris was born in Wooster on June 2, 1949. He was the son of Hubert Neitzelt and Norma Lee (Sowards) Farley. He was a career Air Force Veteran, proudly serving in both Vietnam and the Gulf War during his service time…
Janice (Jan) Williams
Janice (Jan) Eileen Williams, 82, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at Galion Avita Hospital, in Galion, OH. Jan was born November 21st, 1941, in Mount Vernon, OH to John Nathan and Olive {Smith} West. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School, in 1961 and was a lifelong resident. She worked…
Mary C. Dickerson
Mary C. Dickerson, 86 of Utica passed away on May 4, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on February 4, 1938 in Granville, OH to the late Truman and Goldie (Priest) Ables. Mary graduated from Granville High School in 1956, after which she married Frank (Tom) Pendleton. They…
Leslie A. Beach
Leslie A. Beach, age 53, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the HCA Florida West Side Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1970, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the daughter of James and Jacalyn (Oliver) Beach. Leslie was a 1988 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. When you…
Donald Ridenour Jr.
Donald Ridenour Jr, age 71, of Mount Vernon passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 25, 1952, in Mount Vernon to the late Donald and Effie (Stevens) Ridenour Sr. Family was everything to Donald and he believed that being a…
Luanne Dunham
Luanne Dunham was born February 5, 1951, to Harold Franklin and Kathryn Vulgamore Dunham in Mount Vernon, OH and died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 21. Luanne was known for her readiness to travel. She thoroughly enjoyed her cruise trips and especially her recent visit to Egypt, the Middle East and India in…
Adam Canter
Adam T. J. “Tim” Canter, born October 9th, 1967, to Patrick Lowell and Beverly (Breck) Canter, went home to his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2024. He departed, leaving behind a legacy woven with passion, dedication, and love. Tim was know as a hard-working, God-fearing, patriotic man. He was an avid collector of hats.…
David B. Bissett
David B. Bissett, age 68, of Fredericktown passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 5, 1956, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to the late George and Helen (Kirkwood) Bissett. David was a hobby scientist, an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed sustainable homesteading; most of all he was a great…
Elizabeth Ann Yough
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Yough, age 86, of Centerburg, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at The Inn at Walnut Trail in Sunbury. She was born on June 19, 1937, in Utica, Ohio, the daughter of Cletus and Marguerite (Londot) Smith. Early on, Betty worked for the Miller…
Perry S. Stamp
Perry S. Stamp, age 96, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 2, 1927, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Ernest and Winifred (St. John) Stamp. Perry proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and…
Jean Barker
Jean Barker, 85, of Mount Vernon passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on February 9, 1939 in Mount Vernon to the late Eldon and Hazel (Workman) Frye. Jean was a member of Grace Bible Church in Mount Vernon. Jean is survived by her children, Timothy (Kelley) Ashcraft…
Thomas Blanchard
Danville – Thomas Blanchard, 68, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday April 28, 2024. Tom was born in Mount Vernon on January 1, 1956. He was one of four children of Corwin Francis and Patricia Sue (Wilson) Blanchard who preceded him in death. He married Terri Parker in August of 1977, and together…
Michael C. “Mike” Williams
Michael C. “Mike” Williams passed away on April 29, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was 64. He was born on March 30, 1960, to parents Jack and Beverly (Tier) Williams in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where he grew up and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1978. On July 19, 1986, he married Debbie…
Deborah Mae Phillips
Deborah Mae Phillips, age 67, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on April 10, 1957, in Chesapeake, West Virginia to the late William and Ilene (Harper) Miller. Debbie graduated from Mount Vernon High School, and attended Cosmetology School in Newark,…
Russell Lowell Keifer
Russell Lowell Keifer, 94, passed away April 15, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family. His life was defined by a strong loyalty and devotion to those he loved, as well as an unwavering commitment to deeply held personal values of hard work, authenticity, and drive. While never one to suffer fools or bullies gladly,…
Joseph Roger Barron
Joseph Roger Barron, age 87, of Mount Vernon, passed away April 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his children. He was born January 14, 1937 in Hamden, Ohio. He was the son of Rothbe and Leota Barron. Roger was a graduate of Hamden High school. Afterward, he enlisted in the Air Force and served…
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