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OBITUARIES
Joe Miller
Danville – John “Joe” Miller, 96, died Saturday April 13, 2024 at Danbury Senior Living in Mount Vernon. Joe was the youngest of six children of Mark and Mary (Colopy) Miller. He was born in Howard Township on September 21, 1927. In 1946, he married Eileen Raasch in Texarkana, Texas. He retired from Cooper Bessemer…
Mary A. Arlen
Mary Alice (Sterkel) Arlen, age 81, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on Dec. 18, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Anthony and Florence (Houck) Sterkel. Upon completion of nursing school,…
Sheila Jane Beck
Sheila Jane Beck, age 79, of Fredericktown passed away at her home on Monday, April 15, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 11, 1945, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Paul and Mary (Winand) Jewell. Sheila was a teacher in the Northmor School District for over 38…
Douglas Neely
Douglas H Neely age 60, of Howard Ohio, passed away on April 8, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family following a long battle with cancer. On Dec. 22, 1963 he was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio the son of the late Everett B. Neely and Freda M. Gump. On June 29, 1985 he…
William Blanchard
William P. Blanchard WOOSTER- William P. Blanchard, 97, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 surrounded by family at Brookdale Assisted Living, where he was a resident. He was born Jan. 15, 1927 in Loudonville at the Ullman Farmstead to the late John Justin and Hulda Rebecca (Ullman) Blanchard. Upon graduating high school, he served in…
Ralph G. Kitzmiller
Ralph G. Kitzmiller, 82, of Howard, OH, passed away Sunday, April 14th, 2024, at his home, in Apple Valley, Howard, OH. Ralph was born August 31st, 1941, in Columbus, OH to Ralph Elwood and Adele Louise {Feustel} Kitzmiller. He married Sandra Juilfs on May 27th, 1993. He Graduated from Whitehall High School then went into…
Luke Austin Phillips
Luke Austin Phillips, the 9 month old son of Austin and Morgan (Robinson) Phillips, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Morrow County Hospital in Mount Gilead. He was born on June 15, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Luke is survived by his maternal grandparents Steve and Chris…
Gary Palm
Gary H. Palm, 88, of Mount Vernon, passed away surrounded by his family on April 11 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home. He was born March 26, 1936, the youngest and last surviving of six children born to Edwin G. and Mabel B. (Piper) Palm. On Oct. 13, 1956, Gary married his high school sweetheart,…
Anita Hollis
DANVILLE- Anita Sue (Spearman) Hollis, 81, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born Feb. 26, 1943 in Danville to the late Robert and Edna (Smith) Spearman. She was a 1961 graduate of Danville High School, and a member of St. Luke Catholic Church. Anita spent much of…
Orrel M. Lybarger
Orrel M. Lybarger, age 99, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon. She was born on September 21, 1924, to the late R. Harold and Emily (Johnson) Workman. Orrel was a member of the Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church for most of…
W Sue Shaw
Sue Karns Shaw of Knox County (Howard) Ohio died at her home in Reno, Nevada on March 30th. She was born March 13th, 1939. Her life work included parenting, nursing, counseling, massage therapy and being a great friend. Preceding her in her journey home: her parents Charles and Ruth Karns, her brothers John Partesius and…
Thomas Richard Stillman
Thomas Richard Stillman, age 78; Loving husband of Susan (nee Evans) for 58 years; beloved father of Deanna Stobbe (Ben) and Denise Bailey (Scott). Cherished grandfather of Carolyn and Benjamin Stobbe, Dana (nee Bailey) Bielenda (Andrew), Alyssa and Caitlin Bailey; Great grandfather of Aaron Bielenda; Loving brother of Jack and Karen (deceased). Tom was the…
Evelyn A. Boubary
Evelyn A. Boubary, age 88, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Country Court Nursing Home. She was born on June 8, 1935, to the late Ronald Earl and Bessie M. (Frasher) Morris Greer. Evelyn graduated from Danville High School in 1953 and went to work for the Mount Vernon Telephone…
Maryetta Blanton
Maryetta Blanton, age 94, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Country Club Retirement Campus. She was born on April 2, 1930, in Union County to the late William and Velma (Lake) Heath. Maryetta was a member of the Mount Vernon Church of Christ. She is survived by her two sons,…
Joshua Kirby
It is with profound sorrow that we announce that Joshua James Kirby, 47, died on April 9th, 2024, at home surrounded by the comfort and love of his wife, sons, and family after two years of a heroic battle with a rare brain cancer. What happened to Josh is tragic, but he is not a…
Stephen B. Leachman Jr.
Stephen Browne Leachman, 66, of Fredericktown, Ohio, retired Westlake Police Captain, passed April 7, 2024, after a courageous 14-year long battle with cancer. Steve Jr, as he was called by his family, graduated from Lakewood High School in 1976. He received his Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in 1980. Steve was…
William Spaulding
William “Bill” Clyde Spaulding, 92, died at home on April 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born May 21, 1931 in Holden 22, West Virginia, Bill was the pride of his family. He was a Sergeant – First Class in the U.S. Army (Ret.) and a Purple Heart recipient for his service in the Korean…
Marcia McMahon
Marcia Ellen McMahon, 85, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away April 9, 2024, at Brookdale Nursing Home, in Mount Vernon. Marcia was born July 26th, 1938 in Mount Vernon, OH to Edward Vern and Ruth {Maxwell} Davies. She married Joseph Allison McMahon on July 1963. She worked for Continental Can as a secretary to the…
Ricky L. Wolford
Ricky L. Wolford, age 58, of Cardington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Knox Community Hospital. He was born on March 12, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio to Terry and Cleo (Dheel) Wolford. He lived most of his adult life residing in Morrow County. Rick was a…
Terri Barber
UTICA- Terri Lynne (Hanes) Barber, 58, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born Aug. 17, 1965 in Mt. Vernon to John W. and Imogene (Mikesell) Hanes. She was a 1983 graduate of East Knox High School, a member of the Ohio Eastern Star, and the Morgan Grange. She…
Dennis J. Smith
Dennis Smith, 74, was born in Cleveland, served in the Navy, and spent his final years in Mount Vernon until his death on Saturday April 6th, 2024. After retiring from the Postal Service Dennis was active in the Knights of Columbus. We are saddened deeply by the untimely loss yet knew Smitty would shock us…
Patricia A. Courtright
Patricia A. Courtright, age 93, of Mount Vernon passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home. She was born on May 4, 1930, in Circleville, Ohio to the late Walter and Florence (Wilson) Metzger. She was employed as a clerk at Producers Livestock Assoc. Patricia was a member of the…
Janet M. Thatcher
Janet M. Thatcher, age 82, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 18, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Mildred (Chace) Nidy. Janet retired from Kahrl and Company Insurance in Mount Vernon. Janet was a member of the Lakeholm…
Patricia R. Brayton
Patricia R. Brayton, age 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 4, 1937, in Rochelle, Illinois to the late Edward and Helen (Johnston) Collins. Patricia graduated high school in 1955 and then from Mount Vernon Bible College in 1960. She was an ordained…
Shelly Jenkins
Shelly Jenkins, born on April 30, 1971, gracefully departed from this world on March 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Shelly’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with threads of passion and kindness. She had a special affinity for butterflies, finding joy in their delicate fluttering and vibrant hues. Her…
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