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OBITUARIES
Diana D. Henthorn
Diana D. Henthorn, age 83, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior and her late husband Lloyd Henthorn, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 9, 1942, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the daughter of Archie and…
Angela G. Teegardin
Angela G. Cline Teegardin, 59, of Mount Vernon passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 4, 1966 in Mount Vernon to Tresia (Lloyd) Cline and the late James R. Cline. Angela enjoyed going on cruises, drawing, coloring, bird watching, and sitting on her porch…
Robert Crise, Sr.
Robet G. Crise, Sr. VERNON- Robert Greer Crise, Sr., 96, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at Danbury Mt. Vernon. He was born Nov. 1, 1929 at the former Mercy Hospital in Mt. Vernon, the third son to the late George Washington and Beatrice B. (Greer) Crise. He attended both old and new 3rd Ward grade schools…
Sue Railsback
Sue Ann Railsback, age 84, of Powell, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1941, to George J. and Mildred (Haber) Stamm. She devoted her life to education, family, and friendship, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, curiosity, and quiet strength. An educator for more…
Steven Blanton
Steven E. Blanton- 74 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at OSU James Cancer Center. Steve was born on November 5, 1951 in Mount Vernon, OH. to Felix Blanton Jr. & Helen Joyce (Thompson). Steve started his career as a Plasterer at the age of 18, following the steps…
David R. Ross
David R. Ross, age 60, of Centerburg passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1965, in Frankfurt, Germany to Eugene and Margaret Ann (Sands) Ross. David was employed at Gene Ross and Sons for many years and had a very large customer base. He was also…
Thomas L. Hampton
Thomas L. Hampton, age 58, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1967, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the son of Robert Hampton and Ann (Hess) Johnson. Tom was a 1986 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and was employed with…
Ronda R. Hathaway
Ronda R. Hathaway, 75, of Fredericktown died on Friday afternoon, January 2, 2026 at the Country Court Nursing Center in Mount Vernon surrounded by her family. She was born on April 13, 1950 in Know County to the late Leland and Lorilla (Shinaberry) Hathaway. Ronda was a graduate of Fredericktown High School, the Ohio State…
Richard L. Hardwick
Richard L. “Rich” Hardwick—loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend—went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1947, in Bremen, Ohio, to the late Robert and Ruth (McCall) Hardwick. Rich was a kindhearted and hardworking man who found joy in helping others, especially by mowing…
Harvey A. Keckley
Harvey Allen Keckley, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home. Harvey was born on December 7, 1932, in Utica, Ohio, to the late Harry Leslie and May Lilley Keckley. He was a 1951 graduate of Homer High School. He honorably served his country in the United…
Betty Jane Smith
Betty J. Smith, age 92, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1933, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to the late Raymond and Gertrude (Henry) Frey. Betty was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church…
Connie J. Pritchett
Connie J. Pritchett, age 81, of Howard, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on July 25, 1944, in Mount Vernon to the late Forest H. and Ethel F. (Mansfield) Clark. Connie is survived by her two daughters, Valerie (Todd Benner) Thompson of Mount Vernon and…
Virginia “Ginny” Potes
Virginia “Ginny” Potes 88 passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Country Club Retirement and Rehabilitation Center Mount Vernon, Ohio after a long battle with Dementia. Ginny was born in Columbus Ohio to Harold and Garnet Dewey. She was an avid reader and loved to share her passion with those around her. While Ginny…
Eunice A. King
Eunice A. King, age 89, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born on March 14, 1936, in Loudonville, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel and Marie (Ross) McIntire. Eunice was a former member of the Colonial City Moose Lodge and in…
Kenneth E. Conner Jr.
Kenneth E. Conner Jr., age 72, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Knox Community Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1953, in Mount Vernon to Kenneth E. and Dolly (Barton) Conner Sr. Ken was as ornery and fun loving as a husband, dad, and grandpa could be. He…
Kathryn Tucker
Howard – Kathryn Elizabeth Tucker passed away at home December 30, 2025 at the age of 67. Kathryn was born in Mount Vernon on June 3, 1958 to Raymond Dean and Janet Isabelle (Frye) Tucker, who both preceded her in death along with her life partner, Rick Jensen, and sister, Diane Tucker. She was a…
Mia Alberts
Mia Dawn Alberts, age 26 of Danville, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2025 Mia laughed joyfully, cried easily, loved hard, forgave quickly, and hid her pain behind a beautiful smile. She was the one to call if you were in trouble. The one that checked in on everyone else. She told jokes, loved a…
Mary Lou Sapp
Mary Lou Sapp, 84, of Mount Vernon passed away on December 29, 2025 at Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 10, 1941 to Clarence E. and Hildagarde A. (Haas) Peters in Malita, OH. Mary Lou was a member of the Trinity Worship Center in Mount Vernon, OH. She was also the…
Joyce Meyers
Joyce Ann Meyers, 86, of Sunbury, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at Country View of Sunbury. Born in Shelby, Ohio, on November 24, 1939, to Earl C. and Catherine E. (Dunlap) Baker, Joyce’s life was marked by compassion, dedication, and love for family and community. A proud graduate of Shelby High School’s class…
Dorotha Small
Dorotha Small, born on October 26,1941, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away December 24, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Dorotha was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around caring for others. “Momma Small’s” found her greatest joy in her family and had a special love for babysitting children,…
Danny Lyons
Danny Lyons, 64, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Danny was born on September 18, 1961, to William Lyons and Cathey Bartrug. From a very young age, he showed an extraordinary artistic ability that would remain a defining part of his life. Danny…
Louise M. Johnson
Louise Marie (Cline) Johnson of Mount Vernon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday December 27th, 2025, at Knox Community Hospital at age 95. Louise grew up in Brinkhaven where she met her lifelong friend Iris. She loved the small town and being outdoors. After moving from Brinkhaven to Mount Vernon as a young adult she…
Patricia S. Brenneman
Patricia S. “Patsy” Brenneman, age 81, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Patsy was born on December 28, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Ray and Esther (Sowry) Toppin. She was a 1961 graduate of Jefferson High School in Jefferson,…
Barbara J. Coe
Barbara J. Coe, age 79, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Country Court Nursing Home in Mount Vernon. She was born on July 17, 1946, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the daughter of John and Margaret (Blanchard) Kerin. Barb was a 1964 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and retired…
Thomas Grubb Jr
Thomas C. Grubb Jr., age 81, passed away on December 17, 2025. Thomas (Tom) was born on October 14, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Thomas and Louise Grubb. He was a devoted husband to Jill Grubb of Gambier for 57 years. An avid outdoorsman, Tom found great joy in fly fishing, wood-carving, and being alone…
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