Obituaries

Aug 25, 2019

James Robert Gingrey “Jim”, age 89, of Urbana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Jim was born on August 21, 1930, in Champaign County, the son of the late Harold and Notie (Neil) Gingrey. In Jim’s early years, farming became a way of life that he held on to throughout his entire...

Aug 17, 2019

OLEJNICZAK, Richard Alan age 64 of Sevierville, Tennessee formerly of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully with his wife which was the love of his life, daughter and granddaughter by his side on Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born on December 30, 1954 to the late Robert and Katherine Rose (Heslet) Olejniczak in Toledo, Ohio. In addition to his parents,...

Aug 12, 2019

Martha Frances Evilsizor died Monday, August 12, 2019 in Vancrest of Urbana, OH, of natural causes. She was born April 24, 1925 to Lola E. Neer in Champaign County, Urbana, OH. She was later adopted by her grandparents, Clarence A. and Clara A. Neer. Martha worked at Shields Bootery as a young lady and later as a secretary at Howard...

Aug 10, 2019

Mary Alice Walborn, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Monarch Nursing Home, Marysville. She was born on January 9, 1944 to the late Robert and Velma (LaRue) South in Cable, OH. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ramon Walborn; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Norman and Terry...

Aug 4, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Gayle Petty, 82, of Kingscreek, passed away Friday August 2, 2019 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH at 2:28 PM. She was born November 3, 1936, in Champaign County, OH to Lloyd and Doris (Dill) McInturff. She was a 1954 Salem High School graduate, a member of Kingscreek United Methodist Church, Past Worthy Matron of Elizabeth M. Hood Chapter, a...

Jul 28, 2019

On the evening of Sunday, July 28, 2019, Robert “Bussy” Louis Birt passed away due to complications with his fight against cancer. He was born March 24, 1943 at home in Kennard of Salem Township, to Robert and Violet Birt. Growing up, Bussy spent most of his childhood in Northville, which was a small community approximately 7 miles west of...

Jul 27, 2019

The love of my life, William W. “Bud” Skaggs, age 74 of Urbana went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was born on May 24, 1945 to the late Jerry and Betty Skaggs in Urbana. In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in death by his siblings: Evy McNeely, Don Skaggs, Marsha Nelson...

Jul 25, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Ward Tabor, born in southern Ohio on November 1, 1924, died Thursday morning, July 25, 2019. She was the daughter of Frank and Clara Ward. Ruth was a constant reader, a skilled artist, a gardener, an animal lover, and an expert in knitting, crocheting, and sewing. While still a student at Columbus North High School, she was awarded...

Jul 23, 2019

Margit Coon, 90, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Mercy McAuley Care Center, Urbana. Margit was born on May 28, 1929 in Budakeszi, Hungary. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Hess in 1949, and second husband James Coon who passed away August 2016. James and Margit were married for 64 years. Also...

Jul 16, 2019

Patrick H. Gunsaulies, 83, of Urbana, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born on May 8, 1936 in Urbana, OH, the son of Frank W. and Marietta (Turner) Gunsaulies. Pat was a lifelong resident of Champaign County and retired from WB Marvins after 45 years of service. He was a...

Jul 8, 2019

CLARK, Dawn Marie age 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2019, due to complications of the spinal cord injury that left her wheelchair-bound for the past two years.. She was born on August 28, 1961 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob (Ruth) Clark and Sharron "Sue" (Keith) Johnson. In addition to her parents, Dawn leaves behind her...

Jul 3, 2019

Kells, Mildred A., 96, of Urbana, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Urbana Place. She was born on April 19, 1923, in Champaign County, the daughter of the late Fred L. and Maude (Kanagy) Humphrey. Mildred is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Max L. and Vicki Kells of Rochester Hills, MI; grandchildren, James Kells and John Kells, both...

Jul 1, 2019

Crego, Betty Joyce, died Monday, July 1, 2019 in the comforts of her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 10, 1936, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of the late Kelly B. and Allie D. (Nixon) Harless. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Carlton W. “Butch” Crego; and siblings, Clarence, Juanita and...

Jun 19, 2019

James Richard Imel, age 93 of Urbana, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Mercy McAuley Center. He was born on April 6, 1926 to the late Charles and Mary (Hayes) Imel in Urbana. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Elcena Imel; his brother, Harry Imel and brother-in-law, Charles Fraley...

Jun 16, 2019

URBANA - Brent David Parcels, 58, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Urbana Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by his loving family. He was the third son of Karl Eldon Parcels and Martha Streber Parcels. He was born on March 7, 1962 in Circleville, Ohio. Brent graduated from Urbana High School, class of 1979. He earned his Associates...

Jun 12, 2019

Charlotte “June” Dallas, 91, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 at Vancrest of Urbana. She was born on April 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Pearl and Rena (Gorton) Johnson. June is survived by her children, Greg (Sally) Dallas, Sharon (Steve) Myers and Kathy (Larry) Thornburg; grandchildren, Adria (Joe) Benden, Heather (Jack) McKee, Matthew (Valerie) Thornburg...

Jun 10, 2019

Jean Schneider Buckles, 89, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019. She was born on March 17, 1930, in Urbana, the daughter of the late Paul and Eloys (Stratton) Schneider. Jean was a pillar in the Urbana community, being involved with numerous organizations and activities. She attended Denison University for 2 years where she also played collegiate...

Jun 10, 2019

Brant Ambrose Butler went home to be with the Lord with his wife by his side on June 10, 2019 with hopes to see all his loved ones again! He was born on July 11, 1949 and raised in Urbana, OH. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1967 with a very special class! Brant formed lifelong friendships with classmates...

Jun 6, 2019

Marcella June Ratcliff, “Momma June”, 84, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 24, 1935, in Champaign County, the daughter of the late Marion and Nellie (Ellai) Ropp. Marcella worked at Mercy Hospital many years ago when it was located behind Vancrest. She was a bus driver...