Obituaries
Obituaries
Donald Zachary Ray Dunham
Feb 23, 2019
Donald Zachary Ray Dunham, known as Byrd to many, took flight in the early morning hours of Feb. 23rd, 2019 in Shelby, North Carolina. He ended his journey with us at the age of 42 to begin his eternal life in Heaven. We will deeply miss him for that beautiful smile, crazy sense of humor, and his passion to help...
Lawrence Anthony Meyer
Feb 5, 2019
Lawrence Anthony Meyer, 61, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1957 in St. Paul, MN, a son of Robert Lawrence and Daris Arthell (Blyeth) Meyer. Tony was a mechanic/parts manager with SVG Motors and a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was an Assistant District...
Emma Jayne Brannon
Feb 3, 2019
Emma Jayne Brannon, 87, of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Emma was born April 5, 1931 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Lula (Sutton) Church. After retiring from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1989, she enjoyed her time traveling and with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Lynne...
Susan Mary Inskeep
Jan 30, 2019
Susan Mary Inskeep, 79, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born on May 5, 1939 in Lancaster, OH, a daughter of Fred and Anna Mary (Fox) Sanders. Susan retired from Springfield Federal Savings & Loan (WesBanco) and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Urbana. Survivors include her husband,...
Stevon Duane Warner
Jan 30, 2019
Stevon Duane Warner, 59, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Pittsboro. He was born in Delaware, OH on November 12, 1959. Stevon was a graphic artist in computer design and enjoyed being a ceramic artist. He was also a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his mother, Dolly (Bowers) Wisma; his...
Robert C. Lemaster
Jan 28, 2019
Robert C. LeMaster, 84, of Urbana, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 in Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. He was born on April 10, 1934 in Manila, KY, a son of Luther and Lura (Collins) LeMaster. Robert was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army, and retired from International Harvester after more than...
Troy Deshawn Byrd
Jan 26, 2019
BYRD, Troy DeShawn broke our hearts when he passed away unexpectedly one day before his 12th birthday on January 26, 2019. He was born on January 27, 2007 in Springfield to Troy Byrd and Aukeisha “Peachie” Rogan. In addition to his parents, Troy is survived by his siblings: Savion Harris, Essence Harris and Grayson Piper; his maternal grandmother, Rhonda Rogan;...
Sherry Lue Chastain
Jan 19, 2019
Sherry Lue (DeWitt) Chastain, 77, died January 19, 2019 in West Liberty, OH. Sherry was born on July 23, 1941 in Urbana, OH to Paul and Marjorie DeWitt, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Urbana High School. Sherry lived in Columbus, OH for most of her adult life, working as a housekeeper at numerous hotels and nursing care...
Frank R. Windle Jr.
Jan 5, 2019
Frank R. Windle, Jr., 72, of South Vienna, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in his home. He was born November 20, 1946 in London, OH, a son of Frank R. and Gladys (Pinyard) Windle Sr. Frank enjoyed rabbit and deer hunting and watching Westerns and mowed and worked as a handy man. Most of all he loved his...
Shirley M. Shy
Jan 4, 2019
Shirley M. Shy, 91, of Urbana, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on July 5, 1927 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of Lawrence L. and Erma L. (Patton) Hawkins. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Shy of California and dear friends, Betty Wellbaum, Susan Hatfield and Pat and Butch Freeman. She was...
Lois A. Ream
Jan 4, 2019
REAM, Lois Ann age 83 of Urbana passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born on April 8, 1935 to the late Cecil and Dorathy (Shaw) Pfaff in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Richard Allen Ream who passed away in 2010. Lois leaves...
Willard Owen Conover
Jan 1, 2019
Willard Owen Conover, 80, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in the Mercy Health-Urbana Hospital, Urbana. He was born on July 3, 1938 in Springfield, OH, a son of Willard Edgar and Ethel (Rowand) Conover. Owen retired from Robbins & Myers, Inc. after 42 years. He coached tennis at Clark State Community College and taught tennis privately...
Mildred P. Holden
Jan 1, 2019
Mildred P. Holden, 97, of Urbana, OH, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019 at Hearth & Home Urbana. Born on January 2, 1921 in Maineville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Lucian C. Innis and Lulu Mae Innis (nee Kendle). She was preceded in death by her husband Travis Q. Holden, daughter Judy L. Holden, and brothers...
Alma "Phyllis" Litreal
Dec 22, 2018
Alma “Phyllis” Litreal, age 96, of Urbana, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Urbana Place. Phyllis was born to the late Dana and Ethel Faye (Clay) Collette on February 17, 1922 in Champaign County, Ohio. Phyllis was a hardworking farmwife and mother for many years and later took classes to become a LPN. She practiced in the home...
Paula Sue Jessee
Dec 21, 2018
Paula Sue Jessee, 59, of Urbana, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was born on December 10, 1959, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Paul W. Smith and Alice R. (Argabright). Paula is survived by her mother, Alice (Earl) Cottrill; father, Paul (Rebbecca) Smith; husband, Robert Jessee; children, Rachel (Charles) Ferguson, Shawn (Roberta) Jessee...
Kenneth E. Newland
Dec 21, 2018
Kenneth E. Newland, 77, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2018 in his home. He was born on May 23, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, the son of the late Charles and Brooke (Hall) Newland. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Barbara (Deere) Newland; son, Brian (Noalene) Newland; daughter-in-law, Kathy Biddle; grandchildren, Shane Newland...
James G. Jackson
Dec 21, 2018
James G. Jackson, 79, of Urbana, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday, December 21, 2018. He was born on January 27, 1939, in Sandusky County, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Cecil (Carver) Jackson. James is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Joyce (Brown) Jackson and on December 15, 2018, they...
Harley Joe Knox
Dec 20, 2018
Harley Joe Knox, 50, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on October 25, 1968 in Urbana, a son of Harley George Knox and Shirley McAlister Knox. He was a musician who played with several bands during his life. He also donated his time raising funds for a multitude...
Kenneth E. Waters
Dec 4, 2018
Kenneth E. “Poppy” Waters, age 80, of Urbana, OH, was ushered into the presence of his Messiah, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 4, 2018 at 1:43 a.m. He believed to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. He faithfully served God until his very last breath. He was a living example of Christ’s...
Sheryl Lynn Haggard
Dec 4, 2018
Sheryl Lynn Haggard, age 72, of Urbana, left this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Her contagious smile and bubbly personality will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Sheryl was born on November 9, 1946 to Willard and Martha (McConnaughey) Reese of Springfield, OH. She was a 1964 graduate of Springfield Shawnee High School and a 1964 graduate...
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