Obituaries
Obituaries
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...
Ronald Eugene Tomblin
Nov 29, 2018
Ronald Eugene Tomblin, of Urbana, passed away on November 29, 2018 surrounded by his wife and family. Ron was born on May 7, 1947 to Chester and Icie (Frost) Tomblin. He married his wife, Sharon Kay (Anderson) Tomblin, on November 25, 1972 with whom he celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on Sunday by being with their family. Ron was loved...
Naomi Rosetta Kaffenbarger
Nov 29, 2018
Naomi Rosetta Kaffenbarger of Urbana, OH was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, whom she had faithfully served, on November 29, 2018. She was the daughter of Abraham and Margaret Emma (Wert) Martin born at home on March 21, 1924 in Clark County near Donnelsville. Mrs. Kaffenbarger graduated from Olive Branch High School in 1941. She was...
Sherry L. Smith
Nov 24, 2018
SMITH, Sherry Lynn "Mimi" age 56 of Springfield passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 24, 2018 in her home. She was born on June 27, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sherry leaves behind to cherish her memory, father, Ken (Nancy) Waters; mother, Catherine "Kitty" (Harold Jenkins) Coates; her beloved wife, Niderrah Holley; children: Jessica (Justin) Chamberlin, Jacquelynn Smith...
Michell Lee Mcgowan
Nov 19, 2018
Michell Lee McGowan, 44, of Urbana, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in her mother’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 21, 1974 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of Michael Lee Salyer and Catherine (Krebehenne). Survivors include her mother, Catherine Nill; father, Michael Lee Salyer; grandmother, Ruby Salyer; sisters, Christy Simpson (Jay), Victoria Warren (Steve...
Doris Eileen Donahoe
Nov 16, 2018
Doris Eileen Donahoe, 86, passed away on November 16, 2018 in her home surrounded by her children. Doris was born on January 27, 1932 to Thaddeus Hackman and Josephine Lily (Whiteside) Robison. She married William (Bill) Alfred Donahoe on September 12, 1953, and he preceded her in death on October 27, 1991. Doris’ greatest joy was being a wife, mother,...
Robert Oliver Murphy
Nov 15, 2018
Robert Oliver Murphy Sr., 78, of Cable, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. He was born on March 9, 1940 in Piqua, OH, a son of Charles Oliver and Gladys Anna (Hardin) Murphy. Robert retired from W.B. Marvin Manufacturing Co. after 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Carol L. (Leonard) Murphy and...
Jeffrey Guy Stewart
Nov 7, 2018
Jeffrey Guy Stewart, 62, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Mercy Health-Urbana Hospital, Urbana. He was born on March 20, 1956 in Bellefontaine, OH, a son of Donald Max and Jane (Vanhooris) Stewart Sr. Jeffrey retired from Siemens Corp. after 30 years of service. Survivors include a daughter, Corrie (Russell) Bean; a son, Michael (Heather) Stewart;...
Phillip Joe Halterman
Nov 5, 2018
Phillip Joe Halterman, 64, of Urbana, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 in Mercy McAuley, Urbana. He was born on November 2, 1954 in Urbana, OH, a son of Henry Arthur and Kathryn Anna (Botkin) Halterman. Phillip was a farmer and loved motorcycle Enduro racing. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Sally (Channell) Halterman; daughter, Katie (Matthew) Morgan;...
Michael Shannon Kerns
Nov 4, 2018
Michael Shannon Kerns, 56, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on March 19, 1962 in Urbana, OH, a son of Richard and Martha (Brennan) Kerns. Michael was a 1981 graduate of Urbana High School and a hard worker, working for ODOT for 33 ½ years and...
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