Obituaries
Obituaries
Mary Maxine Landers
May 5, 2018
Mary Maxine (Hooley) Landers, age 96, died on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Vancrest of Urbana. Maxine was born in Salem Township, Champaign County, Ohio to Clarence M. and Fern E. (Hengsteler) Hooley on August 26, 1921. She graduated from North Lewisburg High School and Moore’s Business College. Maxine was employed by Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, OH and retired...
Athelsteine "Steenie" B. Bowser
May 3, 2018
Athelsteine “Steenie” B. Bowser, 90, of Urbana, OH went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from her home. She was the second oldest of nine born on March 4, 1928 in Urbana, OH to the late Herbert O. and Viola S. Bowser. She retired from Grimes/Midland Ross after being employed for over 40 years. Steenie was...
Larry V. Rowe
Apr 17, 2018
ROWE, Larry V., 76 of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after several months of failing health. He was born on September 10, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Dibert) Rowe. He was a 1959 graduate of Urbana High School and a 1961 graduate of General...
Robert "Bob" F. Berry
Apr 14, 2018
Robert F. “Bob” Berry On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Bob, age 56, son, brother, “Prince”, soulmate, father, PaPa, uncle and friend, became a resident of the kingdom of Heaven. Bob was known for his encouraging words, old school values, witty one liners and occasional sarcasm, but not for his patience. He is survived by his soulmate, Sharon Salvador; mother, Jeaninne...
Blanche Mae Outram
Apr 7, 2018
Blanche Mae Outram, 90, of Urbana, died Saturday evening April 7, 2018 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born January 18, 1928 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of John E. and Lucy Belle (Nichols) Jenkins. Survived by her children, Charles E. Jenkins, Mary Dean of Urbana and Jobe W. Outram of Bellefontaine; step-son Robert Leon (Betty) Outram of Peebles,...
Shirley Ann Copeland
Apr 7, 2018
COPELAND, Shirley Ann age 78, lost her courageous battle of a lengthy illness and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born on January 18, 1940 to the late Otis W. and Rosella (Faber) Knox in Urbana, Ohio. Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 61 years,...
Mary Ellen Blair
Mar 31, 2018
Mary Ellen Blair, 80, of Urbana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2018 surrounded by family. She was born on February 16, 1938 in Jackson County, OH, a daughter of Shirley and Ruth (Salyers) Horsley. Ellen was a member of the Urbana Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and devoted sister....
Cynthia Rice Williams
Mar 22, 2018
WILLIAMS, Cynthia Rice age 66 of Urbana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was born on December 30, 1951 to the late Philip and Joan (Campfield) Rice in Urbana, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Cynthia is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 25 years, Steven "Mark" Williams. She leaves...
Lorena J. "Sam" Finch
Mar 14, 2018
FINCH, Lorena J. "Sam" age 82 of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Urbana Place. She was born on January 27, 1936 to the late Carl and Florence "Flossie" Rice. In addition to her parents, Sam is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Larry Finch and her aunt and uncle, Louie and Florence...
Nora Lee Max
Mar 13, 2018
Nora Lee Max, 92, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born April 26, 1925 in Barnesville, OH, a daughter of George V. and Jessie (Phillips) McGlumphy. Nora was active in church choirs, sang with Guys & Dolls from the Senior Center and was active in the Sweet Adelines from Sidney,...
Jim C. Sells
Mar 5, 2018
Jim C. Sells, 82, of Cable, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1936 in Urbana, OH, a son of Lyman and Leafa (Viets) Sells. Jim worked as a hand fabricator at Honeywell Grimes and retired after 30-plus years of service. Survivors include sons, Jeffrey Sells, Anthony (Tammy) Sells, Tracey...
Zaida M. Morgan
Feb 28, 2018
Zaida Michael (Hemp) Morgan passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Hearth and Home Assisted Living, Urbana. Zaida was born June 1, 1925 in Montgomery County, Ohio, the daughter of Elden and Zaida (Busch) Hemp who preceded her in death. Zaida graduated from Brookville High School in 1942. Her work included 39 years with Standard Register in Dayton, 9...
Lillian L. Wilson
Feb 24, 2018
Lillian L. Wilson, 81, of Urbana, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on March 5, 1936 in Waterloo, OH, a daughter of Roscoe and Edna (Thompson) Rodgers, but spent most of her life in Champaign County. Lillian worked for and retired from Ranko in Plain City. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and...
Christina L. Murphy
Feb 22, 2018
Christina L. Murphy, 45, of Cable, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born March 31, 1972 in Piqua, OH, a daughter of Robert and Carol (Leonard) Murphy Sr. At the request of the family, there will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of WALTER & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Urbana.
Leslie Wayne Burden
Feb 10, 2018
BURDEN, Leslie W., age 71 of Cape Coral, Florida died on Saturday, February 10, 2018 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born on October 25, 1946 to the late Harold and B. Maxine (Adkins) Burden in Urbana, Ohio. Leslie is survived by his three children, Dominic (Pam) Burden, Jessica (Bill) Riley and Josette (Clark) Carroll; eleven grandchildren: Brittany (Kyle)...
Cora C. Mclaughlin
Feb 10, 2018
Cora C. McLaughlin, age 84, of Urbana passed away on February 10, 2018 at Vancrest of Urbana. She was born on October 9, 1933 to the late John and Viola (Tomblin) Milliron in Peebles, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Cora is preceded in death by her sons: Jerry McLaughlin, Larry McLaughlin, and Michael Mclaughlin; her daughter, Marsha Kay McLaughlin;...
Brenda Couchman
Feb 5, 2018
Brenda Couchman, 74, of Urbana, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 in the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on December 2, 1943 in Champaign County, OH, a daughter of Billy M. and Sarah A. (Harper) Gingrey. Brenda attended the Renewed Strength Church. She loved handpainting and doing puzzles, but was happiest when she was with her...
Ernest Lee Nichols Sr.
Feb 3, 2018
NICHOLS, Ernest Lee Sr., 65 of Urbana, Ohio passed away on February 3, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 28, 1952 in Champaign County. The son of the late Ernest Norman Nichols and Freda Marie (Daulton) Nichols. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Ann (Osborne) Nichols. His children Nicole Marie Nichols, Ernest Lee (Brandi)...
Raymond P. Deere
Feb 3, 2018
Raymond P. Deere, 91, of Urbana, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. He was born November 3, 1926 in Urbana, OH, a son of Homer and Alice (Ross) Deere. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater. He retired as a mechanic for Trenor Motors after 37...
Bill Adams
Jan 31, 2018
Bill Adams, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda, who he was married to for 41 years; his 3 wonderful children, Jason (Janine), Aaron (Joyce) and Melanie (Mike); grandchildren, who he adored, Alyssa, Mary, Lily and Gavin; mother-in-law, Glenna Klotts; sister-in-law, Beth (Jim) Wild;...
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