Obituaries
Obituaries
Cheryl Anne Jackson
Oct 4, 2016
Cheryl Anne Jackson, 54, of Urbana, went to be with her Mom and Dad on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in her residence. She was born on November 4, 1961 in Marysville, OH, a daughter of Daniel and MaryBelle (Crick) Legge. She loved being outside, fishing and camping, as well as dancing and listening to music. Survivors include her husband of...
Diana Sue Wheeland
Oct 3, 2016
Diana “Diane” S. Wheeland, 63, of Urbana, went to fly with the angels on Monday, October 3, 2016. She was born on January 17, 1953 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of Dewey F. and Lucille G. (Perdue) Casto. Diane retired as a tow motor operator from RT Bundy & Associates in Urbana after 17 years. She enjoyed flowers and working...
Alma H. Galloway
Sep 16, 2016
Alma Harmon Best Galloway, age 88, went to be with her Lord on September 16, 2016. She was born in Corunna, Michigan on September 18, 1927 to Jesse and Ethel (Luchenbill) Harmon. Alma attended New Life Christian Church and was a member of the Friendship Quilt Club. She was an excellent seamstress and made beautiful hand-quilted quilts for family and...
Bobby Leon Cassell
Sep 15, 2016
Bobby Leon Cassell, 77, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in his residence. He was born on December 5, 1938 in Lawrence County, KY, a son of Edford and Monnie (Hayes) Cassell. He was previously employed as a meat cutter for McInturff’s Meat Center and self-employed as a farrier. He was also a member of Forrest Valley...
Mildred I. Harvey
Sep 12, 2016
Mildred I. (Perry) Burden, Harvey, 90, of Urbana, went to be with her Lord on September 12, 2016 in her home. She was born November 26, 1925 in Champaign County, OH, a daughter of Harry Thurle and Eva Elizabeth (Albright) Perry. She retired from Grimes Manufacturing where she was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Mildred was active for...
Joyce Louise Hammond
Sep 11, 2016
Joyce Louise (Rogan) Hammond, age 70, of Urbana, OH, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2016. She was a devoted wife and mother who retired from Honeywell/Grimes in 2007. She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted husband, Kenneth C. Hammond Sr.; two sons, Kenneth C. Hammond Jr. and Charles W. Hammond; three daughters, Tyana Johnson, Wanda...
Roger "Rogie" Harness Iii
Sep 8, 2016
Roger W. “Rogie” Harness III, 32, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2016 in his residence. He was born on August 30, 1984 in Springfield, OH, a son of Roger W. and Angela (Scott) Harness Jr. He was a 2002 graduate of Case High School in Racine, WI, where he was a member of the choir and involved...
Franklin G. Flynn
Sep 2, 2016
Franklin G. Flynn, age 73, of Urbana, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Frank was born on August 1, 1943 to the late Harold and Opal (Smith) Flynn in Champaign County. He worked as a welder for Johnson’s Manufacturing on Miami St. in Urbana and later worked at the Champaign County Nursing Home doing...
Karen Sue Mckeever
Aug 31, 2016
Karen Sue McKeever, 64, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in OSU Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on January 18, 1952 in Springfield, OH, a daughter of Jack and Virginia (Grace) McKeever. A 1970 graduate of Urbana High School, Karen was a Real Estate agent/broker, managed McKeever Mobile Homes and also clerked for auctioneer Merlin Woodruff...
Norma J. Lefever
Aug 31, 2016
Norma J. LeFever, 83, of Urbana, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on January 7, 1933 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of Merrill and Gladys (Hiltibran) LeFever. A 1951 graduate of Urbana High School, Norma retired from W.B. Marvin Manufacturing on January 14, 1991. Norma was very thoughtful...
M. Jean Holland
Aug 30, 2016
On August 30, 2016 M. Jean Holland departed this earthly plain due to Multiple System Atrophy. She is survived by her spouse, Pamela Babjack; her siblings Joann Christopher, Jack Holland, and Joyce Evans; several nieces, nephews, and great ones, too. She was excited to be going - leaving the disease behind and to start a new adventure. Jean's strong, courageous...
Kurt D. Musser
Aug 20, 2016
Kurt Duncan Musser, age 58, of Urbana, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Mercy McAuley Center. Kurt was born on September 14, 1958 to the late Philip D. and Jeanne I. (Anderson) Musser in Urbana, Ohio. He was a 1976 graduate of Urbana High School, and later went on to work a variety of jobs around town. Most...
Judith Ann Layne
Aug 20, 2016
Judith Ann Layne, age 74, of Urbana, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Hearth and Home of Urbana. Judy was born to the late Earl and Rita (Espy) Kuhbander on July 3, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. She worked for many years as a cashier and greeter at the Walmart in Urbana. She had an ornery and tenacious character...
James Sherman Coon
Aug 16, 2016
James S. Coon, 86, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in Hearth & Home of Urbana. He was born on May 11, 1930 in Clark County, OH, the son of the late Raymond E. and Stella (Cartmell) Coon. James was a general contractor with R.E. Coon & Sons, Director of Grounds and Maintenance for Urbana City Schools...
Jordan Lee Dearmond
Aug 10, 2016
Jordan Lee DeArmond, 28, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in his home. Jordan entered this world on January 4, 1988 with the doctors telling his parents that he would not survive to see even childhood. Jordan proved everyone wrong. God had other plans for Jordan and God let us have Jordan for 28 years, but needed...
Orland G. "Bud" Kelch
Aug 9, 2016
Orland G. “Bud” Kelch, 94, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 9 at Springfield Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Bud was born June 5, 1922 in Addyston, Ohio. Orphaned as a child during the depression, he lived with his two brothers in The Children’s Home of Cincinnati before going to live with his Uncle Bill and...
Douglas M. Rhodes
Aug 8, 2016
Douglas M. Rhodes, 67, of Friendship, formerly of Urbana, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born on April 18, 1949 in Urbana, OH, the son of Nelson “Ned” and Helen (Martin) Rhodes. A 1968 graduate of Troy High School, Douglas served in the United States Army from 1971-1973 and went on to...
Robert F. Bidwell
Aug 4, 2016
Robert F. Bidwell, 78, of Urbana, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at home, peacefully in his sleep. He was born February 15, 1938, the son of the late Curry Bidwell and Florence (Bidwell) Jackson. Robert was a graduate of Urbana High School and worked for the Urbana Police Department for 10 years. Sgt. Bidwell was honored as Rotary Club...
Sharon L. Randall
Jul 24, 2016
In the early hours of Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Springfield Regional Hospital, Sharon L. Slone Randall passed. Sharon fought for her life alongside loved ones after undergoing emergency open heart surgery following an unexpected heart attack. The Lord, however, decided it was her time and she passed in the arms of her closest family members. Born in Pike County,...
Mark Allen Wells
Jul 18, 2016
Mark Allen Wells, 43, of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 18, 2016 in Springfield, Ohio. He was born on February 8, 1973 to the late Master Kim Wells and Guadalupe (Rosales) Wells in Urbana, Ohio. In addition to his mother, Mark is survived by his children: Joshua Wells, Mary Davis, Chase (Miranda Wallace) Williams, Aaron Wells, Kaiden Wells, Jaiden...
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