Obituaries

Obituaries

William Paul Couch

William Paul Couch

Dec 23, 2013

William Paul Couch, 73, of Lakeview, died at 6:10 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013 in the Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Mocksville, N.C., the son of James and Ruby (Baker) Couch. Paul was a machinist at SPECO and Elliott Co. Survivors include a daughter, Paula McConahay and husband Colin of Marysville;...

Allison Kay Stillgess

Allison Kay Stillgess

Dec 22, 2013

Allison Kay Stillgess, 53, of Columbus, died at 10:04 a.m. Sunday, December 22, 2013 in her residence. She was born on January 10, 1960 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of Delbert A. and Geneva (Howell) Stillgess Sr. As a child, she attended the Hill Street Church of God. Allison attended Urbana High School and Atwater High School in Atwater, CA....

Barbara L. Rolph

Barbara L. Rolph

Dec 20, 2013

Barbara L. (Elliott) Rolph, 69, of Urbana, died at 8:10 P.M. Friday, December 20, 2013 in Mercy Memorial Hospital. She was born on June, 25, 1944 in Cambridge, OH, a daughter of Joseph D. and Esther (Hampton) Elliott Barbara, an owner of her own personalized cosmetics business, was very active in the Red Hat Society and was Queen of the...

Patricia L. Fraley

Patricia L. Fraley

Dec 18, 2013

Patricia Lou Fraley, 72, of Urbana, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in her home. She was born April 28, 1941 in Millersburg,OH, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Miller) Weaver. Survivors include her sons, Tom Johnson, Tim Johnson, Donald Johnson, Dennis (Michelle) Johnson and Fred Fraley; daughters, Pam Burk and Mary Johnson; grandchildren, Anthony Gonzalez, Krystal (Aaron) Portis, Jasmyne Johnson...

Steven Ray Dunlavy

Steven Ray Dunlavy

Dec 13, 2013

Steven Ray Dunlavy, 64, of Woodstock, died at 12:26 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 in the OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born March 1, 1949 in Champaign County, OH, the son of Harold William and Margaret Jeanne (Spriggs) Dunlavy. Steven was a truck driver who had many close friendships with the family of New Life Christian Church of Cable....

Phyllis Jean Hakes

Phyllis Jean Hakes

Dec 6, 2013

Phyllis Jean (Blue) Hakes, 82, of Springfield, died at 12:15 A.M. on Friday, December 6, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Phyllis was born on March 13, 1931 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of Virgil & Christel Mae (Lee) Blue. A 1947 Westville High graduate, she attended Fredericks Beauty School. She was a member of the Westville United Methodist Church...

Lois Pearl Newman

Lois Pearl Newman

Dec 4, 2013

Lois Pearl Newman, 90, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born in Cable, Ohio on January 24, 1923 to John and Goldie (Brigner) Butz. Lois graduated from Cable High School in 1941. In 1949, she married Robert Newman and together they spent their life farming in Mutual. She worked...

Alice F. Johns

Alice F. Johns

Dec 2, 2013

Alice F. Johns, 91, of Urbana, died at 2:25 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. She was born December 15, 1921 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of Herbert and Goldie (Iman) Armer. Alice was a graduate of Urbana High School who enjoyed bowling and knitting and was a member of a card club. She...

Loretta Jo Grimes

Loretta Jo Grimes

Dec 2, 2013

Loretta Jo Grimes, 66, of Urbana, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. She was born on September 16, 1947 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Charles N. and Julia E. (Flanigan) Caudy. Loretta retired as a home health giver and from cooking at Millners. She enjoyed her church, cooking, making jewelry, as...

Damian Schuyler "Stacey" Prendergast

Damian Schuyler "Stacey" Prendergast

Nov 26, 2013

Damian Schuyler Stacey Prendergast, 18, of Urbana, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. He was born June 29, 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Survivors include his mother and father, Roberta & Wade Prendergast, his brother and sister, Bob & Jessica White, and his grandmother, Dolores Holbert. Other survivors include uncles, aunts and cousins. Damian inspired everyone...

Glen A. Miihlbach

Glen A. Miihlbach

Nov 25, 2013

Glen A. Miihlbach, 89, of Springfield, died at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 30, 1924 in Cuba, W Va., the son of Phillip and Ollie (Alexander) Miihlbach. Glen was a member of the Northside Baptist Church and retired from OESC of Dayton. Survivors include three daughters, Carol...

John C. Brooks

John C. Brooks

Nov 25, 2013

John C. Brooks, 69, of Urbana, went to be with the Lord at 3:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 in his residence after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1944 in Champaign County, OH, the son of Albert and Virginia (Heater) Brooks. John was a 1962 graduate of Urbana High School and retired from...

Evan E. Baker

Evan E. Baker

Nov 22, 2013

Evan E. Baker, 86, of Springfield, died on Friday, November 22, 2013 in his residence. He was born on June 8, 1927 in Champaign County, OH, the son of Harry L. and Helen (Gentis) Baker. Evan was a Westville High School graduate and a member of the Harmony Lodge F & AM #8. He retired from IH after 40 years...

Lucy A. Canaday

Lucy A. Canaday

Nov 19, 2013

Lucy A. Canaday, 93, of Urbana, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Heartland of Urbana. She was born August 25, 1920 in Champaign County, OH, the daughter of John and Viola (Chavers) Mortimer. Lucy was a member of the River of Life Christian Center and retired from Grimes Manufacturing. She loved her family and neighbors, her cats and loved to...

James A. Stokes

James A. Stokes

Nov 16, 2013

OBITAURY FOR JAMES A. JIM STOKES James A. Jim Stokes, 73, of Urbana died at 5:25 P.M., Saturday, November 16, 2013 in his residence. He was born June 20, 1940 in Urbana, a son of Howard W. and Hazel D. (Bowers) Stokes. Jim, a 1958 Urbana High School graduate, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He...

Preston G. Cady

Preston G. Cady

Nov 14, 2013

Preston G. Cady, 61, of Urbana, passed away November 14, 2013 in his residence. He was born January 3, 1952, the youngest son of Richard P. and J. Elizabeth Cady. His parents precede him in death. He served in the Ohio National Guard for six years. Preston is survived by his brothers, Richard (Jan) of Olatha, Kansas and George (Diane)...

Elenora M Underwood

Elenora M Underwood

Nov 6, 2013

Elenora M. Underwood, 84, of Urbana, died at 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born on March 2, 1929 in Washington Court House, OH, the daughter of the Rev. Samuel D. and Catherine E. (Grey) Caliman. Elenora was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Urbana and retired from Mercy Memorial Hospital...

Doris "Dee" Lee Clifford

Doris "Dee" Lee Clifford

Nov 3, 2013

Doris Dee Lee Clifford, 83, of Urbana, formerly of Marysville, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Vancrest of Urbana. She was born February 14, 1930 in Madison County, the daughter of Walter and N. Virginia Lee. Dee was retired from OM Scotts Company after 34 years. She was co-owner of Dees Gems along with her husband. She worked at Walter...

Roger A. Stokes

Roger A. Stokes

Oct 26, 2013

OBITUARY FOR ROGER A. STOKES, STOKESIE Roger A. Stokes, Stokesie 79, of Urbana, passed peacefully at home with his loving family at 1:52 P.M. Saturday, October 26, 2013 in his residence. He was born September 21, 1934 in Champaign County, OH, a son of Arthur A. and Audrey (Guey) Stokes. He retired from Grimes Honeywell after 45 years of service,...

Sharon M. Baker

Sharon M. Baker

Oct 25, 2013

Sharon M. Baker, 61, of Urbana, died at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on November 9, 1951 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of William M. and Margaret G. (Brown) Baker. Sharon worked at Lawnview Industries, enjoyed doing hook and latch, puzzles, bowling and listening to country music. Survivors include her...

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