Obituaries
Obituaries
Pamela Darlene Chester
Nov 12, 2024
Pamela Darlene Chester, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2024 at the age of 80. Born on December 4, 1943, in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Geraldine (Foy) Blanton.
For over four decades, she devoted herself to her career at Grimes Honeywell. Outside of her professional life, Pamela found joy in...
Josephine Carolyn Zerkle
Nov 3, 2024
Josephine "Jody" Carolyn (Cordell) Zerkle passed away at her residence on November 3, 2024 in her sleep at the age of 92.
Jody is survived by her son V. Randy Zerkle of Springfield, Ohio; brother, Jerry (Karrie) Cordell and sister Janet Cordell Hamilton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Vaughn Zerkle, loving husband of...
Sharon Joy Evilsizor
Oct 23, 2024
EVILSIZOR, Sharon J. (Crabill), age 95 of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Clark County, Ohio the daughter of Forrest and Iva Crabill on August 16, 1929. Sharon was preceded in death by her mother, Iva (Lanier) Crabill and father, Forrest (Freda) Crabill; brother, Von Crabill, and...
Roseanna Marie Akins
Oct 17, 2024
Roseanna Marie Akins, age 89 of Urbana, Ohio passed away after complications from a stroke on October 17, 2024. She was born July 31, 1935 in Fairborn, Ohio, the only daughter of the late Remigio and Anna (Longo) Cocca. Roseanna is survived by daughters, Theresa (Thomas) Rittenhouse and Rose Akins, grandchildren Charles (Megan) Rittenhouse and Christopher (Laura) Rittenhouse, great-grandchildren, Annabelle,...
Linda Sue Rose
Oct 14, 2024
Linda Sue Rose age 74 of Urbana passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 19, 1950 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Edward and Mary (Hutchins) Huffman. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, William A. Rose and her siblings:...
John Eugene Eaton
Oct 12, 2024
John Eugene Eaton, age 77 of Urbana, Ohio passed away on October 12, 2024 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1946 in Champaign County, Ohio to the late John and Thelma (Blue) Eaton. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Laurena (Sellers) Eaton with a wonderful 59 years of marriage. He had 2 daughters, Dawn (Eaton)...
Shauna Setty
Oct 11, 2024
SETTY, Shauna L. age 49 of Urbana, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the James Cancer Hospital. She was born on January 13, 1975 in Wilmington, Ohio, the daughter of Stephen and Vikki (Osborn) Setty. In addition to her parents, Shauna leaves behind her daughter, Alison Setty (Maxwell) Jenks; son, Ayden...
Richard L. Tomblin
Sep 30, 2024
TOMBLIN, Richard L. "Richie" age 54 of Springfield formerly of Urbana passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1970 in Urbana, Ohio to Shirley (Tomblin) Slusser and the late Kenneth McDowell. In addition to his father, Richie was preceded in death by his step-father, James Slusser and maternal grandparents, Chester...
Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Ann Koryl
Sep 20, 2024
Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Ann Koryl age 76 passed away September 20, 2024. Peggy was born in Urbana OH on January 20, 1948 and was married to John C. Koryl on January 2, 1970. Peggy is survived by her beloved husband John Koryl, her loving son John Edward Koryl, spouse Rachel Koryl, loving grandchildren Sophie Elizabeth and Jack Nolan Koryl, loving...
Willie Mai Jackson
Sep 10, 2024
JACKSON, Willie Mai, age 84 of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born on January 22, 1940 to the late Ben Hughes Jr. and Jimmie-Stella (Lawrence) Hughes. Willie was the oldest of eleven children. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Joe Hughes, Acie Hughes, James Hughes, Penny Hughes,...
Kathryn Jeanette Thornburg
Sep 7, 2024
THORNBURG, Kathryn Jeanette, age 90 of Urbana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1934 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Paul M. and Nancy K. (Batton) Ervin. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 70 years, Charles Edward...
Richard Hogan Sells
Sep 2, 2024
Richard Hogan Sells, age 85 of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully at his beloved farm on September 2, 2024. He was born April 1, 1939 in Delaware, Ohio, the son of the late John Herschel and Helen Virginia (Forster) Sells. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Connie (Crabtree) Sells, children, Sarah Elizabeth (Sells) Roach (Robert), John...
Beverly Jean Mirrell
Aug 16, 2024
Beverly Jean Mirrell, age 85 of Urbana, Ohio passed away August 16, 2024. She was born September 16, 1938 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Kathleen (Bunnell) Jenkins. Beverly is survived by her loving children, Ronald (Pat) Mirrell and Brenda (Darryl) Walters, grandchildren, Dana, Christopher, and Levi, great-grandchildren, Lacan, Samantha (Michael), Makenzie, Mercedez, and Jaden, great-great...
Lawrence Fenton
Aug 15, 2024
FENTON, William Lawrence, age 89, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1935, to William and Opal Fenton and he graduated from Urbana Local High School, class of 1953. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Virginia (Pond) Fenton; two daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie and Kenny Boggs of...
Sandra Jean Schiesser
Aug 10, 2024
Sandra Jean Schiesser, age 80, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away August 10, 2024. Services are pending at Walter & Lewis Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Oak Dale Cemetery.
Ann Schneider Dodds
Aug 3, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Ann Schneider Dodds at the age of 82 on August 3, 2024. She was known for her fierce love and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Ann was a true force of nature with a spirit that matched her vibrant personality.
Born on July 8,...
Anita Lynn Evans
Jul 27, 2024
EVANS, Anita L., age 63 passed away on July 27, 2024 at South Pointe Hospital. She was born on January 13, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Hugh Walker and Carolyn (Harper) Evans. She is survived by her son, Tyson Evans; sisters, Hope (Lamar) Embry and Yvette Evans; her aunt, Nina Harper; half sister, Scarlet Humphrey and many extended...
Joyce Diane Evilsizor
Jul 24, 2024
EVILSIZOR, Joyce D. age 90 of Urbana, Ohio passed away July 24, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1934 in St. Paris, Ohio to the late Earl H. Sr. and Mary G. (Shadley) Kessler. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Evilsizor Sr. She is survived by four children and many...
Marcia Cope
Jul 17, 2024
COPE, Marcia Jean Smith, 82, of Urbana, Ohio died on July 17, 2024. She died peacefully in the company of family at Vancrest Care Center. Born on September 11, 1941 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, she was the only child of civil engineer and Ohio State University professor C.B. (Bill) and Ann (Gutches) Smith. She is survived by her husband of...
Kevin Liggins
Jul 16, 2024
LIGGINS, Kevin age 70 of Columbus, Ohio, originally from Urbana, Ohio and longtime resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2024 in Namibia, Africa. He was born on May 3, 1954 to the late Wilbert and Edythe Liggins Jr. In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by his sister and her husband, Rebecca and...
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