Obituaries
Obituaries
Frances Larue Russell
Sep 27, 2017
Frances LaRue Russell, 85, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on October 31, 1931 in Columbus, OH, a daughter of Corbin and Maude (Blevins) McDowell. Frances was a homemaker and loved animals of all sizes and types. She often would take in injured animals and rescues and nurse them...
Marjorie E. Stuart
Sep 21, 2017
Byron, GA – Marjorie Stuart, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Marjorie was born on May 1, 1928 in the Columbus, Ohio area to the late Roscoe Conklin Parker and Helen Rose Black Parker. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 45 years, Howard Vaughan Shultz; her second husband, Richard Harold Stuart...
Carolyn Feathers
Sep 17, 2017
Carolyn Feathers, 68, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born on November 14, 1948 in Elizabethton, TN, a daughter of Earl Leroy and Gladys Irene (Thompson) Feathers. Carolyn was a graduate of Graham High School and Toledo College of Cosmetology. Survivors include brothers, Aaron Leroy Feathers, Robert Earl Feathers (Joann) and...
Margaret "Peggy" J. Seeberg
Sep 8, 2017
Margaret J. “Peggy” Seeberg, 71, of Urbana, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 in Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital, Urbana. She was born January 7, 1946 in Springfield, OH, a daughter of Eldon H. “Jack” and Clara (Hunter) Cook. Peggy taught court reporting in Springfield for eight years and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post No....
Laverne Bender
Sep 7, 2017
Laverne Bender, 89, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Mercy Health-Urbana Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1928 in Clarence, NY, a son of Milton and Magdalina (Roth) Bender. He worked as a concrete/ready-mix truck driver and had attended The Chapel in Amherst, NY. Survivors include sons, Thomas (Deanna) Bender and James (Shelley) Bender; 12...
R. Nelson Wiant
Sep 2, 2017
R. Nelson Wiant, 82, of Urbana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2017 at Heartland of Springfield. He was born in Urbana on January 18, 1935, the son of the late Robert P. and Charlotte M. (Smith) Wiant. He was a retired employee of Urbana City Schools. He attended Only Believe Ministry of Urbana. He...
Michael Black
Aug 29, 2017
Michael Black, 70, of North Lewisburg, passed away August 29, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Columbus, OH on July 12, 1947, only child to Walter and Hazel Black. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1965 and went on to attend Ohio State and serve in the National Guard. Mike was married to Donna Brewer...
Douglas C. Mowrey
Aug 28, 2017
Douglas Craig Mowrey passed away on August 28, 2017 in his home at the Masonic Community in Springfield, Ohio. He was born on September 11, 1945 as the fifth of seven children, to David and Faye Mowrey in Lorain, Ohio. Doug joined the Navy out of high school and moved to Springfield in 1972 pursuing a career in education while...
Leffie R. Lafferty
Aug 23, 2017
Leffie “Bud” Lafferty, 79, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth. He was born on June 5, 1938, a son of Henry and Jeanette (Burchett) Lafferty. Bud was a member of The Moose Lodge in Urbana and was previously self-employed as owner of three bars in Urbana, most recently Touch of Country....
Jerry E. Amlin
Aug 11, 2017
Jerry Amlin, age 61, lifelong resident of Kings Creek passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2017 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 9, 1956 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Richard Amlin and Naomi (Medford) Amlin, who survives him. Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife, Rosalie Amlin whom he spent the last 16 years with; sons,...
Clara Marcella Boldman
Aug 8, 2017
BOLDMAN, Clara Marcella, 86 of Urbana, Ohio went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 8, 2017. She was born in Carysville, Ohio to the late Georgia Dearth and Everett Markin on April 1, 1931. Clara leaves behind a loving family including her husband of 70 years, Caryl Boldman, her children: Carol (Jack) Ferryman, Diana Ferrell, Anna (Darrell) Hall...
Millie Anne Rader
Aug 7, 2017
Millie Anne Rader, 97, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away Monday morning, August 7, 2017, in her home. She was born on November 7, 1919 to Joseph William Sellers and Grace Belle Greenlee. She grew up with her brother Bill during the Great Depression, and by her own admission was a strong willed and difficult child. She was spirited...
Norman E. Geron
Aug 5, 2017
Norman “Pappy” Geron, 89, of Urbana, died on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1928 in Springfield, OH, a son of Philip and Gladys Geron. After 31 years of service, Norman retired from International Harvester. He was a member of Teamsters No. 402 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving...
Nancy Jane Vanhoose
Jul 28, 2017
Nancy J. VanHoose, age 66, a longtime resident of Urbana, departed this world on July 28, 2017. She was born on August 30, 1950 in Londonderry, Ohio, daughter of Orville and Regina (Bowman) Lunsford. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Dean, Steve and Doug Lunsford; one sister, Barbara and brother-in-law, Earl Eldridge; and mother-in-law, Barbara VanHoose....
Dorothy J. Archer
Jul 24, 2017
Dorothy J. Archer, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 in Dayspring of Miami Valley, Fairborn. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in the WALTER & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, and from 2-2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 in the chapel at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle, where...
Ernest G. Jackson
Jul 22, 2017
Ernest G. Jackson, 76, of Urbana, passed away on July 22, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 6, 1941 in Oil Springs, KY, a son of Andrew and Lucy (Adams) Jackson. Ernest served in the United States Army for three years and was employed by Grimes Honeywell Aerospace for 40 years before retiring. He always...
Larry R. Shopshire
Jul 12, 2017
Larry R. Shopshire, 71, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 8, 1946 in Columbus, OH to Harold and Mary Josephine (Lee) Shopshire. He was a 1964 graduate of Urbana High School and attended Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Anderson) of 51 years, whom he married on February...
Donna Baker
Jul 4, 2017
Donna L. Baker, 86, of Springfield, passed away on her farm Tuesday, July 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 15, 1930 in Springfield, OH, a daughter of John and Emma (Haerr) Whited. Together, with her husband Evan and family, she operated the Baker Farm for over 60 years. The matriarch of the family, Donna...
Troy Paul Donahoe
Jun 29, 2017
Troy "Taylor" Paul Donahoe, 24, formerly of Urbana, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Aultman Hospital, Canton. He was born February 7, 1993 in Gallipolis, Ohio and “blessed” the lives of Kenneth Edward and Cathy J. Donahoe beginning February 5, 1996. Always, the entertainer, Troy was most happy when singing or performing surrounded by friends. He participated in plays in...
Rovella Jackson
Jun 6, 2017
Rovella Jackson, 101, graciously accepted her call home by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rovella will be holy reunited to her dearly loved Edward in eternal rest. Rovella was born February 16, 1916 in Ridgeway, OH to the late Ephraim and Amanda (Kinchlow) Scott. Rovella was preceded by husband Edward Jackson; daughter Ramona J. Howell; sons, Ralph E. “Butch”...
About Walter & Lewis Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries
Walter & Lewis Funeral & Cremation Services offers a collection of obituaries for Urbana, Ohio. With services throughout Ohio that are updated regularly. Find local Urbana & Champaign County, OH obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe for Obituary Notifications
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss.
