Obituaries
Obituaries
Donald "Donnie" Knight
Mar 18, 2015
Donald E. Donnie Knight, 80, of Urbana, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Vancrest of Urbana. He was born on June 18, 1934 in Urbana, OH, the son of Kenneth Ray and Irva Mildred (Hart) Knight Sr. Donnie was a 1952 graduate of Urbana Local School, a longtime member of Bowlusville United Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army....
Nancy Susan Loffer
Mar 16, 2015
Nancy Susan Loffer, 72, of West Liberty, went home to be with her Lord on Monday morning, March 16, 2015 in Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born April 27, 1942 in Altoona, PA, and was the daughter of Irvin V. and Fern (Headings) Baumgartner. Nancy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She taught at...
Brandy Sue Staley
Mar 13, 2015
Brandy Sue (Moore) Staley, 37, of Urbana, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born on March 17, 1977 in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Mitchell T. Moore Jr. and Rebecca Salyer. Brandy was a 1996 graduate of Graham High School and worked in assembly at Rittal Corp. in Urbana. Survivors include her...
Francis Dominic Defrancis
Mar 11, 2015
Francis Frank Dominic DeFrancis, 83, of Urbana, died on March 11, 2015 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. Born on May 17, 1931 in Madrid, Spain, he was the son of Dominic and Mary (Strapp) DeFrancis. Paquito, as he was then called, lived with his family in Spain, Portugal, and Cuba before returning to Urbana, where he attended St. Marys High...
Kenneth V. Smith
Mar 9, 2015
Kenneth V. Smith, 85, of Urbana, passed away on March 9, 2015 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. He was born November 26, 1929 in Urbana, OH to Naomi (Vance) and Leonard Smith. Kenny graduated from Urbana High School in 1948 where he was a member of the marching band. Kenny was a tool and die maker and retired from Navistar....
Richard H. "Dickie" Robinson
Mar 8, 2015
Richard H. Dickie Robinson Sr., 83, of Urbana, died on Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. He was born on September 10, 1931 in Urbana, OH, the son of Harry J. and Sarah E. (Huffman) Robinson. A graduate of Urbana High School, he was a member of Jerusalem Second Baptist Church. Richard served in the U.S. Army,...
Grace A. Trainum
Mar 5, 2015
Grace A. Trainum, 92, of Urbana, died on Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on August 2, 1922 in Sterling, ILL, the daughter of William and Nellie (Grist) Stanley. Grace graduated from Milford Center High School and retired from Plastic Research Products. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Clark of Urbana; grandchildren, Morgan Clark and...
Annabelle Wilson
Mar 3, 2015
AnnaBelle Cooper Wilson, 76, of Urbana, went to her eternal home late Tuesday night, March 3, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Champaign County, OH on September 4, 1938. She was the last member of her family to be reunited with her parents, Charles Emerson and Mamie Josephine Long McCain. Preceding her were her brothers, William, Donald,...
Mayann Marie Courtaway
Feb 28, 2015
COURTAWAY, Mayann Marie, was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Mayann was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 10, 2015 to Dennis and Nichole (Huffman) Courtaway. She fought hard for 18 days, and already had the reputation of being a feisty little one. She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Along with her...
Ruby I. Schroeder
Feb 25, 2015
Ruby Brittsan Schroeder, 96, of Urbana, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. She was born on May 2, 1918 in Wren, OH, the daughter of Perry and Ida Mae (Gay) Workinger. Ruby was a graduate of Wren High School and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Urbana. Survivors include a son, Don Brittsan...
Georgia "Tiny" Patrick
Feb 24, 2015
Georgia J. Tiny Patrick, 78, of Urbana, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Heartland of Urbana. She was born on December 13, 1936 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of George and Loretta (Livingston) Weatherhead. A 1955 graduate of Urbana High School, Georgia retired from The Hall Company after 20 years of service. She attended First Baptist Church of Urbana....
Michael Smith
Feb 22, 2015
Michael Smith, 46, of Urbana, died in his residence on Sunday evening, February 22, 2015. He was born September 29, 1968 in Urbana, OH the son of James W. and Janet (Harrington) Smith. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1987 and attended Urbana University. Michael had previously worked at Roberts Refuse landfill and Dominos. He was a member of...
Owen C. Williams
Feb 16, 2015
Owen Williams, age 76, died Monday, February 16, 2015 in Sterling House of Urbana. He was born May 7, 1938 in Versailles, IN, the son of Dr. Alton Gayle and Ruth Ann (Ritz) Williams. Owen was a graduate of Versailles High School, Franklin College of Franklin, IN and the Indiana College of Mortuary Science, receiving his funeral directors and embalming...
Martha Jean Mcgill
Feb 11, 2015
Martha Jean McGill, 90, of Urbana, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Hearth and Home, Urbana. She was born in Champaign County, OH on March 16, 1924 to Clinton V. and Ada Marie (Woodruff) Roush. Martha was a graduate of Concord High School and attended Concord United Methodist Church. Survivors include 3 sons, Roger of Urbana, Rodney and wife...
Ronald D. Wolford
Feb 5, 2015
Ronald D. Wolford, 63, of Urbana, died on Thursday, February 5, 2015 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 25, 1951 in Dayton, OH, the son of Cy and Francine (Fleming) Wolford. Ronald was a 1969 graduate of Urbana High School and served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam era. He retired from Siemens and...
Leonard "Sonny" Austin
Jan 26, 2015
Leonard Sonny Ansel Austin, 55, of Urbana, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2015 in Heartland of Urbana. Sonny was born on March 16, 1959 in Urbana, OH, the son of Howard and Lula (Smith, Cutlip) Austin. He loved cars, especially Ford trucks, and when he was younger he would work on cars with his family....
Robert Eugene "Bob" Atchison
Jan 25, 2015
Robert Eugene Bob Atchison, 62, of Urbana, died at 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in his residence. He was born February 13, 1952 in Urbana, a son of Vaughn Robert and Vera Jean (Evans) Atchison. Bob served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1969-1971. Survivors include his wife, Esta Huffman; daughters Teresa (Mike) of Bellefontaine, Patricia of MO;...
Ross Anthony Nathaniel Hooten
Jan 25, 2015
Ross Anthony Nathaniel Hooten, 28, of Urbana, died on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born on June 18, 1986 in Indianapolis, IN, and was self-employed in construction. Ross loved being with his children and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Heidi (Shoemaker) Hooten of Urbana; mother, Lisa Courter of Urbana; daughters, Khloe Hooten and Aiislynn...
James E. "Jim" Jenkins
Jan 15, 2015
James E. Jim Jenkins, 63, of Urbana, died at 7:28 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. He was born on April 3, 1951 in Urbana, OH and was an U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He previously worked at Evenflo, Rittal and Orbis. Survivors include his mother, Maxine (Rice) Jenkins McDonald of Urbana; significant other, Teresa...
Anthony W. "Tony" Leopard
Jan 4, 2015
Anthony W. Tony Leopard, 37, of Urbana, went home to be with his Lord at 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. He was born on September 28, 1977 in Springfield, OH. Tony attended Urbana City Schools and West Liberty-Salem School. Tony, a stay at home Dad, was a member of the Grace Baptist...
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