Obituaries
Obituaries
Frank J. Zimmer
Sep 14, 2013
Frank J. Zimmer, 96, of Urbana, died at 12:34 A.M. Saturday, September 14, 2013, in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. He was born in Marion, OH, a son of Henry and Grace (Turvey) Zimmer. Frank, a lifetime member of Knights of Pythias Red Star Lodge #205, worked for 39 years for General Motors in Dayton and ten years for Harry Kerns...
Gladys Dixon
Sep 12, 2013
Gladys Dixon, 92, of Westville, died at 9:40 p.m. at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana, on Thursday, September 12, 2013. She was born July 22, 1921 in Jackson County, OH, the daughter of William and Estella Creech. She was a homemaker, attended Westville United Methodist Church, loved to garden and was a sewing 4-H advisor for over 40 years. Gladys was...
Wendell Holmes Botkin
Sep 12, 2013
Wendell Holmes Botkin Jr. died in Kingwood, TX on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. He was born on August 20, 1922 in Springfield, OH, a son of Wendell Sr. and Roxie Botkin. Wendell graduated from Westville High School in 1940, and Ohio State University with a degree in Dairy Technology in 1945. He lived in the "Stadium Dorms" under the OSU...
James Forrest Helfrich
Sep 6, 2013
James Forrest Helfrich, 79, formerly of Urbana, passed away quietly on Friday, September 6, 2013. James was a resident at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, OH. He was born on February 16, 1934 in Urbana, OH, the son of John Walter and Martha (Bozman) Helfrich. James graduated from Urbana High School in 1952 and retired from Grimes after 30...
Esther Marshall Stevens
Sep 2, 2013
Esther Marshall Stevens, 91, of St. Paris, died on Monday, September 2, 2013 in her residence. She was born on April 16, 1922 in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Horace E. and Oda (Rhynard) Marshall. Esther was a 1940 graduate of Christiansburg Jackson where she played on the basketball team. She was also a member of the Christiansburg United Methodist...
Dennis D. Castle
Sep 1, 2013
Dennis D. Castle, 58, of Urbana, died on Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Mercy Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1955 in Paintsville, KY, the son of Clinton and Irene (VanHoose) Castle. Survivors include his mother, his wife, Amy (Marcum) Castle, daughter, Crystal Castle of Marysville, stepsons, Randall Bolen of Lancaster and Levi Marcum of Urbana, grandchildren, Brayden...
Jeffrey Lynn "Jb" Birt
Sep 1, 2013
Jeffrey Lynn JB Birt, Sr., 55, of St. Paris, died on Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Urbana, OH. He was born on November 7, 1957 in Bellefontaine, OH, the son of Donald Eugene Birt and Virginia Ann (Wallace) Hulbert. Jeffrey was a 1976 graduate of Indian Lake High School. He loved to camp, fish and play video games and enjoyed...
Larry Douglas Swank
Aug 26, 2013
Larry Douglas Swank, 63, of Piqua, died on Monday, August 26, 2013 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born on September 20, 1949 in Urbana, OH, the son of Harry Elsworth and Nellie (Piper) Swank. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Larry enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing. Survivors include a son, Harry Swank of Piqua; 3 grandchildren,...
Alice L. Schneider
Aug 24, 2013
Alice L. Schneider, 91, of Urbana, peacefully passed away at 5:31 P.M., Saturday, August 24, 2013 on her way to Mass. She was born June 3, 1922 in Union City, OH, the oldest daughter of six children of Edgar and Blanche (Dillon) Snyder. Alice was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church, member of the Daughters of Isabella, The...
Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Knight
Aug 4, 2013
Kenneth Kenny Ray Knight Jr., 82, of Urbana, died on Sunday, August 4, 2013 in Mercy McAuley Center. He was born on May 23, 1931 in Champaign County, Ohio, the son of the late Kenneth Ray and Irva (Hart) Knight. Kenny graduated from Urbana Local High School in 1949 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force shortly after. Kenny worked...
Virginia Grace Mckeever
Aug 4, 2013
Virginia Grace McKeever, 86, of Urbana, died Sunday, August 4, 2013 in Mercy Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 25, 1927 in Lockport, NY, the daughter of William and Agnes (Cramer) Grace. Virginias family moved to Urbana in 1939 and she graduated from Urbana High School in 1945. She married Jack McKeever in 1951 and he preceded her in...
Verna Maye Johnson
Aug 1, 2013
Verna Maye Johnson, 98, of South Dartmouth, MA, formerly of Urbana, OH, died Aug. 1, 2013 in New Bedford, MA. Verna was born on May 5, 1915 in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Daniel and Georgia (Smith) Langhorne. She attended Springfield High School, previously worked at Grimes Manufacturing and was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Verna moved to...
Nancy Jane (Boyd) Inskeep
Jul 24, 2013
Nancy Jane (Boyd) Inskeep, 80, of Urbana, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Hearth & Home, Urbana. She was born June 25, 1933 in Mingo, OH, the daughter of Wilmore L. and Pauline (Warner) Boyd. Nancy was a 1951 graduate of North Lewisburg High School and was a member of the Urbana United Methodist Church and attended the First Presbyterian...
Buel Borders
Jul 18, 2013
Buel Borders, Sr., 84, of Urbana, OH died at 4:29 P.M. Thursday, July 18, 2013 in Heartland of Urbana. He was born August 30, 1928 in Flat Gap, KY, a son of John and Martha (Sparks) Borders. Buel had worked at Johnson Manufacturing in Urbana. He is survived by grandsons, Eugene Borders, Timothy Borders, Jason and Christopher Borders; granddaughter December...
Bernice L. Collins
Jul 17, 2013
Bernice L. Collins, 75, of Urbana, OH died at 6:18 P.M. Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in her residence. She was born July 19, 1937 in Greenup, KY, a daughter of John and Nellie Mae (Watkins) Grayson. She worked as a cook at Millner”s Cafeteria. Bernice is survived by daughters, Ruth Ann Ball of Bellefontaine, Brenda (Bruce) Holycross of Bellefontaine, Karen...
H. William Clark
Jul 14, 2013
OBITUARY FOR H. WILLIAM CLARK H. William Clark, 91, died on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born March 30, 1922 and raised in Champaign County. He lived his entire life on the same road in Salem Township, which was named for his father who lived there until the age of 93. He has often...
Calvin K. Ball
Jul 13, 2013
OBITUARY FOR CALVIN K. BALL Calvin K. Ball, 55, of Mechanicsburg, OH died at 3:41 P.M. Saturday, July 13, 2013 in his residence. He was born September 18 1957 in Detroit, MI, a son of A.K. and Cora (Colgrove) Ball. He attended Mechanicsburg High School and was a member of the Rosedale Freewill Baptist Church. Calvin was known for his...
Nola Eileen Miller
Jul 7, 2013
Nola Eileen Miller, 87, of Urbana, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born November 13, 1925 in Independence, MO, the daughter of Kenneth and Ethel (Collins) McBride. Nola was a longtime horse rancher and graduate of William McKinley High School in Independence, MO and Graceland College. She volunteered for the Assistance League of Arizona....
Daniel "Jimmy" Gene Roberts
Jul 6, 2013
Daniel Gene “Jimmy” Roberts, 55, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013. He was born Oct. 8, 1957 to John and Tressie (Adams) Roberts. Jimmy was an avid bass fisherman, mushroom hunter and he loved to cook. He also loved to spend time with his grand-kids. He is survived by one daughter, Tammy Moore; granddaughter Amber Moore; grandson Brandon Moore, all...
Robert "Bob" L. Wilson
Jul 5, 2013
Robert “Bob” L. Wilson, 77, of Urbana, died July 5, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born February 8, 1936 in Watkins, OH, the son of Ernest & Valeta (Winston) Wilson. He graduated from Raymond High School, and retired from Cooper Energy Services in Springfield, OH. He enjoyed western novels, puzzles and evening drives. Robert was a good,...
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