Obituaries
Obituaries
William G. Graeter
Apr 9, 2013
William G. Graeter, 93, of Urbana, formerly of Dayton, Fairborn and Xenia, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Vancrest of Urbana. He was born September 24, 1919 in Dayton, OH. William is a veteran of the U.S Army, serving in WWII, retired from REA Express and attended Faith Fellowship Church. He along with his wife, Betty, sang in churches, nursing...
Eva L. Lloyd Baker
Mar 30, 2013
Eva L. (Bowman) Lloyd Baker, 89, reunited with the love of her life, Lester E. Lloyd, on March 30, 2013. Born August 25, 1923, her warm smile and twinkling blue eyes are greatly missed by her loving daughter, Ruth Ann (Phil) Herzog, a sister Darlene (Paul) Mason, daughter-in-law Rita Lloyd and son-in-law Fred Scott. Eva’s legacy of love includes one...
James E. Mullins
Mar 30, 2013
James E. Mullins, 89, of Springfield, died Saturday morning, March 30, 2013 in his residence. He was born March 5, 1924 in Clay Co. WV, a son of Alvin and Eva (Samples) Mullins. James, a graduate of Clay County High School in WV, owned and operated several businesses throughout his career. Survivors include his sister, Betty Lewis of Columbus, several...
John E. "Johnboy" Music
Mar 23, 2013
John Eugene “Johnboy” Music, 40, of Urbana, beloved son, brother and father passed away in his home on Saturday, March 23, 2012. He was employed by Blockstock Federal Constructors in Drayton, SC. “Johnboy” enjoyed golf, NASCAR shooting pool, but mostly spending time with his family and friends. He was born to John and Ann (Jackson) Music, whom survive, along with...
Steven "Mark" Williams
Mar 22, 2013
Steven “Mark” Williams, 57, devoted loving husband, son and great friend went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 22, 2013 in his residence. He was born March 2, 1956 in Columbus, OH, a son of Mary ( Goldsberry) Williams and the late Haskel Williams of Westerville, OH. He was a graduate of Westerville High School and...
Kay E. Charles
Mar 21, 2013
Kay E. Charles, 68, of Urbana, died at 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 8, 1944 in Urbana, the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Halfhill) Sidders. Kay attended Urbana Local through the 10th grade and upon its closing attended Urbana High School where she graduated. She worked at Urbana...
Herbert L. Heinrichs
Mar 21, 2013
Herbert L. Heinrichs, 83, of Urbana, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Mercy McAuley Center. He was born on April 19, 1929 in Chicago, IL., the son of Leonard and Evelyn (Shaffer) Heinrichs. Herbert served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ohio State Patrol. He was a past member of the Urbana Country Club, served as a Boy...
Richard J. "Dick" Grace
Mar 16, 2013
Richard J. “Dick” Grace, 84, of Urbana, passed boldly and bravely at 7:14 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Vancrest of Urbana Nursing Home. He was born November 12, 1928 in Lockport NY, the son of William H. and Agnes (Cramer) Grace. As a student at Urbana High School, Dick played on the Varsity basketball and baseball teams and...
Esther L. Coleman
Mar 15, 2013
Esther L. Coleman, 89, of Urbana, passed to be with her Lord Friday morning, March 15, 2013 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1923 in Champaign County, the daughter of Augustus and Bessie (Cochran) Watson. Esther enjoyed crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, fishing, dancing and mushroom hunting. In addition to being a caregiver, she helped...
Elnora "Nonie" Garvey
Mar 12, 2013
Elnora E. “Nonie” (Hurd) Garvey, 82, of Urbana, died at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Miami Valley Hospital. She was born January 1, 1931 in Urbana, the daughter of Wilbur G. and Elma (Cutler) Hurd. Elnora was a home health care aide for Mercy Memorial Home Health Care for 10 years. She was a member of Urbana...
Shizuko "Ruby" Metz
Mar 11, 2013
Shizuko “Ruby” (Takenoya) Metz, 80, of Urbana, died at 7:03 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 in Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1932 in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Perfecture Japan, the daughter of Masaji and Sato Takenoya. She was married to Frank Waldo Metz on June 29, 1964 until his death on Aug. 2, 1991. Ruby became...
Darlene C. Ferryman
Mar 1, 2013
Darlene C. Ferryman, 83, of Urbana, died at 12:20 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 23, 1929, the daughter of Roy and Minnie (Eby) Coakley. Darlene graduated from Broadway High School, retired from Drackett and worked for Wakenhut Security at Honeywell. Survivors include sons, Thurman Ferryman and his wife Dianna...
Virginia M. Lyden
Feb 25, 2013
Virginia M. Lyden, 74, of Urbana, died at 9:02 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born July 26, 1938 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Kerns) Metzger. Virginia was a graduate of St. Mary Catholic High School and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church where she was active in the...
Rebecca Runkle
Feb 25, 2013
Rebecca Runkle, 77, of Urbana, died at 9:39 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1935 in Malakoff, TX, the daughter of Jesus Maria Benavides and Florencia DeLuna. She was a graduate of Urbana High School, a member of First Baptist Church in Urbana and retired from Grimes Manufacturing where...
Jean Ross
Feb 19, 2013
Jean Ross, 85, of Urbana, died at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. She was born in Urbana on August 14, 1927, the daughter of Clarence and Lucille (Allan) Williams. Jean was an Urbana High School graduate and retired as a receptionist from Howard Paper. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Moose...
Dorothy D. Canter
Feb 17, 2013
Dorothy D. Canter, 92, of Springfield, died at 1:05 a.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Eaglewood Village, Springfield. She was born on December 8, 1920 in Clark County, Ohio, the daughter of Philip and Anna (Dean) Jordan. Dorothy was a graduate of Lawrenceville High School and a former member of Tremont City United Methodist Church. She farmed alongside her...
Harriette M. Cookston
Feb 15, 2013
Harriette M. Cookston, 73, of Springfield, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 15, 2013. She was born on November 3, 1939 in Urbana, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Cossetta (Sutteth) Solberg. Harriette is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Brian Preston; grandchild, Caitlin Preston; sister, Denise Bodoski; niece, Kim Clark;...
Charles B. "Charlie" Metherd
Feb 8, 2013
Charles B. “Charlie” Metherd, 87, of Urbana, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on September 14, 1925 in Dayton, OH, the son of LeRoy and Marguerite (Blose) Metherd. Charlie graduated from Urbana High School, and attended Wittenberg University, was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during WW II and a member of...
Martha R. Price
Feb 2, 2013
Martha R. Price, 91, of Lucedale, MS, died on Saturday, February 2, 2013 in George Regional Medical Center, Lucedale, MS. She was born April 11, 1921 in Champaign County, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Fredrick and Mary Estella (Cooper) Powell. Martha was a graduate of Middleburg High School and attended Cedarville College. She was a member of the Woodsfield, OH...
Ryan Larry Huff
Jan 26, 2013
Ryan Larry “Big Ry” Huff, 45, of Urbana, died at 7:15 A.M. Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1967 in Fayetteville, OH, a son of Russell Lee and Rosalind (Ripley) Huff. Ryan was a graduate of Northeastern High School. He worked at International Harvester before working at J & M Automotive. He...
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