Local Ohio Obituaries

Apr 16, 2016

Mary E. Woltz “Betty Dykes” went home to be with her Savior on April 16th, 2016. She was a 1949 Lancaster High School Graduate and a 1953 graduate of Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. Betty taught second and third grades at West Elementary from 1953 to 1958. She stayed home for 10 years to raise a family of three...

Apr 15, 2016

Jessica “Red” Ann Salisbury, age 39 of Laurelville, died in a car accident on Friday April 15th, 2016 in Athens County. She was born in Ft. Hood TX on June 6th, 1976. She was a project manager for Campbell’s Restoration. She enjoyed riding her Harley in charity rides, yard sales, concerts, and loved her family deeply. Red...

Apr 14, 2016

Linda L. Miller Hinton, 76 of Lancaster, OH joined the love of her life, her husband of 56 years, Michael F. Hinton on April 14, 2016 in Heaven. Linda is survived her daughters whom she adored and loved to travel the world, shop and zip line with, Cara Jo and Kate. Her baby brother, Richard Miller and his family Joan,...

Apr 14, 2016

Barbara E. Warren, 78, of Junction City, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016.

Barbara is survived by 9 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Hugh L. “Rex” (Liz) Neff; sisters, Donna (Tom) Shreve, Mary Lou (Kerry) Lawwill,and Kathy McCarty; daughter-in-law, Vicki; many nieces and nephews; caregiver, Sherry Pierce; and Barb’s special little girl,...

Apr 13, 2016

Wayne Hewitt, age 80 of Lancaster, died on April 13th, 2016 at Crestview Rehabilitation. He was born to the late Leonard and Mary Ellis Hewitt in Lancaster on Nov. 11th, 1935. He owned Margo Tool along with his late brother Keith Hewitt. Wayne was a past member of Grace Lutheran Church. He enjoyed cars, bird watching, fishing, camping, and...

Apr 10, 2016

Cindy L. Fox, age 58 of Lancaster, gained her angel wings at Fairfield Medical Center on April 10th, 2016. She was born on March 12, 1958 in Lancaster, OH. She was an amazing cook, who loved music and animals. More importantly she loved helping others and enjoyed making everything homemade. She will be greatly missed by her family and...

Apr 7, 2016

TERRY LEE SHINN DUPLER

Frank Shinn and Hester Daugherty Shinn joyously welcomed their daughter, Terry Lee into heaven on Thursday, April 7, 2016. There to greet Terry were Peco, Uncle Bill, Slim, Phil Margaret and Darlene. Bobby, Ginny, Uncle Don, Aunt Mother and Lin were there too.

Terry left many sorrowful folks here...

Apr 5, 2016

Henry D. Clevenger 85 of Amanda, Ohio formerly of Carroll, Ohio, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, best friend and hero went to be with his hero and Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the home of his daughter, Sandra surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 9, 1930 in Louisa, KY to...

Apr 3, 2016

Karen Sue Pauley, 61 years of age of Lancaster, Ohio passed away surrounded by loved ones on 4/3/16. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Lynna Childers and Charles Pauley; 6 beautiful Grandchildren: Victoria Childers, Shannan Childers, Hannah Pauley, Haylynn Pauley, Derris Childers, Ella Childers; 1 beautiful great grandchild: Adalynn Childers;

Preceded...

Apr 3, 2016

Pastor John R. “Jack” Combs, 79, of Baltimore, Ohio , passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016, at the Pickering House, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on January 10, 1937, in Lancaster, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy (Hand) Combs of 59 years; son, Mitch (Yalonda) Combs of Mason, Michigan;...

Mar 31, 2016

Robert Zink Kerns 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed this world at 3:40 p.m. on March 31, 2016 at Lan-fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lilyan Martha Zink-Kerns, his wife, Wanda Lee Laughlin-Kerns and brother, Doid Kerns.

Robert is survived by his sons, John Kerns of St....

Mar 30, 2016

Mary L. Clark, 89, of Baltimore, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Mary was a member of the Baltimore V.F.W. #3761 Ladies Auxiliary.

Mary is survived by her son, Clyde F. (Cathy) Clark; daughters, Judith Ann (Patrick) Dorman, Christine L. (Kenneth) Pinkerton, and Margaret J. (James) Ethridge; daughter-in-law, Shirley Clark; 12 grandchildren;...

Mar 28, 2016

Annabelle Lee Taylor, 92, of Lancaster, died at her residence on Monday, March 28, 2016.

Annabelle was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. She received her Masters Degree in Nursing from the Ohio State University School of Nursing and she was a nursing...

Mar 27, 2016

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Culp 72 of Rushville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at her residence. She was a member of Christ Church of Fairfield.

Jackie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Earl ‘Coop” Culp; daughters, Shelly (Scott) Sheridan of Rainsboro, Ohio and Tammy (Mike) Stoneburner of Rushville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother,...

Mar 26, 2016

Ronald C. Stoughton, age 70, of Lancaster, died on March 26th, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Frank and Valentina Ramirz-Y-Plancia Stoughton on May 11th, 1945. Ron was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. He served his country in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a trial lawyer for 38 years, a...

Mar 25, 2016

Mrs. Richard (Billie) Cavanaugh, age 84 of Lancaster, passed away suddenly March 25th, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard Cavanaugh; son, Joseph (Lisa) Cavanaugh; granddaughters, Quinn (Shane) Wren and Kristy Cavanaugh; sister, June Bralley; brother-in-law, Donald (Carole) Cavanaugh and sister-in-law, Mrs. Howard (Dorothy) Raymond; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial...

Mar 25, 2016

Erleen K. Stoughton, 94, of Reynoldsburg, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala. Erleen was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church. She retired from Diamond Power Specialty Company in 1984. She was a devoted volunteer, giving countless hours of her time to the Fairfield Center for disAbilities and Cerebral Palsy,...

Mar 25, 2016

Mark R. Wakeman 56 of Surprise, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a retired Tech Sargent for the US Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Wakeman; son, Eric Wakeman of Flagstaff, Arizona; brother, Richard Wakeman of Clovis, New Mexico, aunt and uncle, Donna and Kenneth...

Mar 24, 2016

Curtis L. Boice, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

Curtis is survived by his children, Patrick L. (Diane) Boice, Michael C. Boice, Jane A. (Mark) Sharp, and Ben E. Boice; grandchildren, Ryan L. (Jessica) Boice, Eric M. Boice, Nicholas L. Boice, Paige M. Boice, Aaron L. Boice, and Vance D....

Mar 23, 2016

Julia A. (Ballmer) Wakeman 81 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Bickford of Lancaster.

She was born on July 26, 1934 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late Ralph and Mildred Hamilton Ballmer. She was an elementary school teacher, member of The First United Methodist...