Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Raymond Sims

Raymond Sims

Jan 13, 2011

Raymond Thomas Sims, 73, of Thurston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 13, 2011.He was born January 5, 1938, in Brice, OH to the late Raymond and Laura (Barnes) Sims. He was a landscaper all his life and loved the outdoors. Since his retirement he took care of his fish pond, his flowers, helping his neighbors and enjoying bologna...

James Hedges

James Hedges

Jan 9, 2011

James C. Hedges, 59, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011, at the Rockmill Rehabilitation Center in Carroll. James was born on April 9, 1951, in Amanda, Ohio to Beatrice and George Hedges. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Marsh of Lancaster; brother, Frank Webster of Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death...

Anne McLaughlin

Anne McLaughlin

Jan 9, 2011

Anne Elizabeth McLaughlin, age 93, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 9th, 2011, at the Pickering House. She was born to Perry and Anna Baker at Flatwillow, MT on July 19, 1917. She was an active member of the Pickerington Church of Christ until 6 years ago when her health started to significantly decline. She is survived by...

Patricia Hackmann Wilbanks

Patricia Hackmann Wilbanks

Jan 9, 2011

Wilbanks Patricia Leanne Hackmann Wilbanks, 15 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011. She was a sophomore at Lancaster High School and member of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran church. She had been a member of the Lancaster Youth Choir and Lancaster Flag Corp. She was born to her parents, Jennifer (Robert Harris) Blakney of Gary, IN and Dallas (Kacey)...

Richard "Dick" Sheets

Richard "Dick" Sheets

Jan 8, 2011

Sheets Richard “Dick” Leroy Sheets 74 of Sugar Grove, Ohio died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at OSU. He was born on April 9, 1936 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Leroy and Kathleen Ruff Sheets. Richard served in the US Army worked at the Letter Shop and Columbia Gas. He retired from Columbia Gas-Crawford Station Sugar Grove, Ohio as an...

Avonell Bowers

Avonell Bowers

Jan 7, 2011

Avonell A. Bowers, age 91, of Baltimore, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011 at Fairfirld Medical Center. She was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church, Baltimore where she was the former secretary, treasure, Sunday School teacher, helped with Bible School and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She is survived by sons, Donald (Carol) Bowers...

Alice Brobst

Alice Brobst

Jan 6, 2011

Alice M. Brobst, age 93, of Junction City passed away at the Fairfield Medical Center on January 6th, 2011. She was a member of the Friendship Methodist Church in Junction City and she was a registered nurse for several years. She always enjoyed her great-great nieces and nephews. She is survived by her brother, Earl Price of Junction City;...

Mary Doran

Mary Doran

Jan 3, 2011

Doran Mary Alyce Doran 91, peacefully passed into life eternal on Monday, January 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Dan Doran, daughter, Janice Kay Doran and son, Michael Allen Doran. Mary Alyce is survived by her sons, Patrick (Karen) Doran of Pickerington, Ohio, Timothy (Mary Jo) Doran of Dublin, Ohio and her daughter, Susan...

Jere' Collette

Jere' Collette

Jan 3, 2011

Jere’ J. Collette, age 68, of Lancaster, passed away at the Fairfield Medical Center on Monday, January 3rd, 2011. She is the daughter of Joseph and Faye Vance born on June 25th, 1942. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Collette of Reynoldsburg; sons, Joseph A. (Cindy) Collette of Lancaster, Raymond (Crystal) Collette of Selden, NY, and Keith Collette; six...

Sharon Hay

Sharon Hay

Jan 3, 2011

Hay Sharon A. Hay 64 of Logan, Ohio died Monday, January 3, 2011 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, Ohio. She was a retired bookkeeper for Hersh Packing and Rubber and a member of Bible Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey L. Hay of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Kacie Hay of Jacksonville, FL, Autum Hay of Shreveport,...

Paul A. Darling

Paul A. Darling

Jan 1, 2011

Paul A. Darling, Sr., 67, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, January 01, 2011. Paul was a Master Welder and a welder’s union member. He retired from Waukesha Cherry-Burrell in Louisville, KY and from the Kroger Tamarack Farms Dairy in Newark, OH. Paul also worked as a corrections officer at the former Ohio State Penitentiary. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Kevin Fox

Kevin Fox

Jan 1, 2011

Kevin Fox, 29, of Buckeye Lake, passed away unexpectedly in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, January 1, 2011. Kevin was kind hearted, loving, hard working, and would gladly help anyone. He enjoyed drawing and NASCAR, Tony Stewart being his favorite driver. Kevin is survived by his parents, Greg and Doris Fox; grandparents, Shirley Fox and Ray and Alice Wagner; and...

Terry Roberts

Terry Roberts

Dec 30, 2010

Terry A. Roberts, age 58, passed away at his residence on Thursday evening surrounded by his family and Bible Study group. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and also the Panera Bread Bible Study Group. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Debra Roberts of Lancaster; children, Dustin T. (Marcee) Roberts, Amy (T.J.)...

Roderick Roger Ford

Roderick Roger Ford

Dec 28, 2010

Roderick Roger Ford, 77, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the Pickering House. He was born December 11, 1933, in Fairfield County. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Ann; sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Ford of Tyler, Texas and Gregory (Rena) Ford of Baltimore; five grandchildren, Jamie, Joshua, Sarah, Andrew, and Thomas;...

George West, Sr

George West, Sr

Dec 26, 2010

West George E. West, Sr. 74 of Pleasantville, Ohio died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at his residence. He was a milkman for Deeds Dairy for 25 years and later was a milkman for his own business of West Dairyland Foods for a total of 45 years of service. He was a member of Pleasantville United Methodist Church. He is...

Brian Sartsine Adams, Sr

Brian Sartsine Adams, Sr

Dec 25, 2010

Adams Brian H. Adams, Sr. 52 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the Pickering House. He was a US Marine Corp. veteran. He was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Heather; children, Kylee Daugherty, Brian Adams, Jr., and Hank Adams; brother, Dr. John (Theresa) Adams of NM; sister, Emma (Ike) Liston of Glouster,...

Ward Spradlin

Ward Spradlin

Dec 25, 2010

Spradlin Ward Spradlin 80 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. He was retired from Owens Illinois with 31 years of service. He is survived by his daughters, Evelyn (Ron) Roby of Mansfield, Ohio, Doris (Wendell) Miller of Ft. Myers, Florida, Barbara Frost of Lancaster, Ohio, Pamela (James “Neil”) Stanley of Canal Winchester, Ohio,...

Marjorie "Marjorie Y. Ucker " (Rower)  Ucker

Marjorie "Marjorie Y. Ucker " (Rower) Ucker

Dec 24, 2010

Marjorie Y. Ucker (Rower) was born to Robert P. and Mary I. (Ours) Rower, Sr. on December 6, 1937 in Pontiac, Michigan. The family moved to Sugar Grove, Ohio where she attended Berne Union High School, graduating Salutatorian in 1955. After graduation she worked as a checkout clerk in various Lancaster-area grocery stores. In 1959 she married James N. Ucker...

Esther Gretter

Esther Gretter

Dec 24, 2010

Gretter Esther F. Gretter 87 of Lancaster, Ohio died, Friday, December 24, 2010 at Lanfair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Essex Wire and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sister, Helen Deeds of Lancaster, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, Relva (Barry) Blackstone of W. Jefferson, Ohio, Mollie Laut of South Carolina,...

Elmer "Gene" Green

Elmer "Gene" Green

Dec 23, 2010

Elmer “Gene” Green, age 78, of Thornville, OH passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Thursday, December, 23rd, 2010. He was born to his parents, Pearl and Lillith Green on November 23rd, 1932. He was raised in Basil, OH and was always the jokester. He loved his Judge Milian, was an avid NASCAR fan, and loved his family. He...