Obituaries

Roger D. Tevis

Roger D. Tevis

Jan 13, 2025

Roger D. Tevis, 69, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at his residence.

A graduate of North Union High School, he retired from Nature Pure where he had worked for several years. He enjoyed playing cards and especially his regular visits to the grocery store for his lottery tickets. 

Born September 28, 1955 in Kenton, he was...

Rhonda L. Nelson

Rhonda L. Nelson

Jan 11, 2025

Rhonda L. Nelson, 62, of Marysville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Born January 19, 1962 in Yellow Springs, she was the daughter of the late Les and Barb Parker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a grandson and a granddaughter.

A graduate of Zanesville high School, she went on...

Wilda Eileen Styer

Wilda Eileen Styer

Jan 6, 2025

Wilda Eileen “Tillie” Styer passed away on January 6, 2025 at the age of 100. She was born on November 11, 1924, to Forrest Cox and Goldie Wright in Sidney, OH. After the death of her father, her family moved to Waverly, Ohio. She graduated from Waverly High School in 1942. She helped with the war effort by working in...

Ronald W. Drake

Ronald W. Drake

Dec 30, 2024

Ronald W. Drake, 71, of Marysville and formerly of West Mansfield, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at his residence following several years of failing health.

A 1971 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, he went on to work at Westinghouse and Harding’s in Bellefontaine, as a cashier with Kroger and most recently as an associate at The Shoe Dept. in...

Matthew K. Mohr

Matthew K. Mohr

Dec 22, 2024

Matthew K. Mohr, 54, of Sherwood and formerly of Marysville, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Antwerp Manor in Antwerp. 

A logistics manager with Midwest Express, he also attended The Well Church of the Nazarene. A fan of the classic muscle cars, he loved tinkering with his 1974 Chevelle and going to car shows. Matthew was also an avid runner.

Born...

Debra K. Renftle

Debra K. Renftle

Dec 21, 2024

Debra K. Renftle, 63, of Kenton, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024. 

A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she enjoyed playing computer games, shopping online, but mostly, spending time with her grandchildren. Debra had a love for animals and a kind heart. She was always willing to help someone in need. She was also a member of the Amvets Post...

Margie J. Cook

Margie J. Cook

Dec 21, 2024

Margie J. Cook, 62, of Kenton and formerly of East Liberty, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital following several months of failing health.

Margie worked as an EMT chief with the Perry Township Fire Department for over 20 years. She enjoyed riding around town in her golf cart and visiting friends, fishing, mushroom hunting and camping. Her...

Joyce A. Bushong

Joyce A. Bushong

Dec 20, 2024

Joyce A. Bushong, 76, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024 at her residence following a brief illness. 

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she certainly considered her family her greatest accomplishment. She cherished her time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her love of children was never more evident than during her many years of...

JoAnn Bayliss

JoAnn Bayliss

Dec 5, 2024

JoAnn Bayliss, 78, went home to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on December 5, 2024. 

Born JoAnn Harpest on October 14, 1946, in New Bedford, MA, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Don E. and Dolores “Del” (Correia) Harpest. The family then made their home in Logan County, OH. 

JoAnn met her loving husband of 59 years, Charles...

Nadine Elizabeth Noel

Nadine Elizabeth Noel

Dec 2, 2024

Nadine Elizabeth Noel, 79, of West Mansfield, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, December 2, 2024, following an extended illness.

A loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, she cherished time spent with her family. She was a 1963 graduate of Buckeye Local High School. In her younger years, she worked as a secretary with the West Mansfield United...

William P. Weitzenecker

William P. Weitzenecker

Nov 20, 2024

William P. “Will” Weitzenecker, 45, of Marysville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his residence.

A 1998 graduate of Triad High School, he also attended Columbus State University. Will had previously worked at Nestle for nearly 20 years. An avid outdoorsman, he loved riding four-wheelers and fishing. He also enjoyed cooking, listening to music, pizza and spending time...

Sandra L. Johnson

Sandra L. Johnson

Nov 18, 2024

Sandra L. (Fulton) Johnson, also known as Sandy, Mammy, Grandma, Aunt Sandy and “Sandy of America” went home to Jesus on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Sandy was born to James and Madalene “Penny” Fulton on November 7, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; Connie Burden; a brother, James Fulton; and son, Robert L. Richards. 

She is survived...

Kenneth E. Baker

Kenneth E. Baker

Nov 16, 2024

Kenneth E. Baker, 59, of West Mansfield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 16, 2024at his residence. 

A 1983 graduate of River Valley High School, he worked as a mechanic for 20 years but his true passion was always horses. He trained barrel racing horses professionally for most of his life but full time for the last 15 years, as well...

Dolores Arlene Pettit

Dolores Arlene Pettit

Nov 9, 2024

Dolores Arlene Pettit, age 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

She was born on February 27, 1938, in West Mansfield, Ohio, to Luther “Dude” and Zula “Pood” McDonald Atkinson, who preceded her in death. 

Dolores graduated from West Mansfield High School in 1956. On December 28, 1958, she married the love of...

Vivian June Ford

Vivian June Ford

Nov 4, 2024

Vivian June Ford, 98, of West Mansfield and formerly of Ridgeway, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at her residence.

A loving homemaker, she also helped her husband on the family farm. She later worked as a custodian with the Ridgemont Schools, retiring in 1993. A longtime member of the Ridgeway United Methodist Church, she taught both children and adult Sunday...

Derric R. Brown

Derric R. Brown

Oct 27, 2024

Derric R. Brown, a devoted husband, loving father, and compassionate Funeral Director, passed away on October 27, 2024, at his residence in Marysville, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 22, 1973, in Paulding, Derric dedicated much of his life to serving others, a lasting impact in both his professional and personal lives.

For years, Derric served the community as...

Wayne Lee Detrick

Wayne Lee Detrick

Oct 22, 2024

Wayne Lee Detrick, 90, of West Mansfield, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

A very hardworking church and community minded servant, he was an active member of the Church of Christ, first in East Liberty then in West Mansfield, where he served as the treasurer, Sunday...

Janet L. Crevison

Janet L. Crevison

Oct 14, 2024

Janet L. Crevison, 78, of West Mansfield, passed away Monday, October 15, 2024 at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Marysville following several months of failing health. 

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she was a 1964 graduate of Buckeye Local High School and then the Frederick Beauty Academy. She worked as a short time as a beautician before answering...

Estel Ray Pack

Estel Ray Pack

Oct 5, 2024

Estel Ray Pack, 91, of Marysville, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his residence.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing, but most of all, he enjoyed his time spent with his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and worked as a machinist with McCord’s in London and later with...

Mary Jane Carpenter

Mary Jane Carpenter

Oct 5, 2024

Mary Jane “Janie” Carpenter, 70, of West Mansfield, is now in the presence of her Savior, Christ Jesus, son of the Living God. She entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, October 5, 2024 following a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer.

A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and sister, she enjoyed traveling with her close friends and loved watching...

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