Ruth Irene Essex, just a week shy of her 100th birthday, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Ruth was born on December 10, 1923, in Morrow County to the late Silas and Naomi (Finical) Gundrum. She married James B. Essex on June 12, 1949. They spent 27 years of marriage […]
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Lois Bond
Lois A. Bond, 80, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.Lois was born on April 24, 1943, in Floyd County, KY, the daughter of Alex and Roberta (Shephard) Slone. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. Being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was her biggest joy, and she especially loved […]
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Helen R. Prosser
Helen Rosemary Prosser, age 83, of Galion, a beloved Mom, Granny, Sister, Aunt and Friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday November 29, 2023, at her home in Galion. Helen was born on December 18, 1939, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, to the late George and Lula (Miller) Stratton. Helen had a vibrant spirit […]
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Virginia Emswiler
Virginia Kathryn Emswiler, of Galion, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on September 2, 1938, in Oberlin, Ohio to the late parents of Vinton and Opal (Foster) Patton. Virginia was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. She married the […]
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Geneva L. Shindeldecker
Geneva L. (Johnson) Shindeldecker, 77, of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Geneva was born December 21, 1945, in Mt. Sterling, KY, to Winfred and Elsie (Ray) Johnson. She was married to Jerry Shindeldecker for 29 years until his passing on October 13, 2003. Her family was very important to her, and she […]
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Richard “Rick” Borders
On November 22, 2023, Richard “Rick” Davis Borders, 70, of Galion, passed away surrounded by his family. Richard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was born on November 30, 1952, in Galion, to the late Richard Borders and surviving Annetta (McCalla) Borders. Richard’s passing has left a void in the lives […]
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Patsy Ann Stewart
Patsy Ann Stewart, a beloved mother, devoted grandmother, and dear sister, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on May 17, 1937, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Caleb and Zola (Vanover) Lundy. She married Bobby G. Stewart, Sr. on June 30, 1955, and he preceded her […]
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John D. Deibig, Jr.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of John David Deibig Jr., a beloved husband, a devoted father, a cherished brother, and a mentor to many youth in the area. John departed this world on November 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the […]
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Ashley Rinehart
Ashley P. Rinehart, 33, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Ashley was born August 25, 1990, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Damita “Dee Dee” Jo Gaskins and Steve Rinehart. She was a people pleaser and loved to joke around and make people laugh. She wore her life on her sleeve and […]
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Joseph “Joe” Boyd, Sr.
Joseph “Joe” Glen Boyd, Sr., a beloved husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his residence in Crestline, at the age of 82. He was born on August 12, 1941, to the late Charles Boyd and Edith (Bowen) Cervenka in Kingsport, TN. Joe’s warm smile, kind heart, and […]