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Bernard R. "Sam" Chapman
Bernard R. "Sam" Chapman passed away peacefully January 25, 2020 at his residence.
Sam was born July 6, 1932 in Marion to the late Fred and Alice (Ruth) Chapman.

Linda Marie Bell
Linda Marie Bell, 71 of Richwood died January 15, 2020 at home.
She was born July 5, 1948 in Champaign County to the late Roy W. and Mary Kathryn (Bishop) Carter.

Jerry Wayne Hamilton
Jerry Wayne Hamilton, 73 of Marion died peacefully Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at home. He was born January 26, 1946 in Marion to the late Ernest Verne and Dorothy Mae (Kennedy) Hamilton.

John W. Lydic Jr.
John W. Lydic Jr., 68, of near Somersville, died unexpectedly Tuesday December 31, 2019 at the Dublin Methodist Hospital. He was born April 13, 1951 in Johnstown, Pa. to the late John W. "Jack" and Lorraine (Elkin) Lydic Sr.

Derek C. Krawczyk
Derek C. Krawczyk, 24, of Richwood, died peacefully Saturday morning January 4, 2020 at his home. He was born August 17, 1995 in Columbus to Michael and Jennifer (Blanton) Krawczyk, they survive in Richwood.

MARY WYGANT
Mary Wygant, 73, of Marysville, formerly of Richwood, died peacefully early Friday morning December 27, 2019 at Carriage Court in Marysville. She was born July 24, 1946 in Oil City, Pa. to the late Bernard E. "Barney" and Waneta Irene (Fox) Wygant Sr.

TERRY A. ROUSE
Terry A. Rouse, 63, of Raymond, died unexpectedly Tuesday November 19, 2019 at his home. He was born September 11, 1956 in Kenton. He was preceded in death by his parents: David and Helen Joyce (Ramsey) Thomas.

KALIEB J. MILLINGTON
Kalieb J. Millington, 39, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 28, 1980, in Marysville, Ohio to Rodney P. and Vicky L. (Marvin) Millington.

FAE EVELYN MANVILLE
Fae Evelyn Manville, 82 of Magnetic Springs departed this life on October 26, 2019, to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in eternity.
She was born March 13, 1937 in Marysville to the late John F. and Fannabel (Burkepile) Ritchie.

RICHARD ALLEN WILLIAMS
Richard Allen Williams, 71, of Fort White, FL, passed away on October 14, 2019 at home.
Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Ernestine (Thompson) and Wilbur Williams of Richwood, Ohio.

DAVID LEE CRAMER
David Lee Cramer, 68, of Riverside, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Beavercreek Health and Rehab Center.

PHYLLIS ANN WOOD
Phyllis Ann Wood, 80 of Richwood died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
She was born October 6, 1938 in Richwood to the late Don and Ruby M. (Ayers) Beeney.

BETTY R. MEYER
Betty R. Meyer, 92, of Pemberville and formerly of Luckey, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Bridge Hospice Care in Bowling Green.
She was born on April 13, 1927, in Richwood to D. Gorby and Leah (Baker) Stallsmith.

DIANA JANE (PRICE) SOMERS
Diana Jane (Price) Somers, age 98, of Richwood, Ohio, formerly of Farmington Hills, Michigan, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Ohio. She was born December 31, 1920 in Lonaconing, Maryland to the late George and Sarah Grindle Price.

JERALD W. JEREW
Jerald W. Jerew, 90, of Marion, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Marion General Hospital following a brief illness.

Charles Burton "Bud" Meddles
Charles Burton "Bud" Meddles, 89 of Richwood died unexpectedly, Friday August 2, 2019 at home. He was born October 29, 1929 in Richwood to the late Chester Harold and Helen Louise (Snyder) Meddles.

Robert E. Kirkpatrick
Robert E. Kirkpatrick, 83, of Marysville, died Wednesday evening, July 17, 2019 at The Ohio State Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born May 20, 1936 to the late Arthur and Ramona (Reese) Kirkpatrick in Springfield.

Dale E. Jones
Dale E. Jones, 74, of Marion, formerly of Prospect passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15, 1944 in Marion, Ohio to the parents of Robert and Vera (Knachel) Jones.

SHARON VIRGINIA PFEIFFER
Sharon Virginia Pfeiffer, 83 of Richwood died unexpectedly Monday, July 15, 2019 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1935 in Marion, the only child of Myrle Oscar and Gladys Helen (Irvine) Giles.

MAZELLA RISNER
Mazella Risner, 98, of Marysville, died peacefully late Friday evening, July 19, 2019, at Prestige Gardens surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Feb. 15, 1921, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to the late Reb and Elsie Patrick Green.

DOROTHY ANN BOSWELL
Dorothy Ann Boswell, 92 of Prospect, died peacefully Thursday July 4, 2019 at her home. She was born February 1, 1927 in Fostoria to the late Dale Alfred and Leona Mae (Conn) Doner.

MICHAEL LEONARD SCHURCH
Michael Leonard Schurch was born to Glenn and Dorothy (Ehret) Schurch on August 7, 1949.

FRED LOWELL WHITE
Fred Lowell White, 80 of Richwood went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2019 at Marion General Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 9, 1939 to James Cleatus and Marjorie Gayle White.

GARY L. RIDER
Gary L. Rider, age 72, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was born October 25, 1946 in Delaware, OH to Robert and Gladys “Ruth” (Paver) Rider.

CAROL SUE WENNING
Carol Sue Wenning, RN, 72, formerly of Columbus died June 10, 2019 at the Memorial Gables in Marysville after an extended battle with cancer. She was born September 13, 1946 in Mansfield, the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Walter) Wenning.

GLENN R. "BUDDY" PRICE
Glenn R. "Buddy" Price, 88, of Huntsville, passed away quietly, surrounded by his loving family on May 31, 2019 at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
Glenn was born on February 3, 1931 near Essex to the late Forrest "Whoopie" and Vida (Reynolds) Price.

NORMA JEAN HATCHER
Norma Jean Hatcher, 85, of Prospect, died peacefully late Sunday evening May 19, 2019 at the Kobacker House in Columbus with her loving daughters by her side. She was born October 30, 1933 in Marion County to the late Donald and Gladys (Stafford) Ward.

WILLIAM KEITH "BILL" CHENEY
William Keith "Bill" Cheney, 73 of Richwood died peacefully Thursday evening, May 2, 2019 at his home. The only child of the late Philip B. and Laura E. (Somerlot) Cheney, he was born December 14, 1945 in Marion.

SANDRA KAY JACKSON
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Jackson, 54, of Richwood and formerly of Marion, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at home.

VICKY SUE CAREY
Vicky Sue Carey, 60 of Prospect, died peacefully early Monday morning April 8, 2019 at her home following a 10-month battle with cancer. She was born December 12, 1958 in Marion to Carroll Clair "Pickle" and Geraldine M. "Gerry" White.

JAMES L. HALL
James L. Hall, 74 of Marysville, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 22, 1944 in Marion to the late Arthur James and Eva (Jolliff) Hall.

DONALD LEE "DON" WOOD
Donald Lee "Don" Wood, age 88, formerly of Richwood, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Providence Newberg Hospital in Newberg, Oregon. He was born April 29, 1930 in Richwood to the late Vernon Wood and Hazel (Jerew) Wood.

FRIEDA MCCALF
Frieda McCalf, 68 of Richwood, died peacefully Thursday evening March 21, 2019 at her home. She was born October 18, 1950 in West Liberty, Kentucky to the late Hobert and Nannie Mae (Wright) Conley.

CLYDE E. BECKEL
Clyde E. Beckel Sr. 97, of Richwood, formerly of Prospect, died peacefully Wednesday morning March 13, 2019 at the Marion Manor. He was born December 12, 1921 in Marion County to the late Harry and Lydia (Ebert) Beckel.

PHYLLIS J. OMAN
Phyllis J. Oman, 92, lifelong resident of Richwood, died peacefully early Saturday morning March 16, 2019 at the Memorial Gables in Marysville. She was born November 11, 1926 in Richwood to the late Sturgis and Gladys (Flesher) Cheney.

JEFF LEITER
Jeff Leiter, 68, of Richwood, died peacefully Wednesday evening March 6, 2019 at the home of his brother near Raymond, following a short battle with cancer. He was born February 17, 1951 in Dayton to the late Dean and Marjorie (Bayless) Leiter.

SHIRLEY ANN FRYMAN
Shirley Ann Fryman, 77 of Prospect died unexpectedly Friday, March 1, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born June 22, 1941 in Ottawa to the late Otto Wayne and Mary Ann (Smith) Bingley.

GARY E. LIGGETT
Gary E. Liggett, 73 of Marysville, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at OSU Medical Center after failing health for 7 years. He was born February 9, 1946 in Marion to the late Owen Wayne and Frieda Lodell (Hickok) Liggett.

ROGER BURKE EVANS
Roger Burke Evans, 85 of Richwood, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky. He was born July 18, 1933, son of the late Jay & Wilda Evans.

PAULINE SIVEY
Pauline Sivey, 97, of Richwood, entered her heavenly home, Friday morning February 22, 2019 at the Grand of Dublin. She was born March 31, 1921 in Essex at the home farm to the late Oliver and Emma Gertrude (Schaeffer) Hall.

CLAUDE L. TIDD
Claude L. Tidd Jr., 84 of Richwood died unexpectedly Monday, February 11, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. He was born May 9, 1934 in Marion to the late Claude L. and Flora Belle (Kutz) Tidd Sr.

RICHARD L. KALE
Richard L. Kale, 89 of Richwood, died peacefully Saturday evening February 16, 2019 at the Memorial Gables in Marysville. He was born August 12, 1929 near LaRue to the late Elmer and Evonda (Virden) Kale.

MAX E. ROBINSON
Max E. Robinson died peacefully at his home on February 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 30, 1927 in Marysville to Walter W. Robinson and Emma Parrott Robinson.

BONNIE L. MADDEN
Bonnie L. Madden 63, of Leesville, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Leesville, LA. Bonnie was born on October 5, 1955 in Marion, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Hendrickson and her husband, Chester Madden.

HAROLD EUGENE (GENE ROCK) MONROE
Gene Rock Monroe, 82, died on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. He was born Harold Eugene Monroe, in Richwood, Ohio on Feb. 2, 1936, to Russell and Margaret (Rusty) Monroe.

JUDITH DEAN "JUDE" SADLER
Judith Dean “Jude” Sadler, 73 of Richwood, formerly of Wyandotte, Michigan, died at home in a house fire early Tuesday morning January 15, 2019.
She was born April 27, 1945 in Trenton, Michigan to the late Donald and Betty (Cantwell) Carroll.

LOWELL DEAN TAYLOR
Lowell Dean Taylor 82, of Radnor, died peacefully Saturday evening January 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 30, 1936 in Radnor to Thomas Luellen and Thelma (Schultz) Taylor, his mom survives in Ashley at the age of 105.

VIRGINIA J. DAVIS
Virginia J. Davis 86, of Richwood, died peacefully Saturday morning January 19, 2019 at the Memorial Gables in Marysville.
She was born October 11, 1932 near Byhalia to the late Leslie Carl and Gladys A. (Hopkins) Rockhold.

BECKY KIMLER
Becky Kimler, 58 of near Magnetic Springs, died unexpectedly January 11, 2019 at her home of an apparent heart attack.
She was born April 21, 1960 in Marion to the late Gene and June (Freeman) McCarty.

WALTER F. STALEY
Walter F. Staley, 101, of West Mansfield, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at Brookdale of Marysville, surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 10, 1917, in York Center, to the late Dale F. and Marietta (Spangler) Staley.