Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

Rick Black

Rick Black

Aug 6, 2020

MT. VERNON- Rick Owen Black, 30, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Jan. 5, 1990 in Mt. Vernon to Rick James Black and Roberta (Alberts) Black. He was a 2009 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews....

Oneita (Barrett)  Steele Mathias

Oneita (Barrett) Steele Mathias

Aug 5, 2020

Oneita (Barrett) Steele Mathias, 91, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home.

She was born August 20, 1928 in Coshocton to the late Louis E. and Ruth Delores (Frew) Barrett.

Oneita was a 1946 graduate of Howard High School. She retired from the former National City Bank in Mount Vernon as...

Dorothy L. (Butler)  Elliott

Dorothy L. (Butler) Elliott

Aug 4, 2020

Brinkhaven – Dorothy L. “Dot” (Butler) Elliott, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 4, 2020, at home with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born January 28, 1931 in Brinkhaven to Franklin Corwin and Rose Mary (Lepley) Butler. She was a member of the Millwood Church of Christ, and retired from...

Dorothy J. (Richardson)  Behner

Dorothy J. (Richardson) Behner

Aug 2, 2020

DANVILLE- Dorothy June “Dottie” (Richardson) Behner, 89, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

She was born April 1, 1931 in Mt. Vernon to the late Robert and Katherine (Schmidt) Richardson. She was a lifetime knitter and donated many items she crocheted to local shops and causes. She was an active church...

Lucille (Arnold)  Cooper

Lucille (Arnold) Cooper

Jul 28, 2020

Mary Lucille Cooper, 92, a resident of the Country Court Nursing Center, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the center.

She was born July 30, 1927 in Coshocton to the late Grover and Ethel (Smith) Arnold.

Lucille was employed for 23 years at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center and was a member of the Grove...

Leone (Cutlip)  Sampsel

Leone (Cutlip) Sampsel

Jul 28, 2020

WARSAW- Ena Leone Sampsel, 93, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Signature Healthcare in Coshocton.

She was born Nov. 11, 1926 in Diana, WV to the late Amos M. and Elisabeth C. (Tanner) Cutlip. She married Joshua Verl “Junior” Sampsel on Nov. 30, 1946, who preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1996. She was a member...

James E. Woodson

James E. Woodson

Jul 23, 2020

WALHONDING- James Edward Woodson, 87, passed away on July 23, 2020 at Logan Elm Healthcare, Circleville, after an extended illness.

He was born on July 8, 1933 in Lost Creek, West Virginia, the son of the late Claude Everett and Cleo Maude (Rice) Woodson.

James is survived by his daughter; Deborah Ferguson (Terry Ward); grandchildren,...

Dorothy M. (Mickley)  Colopy

Dorothy M. (Mickley) Colopy

Jul 23, 2020

DANVILLE- Dorothy (Mickley) Colopy peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Loudonville.

Flag Day, June 14 1932, Dorothy was the 10th child born to Ed and Hilda Mickley. She was the last living “matriarch” of her 12 siblings.

September 17, 1953 Dorothy married Larry Colopy. He...

Terry L. Bradford Ii

Terry L. Bradford Ii

Jul 22, 2020

COSHOCTON- Terry Lee Bradford II, 29, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 24, 1990 in Coshocton to Terry Lee Bradford and Marlene Kay (Lepley) Bradford. He loved fishing, and he enjoyed the outdoors and music, especially going to concerts.

He is survived by his mother, Marlene...

Donald R. Johnson

Donald R. Johnson

Jul 22, 2020

WARSAW- Donald Richard Johnson, 63, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

He was born April 25, 1957 in Canton to the late James Richard and Betty Jane (Solvey) Johnson. He was a former employee of the City of Canton Street Department. He was a member of the Coshocton Moose Lodge, and the Perry...

Larry A. Dalton

Larry A. Dalton

Jul 19, 2020

Danville – Larry A. Dalton, or “Larry D” to most, passed away Sunday July 19, 2020 at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus.

Larry was born in Mount Vernon on June 20, 1961. He married Brenda Shrimplin on September 1, 1984. He loved playing cards, and enjoyed fishing and shooting guns, but his real hobby was work. He...

James "Jb" C. Banbury

James "Jb" C. Banbury

Jul 17, 2020

MOUNT VERNON – James Clifford “J B” Banbury, 77, formerly of Danville, died Friday, July 17, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living.

He was born September 16, 1942 in Mount Vernon to the late Charles Clifford “Bam” and Mary Edith (Fesler) Banbury.

He resided most of his life in Danville where he was a lifelong member...

Betty F. Mullens

Betty F. Mullens

Jul 14, 2020

Danville – Betty F. Mullens, 72, passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus.

Betty was born in Mount Vernon on April 15, 1948. She was the daughter of Claude and Lola M. (Compton) May, who preceded her in death along with her sisters, Helen Vertrees and Delphia Wilson, and her...

Vickie C. (Lint)  Wells

Vickie C. (Lint) Wells

Jul 11, 2020

WALHONDING – Vickie Christine (Lint) Wells, 77, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Sharon Brook Assisted Living in Newark.

She was born April 6, 1943 in Monroe Township, Coshocton County to the late Dallas W. and Mary M. (Coudret) Lint.

Vickie was a 1961 graduate of Warsaw High School. She worked for 32 years in...

Abe D. Raber

Abe D. Raber

Jul 8, 2020

HOWARD- Abe D. Raber, 71, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

He was born Jan. 5, 1949 in Millersburg to the late David L. and Amanda H. (Miller) Raber. He was a retired sawmill laborer and farmer, and a member of the Old Order Amish.

He is survived by his wife...

Tracey L. Kohler

Tracey L. Kohler

Jul 8, 2020

Danville – Tracey L. (Miller) Kohler, 50, a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother,sister, and giving friend, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Tracey was born in Elyria on October 14, 1969. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Linda (Selby) Miller and was married to Scott Kohler. She...

Helen P. (Winters)  Martin

Helen P. (Winters) Martin

Jul 7, 2020

DANVILLE- Helen P. Martin, age 83, passed away in her home Tuesday, July 7th,  peacefully surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 8, 1937 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Thomas and Anna Mae (Giles) Winters.

Helen is preceded in death by three of her four children Diana L. (Stevens) Weemes, James...

Ladonna J. (Sims)  Gard

Ladonna J. (Sims) Gard

Jul 6, 2020

HEATH- LaDonna Josephine Gard, 83, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at her residence.

She was born April 30, 1937 in Zanesville to the late George Grant and Elsie (Carrell) Sims. She was a former employee of Essex Wire. She was a super mom and an awesome grandma.

She is survived by three sons, James...

Lynn E. Lyons

Lynn E. Lyons

Jun 30, 2020

Danville – Lynn Edwin Lyons, 77, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the Summa Akron City Hospital.

Lynn was born on July 11, 1942. He was the son of Edwin and Evelyn Mae (Byers) Lyons. He graduated from Danville High School in 1960 and married Patricia Elizabeth Payne. He was the owner and operator of the...

Norman R. Stubbs

Norman R. Stubbs

Jun 23, 2020

COSHOCTON- Norman Richard Stubbs, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

He was born July 10, 1938, the only child of the late Guy & Lelia (Shryock) Stubbs. Born and raised in Coshocton, Norman graduated from Roscoe High School in 1956. He was active in all sports, Band, Glee Club, mixed chorus,...

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