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Beth Sells (Watson)

Beth Sells (Watson)

1953-04-13 2001-09-22

Beth Ellen Sells, 48, of 312 Laurel Oak, Urbana, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, at 10 a.m. in her residence. She was born in Urbana on April 13, 1953 to Richard and Dorothy (Thompson) Watson. She was an employee of KTH. Beth is survived by her fiancé, James Linville of Urbana; father, Richard (Paulette) Watson of Springfield; sister, Cathy (Tom) Daley of Rushsylvania, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Watson, in 1987 and her grandparents. She was a 1971 graduate of Urbana High School and attended Miami and Wittenberg universities. She was...

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Bill Midgley

Bill Midgley

1952-11-17 2020-07-02

William Clayton Midgley Obituary
Here is William Clayton Midgley’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Clayton Midgley of Plain City, Ohio, born in Urbana, Ohio, who passed away on July 2, 2020, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Clayton Midgley.

He was predeceased by : his father William Clayton Midgley; h...

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Bill Walters

Bill Walters

1951-09-20 2017-08-25

William “Bill” Jay Walters, 65 of Urbana, passed away, Friday, August 25, 2017 in the Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Bill was born September 20, 1951 in Urbana, Ohio and was a graduate of Urbana High School. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He retired after 31 years of service from Siemens. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. His interests included hunting, archery, drag racing, camping, he was a life time member of the NRA and all OSU sport plus was an avid Green Bay Packers fan! Mostly, he loved spending time with his family esp...

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Billy Dingey

Billy Dingey

1952-08-03 1970-10-26


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Funeral Services were held Thursday in the Freewill Baptist Church, Urbana, for Bill Edward Dingey, 18, of 2021 Shortcut Rd., who died Monday it Riverside Methodist hospital, Columbus, from injuries sustained in an auto accident Sunday morning. Rev. Curt Seagraves and Rev. Arnold Moore officiated. Burial was in Highland Memorial Gardens, Bellefontaine, by the Walter funeral Home. Pallbearers were Steve Stidham, Danny Roberts, Mike Jackson, Danny Lockwood, Bill Walters, and Dennis Carney.

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Branch Buxton

Branch Buxton

1953-05-30 2021-09-26

Branch Eugene Buxton was found deceased in his apartment on Monday, September 27, 2021. Branch was born on May 30, 1953 and his ashes will be interred at Grandview cemetery. Flowers were sent to Walters Funeral Home for his closed service in the name of our class.

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Brenda Shuler (Derr)

Brenda Shuler (Derr)

1953-06-15 1997-02-09

Brenda J Shuler, 43, of Cable died at 12 5,9 a.m Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997, in Heartland of Urbana She was born June 15, 1953. in Urbana, a daughter of Donald and Juanita (Neal) Derr. Brenda worked with Arrowhead Industrial Services, Inc. which services Q3 ComDyne in West Liberty. She was a 1971 Urbana High School graduate. Survivors include her husband Michael L Shuler. her mother of Urbana, a step-daughter Jyme Dante of Cable, three sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia and Rollie Beavers of Kingscreek, Pamela and Raymond Green of Urbana, Valerie and Jason Edwards of Mechanicsburg, two brothers and a sister-in-law P Bruce and Pamela Derr and Wayne Derr, all of Urbana, two step grandchildren, Ka...

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Carl Watkins

Carl Watkins

1947-12-21 2020-06-16

Carl Watkins, 72 of Lakeview, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Carl was born December 21, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Henry and Florence (Donahue) Watkins. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He retired after 30 years of working in the City of Urbana. Carl loved living at Indian Lake, especially when his kids and grandkids came to visit. He loved his family! Carl enjoyed fishing with his sons. He had a lot of friends and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Carl is...

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Cathy Caccia

Cathy Caccia

1953-06-10 2007-10-01


Kathy Caccia, 54, of Urbana, died Monday, October 1, 2007, in the Wellington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Urbana. She was born June 10, 1953 a daughter of Robert and Joetta (Scholz) Caccia.
Kathy was a member of the St Mary Catholic Church, Urbana, graduated from Urbana High School, and received an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from Kettering College of Medical Arts, and had been employed at Kettering Medical Center for over 30 years.
Survivors include her mother, a sister, Jackie (Mike) Romanish of Mesa, AZ, a brother, Bill Caccia of Urbana, nieces; Cori (J...

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Cathy Legge (Moore)

Cathy Legge (Moore)

1952-11-28 2021-04-27

Cathy Ann Legge, 68, of North Lewisburg, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus with her family by her side.

She was born November 28, 1952 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of James & Mary (Dunlavey) Moore.

Cathy graduated from Urbana High School in 1970 and retired from Honda following 23 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother & grandmother who loved shopping and gardening.

Cathy is survived by the love of her life Richard Legge to whom she was married Nov...

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Charles Rogan

Charles Rogan

1952-10-07 2022-02-09

Charles Allen Rogan, age 69, passed away on February 9, 2022 in Springfield, Ohio. Charles was born on October 7, 1952 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Hershel E. and Mae Louise (Moss) Rogan. Along with his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his siblings, Hershel Rogan Jr., Lewis Rogan, and Marilyn Wright, nephew, Troy Byrd, and special friends, Eddy Bear Finch and Jim "Hatch" Hatcher. He is survived by his 3 siblings, Larry (Shannon) Rogan, Valerie Andrews-Rogan, and Rhonda Rogan, special non-biological kids, Dez Tomlin and Derrick Fletcher, special friend, Miles, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In his free time, Charles enjoyed playing the guitar. He loved music. He also e...

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Curtis Call

Curtis Call

1952-12-19 1995-03-11

Curtis Wayne Call, 42,810 Amherst Dr, Urbana, died Saturday, March 11,1995, in Mercy Memorial Hospital after a car crash on a Champaign County road. He was born on December 19,1952, in Springfield, the son of Robert E and Freda B (Powell) Call. He was employed by the Urbana School System. He is survived by his wife, Linda Mane (Leach) Call, step children, Jason Christopher and Wesley Allen Kiser, several aunts, uncles and cousins Family will receive friends from 5 to 9 pm , Tuesday, in the Walter Schoedinger Funeral Home, Urbana The funeral service will be held at 10 30 am., Wednesday, in the funeral home, with the Rev. Don Hilkerbaumer officiating Burial will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery Mem...

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Daniel Lockwood

Daniel Lockwood

1952-07-02 2012-06-23

Daniel R. ”Danny” Lockwood, 59, of Turbeville, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 23, 2012. He was born July 2, 1952 in Urbana, OH, the son of Harry and Dorothy (Schafer) Lockwood. Danny was a 1971 graduate of Urbana High School and served his country in the United States Army, where he served in Vietnam. He retired from Honda and was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and the American Legion Pearce-Kerns Post #120. Danny loved being outdoors, boating, fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycles, working with his hands and playing with his grandchildren. He was a loving peepaw father,...

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David Patrick

David Patrick

1952-05-26 2019-12-10

David Charles Patrick, 67, of Urbana, Ohio passed away December 10, 2019 in his residence. He was born May 26, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas, the youngest son of William R. and Thelma M. (Patzkowski) Patrick. David was a 1971 graduate of Urbana High School. He proudly served his country as a loadmaster in the United States Air Force, during Vietnam, and a medic in the United States Army. David was a friend to everyone he ever met, and his heart had an infinite capacity to love. He could be seen riding his Harley-Davidson trike all over the area in good weather, stoppin...

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David Thackery

David Thackery

1953-06-15 1998-07-17

NEWBERRY OFFICIAL DAVID THACKERY
Meg McSherry Breslin, Tribune Staff Writer
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
David T. Thackery took his passion for history seriously. While doing research for a book on men from his small Ohio hometown who served in the Civil War, he spent hours in tiny rural libraries and at cemeteries, searching for any details he could find on the 66th Infantry Division.

"We'd literally be crawling around the headstones until he found the 66th Division" on a tombstone,, said his mother, Enid Thackery.

Such fascination with family and community history developed at an early age, and it carried Mr. Thackery from his rural Ohio town to the Un...

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Diane Bensman (Milton)

Diane Bensman (Milton)

1952-07-30 2007-07-01

BENSMAN, Diane Kathleen 54, of Urbana passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in her sister's residence. She was born July 30, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Ray and Nellie (Worley) Milton. Diane was an avid NASCAR fan, bowler and loved to dance. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Kevin Fennig of New Bremen, Ohio; one son, Aaron Bensman of Urbana, Ohio; two sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Michael Stevens of Urbana, Ohio and Carmen Kettlehake of Urbana, Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert N. Long. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, Febru...

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Eddie Watkins

Eddie Watkins

1952-12-06 2020-06-29

Edward "Ed" Watkins was born December 6, 1952 to Henry and Florance (Donahue) Watkins of Urbana, Ohio.

Ed was called to be with the Lord on June 29th, 2020 in his home in Ridgecrest, California.

For many years, Ed was an ordained Minister and a youth pastor at Calvary Chapel in California.

Ed was preceded in death by both of his brothers: Kenny and Carl Watkins. Ed is survived by his wife Peg (Mattox) Watkins; his son, Kelly (Christina) Watkins; daughter Stacy (Daniel) Anthony; grandchildren Chelsea and Jakob Watkins, R...

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Glen Randall

Glen Randall

1953-06-09 2019-11-10

Glenn William Randall, 66, of Urbana, passed away in his home on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

He was born on June 9, 1953 in Urbana, OH, a son of William and Kathryn (Petty) Randall. Glenn was an Active U.S.A. truck driver for 18 years, retiring in 2015, and enjoyed farming for many years. He was a great conversationalist but was at his absolute best when he was helping people.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Susan (Wilkins) Randall; children, Tony (Angela) Randall, Melissa (Jason) Meeker, Krista (J.D.) Davenport and Katie Kelch...

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Janet McLaughlin

Janet McLaughlin

1953-03-03 2009-06-28

Janet (Jan) Ann Martin, a truly beautiful spirit, passed in her sleep from this earth in the early hours of Sunday June 28, 2009 after a courageous three year battle with cancer. She leaves a void that never can be filled.
Jan was a kind and loving daughter, sister, wife and friend who brought much joy to all those around her with her zest for life and love of laughter. Jan would like to be remembered to her many good friends whom she loved so dearly.
Jan was born in 1953 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of William E and Eleanor (Fragale) McLaughlin. Jan is survived by her husband, John...

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Janie Sue Wray

Janie Sue Wray

1953-05-26 2000-09-29

Janie James Janie Sue James, 47, of 1004 Omaha Road, Bellefontaine, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, at 3 p.m. in her residence. . . She was born on May 26, 1953, in» Urban*, to Wilbur and Peggy '(Kalb) Wray. • She was employed by Ohio HiPoint JVS from 1976 to 1986, T.P.' .Lanes from 1989 to. 1991 and currrently was the director of Logan County* Litter Prevention and Recycling. She is survived by her husband, John H. James, whom she married on Nov. 30, 1985, of Bellefontaine; parents, Wilbur (Helen) Wray, of 'Urbana; brother, Gary Wray, of Urbana; nieces. Amy (Jerome) .Armstrong, of Galloway, and Katie Wray, of San Diego, Calif.; close friend. Deb Schroeder, of Belle Center, Ohio; stepbrot...

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Jerry Weaver

Jerry Weaver

1953-03-22 2016-03-16

Jerry Lynn Weaver, 62, of Urbana, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, March 16, 2016 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. Jerry was born March 22, 1953 in Urbana to James F. and Joanna M (Brown) Weaver. He was a custodian at East Elementary for a number of years. He enjoyed the outdoors especially when he was able to go fishing with friends and family. Jerry was an outgoing person who enjoyed life. Losing someone we love is not easy but knowing that we were blessed to be a part of his life makes us forever thankful. Jerry is survived by his sons, Joey L.D. Weaver & Michaelian “Mike” Brown and 1 grandson; his sib...

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Joe Dovell

Joe Dovell

1952-08-31 1993-05-14

Don Dovell Memorial services were held Monday at 8 p.m. in the WalterSchoedinger Funeral Home for Don J Dovell, 40, 364 Rogers Drive, Urbana, who died Friday, May 14, 1993, in the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. The Rev. Mike Stewart officiated. He was born Aug. 31, 1952, in Champaign County. Survivors include his mother, Delores Street, Plantation, Fla.; his wife, Kimberly Jo (Metxger) Dovell, whom he married Oct. 20, 1990; one son, Joshua W. Dovell...

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John Kavanaugh

John Kavanaugh

1952-06-23 2015-07-25


John Robert Kavanaugh, 63, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, with his family at his side.

John was born June 23, 1952, to Raphael J. and Marie (Brassel) Kavanaugh in Urbana, Ohio. He attended Saint Mary School in Urbana and graduated from Urbana High School. After living in Florida and Texas he returned to and remained in Urbana. He was a Master Dog Trainer and completed studies at Sinclair University in computer technology. Being a steadfast Irishman, John found great joy in fishing, sailing or boating of any kind. He was a good cook and...

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John Howard Lewis

John Howard Lewis

1953-11-13 2011-04-18

John Howard Lewis Of Saline, MI
John Howard Lewis, Ph.D., age 57 years, passed away April 18, 2011 at his home in Saline, Michigan. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by family and friends. John fought an eight plus year battle with colon cancer, often volunteering as a patient for clinical drug trials/studies at the University of Michigan Hospital. John was born November 13, 1953 to H...

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Kathy Spires

Kathy Spires

1953-10-17 2012-09-07

Kathy A. Spires, 58, of Urbana died Friday, September 7, 2012 in her home. She was born October 17, 1953, a daughter of Richard and Phyllis Spires. Kathy was a graduate of Urbana High School, received an associate’s degree from Clark State Community College, and worked for Assurant Group. She loved scrap booking, going to garage sales and her cats. Survivors include, son Jesse and wife Amanda Spires of Urbana, her parents of Urbana, one grandson Daniel McKenzie, and brother Richard Spires Jr. of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her sister, Joetta Spires. The fam...

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Kay Sine (Hefferline)

Kay Sine (Hefferline)

1953-11-26 2020-07-15

Linda "Kay" Sine, 67, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Kay was born January 26, 1953, the daughter of the late Paul and Pearl (Oberdier) Hefferline.

Kay was a 1971 graduate of Urbana High School. She retired from Honeywell/ Grimes. Kay was a devout member of the First Christian Church of Urbana; where she thoroughly enjoyed attending. She was a member of the Breast Friend Forever group, volunteered with hospice as well as Relay for Life of Champaign County for many years. She also enjoyed line dancing.
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Keith Wall

Keith Wall

1951-12-13 2016-11-02

Keith C. Wall, 64, of Bellefontaine passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his residence.

He was born December 13, 1951 in Champaign County, OH, the son of the late Clifford Carter and Doris Jean (West) Wall.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa (Crego) Wall, whom he married on July 29, 1972 in Sidney, OH, their three sons; Brian (Micki) Wall, Cliff Wall, and Sam Wall, all of Bellefontaine, three grandchildren; Brayden Wall of U.S. Airforce stationed in Salt Lake City, UT, and Evan & Henry Wall, both of Bellefontaine, two sisters; Dori...

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Kelly Shelpman

Kelly Shelpman

1953-09-08 2014-04-13

Ronald K. Shelpman, 60, of Urbana, passed away in his residence. Per his wishes, there will be no service. Arrangements are by VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana.

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Leslie Krebehenne (Pensyl)

Leslie Krebehenne (Pensyl)

1953-02-13 2013-09-16


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Lisa Bair (Hance)

Lisa Bair (Hance)

1953-05-03 2009-12-11


BAIR, Lisa A. loving wife, mother, teacher and friend, 56, of Urbana, died Friday morning in her residence. She was born May 3, 1953 in Urbana, a daughter of John D. and Ellamae (Curtis) Hance. She was a 1971 Urbana High Graduate, a member of the Episcopal Church of Epiphany, Urbana, and a member of the Urbana Women of the Moose. Over 25 years ago Lisa began working for Johnny Appleseed Montessori School and then for the Lawnview Child and Family Center working with the pre-school children. Survivors include her husband of 37 years Charles whom she married June 1...

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Mark Anderson

Mark Anderson

1953-01-19 2023-11-09

Of Westlake, Ohio passed away November 9, 2023 at the too early age of 70. Born January 19, 1953 and preceded in death by parents John and Joan Anderson of Urbana, Ohio; canines Sam, Otis and Abby. Graduate of Urbana City High 1971, Baldwin Wallace 1975, DePaul University 1979, Alpha Sigma member and hit a hole in one 1996, the same year he met his wife. Built and ran his own business, Vocational Assessments and Counseling. He was one of the kindest, strongest, gentle and generous souls with a booming hello, great smile and twinkle in his eye - always coming home with a bouquet of flowers. Heaven is a bit brighter. Survived by wife Robin, best buddy Jack, brother in law Craig Berkey, sister...

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Michael Hewitt

Michael Hewitt

1952-06-24 1991-01-13

Michael E Hewitt was born on June 24, 1952. He died on January 13, 1991 at 38 years of age. We know that Michael E Hewitt had been residing in Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio 45769.

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Mike Bodey

Mike Bodey

1952-12-18 2009-01-16


BODEY, Michael William 56, of Urbana died at 8:19 AM Friday, January 16, 2009 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. He was born December 18, 1952 in Springfield, a son of Leonard and Betty (Lucas) Bodey. Michael was a graduate of Urbana High School and Urbana University, served in the US Army during the Vietnam era in Germany, was the Director of the Small Business Development Center at Wright State University, served on the Champaign County Veteran Service Board, and was a member of Disabled American Veterans.

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Napoleon Brown

Napoleon Brown

1951-11-10 2006-04-01

Napoleon J. Brown, 55, of Urbana passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006 in his residence. He was born in Toledo on Nov. 10, 1951, the son of Martha (White) Brown. He retired from the city of Urbana Wastewater Treatment Plant after 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved children.He is survived by his brothers, Roberto Brown of Mechanicsburg and Kenneth L. Brown of Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters, Evelyn Whiting Robinson of Toledo, and Phyllis and Jerry Weaver of Urbana; and special friends, Mrs. Anna Kelly, Steve Lawrence, Desirae, Lisa, Josh, Justice and Little Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his mother. Burial will be in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana. Services are being handled by...

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Neal Sceva, Jr.

Neal Sceva, Jr.

2022-02-03

Anyone who knows Neal was well aware of Neal passion for racing , Neal was a free spirit who enjoy listening to good music specially Donna Summer , classic movies and was a huge fan of Mae West and Nicole Kidman. Neal back in October started having issues with Seizures , on January 7 he was admitted to Halifax Hospital here in Daytona Beach FL. Sadly on January 19 he went on to Cardio Arrest and never overcome his consciousness , on Wednesday February 3 around 11:29 he passed away.

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Randy Barney

Randy Barney

1952-09-30 1982-01-15

Randall 1. Barney, 29, of 1345 Jackson Hill Rd . Urbana, died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound at 8 p m Fnday at his home Champaign County Sheriff's deputies, who investigated the incident, said that a 12 gauge shotgun was used and that no note was reported. No foul play is suspected in the death. Barney was born Sept 30. 1952. a son of Joseph A and Mary Rakos Barney and was employed by the Harper Construction Co Survivors include his wife, Darla Smith Barney. two daughters, Allison and Erica, one son, Benjy, his mother, Mrs. Margaret Barney of Urbana, and six brothers. Joseph and Dale of Bellefontaine and Bruce, Michael, John and David, all of Urbana Walter Funeral Home is in c...

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Randy Morrow

Randy Morrow

1953-02-24 2005-03-19

MORROW, Randy L. 52, of Urbana died Wednesday in his residence. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10-11 a.m. in the Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana. Services will be held there following visitation at 11 a.m.

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Rex Hecker

Rex Hecker

1952-07-08 2015-11-26


Rex “Rick” Hecker, 63 of Mingo, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana.
Rick was born July 8, 1952 in Urbana, Ohio. He was a 1971 graduate of Urbana High School. He attended Quest Community Church in West Liberty. He was employed for many years by both Grimes Manufacturing and Trutec working as a machinist. Rick enjoyed fishing, nature, and had a passion for buying and selling books. He loved his family and will be missed by all.
Rick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edna Christine (Bingham) Hecker; son, Phil (Amanda) Hecker; grandchild...

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Richard 'Ric' M. Knasel

Richard 'Ric' M. Knasel

1952-08-13 2021-10-05

Holmdel - Richard M. Knasel, 69, of Holmdel, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 5, 2021. He was born in Sidney, Ohio to the late Edwina and Richard L. Knasel.

Ric loved his family and would light up at the mention of his two grandchildren, Jackson and Kate. He enjoyed coaching his son, Camren in all of his sports and supporting his daughter, Adlee in her sport of cheerleading. He loved and looked forward to family trips, making sure to create fabulous memories to last a lifetime. Ric also had a great love for two football teams, The Ohio State Buckeyes and The Philadelphia Eagles.

Ric started his successful career at IM...

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Rick Barr

Rick Barr

1953-09-01 2011-05-21


Ricky (Rick) Lynn Barr, 57, passed away May 21, 2011 at his home in Batavia, OH. He was born in Urbana in 1953 to Shirley and Zelma Barr, the youngest of eight children but lived most of his life in Cincinnati.


Rick was a graduate of Urbana High School. He worked for the Catholic Telegraph, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, as Multimedia Editor for many years and has been greatly missed by his coworkers since he resigned in October, 2010. He was an avid reader and was especially interested in books about the Civil War.


He is survived b...

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Robert Evilsizor

Robert Evilsizor

1953-04-03 2007-02-09

Robert Lynn “Bob” Evilsizor, 53, of St. Paris, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 3, 1953 in Clarksville, Tenn:,' a son of Robert and Juanita (Riggins) Evilsizor. Bob was a 1972 graduate of Urbana High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era Conflict. He was a member of the First Church of God in St. Paris and an over the road truck driver for the last 18 years, most recently with Rising Sun Express. Previously, Bob had various other occupations including over seven years with Midland Ross Grimes Division. He was an outstanding best friend,love,provider and hero to his wife Deb (Gill) whom he married Nov. 28, 1985 and he was...

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Roberta Simpson

Roberta Simpson

1952-12-14 2016-06-17

Obituary
Roberta J. Owens (known as Bobbi Jo, Bert and Topaz) departed from this life on the evening of June 17, 2016, at the age of 63. She was born to the late Robert and Charlotte Simpson on December 14, 1952 in Urbana, Ohio. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters helped carry her through over 7 months of complications following surgery.

Before her illness, Roberta was a dedicated member of Restored Life Ministries. Family and friends were Roberta's passion and delight. She was known for her generosity and ease in frequent conversation even with total strangers. Her interests included arts an...

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Victor L Wood

Victor L Wood

1953-05-22 2010-11-19

Victor L Wood died in a nursing home on November 19, 2010 at 57 years of age. We know that Victor L Wood had been residing in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio 43078. He is buried in Rockafield Cemetary in Fairborn, OH.

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Victoria L "Vickie" Smith

Victoria L "Vickie" Smith

1952-08-19 2014-01-09

WEST LIBERTY – Victoria L. "Vickie" Smith, 61, of Lakeview, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at the Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born on August 19, 1952, in Urbana, OH, to Dow Thomas, who survives in Rushsylvania, and the late Norma Jeannine (Wingfield) Thomas-Smith, who passed away on December 24, 2013.

On April 10, 1969, she married Steve Smith in Urbana and he survives along with their children, Lynette (Duane) Tankersley of Seminole, FL, Lori (Pat) Adams of Hubert Heights and Phillip (Cat) Smith of Orland Park, IL; five grandchildren, Jesse, Jake, Gabrielle, Corrin and Makya; her siblings, Jill Thomas of Bellefontaine and Aaron (Patti) Thomas of...

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