Obituaries

Jul 2, 2020

Janis M. Phillips, born in Jackson, Michigan, passed away on July 2, 2020.  Survived by loving husband Jim Phillips, dear children Jeremy (Shawna) Phillips and Jerrod (Morgan) Phillips, cherished grandchildren Emily, Megan, Adrianna, Jaxon, and beloved siblings Dave and Doug Dowley, Cindy Evans, and Susan Dowley.  The family of Janis will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten...

Jun 30, 2020

Diana L. Morgan, born March 20, 1950 in Knoxville, TN, passed away June 30, 2020.  Dear wife of the late Danny Morgan, beloved mother of the late Dionne Morgan,  loving daughter of Louella Taylor and the late Richard Taylor, beloved sister of Sharon (Dick) Heidt, Pam (Grady) Carper, cherished grandmother of Cole Morgan, and survived by many dear friends from the duration of...

Jun 24, 2020

CARTER, Betty Lou. Beloved wife of the late Bobby Carter. Devoted mother of Rob (Debbie) Carter and Todd (Cindy) Carter. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Allysa, Kelsey, and Lindsey Carter. Dear sister of Gene, Judy; and the late Clyde, LeRoy, and Faye.

Betty Lou passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

Family will receive friends at the First...

Jun 23, 2020

UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN

MOSS, Jim A. Beloved husband of Janet Moss. Devoted father of Julie (Douglas) Routt and Diane (David) Diederich. Loving grandfather of Andrew & Lisa Routt; and Keith, Michelle & Kristin Drederich. Great grandfather of Kierin & Ella Shauman. Dear brother of Sheryl Sansone and the late Joyce Crowe.

Jim was a member...

Jun 22, 2020

UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN

WEBB, George. Beloved husband of Joy (nee Stoddard) Webb.

Passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the age of 96 years.

Services are private.

Jun 21, 2020

Adam B. McKeehan. Age 92. Passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Beloved husband of 72 years to Geneva L. (nee Carter) McKeehan. Devoted father of Belinda (Carlton) McGregor, Beverly Glassmeyer, Rhonda (Jeffrey) Bentley, and the late Russell McKeehan. Loving grandfather of six. Great grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Carol Timpe; and the late Luther, Rudolph, Naomi, Bill, Lydia,...

Jun 10, 2020

Avanelle Faine, born August 14, 1927 in Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.  Loving wife of the late Charles Faine, beloved mother of Pam (Randy) Sale, Dan (Sharon) Faine, and the late Richard Faine, cherished grandmother of Kim (Todd) Collings, Kari (Ed) Mitts, Brad Sale, and Chelsea (Michael) Davis, and dear great-grandmother of Aaron Collings,...

Jun 5, 2020

Jean Lorenz (nee Holmes), born July 1, 1929, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 5, 2020.  Loving wife of 50 years to Frederick Lorenz, cherished mother of Gary Lorenz, Mark (Debbie) Lorenz, Tim (Terri) Lorenz, Connie (Jerry) Kamphaus, Karen Lorenz, and Jack (Shelly) Lorenz, beloved grandmother of Sean, Jesse, Brett, Shannon, Brandi, Danny, and Lara Lorenz, Kyle...

Jun 4, 2020

Army Veteran - Kenneth R. Carson, born January 21, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 4, 2020.  Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Linda Carson (nee Mullins), dear children Ken Carson and Tammi Wolf, cherished grandchildren, Brittany Renner, Amanda (Randy) Byrd, Kenny C. Carson, Justin, Taylor, and Jarrett Wolf, great-grandchildren Cameron,...

May 19, 2020

Dale Alan Lundstrom, born in New York on September 3, 1952, passed away on May 19, 2020.  Cherished husband of Ruth Lundstrom (nee Popplewell), dear father of Joe Lundstrom, Mark Lundstrom, and Amy Land, loving grandfather of Maxwell, Kingston, Malia, Geno, and Gia Land, and beloved brother of Bruce Lundstrom, Jeff Lundstrom, Kristine Laur, Kathy Gaeble, and the late...

May 15, 2020

Chappell, Margaret (Peg), widow of Kenneth.  Proud and loving mother of Kathleen (Jim) Friend, Richard, David, and Jeffrey (Jaqueline) Chappell.  Grandmother of four, great grandmother of five.  Life is a gift and she enjoyed all of it.  A dedicated book lover, she enjoyed learning new things.  If desired, memorials may be sent to Middletown Salvation Army.  Shorten and Ryan...

May 9, 2020

Jack Keith Hays, born July 11, 1935, passed away May 9, 2020 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by the “love of his life”, Claudette Hays. Beloved father of Trudy (Albert) Metz, Katherine (Michael) Dreisbach, and John Hays. Loving grandfather to Alisha (Robert) Drozd, Dr. Ryan Cahall, Jennifer Metz, Blair (Meaghan Brand) Dreisbach, Kelsie (Andrew) Sipe, Heather...

May 7, 2020

Quincy Wiley, born April 15, 1949, in Logan, West Virginia, went to be with Jesus Christ on May 7, 2020.  Loving husband of Susan Ann Wiley (nee Poynter), cherished son of the late Charles and Mattie Wiley, beloved father of Danny (Carrie Snow) Wiley and Christina (Andy Kolb) Wiley, and dear grandfather of Alex and Luke Koulouris.  Quincy also...

May 3, 2020

Air Force Veteran - Carl V. Swanson, born March, 17, 1946, passed away May 3, 2020 at the age of 74 years.  Loving husband of Sue Swanson, dear father of Christopher Swanson and Carrie (Jon) Schell, cherished grandfather of Christina Jones, Tyler Swanson, Ryann Swanson, Coleton Schell, Emma Sue Schell, and great-grandfather of Grayson and Drew Jones.  The services...

Apr 30, 2020

Mildred (Mickey) Irene Pennington, 93, passed away from preexisting condition, April 30, 2020 at Cedarview Nursing in Lebanon, Ohio. She had been a long time resident of Mason, OH from 1951-2014. Married in 1944 to Jay R. Pennington (Deceased) they had 4 children; Brenda (Butler), Glenda (Gillen - Deceased), Ron & Jerry. She was the loving "Nanny" to her...

Apr 29, 2020

Army Veteran - Anthony Thomas Vabic, born November 9, 1931, passed away on April 29, 2020.  Loving husband of Loretta Robinson, dear father of Diane (Russ) Daniels and Donna (Jeff) Wheeler, cherished grandfather of Amanda Eads, Madi Van-Arsdall and Lilly Van-Arsdall, and beloved brother of Frank Vabic and Bob Vabic.  Anthony was a proud member of Mason Lodge #678.  He...

Apr 27, 2020

Pamela Stamper, born June 15, 1952, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 27, 2020.  Beloved mother of Tony Stamper and the late James Anthony Stamper, cherished sister of Diane Davidson, Karen Kinchell, the late Larry (surviving spouse Shirley) Howard, and survived by many nieces and nephews.  The family of Pamela will be having a graveside funeral ceremony...

Apr 26, 2020

Sylvia Hogg, born August 25, 1948 in Springfield, Massachusetts, suddenly passed on April 26, 2020.  Sylvia is survived by her life partner of 25 years, Robert Behan, cherished son Kurtis Hogg, step-daughter Kathleen "Kate" Behan, and dear siblings Kevin (Coleen) Chase, Diana Laws, and Barbara (Ken) Paul.  A memorial service in honor of Sylvia will take place at the...

Apr 25, 2020

Joyce Pridemore (nee Raynes), age 82.

Joyce Pridemore passed away on April 24, 2020, comfortable in her home. Born on February 4, 1938 to William and Alice Raynes in Elgin, Tennessee.  She is survived by her 5 children - John (Connie), Joe (Vanessa), Lisa, Jeff, and Kristi, and many grandchildren and cousins.  Preceded in death by parents,...

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph (Joe) Mathew Moore

Born September 14, 1931, passed away April 21, 2020, at age 88.  Those who knew him well say he died of a broken heart, because of the loss of his dear wife Rose.

Joe was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Mary and Martin Moore.  In 1949 he graduated from Parkersburg...