Obituaries

Harold Claude Libert

Harold Claude Libert

Feb 26, 2023

 

HAROLD CLAUDE LIBERT July 7, 1923 – February 26, 2023 

 

Rev. Harold Claude Libert of Union City, Indiana, age 99, passed away on February 26, 2023, at the JAG Union City Care Center. 

He was born on July 7, 1923, in Wadsworth, Ohio, the son of Claude Libert and Maude Collier Libert. At age 17 he enlisted in the...

Robert "Bob" Hummel

Robert "Bob" Hummel

Feb 24, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Hummel, 69, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at his residence. He was born February 11, 1954, in Union City, Indiana son of the late Walter Wayne and Ruby Jane Whitacre Hummel.

 Bob was employed at the Union City Body Company then owned and operated Hummel’s Shoe and Repair Shop in Union City for many years.

 Left...

June E. McCracken

June E. McCracken

Feb 21, 2023

 

June E. McCracken, 99 of Union City peacefully passed away February 21, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Richmond, IN where she had been residing for the past two years. 

June enjoyed most of her life as a farmer’s wife with her husband Walter Eugene “Dewey” McCracken who passed in 1992.  June enjoyed camping, reading, gardening, ceramics, but most of...

Barbara D. Hole

Barbara D. Hole

Feb 17, 2023

 

GREENVILLE – Barbara D. Hole, 81, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Friday February 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 27, 1941, in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Byron “Barney” and Martha Olwine Davenport.

 Barb was a beautician for many years before becoming a stay-at-home Mom. She  was many things;...

Natalie Carol Lee

Natalie Carol Lee

Feb 14, 2023

 

 

  Natalie Carol Lee, 65, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2023, at Rest Haven in Greenville, OH. She was born December 18, 1957, in Jamestown, TN.   Carol was preceded in death by her father and mother Robert and Kathy Reagan Jr. 

  Left to cherish her memory are son Todd (Elizabeth Fullroth) Dohme of Ansonia, OH; Stephanie (Kevin)...

Tony Lewis Wright

Tony Lewis Wright

Feb 9, 2023

 

 Tony Lewis Wright, 63, of Nicholasville, KY passed Feb 9, 2023, at his residence.

 He was born June 24, 1959, in Randolph County son of the late Norman (Jack) and Carol (Skiver) Wright.

 Survivors include his wife Sarah (Sue) Lawson of 33 years; his children Jamie (Suann) Wright, Amanda (Andy) Abel, Darrell Lawson, Tim (Shelia) Lawson, Carrie Lawson Griffin...

Jeanna Marie Lahey

Jeanna Marie Lahey

Feb 3, 2023

 

Jeanna Marie Lahey of Union City, IN passed away on February 3, 2023, at Reid Hospital in Richmond.  She was born in Union City on April 17, 1969, to Wayne and Suzanne (Ruff) Stewart.

Jeanna loved animals especially her pets. She enjoyed listening to music as well as spending time with friends and family.

Survivors include her parents Wayne...

Homer "Sonny" Smith

Homer "Sonny" Smith

Feb 3, 2023

 

Homer “Sonny” Smith, age 78, of Union City, IN passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon February 3, 2023. He was born September 1, 1944, in Statesboro, Georgia to Harlin Smith and Thelma (Commers) Mong.

After graduating in 1963 from Union City Wayne High School he worked many years at Sheller Globe, then later retired from Frank Miller Lumber Company. ...

Ruth Ann Hummel

Ruth Ann Hummel

Feb 2, 2023

Ruth Ann Hummel, 63, of Union City, OH passed away Thursday February 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 28, 1959, daughter of the late John and Nettie Emrick Martin. Survivors include her husband of 30 years Michael Hummel; children John ‘JJ’ (Amber) Barbour, Michael James Hummel, and Jameson Hummel; grandchildren Alice Young, Logan Barbour, and Rylee Barbour; siblings...

Joseph "Joe" Edward Wood

Joseph "Joe" Edward Wood

Jan 30, 2023

 

On a cold, windy day, on February 28, 1948, in Elgin, Illinois, Joseph Edward Jonson-Wood was born to Wanda Miller Jonson Wood and Edward Jonson and lovingly adopted by Charles F. Wood. 

 

Joe passed peacefully at Reid Hospital, in Richmond, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family on the evening of January 30, after a brief illness.  

 

After...

Peggy Ann Wasson

Peggy Ann Wasson

Jan 19, 2023

Obituary of Peggy Ann Wasson

Peggy Ann Wasson, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.

The first of two girls, Peggy Ann was born at home on October 29, 1933, to the late Veryle and Pauline (Wilson) Nuckols in Union City, OH.

In 1952 she graduated from...

John David Abel

John David Abel

Jan 18, 2023

 

John David Abel passed away January 18, 2023, at his residence under hospice care.  He celebrated his 101st birthday July 31,2022.  He was the fourth of five children born to Claude Abel and Nettie Hartzell Abel. 

John was born, raised, and spent most of his life in Randolph County.  He graduated from Lynn High School in 1939 and...

Jerrine Marie Libert

Jerrine Marie Libert

Jan 16, 2023

 

 

 

JERRINE M. LIBERTMarch 25, 1928 – January 16, 2023

 

Jerrine Marie Libert (Forrer) was born on March 25, 1928 in Rittman, Ohio, the daughter of Homer W. Forrer (Webb) and Mary L. Forrer (Castor).

From an early age, she displayed remarkable musical skills, particularly on the piano. The local newspaper reported that she was improvising original...

Virginia Dunn

Virginia Dunn

Jan 14, 2023

Virginia Dunn 94 of Union City passed away January 14, 2023 at Pineknoll Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, IN.  She was born on February 1, 1928, to the late Emerson and Kathryn (Metzcar) Willis.  She married Harmon Dunn and he preceded her in death.

Virginia and her husband owned and operated the Dairy Queen in Union City, OH for many years....

Lisa Ann Landess

Lisa Ann Landess

Jan 11, 2023

Lisa Ann Landess, 61, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday January 11, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born June 10, 1961, in Randolph County the daughter of Judith Wymer and the late Charles Siegler.

 She worked at Schmidt’s Heating and Air as an office manager for 24 years.

 Left to cherish her memory are...

Ronald "Ron' Wayne Barron

Ronald "Ron' Wayne Barron

Jan 9, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Wayne Barron of Harford City, IN passed away on January 9, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 4, 1951 to the late Raymond Barron and Geneva (Sims) Davis.

Ron enjoyed fishing, working on cars, playing virtual golf, watching golf, as well as wheel of fortune.

Survivors include his children; Tamera (Chris) Branum of Muncie, IN,...

Kathleen Norris Mote

Kathleen Norris Mote

Jan 7, 2023

Kathleen Norris Mote, neé Moberly, of Union City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023 at the age of 94 after a long and very full life. Ever social and gregarious, she was a well-loved member of her community and large extended family. Her loved ones are comforted by the fact that she now joins her beloved husband, Samuel...

Stacey Dianne Estep

Stacey Dianne Estep

Jan 4, 2023

Stacey Dianne (Mong) Estep- 57 yrs old Passed away Jan 4, 2023, at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie IN after an extended illness. She was a resident of Randolph Nursing & rehabilitation.  Born Aug 3, 1965, to Rita & Steve Mong in Winchester IN.She grew up in Union City, IN attending UCCHS graduating in the class of 1983. She...

Carolyn Joanne Fink

Carolyn Joanne Fink

Jan 2, 2023

Carolyn “Joanne” Fink of Union City, OH passed away January 2, 2023, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, OH.  She was born on December 23, 1940, in Gettysburg, OH to the Late Harold and Anna Mae Horner.  She married Jerry Fink on June 24, 1960, and he preceded her in death.

Joanne enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and spending...

Gerald D Eikenberry

Gerald D Eikenberry

Jan 1, 2023

Gerald D. Eikenberry 74 of Geneva passed away January 1, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on June 7, 1948, in Greenville, OH to the late Herbert and Edith (Woods) Eikenberry.

He is survived by his children; Dave Eikenberry of St. Louis, MO, Shawn (Melissa) Eikenberry of Valdosta, GA, Michal (Johnnie III) Bozarth of Fort Recovery, OH, grandchildren; Daniel...