Obituaries

Linda Marie Snyder

Linda Marie Snyder

Jun 3, 2020

Linda Marie Snyder, 60, passed away Wednesday June 3, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. Linda was born July 4, 1959 in Union City, Indiana to Leonard & Margaret Miller Austerman Jr. She was active in Girl Scouting, volunteered in the Centerville City Schools, and loved to watch her children in their athletics. She also appreciated, reading all things J.K. Rowling, making...

Francis Junior Bateman

Francis Junior Bateman

May 26, 2020

Francis Junior Bateman, 94, of New Weston, OH, passed away Tues., May 26, 2020, at the Village Green Health Campus. Junior was born Aug. 12, 1924, to the late Blanche (Hart) and the late Francis Marion Bateman. Junior is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Florence (Livingston) Bateman; his children, Ed (Marilyn) Bateman, of Union City, Indiana; Christine...

Patricia L Franklin

Patricia L Franklin

May 23, 2020

Patricia L. Franklin, 78, of Union City, IN passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at the Randolph Nursing Home. She was born August 23, 1941 in Union City, IN daughter of the late Howard and Ruby Maloy "Mote" Yoder. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Howard 'Atlee' Franklin; son, Kevin Grimes of De Graff, OH; a sister, Georgia (John)...

Mark A O'Connor

Mark A O'Connor

May 20, 2020

Union City - Mark A. O’Connor, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at State of the Heart Hospice in Greenville. He was born in Union City on May 17, 1951, the son of John D. and Helen (Rosenbush) O’Connor and graduated from Union City Community High School in 1969. He graduated from IUPUI...

Janet Lucile Blackmore

Janet Lucile Blackmore

May 19, 2020

Janet Lucile Thokey Blackmore, age 95, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Highline Care Community in Denver, Colorado after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Both her son and daughter were present with her during her brief illness. Janet was born February 23, 1925 in Union City, Indiana to the late William F. and Goldie Davis Thokey. She lived in Union City...

Gary S Poffenbarger

Gary S Poffenbarger

May 17, 2020

Gary S. Poffenbarger, 85, of Union City, Indiana passed away Sunday May 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born June 30, 1934 in Union City, Indiana to the late Leland S. & Helen Furby Poffenbarger. He worked for CSX Railroad for 30 yrs. as a signalman; was a member of the Church of Christ...

Carroll E Densmore

Carroll E Densmore

May 11, 2020

Carroll E Densmore, 85, passed away peacefully Monday May 11, 2020 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville, IN. He was born September 10, 1934 in Richmond, IN son of the late Ernest W. and Mabel L. Albertson Densmore. Carroll graduated from Lynn High School in 1952, he took a farm related course at Purdue. He was a country farm boy,...

Robert A Gower

Robert A Gower

May 10, 2020

Robert A. 'Daddy' Gower, 79, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio from natural causes. Robert was born on February 27, 1941 to Kenneth and Hazel (Mann) Gower in Union City, Ohio. Robert spent his entire life as a full-time farmer, raising corn, soybeans and livestock. He enjoyed farming, spending time with family...

Emory Ray Osborne Jr

Emory Ray Osborne Jr

May 8, 2020

Emory Raymond (Ray) Osborne Jr., 83, passed away Friday May 8, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ray was born October 16, 1936 to Emory & Sarah Cox Osborne Sr. in Hemphill, W.V. Ray served in the U.S. Army and later the National Guard in Niagra Falls, Seattle, and Chicago before finishing in Welch, W.V. He retired from...

Ivan A Flaugh

Ivan A Flaugh

May 6, 2020

Ivan A Flaugh, 78, died May 6, 2020 at his residence in Winchester, Indiana. Ivan was born January 12, 1942, to John Albert and Doris (Wright) Flaugh, also of Winchester, Indiana. He graduated from Lynn High School in 1960 and with an undergraduate teaching degree from Ball State in 1964. He returned to Ball State for his Masters in education...

Margaret Day

Margaret Day

May 5, 2020

Margaret Ellen Day, 87, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born December 10, 1932 daughter of the late Walter M. and Goldie Reish Turner. Margaret was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, enjoyed spending time with her family and loved sporting events, especially the Purdue Boilermakers. Survivors include her children, Diane...

Norbert F Frantz Jr

Norbert F Frantz Jr

Apr 27, 2020

Norbert Francis Frantz Jr. 75, of Union City, Indiana passed away as the result of a car accident Monday April 27, 2020. Norbert was born October 16, 1944 in Versailles, Ohio the son of the late Norbert F. & Lillian Wright Frantz Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Greenville High School where he taught Auto Mechanics. He was a...

John H Fields

John H Fields

Apr 25, 2020

UNION CITY, OH - Mayor John H. Fields, 64, passed away Saturday April 25, 2020. He was born October 6, 1956 in Norton, VA son of John Henry Fields Jr. and Janice Carol Norman Tirey. He would always say, "If I go before you, don't cry for me because I had Fun." Forever loved, forever missed. John graduated from Mississinawa...

Sharon Ann Miller

Sharon Ann Miller

Apr 24, 2020

Sharron Ann Miller 73, of Ridgeville, Indiana passed away friday April 24, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Sharron was born July 19, 1946 in Union City, Indiana to the late Richard & Irene Good Creager. She worked at Sheller-Globe Hardy's Division and Van Leer Bucket Factory in Greenville, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 53 Yrs....

Judith A Root

Judith A Root

Apr 21, 2020

Judith A. Root, 86, of Union City, IN passed away Tuesday April 21, 2020. She was born July 19, 1933 in Union City, IN daughter of the late Elvadore and Sarah Belle Gullett Hollinger. Judy married George M. Root Sr., on Nov. 22, 1951.   Judy owned and operated the Petite Beauty Shop for over 30 years before her retirement. She...

Alice Faye Thacker

Alice Faye Thacker

Apr 21, 2020

Alice Faye Thacker, 77, passed away April 21, 2020 at the Union City Care Center. She was born January 26, 1943 daughter of the late William and Florence Wolf Croucher. She married Kenneth F Thacker on March 14, 1962, she worked at Sheller-Globe and the Brethren's Home as a nurse's aide until retiring. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth F. Thacker;...

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Apr 17, 2020

Michael Eugene Williams, 61, of Union City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly April 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 17, 1959 son of the late Stanley and Jean Bannon Williams. Survivors include children, Dillin Williams, Michael Arthur, Derrik Williams; step children, Joanne Keaser, Mike Landis, Justin Landis, Erin Rose, Davis Rose, Eric Arthur; sisters, Patty Johns and Teresa...

Carolyn M Warren

Carolyn M Warren

Apr 6, 2020

Carolyn M. Warren 83, of Union City, Ohio passed away Monday April 6, 2020 at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Carolyn was born February 17, 1937 in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Urban G. & Martha T. Sutter Wirkner. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was active in Ladies of...

Darren Hampshire

Darren Hampshire

Apr 2, 2020

Darren L. Hampshire, 58, passed away Thursday April 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1961 in Union City, IN, the son of Pleasant Ray and Getrude E. Howell Pettyjohn. He graduated with the Class of 1980 from MVHS; loved fishing, camping, and especially enjoyed taking his Hearse to car shows. Survivors include his wife, Theresa A....

John D Ford

John D Ford

Mar 27, 2020

John D Ford, 88, of Union City, IN passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home, with family at his side. John was born in Perry, Michigan on October 16, 1931 to the late Harley and Ila (Sands) Ford. He was a graduate of Morenci High School- Morenci, Michigan and the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Nebraska. John served in...