Obituaries

Jul 4, 2016

UNION CITY - Anna M. Adkins, 75, passed away Monday July 4th, 2016 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Ind. She was born October 19th, 1940 in Knightstown, Ind. daughter of the late Perry and Mary Russell. Anna worked at numerous local restaurants as a waitress. She enjoyed crafting, garage sales and her family. Survivors include her children, Penny (Shawn) Larkin...

Jun 29, 2016

Kevin S. “Smurf” UTEMARK, 62, passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Kevin was born August 3, 1953 to Norval L. & Sharon L. (English) Utemark in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was a welder and helped build grain bins all over the U.S., he loved his family and was an avid Harley Davidson rider....

Jun 23, 2016

Joyce Ann Stapleton, 75, of Union City, Indiana passed away Thursday June 23, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 3, 1941 in Union City, Indiana, daughter of the late Alva & Margaret Elizabeth Welch. Joyce worked at Lobdell Emery in Winchester for 21 years, loved reading and spending time with her family. Survivors include her children, DuWayne Stapleton...

Jun 22, 2016

Delbert I. Elliott, 101, passed away Wednesday June 22, 2016 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. Delbert was born November 22, 1914 in Union City, Indiana. He was the son of the late Worley C & Etta A. (Bretz) Elliott. He retired from the Railroad and Randolph Eastern School Corporation. He also worked at Sprads filling station delivering coal and...

Jun 20, 2016

Meta Sue Livingston, 77, of Union City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Monday June 20, 2016 at her residence.  She was born in Union City, Ind., Nov. 14, 1938, daughter of the late James and Geraldine (Zehringer) Rittgers. Meta Sue was an RN, and owned and operated the Center of Hope Nursing Home for 31 years. She belonged to...

Jun 11, 2016

Jenny L. Anthony, 70, passed away Saturday June 11, 2016 at her residence.  She was born May 24, 1946, daughter of Ben Prescott and Hazel Sanders Hopper in Randolph County, Indiana. Jenny worked at UCBC, Sheller-Globe Hardy’s Division and also was a Home Healthcare aid. She belonged to UAW Local #494, loved crocheting, being outdoors and riding motorcycles. Survivors include her...

Jun 4, 2016

Services pending

May 30, 2016

May 8, 2016

Joyce Marie Good, 86, went to be with her Lord Sunday May 8, 2016. She was born June 14, 1929 daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (Banta) Mangas. She was a secretary at UCCHS for the Guidance Director retiring in 1993. She married the love of her life Harold Good on November 3, 1947. Joyce loved to play the...

May 8, 2016

Flo I. Ellis, 99, passed away Sunday May 8, 2016 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 23, 1916 in Yorktown, IN to the late Albert and Jenny (Bradenburg) Reno. She worked at Mengel’s in Union City, and also belonged to Eagles Auxiliary #2790 of Union City. Survivors include; children, Bonnie Kay (Wayne) Scheiding of Greenville, OH, and...

Apr 30, 2016

Gilbert Duane Bemis, 89, passed away April 30, 2016 after a brief illness at his home. He was born January 30, 1937 to the late Ernest & Melissa Mangas Bemis. Gilbert worked at Cal-Maine Foods for 29 years and Van Leer in Greenville, Ohio. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #289 Versailles, Ohio, and lifelong member of the First...

Apr 23, 2016

Erwin Heinz Spille, 87, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2016.  Erv was an amazing father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend.  He was born to Herman and Elsie Spille on May 17, 1928 in Union City, IN.     Upon graduation from high school, he served in the Navy for two years.  Erv graduated from Butler University and worked for RCA in Indianapolis for many...

Mar 25, 2016

Norma Jean “Jeanie” Lewis, 82, of Union City, Indiana passed away Friday March 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1933 in Union City, Indiana, daughter of the late Victor and Grace (Royer) Key. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Union City.   Survivors include her husband of almost 62 years, James E. Lewis;...

Mar 19, 2016

Larry D. Leaver passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born July 22, 1947 In Union City IN. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Union City Community High School. Larry proudly served in the United States Army. Larry served a tour in Vietnam and was assigned to the 57th Transport Company. Larry leaves...

Mar 6, 2016

PIQUA – Joyce Ann Herron, 68, passed away Sunday March 6, 2016 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born February 1, 1948 in Versailles, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Verna (Carrel) Hannan. Joyce worked at Springhill Nursery in Tipp City, and most recently at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home. She loved to play bingo, was a big...

Mar 1, 2016

GREENVILLE - Barbara L. Boggs, 80, formerly of Union City, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2016 at the Brethren Home in Greenville, Ohio. She was born Aug. 6, 1935 in Union City, Ind., daughter of the late John W. and Marjorie A. (Higgins) Boggs. She was a minister at the Macedon Congregational Christian Church for 35 years. Barb was preceded...

Feb 24, 2016

UNION CITY, OH – Bill Jenks, 77, passed away in his sleep surrounded by his family Wednesday February 24, 2016 at Reid Health in Richmond, Ind. Bill was born May 19, 1938 in San Bernardino, CA the son of Francis Louis McKenny. He was a U.S. Army veteran, an independent truck driver, owned several small business’s in Union City, a...

Feb 22, 2016

UNION CITY, OH – Betty L. Dotson, 82, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2016 at Good Shepherd hospice in Sebring, FL. She was born October 13, 1933 and was the youngest of 10 children to the late Ernest C. and Melissa Bemis. She enjoyed canning and spending time with family and friends. After her retirement, she...

Feb 20, 2016

Mary Joyce Miller, 101, passed away Saturday February 20, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio. She was born February 5, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Marcus and Anna (Finch) Bell. Mary was a children’s Librarian at the Union City Public Library for many years, where her story time intrigued and entertained many children throughout the...

Feb 18, 2016

UNION CITY - Deborah Anne Rush, 53, passed away Thursday February 18, 2016 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born August 9, 1962 in Union City, the daughter of Norman and Rosemary West Rhoades. Deb was a class of 1980 graduate from Mississinawa Valley, worked at Kroger’s for 18 years in Greenville, Ohio, and...