Obituaries

Rocky D Leedom

Rocky D Leedom

Feb 4, 2024

Rocky D. Leedom, 64, passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday February 4, 2024. He was born June 12, 1959, in Union City, Ohio to Ronald and Lillian (Hall) Leedom. 

 Rocky was a veteran of the United States Navy performing duties as a Quartermaster/Navigator on the USS Mississippi. He also worked as a Mold Polisher for many years.

 Survivors include his wife...

James Robert "Bob" Nance

James Robert "Bob" Nance

Feb 3, 2024

Bob Nance

James Robert (Bob) Nance, 96, of Winchester, Indiana, passed away on February 3, 2024. Bob was a lifelong resident of Winchester and was born to Jim and Ann Nance on February 21, 1927. He was a 1945 graduate of Winchester High School, graduating early to enter the Navy at age 17, where he achieved the rank of Aviation Ordnance...

Larry K. Byrum

Larry K. Byrum

Jan 24, 2024

Larry K. Byrum of Union City, IN passed away on January 24, 2024. He was born on November 7, 1944, in Union City, IN to the late Herschel and Pauline (Brooks) Byrum.

 Larry was a welder for many years for The Union City Body Company, he retired after 35 years. He enjoyed making stained glass, fishing, being outdoors, and traveling out...

Doris Jean Harshman

Doris Jean Harshman

Jan 22, 2024

Doris Jean Harshman

 

Doris Jean Harshman, 86, of Spartanburg, passed away on January 22, 2024. She was married to Glen Jr for 62 years, wed July 4, 1957. She was born July 19, 1937, to Adrian and Mary (Paulus) Liette of Ft. Recovery, OH. She was their seventh child, of which one survives, her sister Margaret Wright of Ft. Recovery, OH. 

 

Doris...

Nancy L. Williams

Nancy L. Williams

Jan 21, 2024

Nancy L. Williams 75 of Winchester, IN passed away on January 21, 2024, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  She was born on March 4, 1948, to the late Herbert and Emma (Snyder) Williams.

In her free time Nancy enjoyed going out to eat, coloring, and traveling.

Survivors include her two daughters Leslie Goodhew, Stephanie Waber, brothers; Barry Williams, Jeff Williams, Kevin...

Caroline S. Hankins

Caroline S. Hankins

Jan 15, 2024



Caroline S. Hankins 78 of Union City, OH passed away on January 15, 2024, at Wayne Hospital.  She was born on July 2, 1945, to the late Lewis "Dynamite" Mikesell and Irma Thomas Mikesell.  She married Billy Hankins, and he preceded her in death in 2018.

Caroline was a nurse’s aide at the Center of Hope Nursing Home for...

Tina Colby

Tina Colby

Jan 13, 2024

 

Tina Marie Colby, 53, of Greenville Ohio, passed away January 13, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born September 23, 1970, in Union City, IN the daughter of the late William I. and Marilyn S. Bannon Emrick.

 She was a graduate of Mississinawa Valley High School class of 1988. Tina if asked her age would always tell you...

Ruthalee Morgan

Ruthalee Morgan

Jan 9, 2024

 



Ruthalee Morgan 85 of Union City, IN passed away on January 9, 2024.  She was born on December 27, 1938, to the late Joseph Horning and Christine Grizzell Horning.  She married Marion Morgan on April 27, 1957, and he preceded her in death.

She worked at Westinghouse in Union City for 19 ½ years as well as a...

James "Jim" Leroy Davis

James "Jim" Leroy Davis

Jan 8, 2024

 

James Leroy Davis

December 28, 1933 – January 8, 2024

James (Jim) Leroy Davis 90 of Union City, IN passed away January 8, 2024, after a short illness. Jim was born December 28, 1933, to Robert and Miriam (Jobes) Davis. He married the late Lois Ann (Shockney) Davis on May 16, 1958.

Although born in Dayton, OH, he spent...

Peter "Pete" Joseph Trocano

Peter "Pete" Joseph Trocano

Jan 6, 2024

 

Peter Joseph Trocano (Pete)

Pete Trocano went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2024.  He passed away at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, shortly after a head injury. He was able to pray with family prior to his passing.

Pete was born in Bergen County, New Jersey on January 12, 1931 to Pasquale (Pat) and Rose Marie...

Gretchen Pauline Abel

Gretchen Pauline Abel

Dec 29, 2023

 

Gretchen Pauline Abel 93 passed away on December 29, 2023, at her daughters’ residence.  She was born on March 14, 1930, to the late Everett Prescott and Margaret Scholl Prescott.  She married Harold “Bud” Abel on August 6, 1948, and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Gretchen was a CNA at Randolph Nursing Home for 16 years. She...

Kaya Marie Patterson

Kaya Marie Patterson

Dec 10, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kaya Marie Patterson, a loving mother, and a remarkable woman. Kaya passed on December 10, 2023, with her mother and father by her side. Kaya’s free spirit, and boundless love will live on in the hearts of her daughter and those who love her.

From a young...

Korleen Mangas

Korleen Mangas

Dec 6, 2023

 

Korleen Sell Mangas,98, of Union City, IN. passed away on December 6, 2023, at Randolph Nursing and Rehabilitation in Winchester.  She was born on August 22, 1925, to the late Virgil and Oressa (Royce) Sell.  She married Owen “Johnny” Mangas on November 7, 1942 He preceded her in death in 1971. 

 

Korleen loved spending time with her family...

Norma J. Wasson

Norma J. Wasson

Dec 5, 2023

 

Norma J. Wasson, 99 of Union City, IN passed away on December 5, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on October 14, 1924, to the late William and Estella (Hamilton) Anderson.

Norma enjoyed watching sports, sewing, board games, playing cards and especially spending time with her family.  She was a member of South Salem Church of Christ.

Survivors...

Virginia Higgins

Virginia Higgins

Nov 29, 2023

 

Virginia Ruth “Ginny” Higgins, 78, lifelong resident of Union City, Indiana passed away Wednesday November 29, 2023, at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital. She was born October 22, 1946, in Union City, Indiana, daughter of the late Lester and Pauline Thomas Hamilton.

 Ginny worked at the Boston Store, Wrights IGA which became Marsh for 30 years retiring in 2010. She...

Ruth "Ruthie" Ann Richards

Ruth "Ruthie" Ann Richards

Nov 26, 2023

 

Ruth “Ruthie” Ann Richards, 75 of Troy, Ohio passed away on November 26, 2023, at her residence surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 6, 1948, to the late William and Olive Blanche (Erwin) Hall. Blanche passed away when Ruthie was 7. William remarried with Mabel (Hoschouer) who lovingly raised the Hall children as...

Lonnie Claywell

Lonnie Claywell

Nov 20, 2023

 

Lonnie Claywell 75 of Union City, IN passed away November 20, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Winchester.  He was born on April 21, 1948, to the late Walter Claywell and Gladys Tweedy (Cross).

Lonnie enjoyed helping his neighbors out and spending time with his dogs.

Survivors include his children; Krista (Shane) Roderick of Muncie, IN, Brian (Tammie)...

Elvin V. Shumaker

Elvin V. Shumaker

Nov 16, 2023

 

Elvin V. Shumaker 69 of Union City, IN passed away on November 16, 2023, at Reid Hospital.  Elvin was

born on July 10, 1954, to the late Dorwin and Pauline (Neargarder) Shumaker.

 

Elvin was the pastor at Global Methodist Church in Rossburg, OH and volunteered with Kairos prison

ministry. He enjoyed camping and golfing when he...

William "Bill" Rice

William "Bill" Rice

Nov 13, 2023

 

William E. “Bill” Rice died just after midnight on November 13, 2023. He was born January 29, 1934, in Goshen, Indiana, to John and Eva Lena Rice. He was the seventh of eight children. He grew up in Tipton, Indiana, and, after two years in Memphis, Texas, where he managed the Memphis Cyclones the year they won the state basketball...

Inez I. Clevenger

Inez I. Clevenger

Nov 11, 2023

 

Inez Irene Clevenger 108 of Union City, IN went to be with the lord on November 11, 2023.  She was born on October 28, 1915, in Darke County Ohio to the late John and Bessie Lindemuth.  She married Ralph Eugene Clevenger in 1942 in Greenville Ohio. They had one Son Eugene who was born in 1945. 

Inez was one...