Obituaries

Jan Duane Sickels

Jan Duane Sickels

Oct 19, 2026

Jan Duane Sickels, 80, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 with Marcia by his side. Duane was born on July 21, 1946 in Winchester, Indiana, to Joe and Janet (Hill) Sickels. On June 29, 1974 he married Marcia (Fouts).

Duane was a man of strong faith who loved Jesus, his family, and the many people who became part of his...

Kay Ilene Roberts

Kay Ilene Roberts

Oct 13, 2026

Kay Ilene Roberts 90, of Union City, IN passed away on October 13, 2026 at Pineknoll Health Rehabilitation Center in Winchester. She was born in Union City on April 3, 1936 to the late Gerald and Lelia (Fraze) Jessup.

Kay was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was a member of Praise Chapel Church where...

Chester Milo Pouder

Chester Milo Pouder

Oct 11, 2026

Chester Milo Pouder, 98 and a half, entered heaven on Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, at 10:29 a.m., just in time for his first church service there, alongside the loved ones who had gone before him. He passed away at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. Chester lived a beautiful, full life, making the most of every one...

Bernard Liss

Bernard Liss

Oct 9, 2026

Bernard “Bernie” Liss was born on October 12, 1936 in Kankakee Illinois. He passed away at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He fought a long courageous battle with COPD.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard J. Liss, his mother, Catherine (Sobota) Liss, his step mother Pearl Liss, his brother Ronald Liss, his...

Jeffrey Allen Floyd

Jeffrey Allen Floyd

Oct 8, 2026

Jeffrey Allen Floyd 67, of Union City, OH passed away on October 8, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 9, 1959 to the late Donald Floyd and Jeanette (Hammaker) Floyd.

Jeff was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching ESPN, FOX, Cardinals baseball, Ohio State, Tar Heels, spending time outdoors and teaching his grandchildren sports. He worked at...

Frances Neargarder

Frances Neargarder

Oct 6, 2026

Frances Neargarder 89 of Union City, IN passed away on October 6, 2026 at Everheart Hospice in Greenville. She was born on November 24, 1936 to the late Joe and Agnes Bettini.

Frances was a member of Pleasant Hill Church. She enjoyed riding around with her husband site seeing. She also had a love for children and worked in child protection...

Travis Leon Mayfield

Travis Leon Mayfield

Oct 5, 2026



In the land of Cotton and the Home of BAMA Football, Travis Leon Mayfield was born on June 30, 1940 in Littleville, Alabama. Travis was the first born to Austin and Lois Mayfield.

He was raised in Colbert County, Alabama before the family relocated to Winchester, Indiana in 1953. As a youngster, along with his sister, Rose, Travis would go to...

Richard Westfall Sr.

Richard Westfall Sr.

Sep 29, 2026

Richard E. Westfall Sr. passed away on September 29, 2026. He was the oldest son of the late James E. Westfall and Margurite (O’Brien) Westfall.

He worked at Triangle Pacific in Union City, IN until he retired. He was a member of the Eagles, V.F.W. and American Legion. He loved keeping his yard mowed, doing puzzle books, and spending time with...

Sylvia Ditmars

Sylvia Ditmars

Sep 24, 2026

Sylvia Ditmars 90 of Greenville, OH passed away on September 24, 2026 at Rest Haven in Greenville. She was born on October 31, 1935 to the late Ray and Stella (Newton) Prescott.

Sylvia loved the Lord and attended Assembly of God in Greenville. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, hosting for friends and being at her home.

Survivors include her sister Ruth Bowser...

Wanda Lenkensdofer

Wanda Lenkensdofer

Sep 24, 2026

Wanda Lenkensdofer 97, of Union City passed away on September 24, 2026 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was born on September 15, 1929 to the late Robert Cox and Dorothy (Retz) Cox.

Wanda enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren’s activities as well as family get togethers for any occasion.

Survivors include her sons Mark (Bev) Lenkensdofer of Parker City, IN, David...

Emerson Hayes Jenkinson

Emerson Hayes Jenkinson

Sep 23, 2026



Emerson Hayes Jenkinson, precious infant son of Cash and Kylee (Dugger) Jenkinson, September 23, 2026. Emerson was the beloved little brother of Easton Lane, who will always carry the special title of big brother.

Though Emerson’s time with his family was far too brief, he was deeply loved long before he was born and will remain a treasured part of his...

Twila Gay Taylor

Twila Gay Taylor

Sep 23, 2026

Twila Gay Taylor passed away peacefully on September 23 2026, in the hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Twila was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose love, compassion, and strength touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a woman who dedicated her life to her family and was a beautiful example of love, kindness, and perseverance.

Twila leaves...

Charlie B. Shaw

Charlie B. Shaw

Sep 15, 2026

Charlie B. Shaw 90, passed away Tuesday September 15 2026 at his house surrounded by his family. Charlie was born on November 4, 1935 in Spartanburg, Indiana to the late Donald B. and E. Juanita (Leavell) Shaw.

He was a 1953 graduated of Spartanburg High School. Charlie then served in the United States Army and started farming after the service. A...

Roger Lee Gastineau

Roger Lee Gastineau

Sep 13, 2026

Roger Lee Gastineau, 77, of Winchester, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026.Roger was born April 30, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana, to Charles Lee and Anna Hazel (Bonifacius) Gastineau. He was a proud graduate of Winchester Community High School, Class of 1968.

Following high school, Roger proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was stationed...

James C Gower

James C Gower

Sep 2, 2026

James C. Gower, 86, of Union City, Ohio passed away Wednesday September 2, 2026 at JAG Healthcare in Union City. He was born September 15, 1939 in Darke County, OH son of the late Kenneth T. and Hazel Mann Gower.

Jim was employed for 43 years in banking with Farmers State Bank and Old National Bank of Union City, retiring in...

Virginia Leona Whitesel

Virginia Leona Whitesel

Aug 17, 2026



Virginia Leona (Gibson) Whitesel was born October 27, 1937 in Rossburg, Ohio to Taft Gibson and LaVera (Booker) Gibson. She passed away at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the age of 88. Virginia graduated from Ansonia High School in 1954. She worked at the telephone company as an operator and at the Corner...

Judith Stump

Judith Stump

Aug 14, 2026



Judith (Judy) Elaine Stump, age 86, of Greenville, OH passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Friday August 14, 2026 at Village Green in Greenville, OH. Judy was born December 12, 1939 in Darke County to the late Julian and Edna (Brewer) Hoggatt. Judy worked as custodian at Mississinawa Valley Schools for 29 years until her retirement.

Besides her parents Judy...

Larry Roland Riley Sr.

Larry Roland Riley Sr.

Aug 1, 2026



Larry Roland Riley Sr. age 84 of Union City, OH, passed away peacefully at Everheart Hospice of Greenville on Sat. August 1, 2026 from complications from a broken hip.

Born March 25, 1942 in New Castle, IN to the late Cecil and Annabelle (Anderson) Riley Larry was also preceded in death by a son William Chad Riley, his siblings Rosalie (Rose)...

Sean Hill

Sean Hill

Aug 1, 2026

Sean M Hill, 57, of Connersville, In passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, leaving behind a huge hole in the hearts of his family. He was a devoted husband of 37 years to Leona (Holmes) Hill of Connersville, In. He was a proud father to Zachary M Hill of Connersville, IN and Jessie M Hill (fiance Zachary Daniels). He...

Ronnie L. Imel

Ronnie L. Imel

Jul 31, 2026

Ronnie L. Imel, 83, passed away Friday July 31st, 2026, at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, IN. He was born in Randolph County, IN. on September 30th, 1942, to Jack and Nila Imel. He grew up in Union City; going to school, getting married and starting a family. He then moved to Ft. Wayne, IN, where he spent many...