Obituaries

Jan 23, 2022

Barbara Ann Ward

January 10, 1932 – January 23, 2022

Barbara Ann Ward, 90, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Laurels of New London.

Barb was born on January 10, 1932, in Norwalk, OH to the late Loretta (Blinzeley) and Oren Pigman, Sr.

Barb attended...

Jan 23, 2022

Sandra J. Grose

August 21, 1959 – January 23, 2022

Sandra J. Grose, 62, of Norwalk, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born on August 21, 1959, in Norwalk, OH to the late Walter and Shirley Wilcox. She...

Jan 23, 2022

Thomas "Tom" F. Gardner, 70, of Olena, died on January 23, 2022, at home.  The last of 11 children, he was born on July 6, 1951, in New London, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Bailey) Gardner. For those who knew Tom, though, and his sense of humor, he claimed every day to be his birthday.

Throughout...

Jan 22, 2022

Emma J. Slone, 88, of Plymouth, Ohio died Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Texas where she had been residing with her niece. She was born March 9, 1933 in Hueysville, Kentucky to the late John and Maude (Patrick) Hatton. Emma in her earlier years taught school and later assisted her husband Charlie at Homestead Realty. Emma spent her life...

Jan 22, 2022

Joseph Jackson III, 67, of New London, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born on December 3, 1954 to the late Beatrice (Dickens) and Joseph Jackson II. Joe graduated from New London High School and majored in printing at college. He made a 45-year career of driving semi-trucks.

Joe was a loving,...

Jan 22, 2022

Carol Sue Crecelius, 84, of New London, Ohio passed away on January 22, 2022. She was born on November 16, 1937 to the late Elnora (Drake) and Jesse Miller.

After graduating from high school, Carol took classes to become a nurse's aide. She worked for a short time at New London Hospital, and then she transferred to ...

Jan 22, 2022

Ezella Hale, 81, of New London peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2022. She was born on December 24, 1940 to the late Alta (Hall) and Wilburn Parsons. She is survived by her five children, Rhonda (Mark) Killgrove, Larry (Michelle) Hale Jr, Gwen Bailey, Allen Hale (Louise Shupe), and Kenneth (Learose) Hale; 12 grandchildren; countless...

Jan 21, 2022

Richard Marion Dewalt, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born on April 27, 1926 to the late Pearl (Graham) and Clark Dewalt.

Richard was a 1944 graduate of Birmingham High School. After graduation, Richard served in the United State Army Air Corps at the end of World War II, and...

Jan 21, 2022

Robert E. Biller Jr., 75, of Attica died Friday, January 21, 2022, at Mercy Health Willard Hospital.  He was born July 10, 1946, in Willard to the late Bernice (Wenner) and Robert Biller Sr.  Bob served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years than became an independent truck driver.  Through the years Bob served as a Cub Scout master,...

Jan 19, 2022

Peggy Jane McGinn

January 8, 1940 – January 19, 2022

Peggy Jane McGinn, 82, of Monroeville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.

Peggy was born on January 8, 1940 in Norwalk, OH to the late Ed and Lucille (Nugent) Dillingham.

Peggy was...

Jan 17, 2022

David R. Barnes, 82, died January 17, 2022 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. David was born on June 13, 1939 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Robert and Margaret (nee Danch) Barnes. David lived most of his life in Amherst, Ohio and was a 1957 graduate of Amherst Central High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie (nee...

Jan 17, 2022

Emma Jean Jones, 78, of New London, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 17, 2021. Her family is not holding public services for her at this time, but they encourage those that love Emma to honor her in their own way.

Jan 17, 2022

Stuart F. Chase, 90, of New London, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 9, 1931, in Ney, OH to the late Gladys (Rose) and Floyd Chase.  For 42 years, Stuart was the General Superintendent at Jennings and Churella Construction Company; after retirement he began working part-time at Firelands Electric Co-Op.   He will always...

Jan 16, 2022

Glenn "Ed" Edward Lacy, age 69, of Greenwich, passed away after a brief illness on January 16, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.  He was born on August 6, 1952, in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Charles and Charity (Shepherd) Lacy and was a 1971 South Central High School graduate.

A kind and loving man, Ed...

Jan 15, 2022

Bruce Alan McGee, 64, of New London, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1957 in Riverside, CA to the late Beverly (Hartman) and Harley McGee.

Bruce made a career as a carpenter and was self-employed for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, and listening to music. Bruce...

Jan 14, 2022

Royce Leroy Johnston

August 22, 1943 – January 14, 2022

Royce Leroy Johnston, 78, of Greenwich, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Royce was born on August 22, 1943 in Willard, OH to the late George and Edna (Vanburen) Johnston, Sr.

Royce graduated...

Jan 14, 2022

Danny "BuckWheat" Baugh, of Willard 62, went home to be with Jesus Friday, January 14, 2022. Danny was born January 28, 1959, in Willard, he was the son of the late Ruby (Neely) and Claude Baugh.  Danny worked very closely with Amish community and enjoyed his relationships with them.  Danny enjoyed fishing, camping, blue grass music, talking on his...

Jan 13, 2022

Donna J. Stanfield, 56, of New London, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 after a short illness. She was born on November 6, 1965 to Marie (Remines) Lloyd and the late Robert Adkins.

She enjoyed crafting, decorating for and celebrating Halloween, and spending time with her family.

Donna is survived by her loving...

Jan 12, 2022

Irene Baker Sallee, 90, of Monroeville, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Laurels of New London.  She was born May 12, 1931, in Floyd County, KY to the late Rozellie (Hicks) and Samuel Hale.  Mrs. Sallee was employed at the Pioneer Rubber Company in Willard for 39 years until it closed.  She was a member of the Greenwich...

Jan 11, 2022

Marilyn Jackson

December 16, 1947 – January 11, 2022

Marilyn Jackson, 74, of Castalia, Ohio went to be with the Lord after a long hard fight with lung cancer with her loving family by her side.

Marilyn was born on December 16, 1947 in Sandusky, OH to the late Alfred and Jane (Gallagher) ...