Carryl L. Collins, age 89 years formerly of Aberdeen, Ohio passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Adams County Manor. Carryl was born August 29, 1934 in West Union, Ohio to the late Carlos & Della (Kepperling) Roush. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ray Collins and sister Helen Thurman-Sears. Survivors include two daughters Synda Shoemaker & Denny; Radeana Parker & Sammy; grandchildren Jayson Shoemaker, Jennifer White & Steve, Alex Parker...

Sherry L. Gaffin, 61, of Manchester, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born September 23, 1962 in West Union, daughter of John Martin Kennedy of Manchester and the late Nancy L. Gray Kennedy.  She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, John Wayne Gaffin. Sherry’s family was her world, especially her pride and joy, Luke and Noah.  She hardly ever missed an event that they were in; it didn’t...

Helen Johns, age 82 years of Stout, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Helen was born September 20, 1941 in Indiana, to the late Marvin & Grace (Beatty) Graves. Survivors include four daughters Bobbie Joe Osman of Otway; Debbie Ann Cooper of Stout; Vicki Lea Carter of Indiana; Diana Lynn Deyonug of Indiana; two sisters Sherrie Ann Roberts of Florida; Carolyn Yarbough; fourteen grandchildren, Amber Jackson, Andrew Jackson, Josh Marshall, Mike Ward, Larry Ward, Michael Smith,...

Roger Mitchell of West Union passed away at his home on April 27,2024. Roger was born on August 19, 1947 in Manchester, Ohio. Roger is survived by his wife of 58 years Sandra Sue Kay and two children Ty (Sarah) Mitchell and Tad (Desiree) Mitchell and four grandchildren Kenzie (Luke), Kileigh, Kelby, and Konner as well as 2 great grandchildren Knoxley and Berkley. Roger spent 35 years working for the village of Manchester, making countless friendships along the way. Roger devoted countless...

Kenneth Allen Fite, age 80 years of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. Kenneth was born December 6, 1943 in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late Clifford & Gertrude (Dutton) Fite. Kenneth retired from the US Army, where he served in the Vietnam War era. He was a member of the VFW and the Sharonville United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife Patsy Fite of Cincinnati; daughter Kimberly Renee Fite of Cincinnati; son Randy Allen Fite of Cincinnati; grandchildren...

Velma E. Dash, 78, of Lake Waynoka, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.  She was born May 8, 1945 in Thornhill, TN, daughter of the late Roy Lee and Ola Mae Hopson Harrell.  She was the widow of the late John Dash, who passed away in 2016.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her 3 brothers. She is survived by her sons, Ken (Gina) Dash of Lake Waynoka, OH and Scott (Jo Ellen) Dash of Huntington, IN; grandchildren, Kenny...

Margaret “Margi” Borgman, 72, of Lake Waynoka, OH passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Ohio Valley Manor in Ripley, OH.  She was born June 19, 1951 in Griffith, IN, daughter of the late John Earl and Jacqueline Jean Kilander Osborn.  She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Terry Borgman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Jackie Osborn, Sandi Osborn and Karen Kniaz. Margi was a member of 7 clubs and 2 organizations...

Brenda Shope, age 67 years, of Peebles, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. Brenda was born June 22, 1956 in Woodhaven, Michigan to the late John Walter & Emma Florence (Ames) Hayslip. Survivors include her husband John Shope of Peebles; daughters Wendy Hayslip of Lynx; Christina Shope of Peebles; son Johnny Shope of Manchester; sister Rita Davis of Winchester; eight grandchildren. A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home from 10:00...

Gary Graham Sr., age 77 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. Gary was born December 1, 1946 in Adams County, Ohio to Thelma (Whaley) & the late Everett Graham. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife Judith Graham, sister Sharon McKee, brothers Jimmy Graham & David Graham. Survivors include his mother, Thelma Whaley; son Gary Graham Jr. of West Union; brothers Red Graham of West Union; Leon Graham of West Union; sister Edith Blanche...

Karen Sue Ralston, 69, of Stout, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Adams County Manor in West Union.  She was born September 19, 1954, daughter of the late Donald and Betty Jane Bell McCollum.  She was the widow of the late Virgil Wesley Ralston Jr. who passed away in 2006.  In addition to her loving husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her aunts, who were like sisters, Donna Bell Hendrix and Billy Jean Bell Teegarden. Karen was a member of the Bentonville...