Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

Patricia Anderson Patricia A. Anderson, age 82, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away June 27, 2022 at the Primrose Memory Care facility in Lancaster, Ohio. Patricia was born on June 8, 1940 in Franklin County to Roy and Clysta Dicken. She graduated from Starr-Washington High School, Union Furnace, Ohio on May 22, 1958, and started her career at Smead Manufacturing in Logan, Ohio. She transitioned to working at Selkirk Metalbestos as an inside sales representative for many years, but returned to Smead Manufacturing where she retired in 2001. She raised her children and served the Lord as a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Logan, Ohio and was most recently a member of St. Matthew's...

Helen Coak, age 88, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away June 20, 2022, at Arbors of Carroll, Carroll, Ohio. Helen was born April 9, 1934, in Lancaster, Ohio to Carl South and Mini South. She was a member of the Bremen Bible Holiness Church and attended Samaritan Center in Lancaster. Surviving are her sons, Charles (Shada) Peck of Thornville and Michael John (Tracie) Butcher of Lancaster; 3 daughters; granddaughter Kaylee (Johnny) Jones of Grove City; great-grandchildren, Kian John and Chase Thomas Jones; brother John (Tanina) South of Rushville; sister Mona Denner of Lancaster; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special recognition of friend and caregiver,...

Marjoria May "Dolly" Owens Flebbe Picklesimer Norris of Circleville, OH made her trip to her forever home, surrounded by family on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Dolly leaves a legacy of 88 years. With all its blessings and tears and into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior. Dolly is the daughter of Madge Morris Roadon and Harvey Otto Owens who have preceded her in death. Dolly was born in Blue Creek, WV and moved to Columbus, OH at the age of 8 years old. Dolly is also preceded in death by her son Robert K. Picklesimer; daughter-in-law Sherry Picklesimer; her husband Robert E. Picklesimer 1950-1993, Jack Flebbe in 2010, James Norris in 2018 and companion Bud Snyder in 2022. Dolly was 1 of 7...

Joyce E. Wharton Bailey, age 72, of Logan, Ohio, on June 11, 2022, transitioned into the peace of eternity after a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was born August 29, 1949, in Lancaster, Ohio to James Wharton and Norma Jean Roop Wharton. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her grandchildren as Mimi. Joyce was a 1968 graduate of Berne Union High School; was a private transporter for Logan Hocking Schools for 20 years; member of the Fairview United Methodist Church; co-owned and operated Bailey Concessions, with her husband; member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She was a hard worker in the family restaurant and the concession business, until her illness. ...

Bessie M. Conrad Carper, 96, of Sugar Grove, passed into Heaven on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was born November 5, 1925, in Mason County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late James and Melvina (Holley) Meadows. She was the widow of the late Ted S. Carper. Bessie is survived by her children, Robert Conrad of Chillicothe, Patricia Woodard of Lancaster, Roger (Kim) Conrad of Sugar Grove, and Norma Williams of Lancaster; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Bessie was preceded in death by her sons, Thomas Conrad, Donald Conrad, and Richard Conrad; sons-in-law, Manson Williams Jr. and Roland Woodard;...

Wilbur Dennison "Denny" Barlow, age 72 of Lancaster, Ohio entered into his heavenly home on May 30, 2022 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio following a brief illness. Born August 6, 1949, in Logan, Ohio, he was the son of the late Wilbur Allen "Bud" Barlow and Betty Louise (Largent) Barlow. Denny was a 1967 graduate of Logan High School and dedicated member of the Kroger family from 1966-2007, where he retired as produce manager after 41 years of service. He was also co-owner/operator of Pyrofax LP Barlow Bottled Gas in White Cottage, Ohio in the early to mid 1970's. Denny was known as a "Jack of All Trades" by his family and friends. He is survived by...

Terry A. McQuaide Terry A. McQuaide, age 78, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away May 30, 2022, at Embassy of Valleyview, Frankfort, Ohio. Terry was born September 18, 1943, in Logan, Ohio to Earl E. McQuaide and Mary Kathryn Todd McQuaide. He served in the Us Air Force; retired from Anchor Hocking. Surviving are sons, Gary A. McQuaide of Ocala, FL, Michael Gregory (Andrea) McQuaide of Lancaster, David Brian (Misty) McQuaide of Lancaster, Karl Douglas (Amy) McQuaide of Logan, Kevin Dennis (Tasha) McQuaide of Blue Rock; grandchildren, Joshua, Austin, Hannah, Faith, Kaden, Kerstin, Caglea, Kaleb, Cabbryanna, Kurtis, Croston, Kolin; great-grandchildren Kellen,...

Stephen Paul "Steve" Patton, aged 70 of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away, following a brief illness, on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his residence. Born October 24, 1951 in Nelsonville, he was the son of the late Lloyd Ervin and Ruth Leona (Warren) Patton. Steve was a Vietnam Combat U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division and the HHC 1/77 Armor Scout Platoon. He had worked for Armco Steel, Logan VFW as bar manager and Clarko Bingo. Steve was a life member of the DAV and VFW #3467 and was a member of the American Legion #229 and Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2168. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Steve took great pride in his garden and...

Randy Joe Moore, 56 of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. Joe was born on November 8, 1965 in Columbus, OH. Joe was a 1984 graduate of Berne Union and was also a graduate of Bowling Green State University. He taught at Teays Valley for 32 years having recently retired from South Bloomfield Elementary. He loved spending time with his family, was a member of Ashville Community Men's Club, had previously coached football and baseball, enjoyed fishing, loved his dog Chunk and was an avid Ohio State, Cincinnati Reds and Miami Dolphins fan. Joe is preceded in death by his mother Mildred S. (Evans) Moore. Joe is survived by loving wife...

Eunice Deen "Nikki" Buck age 77 of Lancaster passed away at her residence on Sunday April 24, 2022. Born on January 23, 1945 in Lowmansville Kentucky to the late Brack and Maggie Hatfield Skaggs She is survived by her loving husband Garry D. Buck of Lancaster, a daughter Sheila Brooks, brother Marvin Skaggs, Sisters, Rosetta Bales and Ann Knotts, 4 grandchildren, Ashley Schorr, Brackston Aldrich, Nathan and Christian Brooks. 4 Great grandchildren Abigail Miller, William Schorr, Emma Schorr, and Kainan Brooks. Funeral services will be 1: 00 pm Saturday May 7, 2022 at White Oak Baptist church with Pastor Carl Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the White Oak church cemetery. Friends...

Some battles that we fight in our mind are harder than any battles that can be seen. On April 21, 2022, Doug "The Dogg" Hiles, of Lancaster Ohio, laid his weary head to rest, he won't cry no more. He took with him 118 days of sobriety, one of his greatest achievements. Doug will be remembered for his huge grin and recognizable anywhere laugh. He was the life of the party and played a mean air guitar. A few years back you could catch him in the ring, cage fighting with the love of his life Teyvia Reid. He also loved whippin up some homemade goodness in the kitchen. Doug was an amazing father and an even better papaw. His children Jeyden (Elizabeth), Gage and Grace (Billy) and...

Barbara (Clark) Goss, 77, of Rockbridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Crestview Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing. Barbara was a devoted and loving wife, mom, and grandma. She was born on August 16, 1944 in Lancaster to Elmer and Florence Clark. She was a graduate of Berne Union High School. On August 13, 1964, Barbara married Harley E. Goss of Rockbridge. She was a member of Rockbridge United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, long-time church Treasurer, and active in the Women's Society. A 1965 graduate of Riverside White Cross School of Nursing, she worked at the Logan Clinic, but spent the majority of her career working for Drs. Roy Bontrager and...

Donald Wayne Starkey, 88, of Logan, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Roberts Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio with Reverend Jason Sheets and Reverend Charles Wheatley officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, SR 37, Bremen, Ohio. Letters of condolence may be left at www.robertsfuneralhomelogan.com

Donald Wayne Starkey, 88, of Logan, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at his home. Born January 25, 1934 in Tyler County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Wayne Wilson and Wilda Madge (Hubbard) Starkey. Donald was a faithful member of the Avlon United Brethren in Christ Church in Bremen, Ohio, where he served in many ways. He was a member of Teamster's Union for over 40 years, retiring as an over-the-road truck driver from Yellow Freight Systems. Donald spent his spare time enjoying his farm. Over the years, he tended to cattle, gardens, goats, a horse and numerous dogs and cats. He and his wife enjoyed going to farm auctions around the county. ...

Nancy Ellen Azbell Nancy Ellen Azbell, age 54, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away March 24, 2022, at The Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio. Nancy was born October 4, 1967, in Lancaster, Ohio to Wayne A. and Opal C Azbell. Nancy enjoyed cross stitching, puzzles, bowling, and making craft jewelry. Surviving are her children, Cody (Tia) Kibble and Jazz Azbell; brothers, Mike Azbell, Danny Azbell, Wayne Azbell, and Emmet Azbell; sisters, Evelyn Sturms and Sandy (Dave) Seifert; sister-in-laws, Teresa Azbell and Brenda Azbell;grandchildren, Mady Romano, Aniya Hanna, Levi Kibble, and Holden Kibble; many nieces and nephews; and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Opal...

Jerome "Jerry" Bernard Shaw, aged 77 of Rockbridge, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Logan, Ohio. Born October 18, 1944 in Lancaster, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul H. and Ruth (Ruble) Shaw. Jerry served in the Army of the United States as the 630th Engineer Company during the Vietnam War. Following duty, he worked for several years as a truck driver. He then worked as an electrical engineer for Columbia Gas, where he retired in 2000. Jerry enjoyed being outdoors and was a collector of military vehicles. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Logan, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte Ann (Butterfield) Shaw; three daughters,...

Ruth E. Souders Ruth E. Souders, age 97, of Logan, Ohio, passed away March 18, 2022, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan, Ohio. Ruth was born October 4, 1924, in Enterprise, Ohio to Oscar and Lillian Mae Beougher. She was a 1941 Logan High School graduate; a member of Kline Memorial United Methodist Church of Enterprise; and worked at HC Godman Shoe Factory, Ranco of Columbus, and retired from Goodyear of Logan. Surviving are her daughters, Phyllis (Mauro) Martinez of Dallas, TX and Linda (Tim) Koelliker of Spring, TX; grandchildren, Danielle Koelliker, Heather Hiles, and Heath (Sarah) Hiles; sister, Mary Ann Carpenter of Florida; and sister-in-law, Virginia...

Catherine Marie (Williams) Little, formerly of Ashville, OH, has traded in this world's troubles for a mansion! Born on September 16, 1930 and died on March 3, 2022 after a lengthy battle with dementia, Catherine was a graduate of Ashville Harrison H.S., class of '51. She was a member of New Directions Church of Christ in Christian Union, Galena, accepting Jesus into her heart in Derby, OH - lost in the woods, she told Jesus that if He showed her the way out, she would forever serve Him. He did... and she did! Besides her husband, children and grandchildren, Catherine loved Jesus first. She loved being a pastor's wife and enjoyed visiting nursing homes and doing shut in visits with her...

Stanton James "Jim" Palmer Sr. of Logan, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, February 18, 2022 at his residence. Born September 5, 1940 in Logan, Ohio, he was the son of the late Stanton Joseph and Luretta Emily (McLin) Palmer. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Logan. He spent over 20 years as manager of Hide-A-Way Hills and formerly worked for the Hocking County Auditors Office. Jim was a lifelong member of the NRA and his hobbies included fishing, gardening and woodworking. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Janice Sylvana (Hoyt) Palmer; daughter, Jill Marie (Joe) McClurg of Lancaster, Ohio; three sons, Stanton James (Jill) Palmer...

Don Elsworth Stimmel, age 70 of New Straitsville, Ohio, formally of Maxville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his residence. Born July 31, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Frances L. (Kishler) Stimmel. Don had worked for the former Roy G. Gordon Co. Oilfield Services and Stimmel Construction. He retired from Fabricated Packaging Materials Inc. in Lancaster, Ohio. Don was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Don's biggest joy in life were his children. He had three biological children but considered their spouses as his children as well. Don is survived by his loving wife, Debra Louise (Miller) Stimmel; one son, Shane (Kristen) Stimmel of...

Don Elsworth Stimmel, age 70 of New Straitsville, Ohio, formally of Maxville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his residence. Born July 31, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Frances L. (Kishler) Stimmel. Don had worked for the former Roy G. Gordon Co. Oilfield Services and Stimmel Construction. He retired from Fabricated Packaging Materials Inc. in Lancaster, Ohio. Don was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Don's biggest joy in life were his children. He had three biological children but considered their spouses as his children as well. Don is survived by his loving wife, Debra Louise (Miller) Stimmel; one son, Shane (Kristen) Stimmel of...