Obituaries

Apr 15, 2024

Clark Robson Deel, age 96, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, beloved husband of the late Marilyn Deel (nee Murphy), loving father of Brenda Ely, Eric (Mary) Deel, Larry (Sandy) Deel and preceded in death by his son Brian Deel, he is survived by his daughter-in-law Dee Deel, cherished grandfather of Alex, Katie, Andy, Christopher and Sarah, cherished great-grandfather...

Apr 13, 2024

Ronald Shields, age 83, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, beloved husband of Illa Kay Shields (nee Prine), loving father of Rhonda Shields, devoted brother of Gloria Fahrlender, Linda Rath, Thomas Shields, Debbie Moore and preceded in death by his brother Randy Shields, cherished grandfather of Drew Shields, Coral Luke, Robby Luke, Ella Luke and Emma Luke, cherished great-grandfather...

Apr 12, 2024

Franklin Charles Hammonds, age 70, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, loving father of Shawn (Caralyn) Hammonds, Tommy Hammonds, Brandy Hammonds, Frankie (Casey) Hammonds, Shannon (Mandy) Hammonds, Christopher Hammonds, Brandon (Kerrie) Hammonds, Tara (Austin) Symmes and Cassie (Shawn) Draper, devoted brother of Patti Hines and Charlene Speeg, also survived by 19 grandchildren.  Services will be held at the Maham...

Apr 5, 2024

Ronald Vernon Johnson, age 65, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, loving father of Teresa (Thomas) Johnson, devoted brother of Sandy Fisher, Michelle Johnson and John Cunningham, cherished grandfather of Owen Kaiser and Karl Kaiser.  A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Williamsburg American Legion, 208 East Main Street, Williamsburg, Ohio...

Mar 27, 2024

Mary L. Pierce, age 84, passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2024, beloved wife of the late Leroy J. Pierce, loving mother of Gary L. (Annette) Pierce, Carl E. (Donna) Pierce and Rhonda L. (Jim) Nause, loving sister of Carroll Ridpath, Steve Ridpath, Mike Ridpath, and the late Butch, Charlie, Ronnie and Bobby Ridpath, cherished grandmother of Gary A....

Mar 25, 2024

David Lynn Swartz, age 76, passed away on Tuesday March 25,2024, loving father of David (Peggy) Swartz and Ray (Janelle) Swartz, beloved son to the late Ray Irwin Swartz Jr. and Norma Jean (nee Bowman) Swartz, brother of Danny Lee (Mary) Swartz, Donald Leu (Debbie) Swartz, Darryl Leslie (Betty) Swartz and Linda Jeanette Swartz, cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren...

Mar 25, 2024

Margo Lu-Wana King, age 83, passed away Monday March 25,2024, beloved wife of the late Joe William King, loving mother of Debbie (Buddy) Taylor and Marica (Mark) Orr, cherished granny to numerous grandchildren. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mar 20, 2024

Richard Biszantz, age 70, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, beloved son of the late Donald and Frances Biszantz, loving brother of Edward Biszantz, Donald Biszantz and Gary Biszantz.  Ric leaves behind a large circle of friends and fans who knew him as both a friend and entertainer.  Memorial Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home, 187...

Mar 13, 2024

Robert Lee Shelton Jr., age 52, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, loving father of Robert Christopher Shelton, Beloved son of Robert Shelton and the late Phyllis Shelton (nee Greenhill), devoted brother of Amanda Holland, Linda (Danny) Wilson, Veronica Armstrong, Kimberly Meadors and Virginia McQuitty, loving boyfriend of Rhonda Vaughn, also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.  Memorial...

Mar 9, 2024

La Verne Hess (nee Brown), age 96, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Hess, loving mother of David (Julia) Hess, Frank (Wendy) Hess, Philip (Cheryl) Hess and Lesley (Tim) Blanton, loving daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Brown, devoted sister of the late Adrian Brown, Marshalynn Moore and Marilynn Highfield, cherished...

Mar 3, 2024

Chad Elwood Graybill, age 51, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, beloved husband of April Ann Graybill (nee Hance), loving father of Allison Elizabeth Graybill and Ty Elwood Graybill, loving son of William Graybill and Pamela Fisher, devoted brother of Brad Graybill and Troy Graybill.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be scheduled at a future date.  The family...

Feb 29, 2024

Rose Marie Miller (nee Miller), age 82, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, beloved wife of the late Michael Miller, Rose was known as "The Rose" to friends and family and was a world traveler with many friends at home and abroad.  She was a devoted sister of Margaret Boehm, Rita Ann Ashcraft, Olivet Miller (Mike) Murray, Joseph (Irene)...

Feb 13, 2024

Patricia Jane Wilson (nee Hughes), age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, beloved wife of Darren Charles Wilson, loving mother of Stephanie R. (Jody) Sutton, cherished Nana of Lexi and Brady Sutton, preceded in death by her parents Edward and Betty Hughes, devoted sister of Peggy Hughes and preceded in death by her sister Connie Lee (Dave) Hancock,...

Feb 9, 2024

James Henry Balzhiser, age 94, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2024, beloved husband of the late Ella Christina Balzhiser (nee Justice), loving father of Nancy (Mike) Willis, Bonnie (Larry) Dean, Wanda (Jeff) Crenner and preceded in death by his son Lloyd (Linda) Balzhiser, cherished grandfather of Michelle, Mark, Jimmy, Dustin, Jordan and preceded in death by Eric, Travis and...

Feb 3, 2024

Carl Edward Meranda, born on December 20, 1937, in Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away on the February 3, 2024, at his home in Amanda, Ohio. He was the beloved son of Gail and Jenny Meranda.

Carl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Meranda, who brought him immeasurable joy and happiness throughout...

Jan 23, 2024

Edith R. Danbury (nee Lukemire), age 87, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, beloved wife of the late James "Jody" Danbury, loving mother of James "Jimbo" (Chris) Danbury and Susie (Jim) Dichito, cherished grandmother of Kevin (Ashley) Danbury, Kyle (Liz) Danbury, Jimmie (Suzanne) Dichito and Christina (Jake) Church, cherished great-grandmother of Reid, Finley, Kash, Hunter, Caden and Alexis, also...

Jan 16, 2024

Charles "Danny" Grant, age 70, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, beloved husband of Ellen Grant (nee Stahl), loving father of Jason (Melissa) Grant, Lauren Lu and Leah Grant, loving son of the late Charles and Pearl Grant, devoted brother of Chevy Grant, cherished grandfather of Lane (Kara) Grant, Evan Grant, Gracie Grant, Logan "Daniel" Lu and Zella Lu,...

Dec 26, 2023

Robert Carl Lukemire, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, beloved husband of Kathryn Lukemire, loving father of Terri (Phil) Jeffers, Michael (Mattie Jo) Lukemire, Patti (Michael) Buchanan and Anita (Fred) Vaughn, loving stepfather of Vickie (Howard) Thomas, Terri Bryant and Mark (Jenny) Wulfhorst, also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Services will be held at the Maham...

Dec 18, 2023

Joseph Bowen, age 66, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, loving son of the late Nellye E. Bowen. Joseph lived at RCI where he made many friends, he will be greatly missed. Memorial Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home, 187 North Second Street, Williamsburg, Ohio on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. Visitation will be...

Dec 15, 2023

Merlene Evelyn Smith, age 80, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, beloved wife of Ray David Smith, loving mother of Chrystal (Pete) Wood, cherished grandmother of Peter (Amanda) Wood, cherished great-grandmother of Knox and Karson Wood.  Memorial Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home, 187 North Second Street, Williamsburg, Ohio on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 12:00pm. ...