All Obituaries

Claradell G. Kerns, age 91, of Urbana, and formerly of St. Paris, OH passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019.  Born on January 23, 1927 in Champaign Co., OH, Claradell was the only daughter of the late Paul Elwood and Mamie (Beck) Botkin.  She married Ray D. Kerns on May 20, 1950 and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2005.  She was a loving mother to three children:  Cynthia Kerns of Houston, TX, Cheryl (Larry) Turner of Dayton, OH and Jim Kerns of St....

Brock D. Comer, age 24, of Sidney, OH and formerly of St. Paris, OH passed away as a result of a traffic accident on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 near Sidney.  Born on April 19, 1994 in Springfield, OH, Brock is survived by his mother and stepfather, Julie (Beard) and Scott Urquhart of Saint Paris, OH and his father and stepmother, Todd and Tanya Comer of Urbana, OH. Brock was a 2012 graduate of Graham High School, where he was a member of the golf team and was the first student at Graham...

Mary Jane Bailar, age 93, of Quincy, OH, passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.  Born on April 19, 1925 in Quincy, Mary Jane was a daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Kies) Engelhaupt.  She married Donald E. Bailar on October 20, 1942 and he preceded her in death on October 26, 2004.  She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Carrie Engelhaupt, a son Bruce, two brothers, Harold and Roy Engelhaupt, and two sisters, Wilma Harlander and Betty...

  Shirley McGlaughlin, age 79 of Piqua passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 5:20 a.m. in Piqua Manor, Piqua, Ohio.  Born on February 3, 1939 in Piqua, Shirley was the daughter of the late Helen Willcox and a granddaughter of Grace and Clarence Willcox.  She married Everett C. McGlaughlin on August 1, 1960 and he preceded her in death in March of 1991.  She is survived by two sons: Doug (Diane) McGlaughlin of Minster, OH, Jack McGlaughlin of Piqua; two...

David Wayne "Switch" Harphant, age 72, of Springfield, Oh passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 23, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 11, 1946 in Jamestown, OH, he was a son of the late Albert L. Harphant and Mabel "Irene" (Dennin) Sheets who survives. He married Yvonne Bowers on July 28, 1978 and she survives. Together they raised two children: Heather (Joe) Carter and Nate (Jean) Black. Switch loved his family and...

Beverly M. Oberly, age 77, of Urbana passed away at 12:49 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 in VanCrest of Urbana.  Born on May 27, 1941 in St. Paris, OH, Beverly was a daughter of the late Courtland Davis and Dorothy Christine (Thomas) Bull.  She married Charles E. Oberly on June 4, 1961 and he preceded her on April 23, 2016.  Beverly is survived by her children, Sheryl (Jay) Lamb of Sarasota, FL, Michael Oberly of Gahanna, OH, a sister, Shirley Winks of St. Paris, OH and...

When friends and family hear the name Fonda Lou Eaton they have smiles and fond memories. Fonda Lou was born on February 7, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to the proud parents of Jesse and Evelyn Allen. At age three, her family moved to St. Paris and that is where Fonda Lou continued to live the rest of her life. Fonda Lou attended St. Paris High School graduating in 1953. The “Class of 53” have remained fast friends throughout the years. In 1956, Fonda Lou Allen became the bride of the...

Ronald  E. Worthington, age 86, of Conover, OH passed away at 9:35 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018.  Born on May 7, 1932 in Miami County, Ron was a son of the late Hugh F. and Grace (Caven) Worthington.  He married Shirley Arlene Ross on December 3, 1950 and she preceded him in death on August 20, 2003.  Ron is survived by two children:  Gary (Jane) Worthington of Troy, OH and Rhonda Beckman of Sebring, FL.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren:...

Charles D. Willis, age 82, of Fletcher passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 10:08 p.m. in Springmeade Health Center,Tipp City, OH.  Born on November 27, 1936 near Fletcher, OH, Charlie was a son of the late Lloyd J. and Margarite (Miller) Willis.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary C. Jelleff in 2015, two grandchildren:  Michael and Meghan North, brothers Glenn, Carl, Gene, David and Bill Willis and a sister, Lillian Caldwell.  Charlie is survived...

Floy “Bud” Parsons, born August 18, 1924 in Fairfield, OH, the son of Floy and Hazel Parsons passed away on December 1, 2018.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Helen and brother Simon. He is survived by Ann Louise, his wife of 66 years, sister Virginia Shafer, several nieces and nephews, including Becky (Ron) Jackson, great nephew; Ted (Keith Southam) Jackson, Paul (Beverly) Jackson and great-great nephews; Floy and Lennon Jackson.  He...