Obituaries

Geraldine Ruth Threewits

Geraldine Ruth Threewits

Dec 20, 2021

Geraldine Ruth Threewits 87, of Union City, OH, passed away on December 20, 2021 at Wayne Hospital. She was born on December 11, 1934 to the late Gerald Lenker and Ruth (DeWeese) Lenker. She married Lowell Threewits on November 14, 1954.

Her hobbies include gardening, attending craft shows, and spending time with family. She was a member of the Harrisville...

David L.  Smith

David L. Smith

Dec 17, 2021

David L.”Cookie” Smith, 76, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021.

Dave was born July 21, 1945, in Portland, IN to the late Herman E. and Ethel Belle (Miller) Smith. He grew up in Waynedale, IN. In 1991 he married the love of his life, Brenda (Hampshire), and moved to Union City, IN. In 2016 he and Brenda moved to Union City,...

Nova Jean Read

Nova Jean Read

Dec 14, 2021

Nova Jean (Smock) Read, 93, of Union City, IN passed away December 14, 2021 at St. Vincent's of Randolph County. She was born July 25, 1928 daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Martin) Smock.

Survivors include her children Randy (Roxanne) St Myers of Union City, IN, Julia (Steve) Green of Winchester, IN, John (Lynette) St. Myers of Indlps, IN,...

Norma L Smithson

Norma L Smithson

Dec 13, 2021

The Lord called home his ever faithful servant, Norma Louise Smithson on

December 13th, 2021. She was a young and active 96. Norma was born to Frank and Mamie Bothast Byrum on April 25, 1925. She was the middle child and the only daughter. She was a lifelong resident of Union City and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church....

Susan Ann Kessler

Susan Ann Kessler

Dec 11, 2021

Susan Ann Kessler 81, of Greenville, OH, passed away on December 11, 2021 at

Wayne Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1940 to the late Lavern Scholl and Minnie (Prescott) Scholl. She married George David Kessler on April 12, 1959 and he preceded her in death. After 45 years of running her own salon in Union City, Susan (Scholl)...

Kirt L Mills

Kirt L Mills

Dec 11, 2021

Kirt Leander Mills, 63, of Union City passed away December 11, 2021, at Parker Health and Rehab in Parker City, IN. He was born August 31, 1958, son of the late Earl Joe and Carole Sue Canada Mills in Union City, IN.

He was a welder\fabricator at the Union City Body Company and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Survivors include a son,...

Thomas Leese

Thomas Leese

Dec 9, 2021

UNION CITY, OH - Thomas Leese, 75, passed away Thursday December 9, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born December 31, 1945 son of the late Henry Leese and Sarah Lionberger Meroney.

Tom was a self-employed over the road Truck Driver. He was married to his wife Elaine Paynter Leese on November 30, 1974. Tom was a loyal provider...

Darrell Jean Spiess

Darrell Jean Spiess

Dec 3, 2021

Darrell Jean Spiess, 74, passed away Friday December 3, 2021 at Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester. She was born April 2, 1947 in Toledo, OH daughter of the late Douglas and Thelma Peden Cottrell.

She was a devoted wife of 53 years to her late husband Terry. She was a supportive partner during their years of ministry, a faithful woman...

Shirley M McCammon

Shirley M McCammon

Nov 27, 2021

Shirley McCammon, 81, passed away Saturday Nov. 27, 2021 at the Golden Living Center in Muncie, IN. She was born July 12, 1940 daughter of the late William Isaac and Florence Belle Marshall Emrick. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing bingo, cooking, playing cards, knitting, going to the casino and spending time with family and friends. Left to cherish her memory...

James E Wolfe

James E Wolfe

Nov 24, 2021

James E. Wolfe, 55, passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born September 10, 1966 son of the late Raymond and Phyllis Johnson Wolfe.

James was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked at Tyson Foods for many years. Survivors include siblings, Shannon (Rick Shelton) Andrews of Hartford City, IN, Sheila...

Kem Alan Stewart

Kem Alan Stewart

Nov 19, 2021

Kem Alan Stewart, 70, Greenville, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 13, 1951 to the late Kenneth and Helen (Strahan) Stewart. Kem worked as a mold maker for many years. He enjoyed spending time with family, hunting, fishing, and working out in the yard. One of his favorite past times was...

Chris Heitkamp

Chris Heitkamp

Nov 19, 2021

Chris Heitkamp, 50, formerly of Union City passed away Friday November 19, 2021 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. He was born November 3, 1971 in Union City, IN the son of the late Kenny Heitkamp and Anne Matchett Heitkamp.

Survivors include his children, Trent (Brianne) Heitkamp, Paylin and Korbin Heitkamp; mother, Anne Heitkamp; siblings, Kendra (Tony) Evans, Joy Myers-Rubel, Hope...

Bruce Beam

Bruce Beam

Nov 14, 2021

UNION CITY – Bruce Beam, 75, passed away Sunday November 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born November 29, 1945, in Union City, IN son of the late Charles and Wilda (Butt) Beam.

Bruce worked at the Union City Body Company for 30 years. He married his wife of 52 years, Carol S. Whittaker Beam on May 23, 1969....

Glen D Coffman

Glen D Coffman

Nov 12, 2021

Glen D. Coffman, 92, of Greenville, Ohio passed away November 12, 2021 at Wayne Hospital. He was born May 30, 1929 in Marion, IN, son of the late Myrl and Violet Rinehart Coffman.

Glen enjoyed his car collection and loved taking spontaneous drives to a variety of different locations. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Jackie (Shaun) Noggle...

Mary Elizabeth Fields

Mary Elizabeth Fields

Nov 11, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Hair) Fields, 83 passed away peacefully at Village Green Health Care on Thursday, November 11, 2021 after a long illness. The daughter of James and Virginia (Coppess) Hair, she was born September 30, 1938 in Greenville, Ohio. Mary grew up west of Ansonia, Ohio and was a graduate of Ansonia High School class of 1956. She was preceded...

Jeff C.  McCracken

Jeff C. McCracken

Nov 8, 2021

Jeff C. McCracken, 65 passed away on November 8, 2021 at the Parker Rehabilitation Center. Jeff was born March 17, 1956 in Union City, IN.

He will be remembered for his friendly nature and ability to make you laugh. He loved to compliment others and enjoyed a lively conversation. Jeff was a dare devil and loved motorcycles. After a serious...

Douglas Mason

Douglas Mason

Nov 8, 2021

Douglas L. Mason, 80, went to be with the Lord November 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born Nov. 19, 1940 in Richmond, VA son of the late Earl Mason and Mildred Slonaker.

Doug began his work career as a fireman, and then worked the early part of his life as a carpet installer for Ramsey's Floor Covering and...

Richard Alan Hutchison

Richard Alan Hutchison

Nov 7, 2021

Richard Alan Hutchison, age 63, of Union City, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 7, 2021.Born January 18, 1958, in Somerset, Kentucky to Margie Anderson and Clyde Hutchison. Richard grew up in Union City, Indiana and attended Union City Community High School. He served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1981.Richard was a proud Army...

Judy Grim

Judy Grim

Nov 6, 2021

Judy Chrisman Grim, 78, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. She was born Feb. 9, 1943 in Greenville, OH, daughter of the late Russell Jr. and Wilma (Fetters) Chrisman.

Judy was a long time member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Union City, OH. She mentored many pastors for the church as well as being a...

Stanley Leon Mote

Stanley Leon Mote

Nov 5, 2021

Stanley Leon Mote, 94, Union City, passed away on November 5, 2021. He was born in Union City, on July 28, 1927, to the late Henry and Bertha (Turner) Mote.

Stanley was a lifelong farmer, business owner, and loved agriculture. In his spare time Stanley enjoyed playing cards at the Union City Elks Club. He also liked to fish...

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