Obituaries

Aug 9, 2016

Lincoln Andrew Vinson, became an angel Tuesday August 9th, 2016 at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 5th, 2016 in Richmond, Ind., the son of Berkeley and Amanda (Brumbaugh) Vinson of Winchester, Ind. Left to cherish his memory; parents, Berkeley and Amanda Vinson; a big brother, Jaxsin B. Vinson; paternal grandparents, Dan (Vicky) Vinson of Union...

Aug 7, 2016

UNION CITY - John Wayne Croyle, 65, passed away Sunday August 7, 2016.  He was born August 27, 1950 in Union City, Ind., son of George and Imogene (Wilcox) Croyle. John was a self-employed carpenter and handyman, and was a member of American Legion Post #158 in Union City. Survivors include; mother, Imogene Wilcox Croyle of Union City, Ind.; children, Tony...

Aug 2, 2016

UNION CITY - Pauline Emma Sites, 93, passed away Tuesday August 2, 2016 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio.  She was born in Darke County, Ohio January 24, 1923 daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Francis George. Pauline worked at several places including Randolph Eastern Schools, the Union City Hospital, and retired from Farmers State Bank in 1988 after 10...

Aug 1, 2016

Nadine “Deane” Grim, 96, passed away Monday August 1, 2016 at American Heritage Partners in Union City, Indiana surrounded by her loving family. Deane was born June 4, 1920 to the late Charles & Margaret Fulks Longfellow. She worked at East Side Mississinawa Valley High School in the cafeteria for 26 yrs. She was a member of the Evangelical United...

Jul 27, 2016

CYRIL “CJ” SMITH, 89, passed away Wednesday July 27, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Cyril was born June 8, 1927 to Raymond & Anna (Marchal) Smith. He was a salesman for Electro Lux Sweepers, Jewel T Dealer salesman, owned and operated the Pony Keg Carry Out in Union City, Ohio which became the Three Cables Restaurant...

Jul 15, 2016

UNION CITY - Helen Joyce (Patterson) Goers, 78, passed away Friday July 15, 2016 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. She was born October 10, 1937 in Union City, Ind., daughter of the late John Paul and Oga Skidmore Patterson. Helen worked at the Dairy Barn in Altamote, IL for 20 years and was a short order cook. She also...

Jul 4, 2016

UNION CITY - Anna M. Adkins, 75, passed away Monday July 4th, 2016 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Ind. She was born October 19th, 1940 in Knightstown, Ind. daughter of the late Perry and Mary Russell. Anna worked at numerous local restaurants as a waitress. She enjoyed crafting, garage sales and her family. Survivors include her children, Penny (Shawn) Larkin...

Jun 29, 2016

Kevin S. “Smurf” UTEMARK, 62, passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Kevin was born August 3, 1953 to Norval L. & Sharon L. (English) Utemark in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was a welder and helped build grain bins all over the U.S., he loved his family and was an avid Harley Davidson rider....

Jun 23, 2016

Joyce Ann Stapleton, 75, of Union City, Indiana passed away Thursday June 23, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 3, 1941 in Union City, Indiana, daughter of the late Alva & Margaret Elizabeth Welch. Joyce worked at Lobdell Emery in Winchester for 21 years, loved reading and spending time with her family. Survivors include her children, DuWayne Stapleton...

Jun 22, 2016

Delbert I. Elliott, 101, passed away Wednesday June 22, 2016 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. Delbert was born November 22, 1914 in Union City, Indiana. He was the son of the late Worley C & Etta A. (Bretz) Elliott. He retired from the Railroad and Randolph Eastern School Corporation. He also worked at Sprads filling station delivering coal and...

Jun 20, 2016

Meta Sue Livingston, 77, of Union City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Monday June 20, 2016 at her residence.  She was born in Union City, Ind., Nov. 14, 1938, daughter of the late James and Geraldine (Zehringer) Rittgers. Meta Sue was an RN, and owned and operated the Center of Hope Nursing Home for 31 years. She belonged to...

Jun 11, 2016

Jenny L. Anthony, 70, passed away Saturday June 11, 2016 at her residence.  She was born May 24, 1946, daughter of Ben Prescott and Hazel Sanders Hopper in Randolph County, Indiana. Jenny worked at UCBC, Sheller-Globe Hardy’s Division and also was a Home Healthcare aid. She belonged to UAW Local #494, loved crocheting, being outdoors and riding motorcycles. Survivors include her...

Jun 4, 2016

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May 30, 2016

May 8, 2016

Flo I. Ellis, 99, passed away Sunday May 8, 2016 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 23, 1916 in Yorktown, IN to the late Albert and Jenny (Bradenburg) Reno. She worked at Mengel’s in Union City, and also belonged to Eagles Auxiliary #2790 of Union City. Survivors include; children, Bonnie Kay (Wayne) Scheiding of Greenville, OH, and...

May 8, 2016

Joyce Marie Good, 86, went to be with her Lord Sunday May 8, 2016. She was born June 14, 1929 daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (Banta) Mangas. She was a secretary at UCCHS for the Guidance Director retiring in 1993. She married the love of her life Harold Good on November 3, 1947. Joyce loved to play the...

Apr 30, 2016

Gilbert Duane Bemis, 89, passed away April 30, 2016 after a brief illness at his home. He was born January 30, 1937 to the late Ernest & Melissa Mangas Bemis. Gilbert worked at Cal-Maine Foods for 29 years and Van Leer in Greenville, Ohio. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #289 Versailles, Ohio, and lifelong member of the First...

Apr 23, 2016

Erwin Heinz Spille, 87, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2016.  Erv was an amazing father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend.  He was born to Herman and Elsie Spille on May 17, 1928 in Union City, IN.     Upon graduation from high school, he served in the Navy for two years.  Erv graduated from Butler University and worked for RCA in Indianapolis for many...

Mar 25, 2016

Norma Jean “Jeanie” Lewis, 82, of Union City, Indiana passed away Friday March 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1933 in Union City, Indiana, daughter of the late Victor and Grace (Royer) Key. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Union City.   Survivors include her husband of almost 62 years, James E. Lewis;...

Mar 19, 2016

Larry D. Leaver passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born July 22, 1947 In Union City IN. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Union City Community High School. Larry proudly served in the United States Army. Larry served a tour in Vietnam and was assigned to the 57th Transport Company. Larry leaves...