All Obituaries

Patricia R. Wylie age 83 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio.  Patricia was born October 20, 1936 in West Union, Ohio to the late Given Edward & Ruby (Scott) Potts.  Besides her parents Patricia is preceded by her husband Marlin Wylie.  Patricia attended the West Union Church of Christ and was a hairdresser for 66 years. She was the co-owner of Ruby’s Beauty Shop, very...

Jack Ellis age 79 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Monarch Meadows in Seaman, Ohio.  Jack was born June 30, 1940 in West Union, Ohio to the late Wayne & Grace (Beam) Ellis.  He is preceded by his wife Sherry Ellis and his sister Joyce McClanahan. Jack was a member of the Bentonville Community Church and the Co-Owner and operator of S&J Ellis Farms. Survivors include a daughter Shanna Kell & Terry of West Chester, OH; son Todd Ellis...

John “Linn” Paeltz, age 67 of Bethel, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Eastgate Spring Nursing Home in Cincinnati, OH.  He was born November 26, 1952 in Columbus, OH, the son of John Lloyd Paeltz and the late Martha (Holton) Irwin.   He was the husband of Pamela Pauline (Frye) Paeltz. They shared 42 years of marriage together.  They were married on July 2, 1977 in Russellville, Ohio and started their life together in Decatur, Ohio and later...

Donna A. Shoemaker, age 61 of Peebles, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 18, 1958 in West Union, Ohio to the late Richard “Dutch” & Georgia Ann (Shultz) Thomas. Donna was a member of the Peebles United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband Daniel Shoemaker of Peebles, OH; two sons Nicholas Shoemaker & Alex of Hillsboro, OH; Eric Shoemaker & Kaila of Georgetown, OH; three sisters Debbie Winn & Tom of West...

James R (Jim Bob) Clifton, age 75 of Russellville, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at his residence.  He was born December 2, 1944 in Maysville, KY, the son of the late Robert L Clifton and Betty E (Cooper) Rodenhizer. He was a truck driver.  He was also a member of FOE Aerie #2293. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Sandra Clifton in 2007 and sisters, Donna Bailey, Rose Jennings and Doris Kelley. He is survived by 2 sons, James B (Cisco)...

Joyce Greenlee age 85 years of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away Friday, March 20, 2020.  Joyce was born January 7, 1935 in Adams County, Ohio to the late William Earl & Anna Lou (Sharp) Matheny.  Joyce is survived by her grandchild Jobey Neal.  Per her wishes Joyce will be cremated.  The Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home will be serving the family. Family and friends can sign Joyce’s online guestbook @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Christopher Dwane Daulton age 42 years of Stout, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Christopher was born January 26, 1978 in West Union, Ohio to Dwane Daulton & Daisy (Newkirk) Bundy.  Survivors include his mother Daisy Bundy of Stout, OH; father Dwane Daulton of Philadelphia, TN; grandmother Lola Jones of Stout, OH; daughter Kayla Daulton of Knoxville, TN; son Zachary Daulton & Leslie of Knoxville, TN; sisters Erica Bundy, Haley Bundy & Hannah Bundy all of Stout,...

Judy Collins age 76 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Ohio Valley Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center is Seaman, Ohio.  Judy was born May 26, 1943 in West Union, Ohio to the late Stanley & Myrtle (Brewer) Morrison.  Besides her parents she was preceded by her son Gary Smalley and by her brothers and sisters Harrison, Joseph, Wilbur, Bob, Bessie Steward and Kathryn Kirk.     Survivors include her husband Eric Lang of West Union, OH;...

Robert Stapleton age 61 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Thursday March 12, 2020.  Robert was born December 3, 1958 in West Union, Ohio to Virginia (Grooms) Stapleton and the late Luther Stapleton.  Robert was dedicated to his family, worked for the Adams County Highway Department for 36 years and was an avid U.K. basketball fan. Survivors include his mother Virginia Grooms of West Union, OH; wife April Stapleton of West Union, OH; son Naman Stapleton of West Union, OH;...

 Wayne Calvert, 83, passed into Eternal Life on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at his home in Wooster with his wife and children at his side. Wayne was born on November 12, 1936 in Tollesboro, Kentucky, the son of Isaac F. and Flora B. (Reeder) Calvert. He graduated from high school in his hometown and began a long career as a truck driver at a young age. He was a member and officer in the Teamsters.  And also a member of the First Baptist Church of Wooster. Wayne leaves behind his wife,...