All Obituaries

John Fitzgerald Stephens, age 63, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1962. John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a proud member of the Harrisonville Masonic Lodge, the Lions Club, and Cornerstone Gospel Church.  John was the owner and operator of the Corner Restaurant for many years.   John was known for his strong sense of community, his faith, and the friendships he built throughout his life. He is survived by his loving wife ...

Surrounded by his loving family, Ray Lambert, left his earthly home and entered into eternal glory on Monday, April 13, 2026at his home in Rutland. Ray was born December 20,1937 in Kenova, West Virginia to the late Raymond and Lucille Lambert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Doug (Shirley) Lambert, Mary Lambert, David Lambert, Patty Harmon and Jennie (Charles) Wlliamson. Ray married the love of his life, Juanita, ...

Jessie “Louise” Frank, 90 of Racine, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.   She was born on November 6, 1935 to the late Solomon and Evelyn (Price) Bigley.  Louise was a member of the Tupper Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Carmel Sutton Church and The Carmel Sutton Friendship Circle.      She is survived by her sons: John (Kila) Frank and Jeff (Amy) Frank; grandchildren, David (Kiera) Frank, Matthew Frank and Callie Frank; great ...

Edward Michael (Mike) Martin, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Chester Ohio on April 6, 2026.  Mike was born in Pomeroy Ohio, where he went to school and grew up. He owned a store on Main Street; Martins Furniture and More. He was a school board member of Eastern Local for eight years and helped oversee the construction of the consolidated school system. Mike volunteered his time coaching baseball and softball, and donated his time as a licensed auctioneer for local ...

Virginia Lou Grogan Holman, 96, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in the home she had lived in since 1937, following the flood. She was born on November 5, 1929, in Middleport, Ohio, to the late Ottie Grant Grogan and Frank Grogan Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Frank Grogan Jr., who passed away at the age of three in 1924. During the war years, Virginia’s parents worked in Columbus at an airplane factory, and she often spoke of those ...

Joyce Marlene Fischer Mills, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 4, 2026. Joyce was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on March 23, 1933. She was 93 years old at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Fischer and Hattie Mae Riggs Fischer as well as two older sisters, Alice Marie Fischer Jones and Dorothy Irene Fischer Schwarz. Her husband, Shirley Robert “Bob” Mills recently passed away on April 1, 2026. Joyce graduated from ...

Shirley Robert Mills, “Bob”, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 1, 2026. Bob was born on January 30,1930. He was 96 years old at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley W. Mills and Nora N. Vaughn Mills and one older brother, Donald W. Mills. Bob graduated from Middleport High School class of 1949 where he loved to play football as number 58. He joined the U.S. Army in 1950 and was stationed in Germany until ...

Steve Richard Dailey, 77 of Racine, OH, passed away peacefully with his loving family surrounding him. Steve was born March 26, 1949, to Floyd R. and Eva Marie Dailey. He was a graduate of Southern High School Class of ’67. Steve also graduated from Bell and Howell School of Technology with an associates degree in electrical technology. He retired from the James M Gavin Power Plant. Steve was a Veteran having served in the United States Navy in Greece. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ...

Lena Napper, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior with her twin daughters holding her hands, on March 27, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1942 to the late Walter and Margaret (Spearhaus) Hysell. Lena was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister whose life was centered around her faith and family. She found great joy in simple pleasures—sitting on her front porch, taking in the Riverview, working crossword puzzles, and watching her favorite game shows. Her warm spirit and ...

Shelia Diane Krautter, 74, was born on May 31, 1951, to the late Harry and Leona Krautter, and reunited with them on March 24, 2026. Shelia was a 1971 graduate of Eastern High School. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others and worked for several years as a CNA and Home Health aide. She is lovingly survived by her children, Kyle (Penny) Sinclair of Racine, Ohio, and Shelly Sinclair of Saint Albans, West Virginia. She also leaves behind her beloved granddaughters, Alisha (Jimmy) ...