Mary Jane (Yeater) Houck, age 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born on February 1, 1939, and was raised by Harold and Ruth Krumm of Johnstown, Ohio. She was preceded in death by husband, Lewis Houck, their son Todd Houck, her parents Harold and Ruth Krumm, and siblings Mickey Krumm, Sandy Schirtzinger, Betty Garee.  Mary Jane was a loving mother and homemaker, a remarkable cook spending many years preparing delicious meals and baked goods for others. She...

Martin Kelley Crumbaker, age 88, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born on June 11, 1933 in Saint Clairsville, Ohio to the late John Floyd and Evelyn (Kelley) Crumbaker. Martin was a United States Army Korean War Veteran and worked for Flexible in Loudonville, Ohio retiring in 1995. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Janet (Mantel) Crumbaker; two daughters, Patricia (Mike) Klepatzki of Millersburg and Pam (Scott) Mickley...

William Fredrick Stultz December 27, 1923 to January 2, 2022 A famous writer once said “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” If that’s true then William “Bill” Stultz made a great life.  A wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather and friend, he welcomed everyone with a smile and open arms. William Fredrick Stultz was born on December 27, 1923 in Mount Sterling, Ohio to John Logan Stultz and Helen Amelia (Sonner)...

Peggy J. Fitzpatrick, 84, of Mount Vernon passed away at Ohio Eastern Star Home on December 31, 2021. She was born to Elbridge and Goldie (Wright) Rutherford on November 25, 1937, in Delaware County, OH. Peggy was the daughter of depression era farmers in southern Delaware county. She worked hard her whole life. After retirement, she spent a short period in Georgia, and then back to Ohio residing in Mount Gilead.  Her final days were spent at the Eastern Star Nursing home in Mount...

Beatrice R. Schisler, 99, of Gambier passed away on December 28, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital. She was born October 26, 1922, to Regino and Manuela (Lopez) Oviedo of Santa Ana, California. Beatrice was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Delaware, OH. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children Diane, Vernon, Dane, Curt, David, Arnold, Scott, Suzie and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beatrice was preceded in...

Lois Ann Stricker, 91, of Mount Vernon met her Heavenly Father at her home on December 26, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was born on January 22, 1930, to Maurice and Dorothy (Frazee) Clark in Coshocton County, OH. Lois lived a simple, humble life.  She loved working on the family farm, observing colorful flower gardens, and watching deer and cardinals. During Christmas, her family enjoyed making and eating her date pinwheel cookies and peanut brittle. She enjoyed many...

Beverly A. Evans, age 87, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Country Club Nursing Home. She was born on October 6, 1934 in Brinkhaven, Ohio to the late John and Naomi (Mowery) Baugher. Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Gene P. Evans; daughters, Kimberly Piar and Amy Jo Snell both of Mount Vernon; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Frazier of Fredericktown She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry and...

Joyce A. Wheeler, 84, of Mount Vernon passed away at her residence on December 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 14, 1937, to Garrett and Ella (Kelley) Pelphrey in Boyd County, KY. Joyce worked for Westinghouse for 6 years and the Croton Egg Farm. She enjoyed crocheting. She crocheted afghans for the entire family one year for Christmas. Joyce liked doing word find puzzles and baking different kinds of bread, like cranberry pecan. She also enjoyed camping with her...

Garnett Hinkle, 84, of Frazeysburg passed away at her residence on December 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born to Walter and Flora (Horn) Johnson on April 24, 1937, in Inez, KY. Garnett was an amazing Mom, Wife Grandmother.  She is survived by her sons Bradley Hinkle of Frazeysburg, OH and Ronald Hinkle of Danville, OH; two brothers Russell Johnson of Johnstown and Arie Johnson of Inez, KY; Grandchildren Tammy, Loretta, Jamie, Jasmine, Bradley and Jessie; Great...

Patricia A. Harger, 79 of Mount Vernon passed away on December 9, 2021 at Knox Community Hospital.  She was born on December 9, 1942 at home in Clendenin, W.V. to the late Otis Gay and Faye E. (Lowe) Gandee. “Patty” was best known for taking care of her family including her late husband Bill and all four of their children.  It all started in the kitchen.  Making many wonderful meals for her family and friends.  In the early years, out of necessity, the...