Betty Ruth Jones, age 91, of Mount Vernon, passed away Novmeber 29, 2020 at Grant Medical Center. She was born January 30, 1929 in Coshocton County to James and Eva (Lawrence) Huston.   She is survived by two daughters Charlene (Joe) Soroka of South Carolina and Dianne (Jeff) Althaus of Columbus Grove; two grandchildren Nicole Principe and Jason Althaus; and one great granddaughter Adeline Principe.   She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Ronald Jones in...

Daniel “Dan” L. Elsrod, age 74, of Mount Vernon, passed away November 27, 2020 at the Knox Community Hospital. He was born in Connersville, IN on January 8, 1946 to the late Ivan and Ethel (Turney) Elsrod. Dan was a United State Air Force Veteran. He had lived in Richmond, IN until 1982 when he moved to Mount Vernon. He was employed by Kelsey Hayes where he retired from in 2007. Dan enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing softball, and watching NASCAR. He is survived by his wife of...

Dorothy A. “Dotty” Pelton, 61 of Howard passed away on November 22, 2020 at her home in Apple Valley, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 21, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio. Dotty attended St. Ursula Academy in Toledo. In her teens, Dotty excelled as a competitive water skier in Florida, also performing with the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay water ski show. Following her love of water and boating, Dotty moved to Connecticut where she was a dock master for the New Haven Yacht...

Stephen (Stevie) J. Nicholls, age 59, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Whispering Hills Care Center.  He was born on July 9, 1961 in Mount Vernon and was the son to the late Otis and Janet (Baker) Nicholls. Stephen was a member of the Ebenezer U.M.C. He had worked for New Hope Industries as an assembler. He volunteered for the Interchurch Food Bank on West Gambier Street in Mount Vernon.  He is survived by his Aunt Donna (Baker) Nicholls of...

Julie Ann Meier, 74 of Powell passed away on November 16, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 25, 1946 to Francis J. and Loretta M. (Reis) Meier in Columbus, OH.  Julie spent her career working for the US Social Security Administration. She is survived by a sister Jodell Fischer of Powell; four brothers Gregory (Rose) Meier of Cleveland, Mark Meier of Mount Vernon, Matthew (Diane) Meier of Delaware and Jerry (Deborah) Meier of Parsippany, NJ; nieces and nephews Noah (Valerie),...

  Wilbur S. Hill, age 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Crawford County, Ohio to the late Emmett E. and Gladys (Johnson) Hill. Wilbur was an antique car restorer and a member of the Dixie Car Club and the Model A Car Club. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club, a Boy Scout leader and church volunteer. He is survived by his four children, Steven D. (Leanne) Hill, Marcie (Brad)...

Nancy L. Mowery, age 78 of Mount Vernon passed away at Whispering Hills Care Center on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born on September 26, 1942 in Mount Vernon and was the daughter to the late Glenn I. And Amanda S. (Cutler) Mowery. Nancy had attended Gay Street United Methodist Church and was active many community functions and events throughout her lifetime. She is survived by her brother John Mowery and many close friends. Family and friends may call on Thursday November 12, 2020...

John F. Jacquet, age 92 of Mount Vernon passed away at Knox Community Hospital on November 4, 2020. He was born to Oscar and Eleanor (Rush) Jacquet on September 6, 1928 in Mount Vernon. John was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked his entire career at the Pittsburgh Plate Glass company in Mount Vernon. He enjoyed playing and competing in billiard tournaments. He was known for crafting quality custom pool cues. John is survived by his daughter Kelly (Kenneth) Nugent of...

Don Yoakam, age 89, of Mount Vernon, passed away November 3, 2020 at the Knox Community Hospital.  He was born April 29, 1931 in Mount Vernon to Leslie and Della (Alexander) Yoakam. Don was an United States Army Veteran.  He was employed by AEP for over 40 years, retiring in 1994. Left to cherish his memory are his two children Debra (Bud) Fickes of Bellville and David (Pam) Yoakam of Centerburg; four grandchildren  April, Kelly, Sarah, and Naomi; four great...

In May, 1934 Joanne Elaine Facey Bowman began an 86-year journey that ‘ended’ on All Saints ’ Day, November 1, 2020, surrounded by her husband of 67 years, Robert (Bob), four boys and extended family members.  Having made her decision to follow Christ as a youngster, and having lived an exemplary life as a follower of his, she was welcomed into life eternal; exchanging the physical challenges of her last few years for “treasures beyond the blue”. Born to...