All Obituaries 

Edward J. Thomas Sr., beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, age 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep while resting at his home in Columbus, Ohio, August 2, 2021. Born July 13, 1925 to Anthony Michael and Fifie Thomas in the family home in Glouster, Ohio. Eddie was small but scrappy, and he made his mark on the Glouster HS football team over the objections of his mother. Following WWII, the family moved to Logan, Ohio, where he married the former Shera Lee...

Donald “Bud” Larry Johnson, age 83 of Logan, Ohio went to be with the Lord July 31, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on March 24, 1938 in Carbon Hill, Ohio. Don was married to Wanda Sue (Wright) Johnson for 59 years and 11 months. Early in their marriage he served in the United States Army in Texas. Don’s career was that of a hardworking and disciplined man. He successfully owned and operated Johnson Logging Company and Fancy Plants Greenhouse. Cattle farming and...

Norma Jean Abbott, age 86 of Logan, Ohio passed away July 19, 2021 at Violet Springs Health Campus in Pickerington, Ohio. Born January 25, 1935 in McKee, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Johnson) Lunsford. Norma was a long-time security guard at the Myrtle Beach Mall in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and a member of the Open Door Freewill Baptist Church. Norma is survived by two daughters, Beverly Lynne Jones of Logan, Ohio and Judith Gail Johnson of Lancaster,...

Eldon Roy Stufflebeam, age 84 of Logan, Ohio passed away July 10, 2021 at Embassy Healthcare of Logan. Born January 1, 1937 in Ward Township, Hocking County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward and Ethel Naomi (Smart) Stufflebeam. Eldon had retired from C.J. Hughes Company where he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge #873 & the Logan Fraternal Order of Eagles- Aerie #2168, along with being a...

James Edward “Jim” Wood, age 78 of Logan, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation in Lancaster, Ohio. Born in Starr Township, Hocking County, Ohio he was the son of the late Clarence William and Louise Pauline (Tucker) Wood. Jim was a self-employed building contractor. During his time living in Monroe, Louisiana, he enjoyed hunting alligators in the Bayou. Jim also loved building furniture, planting flowerbeds, fishing and going to flea...

Carolyn “Carol” Anne Chandler, age 63 of Rockbridge, Ohio gained her angel wings after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer. Born July 23, 1957 in Washington Court House, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Leila May (Whaley) Reed. Carol had worked as a nurse’s aide, giving over 28 years of service, for Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, Ohio. Carol is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Harry Dean Chandler Sr. They were married for...

Shirley Rose Goss, 94 of Logan, Ohio, passed away, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Main Street Terrace Care Center in Lancaster, Ohio.   Born January 16, 1927 in Logan, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James Alva and Lelia Julia (Robey) Hutchison.   For 37 years, Shirley was a clerical office worker and proudly worked until the age of 89 for the Ohio Pump & Supply Company in Logan.  She began her career as a beautician, graduating from Bustin Cosmetology College...

Dennis Elwood Schorr, age 78 of Logan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born November 24, 1942 in Logan, Ohio he was the son of the late Loren Jasper and Elizabeth (Smith) Schorr. Dennis was a 1960 graduate of Logan High School. He was employed at Central Oil Field Supply in his younger years; later at Westerman Inc. in Bremen, Ohio, North American-Rockwell in Columbus, Ohio, and retired as a tool and die manufacturer....

Roy Lee Praither Jr., age 51 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio.   Born June 4, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, he is the son of Roy Lee and Shelia Christine (Thomas)  Praither Sr. of Logan, Ohio.   Roy was formerly a gas and regulations operator for Columbia Gas in Sugar Grove. He was a member of the Antioch Alliance Church in Logan. Roy was a family-oriented man that had an unimaginable amount of faith. He was also...

James Michael “Jim Mike” Mock, age 69 of Logan, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 28, 1952 in Logan, he was the son of the late Harry James and Ella Hilda (Janey) Mock. Jim Mike had worked as a delivery driver for G&J Pepsi Corporation for 43 years. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Logan, the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus council #2299, and the Hocking County Honor Guard. Jim Mike is...