All Obituaries

Tonja Raye Sturgill age 70, of Sidney, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born on June 6,1953, to Charles and Patricia Livingston, Tonja was a proud mother, a caring friend, and an invaluable source of faith to all who knew her. Tonja grew up in Sidney, Ohio and attended Sidney High School and was in the graduating Class of 71. She spent 33 years with her love, Jeff Sturgill. Tonja worked at Dorothy Love, where she was dedicated to the residents for whom she cared and made evident her...

Ann L. (Stump) Kuck Spillers passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, OH.  She was born on January 7, 1934, to the late C. Roscoe and Bertha (Dunnavant) Stump in Sidney.  Ann was married to Thomas L. Kuck, Sr., on April 6, 1962, and he preceded her in death and then married Robert E. Spillers on October 28, 1989, and he also preceded her in death. Ann is survived by sons: Allen (Debbie) of Whitehouse, OH, Thomas Jr. (Susan) of Beaufort, SC...

Sondra K. Deal, age 62, of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born December 9, 1961, in Sidney, to Marvin and Jackie (Lowery) Deal. Sondra is survived by her significant other, Mark Lemaster, brother, Terry and (Robin) Deal.  She was preceded in death by son, Jader Deal. Sondra was a Sidney High School graduate.  She never met a stranger that she wouldn’t talk to, she loved animals and children. Graveside services will be held at a later...

Edward John Middlemiss, age 47, of Sidney, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence. Services will be held at a later date at the discretion of the family. Arrangements are pending at Adams Funeral Home in Sidney.

Toby L. Wiford, age 62, of Sidney, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence.  Graveside service at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by Adams Funeral Home in Sidney.

James M. Breen, born December 2, 1934, to Byron Hays Breen and Clara Marie Schieltz, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at age 89. Jim married Rosline “Rosie” (Puckett) Breen on August 12, 1973, and they enjoyed 51 years together. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Lou Glaser, and daughter Deb Tennery. Jim is survived by his wife, Rosie Breen, his children Mike Breen, Lisa Breen, Mike Ziegler and his wife Sally, Tami Geuy and her husband Dale, and Pam Ziegler....

Karl R. Stewart, Jr., age 63, of Sidney, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on July 16, 1960, in Urbana, to the late Karl R. and Judith (Latimer) Stewart, Sr.  Karl is survived by three sons: Karl R. (Melissa) Stewart, III, Jedediah Stewart and Jacob Stewart, all of Sidney; three granddaughters; five grandsons; one great granddaughter; and Four siblings: Gene (Carrie/0 Willoby of Quincy, Kelly Wood of Sidney, Jim Willoby of TN and Donna (Butch)...

We are so sad to report the passing of our Dear Aunt Dorothy. Dorothy Jane Tennery Brand, age 98, died on April 20, 2024, at her home near Lockington. On November 12, 1925, Dorothy was the first child born to Robert and Margaret (Shepherd) Tennery.  She was born on Pomeroy Street in Sidney. She married Robert “Bob” Brand on August 21, 1970.  He died after twenty years together, on August 21, 1990. Aunt Dorothy is survived by five nieces: Sharon Strayer, Deborah Kay...

Larry E. Webb, age 77, of Sidney, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Wilson Health Emergency Room in Sidney.  He was born on October 26, 1946, in Sidney, to the late Robert and Velma (Howell) Webb.  On October 4, 1969, he married Deborah (Knipp) Webb and she survives. In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by two children: Stacey (Charles) Miller and Carmen Webb, both of Sidney; grandchildren: Brittany, Rebecca and Aubrianna; great grandchildren: Kenzleigh, Sawyer and...

Joe Louis Taborn-Nixon, age 43, of Sidney, was born on October 5, 1980, in Sidney to the late Joe Nixon and Shana Taborn-Nixon.  Joe passed away on April19, 2024, at home. Joe leaves to cherish his memory his children: Branden (Fiancé-Breanna Partin) Taborn, Joey Taborn and Gianna Taborn; his mother: Shana (Taborn) Nixon; siblings: David Taborn, Michael, Triane and Beatrice Nixon; uncles: Floyd, Mark, Claude and Jimmy Taborn; Aunt: Charla Taborn; and a host of cousins and...