Fischer Funeral Home - Danville

11/23/2025

Keith Hughes

Danville – Keith Hughes, age 62, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 22, 2025.

Keith was the son of the late Gary and Suellen (Stachler) Durbin. He was born in Mount Vernon on August 18, 1963. He retired after 22 years as a Wendy's manager. Keith loved sports. Especially Ohio State and Danville Blue Devils football. He also enjoyed golf, fishing, and traveling to Gatlinburg, TN.

He is survived by his children, Michael Burson, Brittany (Ryan) Hughes, and Jordan Hughes all of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Ben and Fin; brothers, Kevin Durbin, Kyle (Valerie) Hughes, Kirk (Tonya) Durbin, and Matt (Angie) Hughes; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at the Berean Faith Fellowship, where Keith was a proud member, at 103 Madison St. Mt. Vernon 43050, on Wednesday November 26 at 10:00 a.m. His good friend Pastor Gordy Harmon will officiate. Burial will follow in Workman Cemetery. Calling hours will take place at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville on Tuesday evening from 5-7:00.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Danville Athletic Boosters, Lanna Staats – Treasurer 28388 Jelloway Rd. Danville, OH 43014, and through Venmo at Danville-Athletic Boosters, or to Gentiva Hospice Foundation at gentivahs.com/patient-and-family-resources/donate.

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11/20/2025

Grace (Vogel) Rogers

Danville – Grace Elizabeth (Vogel) Rogers, age 83, passed away at home on November 19, 2025. We mourn her loss, but celebrate her victory. This earth is not our home. She has finished the race and is now home with the Lord.

Grace was born in Galion on February 9, 1942. In July of 1962, she married David A. Rogers. Together they worked their entire life to win souls for the Lord. Dave and Grace's ministries included Welcome Church of Christ in Holmes County; Millwood Church of Christ; Concerned Christian Church in DeFuniak Springs, FL; Howard Church of Christ; and Marion Road Church of Christ in Bucyrus. He was a member of the New Life Church of Christ in Bellville. She was currently a member of the Millwood Church of Christ. Grace also owned different craft shops over the years, and loved decorating her home, and her flowers and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Eva Margaret (Zeller) Vogel; her husband, David; her son, Ron Rogers; a grandson, Nick Rogers; and her sister, Mary Swihart.

Grace’s living family includes her children, John (Patricia) Rogers of Fredericktown, Don (Laura) Rogers of Fredericktown, Debra (Jeff) Bowman of Danville, Scott (Gina) Rogers of Virginia Beach, Betty (Doug) Severns of Danville; “adopted” daughter, Iris; grandchildren, Michael (Andrea), Kayla, Brendalee (Kyle), Danielle (Adam), Preston, Codie, Maddie (Noah), Brandi, Ashley, Megan (Evan), and Emily (Zack); great grandchildren, Ameilia, Tycen, Laney, Kolten, Sawyer, Kaiden, Emma, Landen, Ruby, Tommy, Landon, Ashlynn, Evy, and two more due in December; and sister-in-law, Shirley Nichols.

A funeral service will take place at the Millwood Church of Christ at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 24. Dave Jones will officiate. A graveside committal will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Shauck Cemetery, 7607 US 42 Mansfield, 44904. Visitation will be from 9:30 until service time.

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11/15/2025

Clarence R. Lawson, Jr.

Mount Vernon – Clarence Richard Lawson, Jr., formerly of Walhonding, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Knox Community Hospital.

Clarence was born in Cleveland on June 20, 1929. He was the son of the late Clarence R. and Pauline (Titus) Lawson. He was married to Ethel Jeannette Hiser on June 6, 1953, who preceded him in death on April 23, 2005. Clarence served as a minister for many area churches over the years, as well as in Oklahoma, and Indiana, where he started. He also formed his own ministry with the Ohio Christian Prison Outreach that he was active with into his late 80s. He was a member and Elder at the former Walhonding Church of Christ, and had been attending the Central Christian Church.

He enjoyed studying and sharing the Bible, reading and quoting poetry, working outdoors, airplanes, and talking with people, but most of all, he loved life. Especially his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, and his wife Ethel, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Diana Wideman; and his son, Nathan Lawson.

Surviving are his son, Brian J. Lawson (Jim Appleman) of Howard; daughter, Cheryl A. Lawson of Walhonding; grandchildren Michelle (Jeff) Jarvis, Brittani (Trever) Houpt, and Matthew (April) Lawson; great grandchildren, Alexis, Collin, R.J., Anthony, Elaina, and Nate; brother, Danny (Kay) Lawson of Tennessee, daughter-in-law, Helen Lawson, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral service will take place at noon on Saturday, November 22, at the Central Christian Church, 17833 Gambier Rd. Mount Vernon, 43050. Pastor Andy Beatty will officiate. Burial will follow in Brinkhaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Memorial donations are suggested to MMS Aviation at mmsaviation.org, or mail to 24387 Airport Rd. Coshocton, OH 43812.

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11/15/2025

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11/13/2025

Jesse Zickefoose

Brinkhaven – Jesse Wayne Zickefoose, 66, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 13, 2025.

He was born on March 31, 1959 in Buckhannon, WV to Wayne and the late Lou (Bosley) Geib. Jesse fought cancer for two years with no complaints, and didn’t expect any pity. He was a laid-back man who believed “everything will be alright”. Through the years, he always put family and friends first.

To capture who Jesse was, you cannot help but talk about his love of fishing, canning, bread making, and gaming. Always sharing those loves with his family and friends.

He is survived by his dedicated wife, Lesa; sisters, Sheila (Jack) Carson of Green River, WY, and Robin (Kirk) Judson of Killbuck; a brother, John (Heidi) Geib of Wooster; his father, Wayne of Green River, WY; step-children, Kane and Hollie Elliott; grandchildren, Sedona and Delia Elliott, and Stevie and AlesaAnn Rainer; great grandchildren, Kai and Oaklynn Arnold, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mom, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elaine Zickefoose.

A celebration of Jesse will take place in early spring.

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11/04/2025

Linda (Sheldon) Lint

Danville – Linda R. (Sheldon) Lint, age 77, passed away at Greenridge Assisted Living in Millersburg on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Linda was the daughter of Darwin Burton and Alice N. (Wallace) Sheldon, born in Mount Vernon on March 14, 1948. She was preceded in death by both her parents, as well as her brother, D. Paul Sheldon.

She is survived by her daughters, Robin and Linda Sue Lint; grandchildren, Staci N. Wagner, Kody L. Matheny, and Kayla Sue Matheny; great granddaughter, Alexandria Botz; and niece and nephew, BJ and Michael.

No services are taking place at this time

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11/02/2025

10/28/2025

Ray Williams

Raymond Lee Williams, age 78, passed away at the Ohio State University Medical Center on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Ray was born on Christmas Day, 1946, in Mount Vernon. He was the son of the late Arlene May (Byall) and Paul Delmar Williams. On September 17, 1966, he married Barbara S. Dunagan, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Arlan and Eudora, who helped raise him; and brothers-in-law, David Dunagan and Wade Gillespie.

Ray worked for 46 years at Knerr Tire, and served as a former Knox County Fair Board member, Jefferson Township Trustee, and 4H advisor. He had been attending Wesley Chapel Global Methodist Church, the Loudonville American Legion, and also any euchre game within a 20-mile radius.

He is survived by his daughter, Jackie (Donald) Marofsky of Centerburg, and son, Lee Williams of Mount Vernon; a granddaughter, Alyxis (Alek) Lambert; great granddaughter, Braelynn Lambert; sister, Sandy O'Dell of Mount Vernon; uncle, Leroy Byall; sisters-in-law, Jill Gillespie and Sue Dunagan; many nieces and nephews; and his great friends and neighbors, Joe and Mike Shrimplin.

A viewing will take place at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville on Sunday afternoon, November 2, from 2-4:00, with a memorial service to follow. Rev. David Havens will officiate.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Wesley Chapel church, 18975 Chapel Rd. Danville, 43014, or to the Wayne County Humane Society at www.wchs.org.

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10/06/2025

Mary (McFadden) McDonald

In loving memory of Mary Ellen (McFadden) McDonald, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025...

Mary Ellen was born January 25, 1930 in Marlinton, West Virginia to the late Arthur and Nancy (Roberts) McFadden. On October 29, 1948, Mary Ellen married Edward A. McDonald. She was a devoted wife, and mother to their 6 children.

Her strength and faith served as an inspiration to all who knew her. She was an example to her family and strived daily to show resilience and stand firm in her relationship with God. Mary Ellen loved gardening, reading, and cooking, and spent many hours preparing home cooked meals for her family.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, sons William "Bill" (Loney), Mike (Cheryle), and Doug; three grandchildren, Arik, Crystal, and Billie Jo; brothers Harlan, Ashford, Walter, Arnel, Robert, and French, and sisters Lily, and Bertha.

She is survived by her brother Keith Hammons; children Judy (Ron) Hess, Cheryl "Cheri" (Alan) Fry, and Jeff (Amy) McDonald; daughter-n-law, Pam McDonald; 9 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Millwood Church of Christ at 11:00 am on Friday October 10, with Dave Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Riley Chapel Cemetery on SR 715 in Butler Township.

The family will receive visitors at the church on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm and one hour prior to service on Friday.

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09/29/2025

Roger McFadden

Danville – Roger D. McFadden, age 65, passed away at the Ohio State University Medical Center on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Roger was born in Mount Vernon on March 6, 1960. He was the son of Marcina E. (McDonald) and the late Robert A. McFadden. Roger loved working with his family in the timber cutting business. And he loved being in the woods whether it was following his dad to work from the time he was a little boy, or deer and turkey hunting. He also enjoyed traveling to Florida and Tennessee, watching Ohio State and Danville football, and hanging out with the 6 a.m. “Coffee Crew” at Poppy’s.

Roger is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 36 years, Kim (Parker) McFadden; mother, Marcina; brother, Jim (Donna) McFadden; sisters, Shirley (Ron) Horne, and Rose (Paul) Crawford; brothers and sister-in-law, Bill (Paula) Riley, Rickie Parker, and Cindy Moreno; very special friends, Rick and Julie; his best buddy "Buster"; and several aunts, uncles, and extended family.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Don and Jerri Riley, and sister-in-law, Lori Powell.

An open house to celebrate Roger and what he meant to everyone will take place from 1-4:00 Sunday, October 19, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 201 W. Rambo St. Danville, OH 43014.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Danville Athletic Boosters, Lanna Staats – Treasurer 28388 Jelloway Rd. Danville, OH 43014, or through Venmo at Danville-AthleticBoosters.

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09/15/2025

Linda L. Addair

Linda Lou (Westerhouse) Addair of Howard, Ohio, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 15, 2025 at the age of 75. Born on November 8, 1949, in North Redwood, Minnesota, Linda was the cherished daughter of Harold and Lucille Westerhouse. Her life was defined by her deep love for her family, her passion for nature, and her devotion to animals. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and her heart was full of love for those who were closest to her.

Linda was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Marty Addair on March 2, 1987, and together they shared many years of love and companionship. She was the proud mother of five children: Cristy (Brian) Roskwitalski of Danville, Brian (Amy) Ferenbaugh of Howard, Jennifer (Ben) Richards of Howard, Leslie (Matt) McNemar of Granville, and Amber (Kenny) Breckler of Danville. Linda’s children were her greatest joy, and she was always there with a listening ear, a word of advice, or simply a warm hug or kiss when needed.

Linda’s love and devotion extended to her grandchildren, whom she cherished and adored. The lights of her life were Cole, Austin, Eli, Ainsley, Evan, Reese, Owen, Landon, Sydney, Maddie, and Paisley. Her love for her grandchildren was and is boundless, and every moment spent with them will forever be treasured. Linda is also survived by her dear sister and forever friend JoAnn (Wayne) Richert of Danville. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Patricia (Paul) Tanton of Webb, Alabama.

Linda had a deep connection with nature. She found her peace and joy in growing flowers and tending to her vegetable garden. Gardening was not just a hobby for Linda—it was a passion. She took immense pride in sharing the bounty of her garden with those she loved. Even in her last days, she urged her children to “go pick all those tomatoes before the frost comes”.

A most beloved tradition that Linda cherished was the family gathering at Christmas. For nearly 40 years, on Christmas Eve, she lovingly hosted her family for the holiday, making sure that everyone was together to celebrate her Lord and Savior. These gatherings were a time for love, laughter, living room leg wrestling, and the creation of memories that will be carried on for generations to come.

Linda’s love for animals, especially horses, was a defining aspect of her life. She found peace in their company, and her love for all creatures great and small shaped her deeply compassionate nature. It is a fitting tribute to her memory that those wishing to honor her life do so through a donation to an organization that was dear to her heart, the Knox County Humane Society, at knoxhumanesociety.org.

Linda’s down-to-earth spirit centered around the value and comforts of a simple life. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:30 Thursday morning, September 18, in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 20177 Wooster Rd. Danville, 43014. Rev. Howard Clevenger will officiate. Family and friends are invited to gather and share in the love and joy that Linda brought to all who knew her. In keeping with Linda’s wishes, guests are encouraged to dress comfortably-no formal attire required.

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09/15/2025

Thomas Edward Dawson

NAPA, CA- Thomas Edward Dawson, age 70, of Napa California, passed away peacefully at Kaiser Vallejo on May 30th, 2025. Born in San Francisco on July 18, 1954, Tom lived a full and meaningful life defined by hard work, generosity, and deep love for his family.

Tom was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Wilfrid and Lorine Dawson. He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty Rollins, and his daughters and son-in-laws: Renee and Michael Trosky, and Michelle and Philip Hamilton. Tom’s legacy lives on through his grandchildren—Kyle & Tori (with five great-granddaughters), Devin and Erin Trosky, and Jackson, Lauren, and Jordan Hamilton. He is also lovingly remembered by his sister and brother-in-law, Jeannie and Ray Gonzales, as well as nieces Crystal Gonzales, Danielle and Sean McNaboe, and Randi and Jeff Lynch.

Tom earned an Associate Degree and numerous automotive certifications, which fueled a 34-year career as a skilled and respected car mechanic—30 of those years at San Francisco Honda. A lifelong 49ers fan, Tom also had a passion for travel and adventure, sharing countless cross-country road trips with Betty. He was an avid bocce player (and frequent winner), loved RV camping with friends from the Elks and SIRS Clubs, and enjoyed many poker nights at the Elks Club, where he proudly served as a trustee for nine years.

Tom was a dedicated small business owner, running a cherished family Christmas tree business for over 44 years—including Don’s Trees in Novato and, more recently, Steve’s Trees in Napa. He embodied the spirit of Christmas year-round through his generosity, joy, and commitment to family traditions.

Tom will be remembered for his warm heart, quiet strength, and enduring kindness. Whether helping others, treating his grandkids to ice cream, or simply lending a hand, Tom lived a life rooted in love and service.

Interment will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 in New Castle Cemetery, with Dorse Davis officiating. Fischer Funeral Home is handling local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Tom’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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