All Obituaries 

Jeffrey Allen Craig of Millersburg, Ohio, passed away on May 6, 2026, following a lengthy decline in health. He was born on April 22, 1958, in Wooster, Ohio. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Ralph E. Craig, who passed away on March 8, 1962, and his mother, Rosemarie Craig (Kutz, MacMurdo), who passed away on October 31, 1962. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Barbara Appleman and Beverly Lee, both of Wooster, and his brother, Donald “Chip” MacMurdo of Tucson. His ...

Leon Smith- Age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 18th, 2026, peacefully in the presence of those he loved the most. Born on September 5th, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, later moving and living his entire adult life in the city he loved, Millersburg, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, June, and sister Maryellen. Leon was a devoted uncle to his niece Patty (Kirk), and great-uncle to Katie and Kyle. Also leaving behind are his loving caregivers and the staff of the ...

Virginia “Sue” Banbury, age 88, died on May 2, surrounded by her loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Millersburg, Ohio, on September 27, 1937, to parents Alfretta and John Barnes. She was happily married for 63 years to her high school sweetheart, Delmar Banbury, who preceded her in death. Filled with infectious spirit and energy, Sue was deeply devoted to her family, church, community and her favorite sports teams. During any given week, her ...

Thomas Eugene Woodruff 82, of Holmesville, Ohio passed away on Monday May 11, 2026, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home.Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday May 15th at Alexander Funeral Home, with Pastor Warren Outhwaite officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Township Cemetery, Holmesville. Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Township Fire Department PO Box 121 Holmesville, Ohio 44633, Holmesville Methodist ...

Forrest Edward Chanay 90, of Killbuck, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2026. He was surrounded by many members of his loving family and wonderfully skilled care.He entered this world on January 1, 1936, in Blissfield, Ohio to Russell and Mary (Mizer) Chanay. He graduated from Killbuck High School in 1953. He enlisted in the US Army and served as a MP and SGT in Japan during the Cold War.After returning home he married his first wife and had five children. Ellen (Dean) ...

Sandra “Sandy” Snyder 67, of Lakeville, Ohio passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster following a period of declining health. Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Monday May 11th at Alexander Funeral Home, with Pastor Karol Niehaus officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be 10:45 a.m. Tuesday May 12th at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to ...

William “Billy” Lockard age 78, of Holmesville passed away Sunday May 10, 2026, at the Holmes County Home. Billy was born December 17, 1947, in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Earl and Goldie (Kline) Lockard. Billy was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1967 to 1969. He was awarded the National Service Medal. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Billy helped in the garden at the Holmes County Home. He is survived by his son Eric Lockard; brothers Tom Lockard Sr. ...

Paul Daniel "Dan" Smith, age 68, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away April 11th, 2026 in Dauphin Island, Alabama doing what he loved.He was born May 23rd, 1957 in Orrville, Ohio and was the son of Kathleen Strickler and Paul Smith. Dan is survived by his wife, JoAnn, who he married November 12th, 1983.Surviving in addition to his wife, are his two sons: Justin (Sasha) Smith of Millersburg, Ohio and Nile (Jessica) Smith of Trafalgar, Indiana; and grandchildren: Chaylee, River, Ruby, and ...

Brenda A. Butler 70, of Millersburg, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Monday May 4, 2026, at Majora Lane Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday May 9th at Alexander Funeral Home, with Pastor Dale Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Warsaw, Ohio. Friends may call Friday May 8th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations in Brenda’s memory may be made to any mental health organization of the donor’s choice. Brenda was born ...

Fred A. Trussel 65, of Millersburg, Ohio, passed away Monday April 27, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare following a short illness. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday May 5th at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alexander Funeral Home PO Box 108 Millersburg, OH 44654 to help defray costs. Fred was born September 11, 1960, in Millersburg, Ohio and was the son of Lester and ...