Mount Vernon High Virginia Alumni Obituaries

Carolyn Jane Lee a woman whose life was defined by unwavering devotion to her family passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved. Her passing marked the end of a courageous 25year battle with breast cancera journey she faced with grace strength and a focus on the simple joys of life. Born i...

Judith E. “Judy” Doty, 78, of Galena, formerly of Mount Vernon and New Bremen, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Judy was born on May 19, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late Earl and Wilma (Griffiths) Chapman.Judy dedicated much of her life ...

Kenneth Houston "Kenny" Facemyer age 88 passed away on February 6 2026 in DeLand Florida. Born on January 1 1938 in Pocatalico West Virginia Kenny began his life in the heart of Appalachia. His family moved to Mount Vernon Ohio when he was 7 years old. He pursued his high school education at Mount V...

Gary “Joe” Meloy, 51, a resident of Hambleton passed from this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his residence. He had been in his usual health, and death was attributed to cardiac arrest.Joe was born Saturday, December 14, 1974, in Akron, OH, a son of Carolyn Christine Vance Meloy and compa...

Cathleen Pamela Crone of Mar Vista California and Richmond Virginia was called to her Eternal home by her Lord and Savior on September 19 2025 at the age of 69. Cathleen was born and raised in Richmond Virginia. After graduating from John Marshall High School in June 1974 she attended Virginia Commo...

James John Stroumbos Papou of Old Orchard Beach Maine was born March 4 1958 and passed on April 1 2015. He was born to James T. and Rita E. Duffy Stroumbos in Tripoli Libya while his father was on active duty. James attended school in Chicopee Massachusetts where his family still lives. James gradua...

Mr. James Sonny Edward Kenner of North Carolina formerly of White Stone VA passed away on November 7 2025. A graveside service will be held on Sunday November 16 2025 at 100 PM at the Mount Vernon Baptist Church located at 269 James Wharf Road White Stone VA. Mr. Kenner was born on February 13 1938 ...

Shirley Berline Smith, 88 of Mount Vernon Ohio passed away on January 10, 2026 of a massive stroke at Country Court Skilled Nursing in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She was born on April 29,1937 by her proud parents Georgia and Robert Stiltner in Grundy Virginia. Shirley graduated from high school when she wa...

Robbyn Marie Hampton, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness.She was born on April 12, 1959, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Frank and Katie Budd. At an early age, Robbyn moved to New Rochel...

Raymond Allen Sharpes, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed to his eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1938, in New Bern, North Carolina, to the late Lowell Sr. and Lucile Sharpes.Raymond was the youngest of six children. He attended Pleasant Hill Elementary Sch...

Charles Frank “Chuck” Groeschel, age 89, of New Holstein passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Field of Dreams Assisted Living in Kiel where he resided for this past year.He was born June 23, 1936, in Charlesburg to Louis & Elsie (Mertens) Groeschel. Chuck attended Holy Rosary Catholic Gr...