Gary W. “Bub” Sergent Jr., 37, of Russell, Ky., a former Pedro resident, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at a Russell, Ky., hospital.

William Wood, 69

William B. “Woody” Wood, 69, of West Union, a former Middletown resident, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at a Georgetown hospital.

Walter Bear, 61

Walter Ray Bear, 61, of Lucasville, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at his residence.

Forest Noel, 64

Forest Robert Noel, 64, of Mims, Fla., died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005.

Vivian McGinnis, 94

Vivian Virginia McGinnis, 94, of Portsmouth, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at Hill View Retirement Center.

Sanford Haney, 90

Sanford B. “Sam” Haney, 90, of Star Hill, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2005, at his home.

Roger Scowden, 71

Roger Lee Scowden, 71, of Union, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006.

Larry Rider, 53

Larry Eugene Rider, 53, of Wellston, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at his home.

Otto Hannah, 48

Otto Hannah, 48, of Greenup, Ky., died Jan. 3, 2005, at his home.

Gladys Ellis, 67

Gladys Ellis, 67, of Pickerington, went to be with our Lord Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at a Dayton hospice.