Merrill Richard Waugh's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2026 in Crown City, Ohio

Merrill Richard Waugh

November 28, 1945 - February 16, 2026 (80 years old)

Crown City, Ohio

Merrill Richard Waugh's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2026 in Crown City, Ohio

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Merrill Richard Waugh

November 28, 1945 - February 16, 2026 (80 years old)

Crown City, Ohio

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Merrill Richard Waugh Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Merrill Richard Waugh of Crown City, Ohio, whose life came to an end on February 16, 2026 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Merrill Richard Waugh or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Amel Edgar Waugh and Lyla Beatrice Beaver Waugh; his siblings, John Lee Waugh, Harlan "Bub" Waugh, Gene Waugh, Amel Waugh, Bill Waugh, Inez McGuire, Mary Lou Curry, Connie Johnson and Karen Brownell; and his siblings-in-law, Robert Johnson, Billy Johnson, Hollis Mooney, Verbie Waugh, Emma Jean Waugh and Rosalie Waugh.

He is survived by: his wife Della May Waugh of Crown City; his children, Robert Waugh (Lori) of Jackson, Rich Waugh (Mark) of Port Richey and Rebecca Ellis (John) of Crown City; his grandchildren, Robbie Waugh, Robyn Venoy (Josh), Rachel Ellis, Levi Ellis (Alyssa), Eli Ellis (Breanna), Kara Duty (Andy), Brandon Coburn, Trent Colburn and Tristian Coburn; his great grandchildren, Riley Waugh, Perry Venoy, Lincoln Ellis, Hazel Ellis, Magnolia Ellis, Holland Ellis, Oliver Ellis, Caylee Coen, Harper Coen, Easton Coen, Mayzlee Duty, Avalee Duty, Berklee Duty, Carson Vipperman, Waylon Vipperman, Scottlyn Ellis and Austin Coburn; his sisters, Bea Johnson and Fern Mooney; and his siblings-in-law, Judy Waugh and Jimmy Dale McGuire. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

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Willis Funeral Home Inc



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