Obituaries 14 July 2026

James Edward Stanforth

James Edward Stanforth, 92, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at Kettering Memorial Hospital in Dayton, with his family at his bedside.

Jim was born in Lynchburg on April 6, 1934, the son of Edith (Archer) and Ernest Stanforth. 

After serving with the Army in Korea, Jim moved his young family to Greenville in 1964, where some might remember him from his early days at Stanforth SuperValue. Later, Jim shifted careers to move into the field of life and health insurance. He earned his CLU, ChFC and MDRT credentials and expanded Stanforth and Associates to include financial planning to ease the financial concerns of his clients and their families, who often became his friends.

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Jim was a member of the Church of Christ in Lynchburg, and attended Faith Baptist Church in Greenville with his family. He was actively involved with the Greenville Rotary Club and the Masonic Lodge in Greenville, Ohio, among others. Jim especially enjoyed serving (and consuming) food at the Darke County Fish and Game Club fish fries.

Jim is survived by his wife of 70 years, Carole (Stockmon); daughter, Beth (Guy) Moore of Oxford, Ohio, son, David (Tiffany) of Carpinteria, Calif., daughter, Sharon (Stanforth) Markel of Green, Ohio; grandchildren, Katy Farthing, Idaho,  Lucas Stanforth, California, Justin (Katie) Stanforth, Colorado, and Ashley Markel Baugus; great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Ian and Jackson Baugus, and Chloe and James Stanforth; and cousins and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his grandson, Jason Farthing.

Private services were held for Jim at the convenience of the family on July 14.

Burial followed at the Greenville Union Cemetery in Greenville, Ohio.
      
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers which provided comfort for Jim and for the family.

In lieu of flowers, please offer your support to your church or community.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Stanforth family.

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Larry Stanforth (not verified)

17 July 2026

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My dad , William "Bill" Stanforth and his dad were brothers. I live in Vandalia area. Sadly we never knew each other. Prayers for the family

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