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Melva J. Cheney                  Send flowers

Services: Monday October 12, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Richwood First Methodist Church Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Sunday from 2-4 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Melva J. Cheney, 85 of Richwood, died Tuesday evening October 6, 2026 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital. She was born November 30, 1940 in Harpster to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Wise) Patchet.  Melva was a 1958 graduate of Harpster High School. She married Robert L. Cheney on April 4, 1969 at the Richwood First United Methodist Church and he died February 15, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Cheney and sisters, Bernice Rasey and Alice Merchant. A country girl at heart, Melva was born on the family farm and spent all of her 85 years living on a farm! She had a generous spirit and enjoyed helping others, participating in community activities, cooking and baking and gathering with family. She was a faithful and devoted member of Richwood First Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities and devoted countless hours volunteering. Melva loved attending and watching Ohio State women’s basketball games and especially enjoyed supporting her granddaughters at their sporting events, theater productions and school activities. Above all, Melva was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her son, Mike (Melissa) Cheney of Marion, daughter-in-law, Marsha (Kevin) Fausnaugh of Plain City, her granddaughters, Julia, Miah, Madelyn and Marin. Sister-in-law, Isabell Cheney and many nieces and nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be held Monday October 12, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Richwood First Methodist Church. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood First Methodist Church, 18 South Fulton Street Richwood, Ohio 43344 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Directions to Richwood First Methodist Church Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Rona Penix   Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 12:50 PM My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Melva was a special lady.I spent time with her and she and I had many laughs together. I will truly miss her. #2 from: Pam Oman South Carolina Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM I always enjoyed Melva's spunky attitude and enjoyed seeing her and Pickle when we would return to Ohio or when they stopped at our house as part of a trip. Since age 16 I have fondly referred to her as "Melba Toast". She will be missed♥️ #3 from: Mike and Deb Miller Marysville,  Ohio Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM We are so very sorry for your loss. Melva was a good friend, wonderful cook, and a true asset to our church. She was very proud of her granddaughters. We are thinking of all of Melva's family during this difficult time. She will truly be missed.

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