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Tara Duzan Obituary

Tara Jayne Duzan, age 47, of Sardinia formerly of Clarksville, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her parents' home with her loving family by her side.

She was a Warrior in her battle against cancer Every Single Day - she was an inspiration to many. Tara was so strong and courageous throughout her entire journey and an inspiration to all of us and will be dearly missed. She was a beautiful soul and will be missed every second of every day. She was our Warrior: cancer didn't win, she is now in Heaven with Jesus.

She was born November 4, 1978 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of Michael and Tammy (DeBoard) Warnock.

Tara was a graduate of Clinton Massie High School and Wilmington College, was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. and was a teacher at Eastern Brown Local Schools.

Surviving is her husband, Chad E. Duzan whom she married June 7, 2008, two sons, Evan Duzan and Eli Duzan, parents, Mike & Tammy Warnock and her mother-in-law, Bonnie Duzan. Also surviving is a special aunt Jayne, best friend Allison, brothers-n-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts and cousins and many friends and co-workers.

Those gone before were her grandparents, Dick & Dee DeBoard, Ronnie & Vivian Warnock and her father-in-law, Danny Duzan.

Services will be held at Bethany Baptist Church, 10156 St Rt 350 Clarksville, OH 45113, Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tim Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow in the Clarksville Cemetery.

Friends will be received at Bethany Baptist Church Sunday, January 4, 2026, 3-6 p.m.

Contributions in Tara's memory may be made to the Bethany Baptist Church 10156 St. Rt. 350 Clarksville, OH 45113. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Journal from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2026.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bethany Baptist Church

10156 OH-350, Clarksville, OH 45113

Jan

5

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bethany Baptist Church

10156 OH-350, Clarksville, OH 45113

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97 West Locust Street, Wilmington, OH 45177

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