All Obituaries

Mary Kathleen (Katie) Reid, age 98 of New Albany, OH passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 peacefully at her daughter’s home.  Katie was born on April 28, 1920 to the late Frank and Margaret (McFarland) Walters in Lancaster, OH.  Katie was a member of Church of the Resurrection Roman Catholic Church in New Albany.  Katie is preceded in death by husband Karl Reid Jr.in 2005.  She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Linda Reid-Teele and John Teele; sister...

John E. Walton Jr. age 63 passed away at his home in Galion, OH on Fri. Nov. 9, 2018.  He was born on May 14, 1955 to John E. and Lucille (Hicks) Walton Sr. in Richland, OH. John is preceded in death by wife Debra L. (Artrip)Walton in 2016 and father John E. Walton Sr.  John is survived by children Casaundra (Brian) Fleming, Natalie Walton, David (Krystal) Walton, Carl Lykins, Jr. Melissa Barnett (Mike Christian); his mother Lucille; numerous grandchildren, nieces and...

Laura E. Lawless, age 76 of Ashville, passed away Tues. evening Nov. 6, 2018 at Riverside Methodist in Columbus.   She was born May 1, 1942 in Hocking County to the late Daniel and Lena Viola (Turner) Graham. Laura worked very hard to receive her LPN degree and retired from Berger Health System after 40 years.  Preceded in death by the love of her life, William “Bill” Lawless in 2010.  Surviving are her daughters, Bonnie Speakman (Jack) Edler of Ashville and...

Jesse Wayne Hurt, age 70 of Ashville passed away at home on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.  He was born on Dec. 8, 1947 to the late Jesse M. and Florence L. (Singleton) Hurt in Riverdale, MD.  Jess was a 1965 graduate of High Point High School in Beltsville, MD and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War earning a Bronze Star and rank of Sargent. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, he earned his pilot license in 1972. He went on to obtain a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The...

Eleanor G. Barr of Ashville passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Pickaway Manor Assisted Living.  She was born September 22, 1924, in Ashville to the late Ray E. and Margie (Warner) Heffner.  Eleanor graduated from Walnut Twp. High School class of 1942 and attended Buckeye State Secretarial College in Columbus.  She was secretary to the Air Inspector at Lockbourne Air Base during WWII.  She and Robert R. Barr were united in marriage January 31, 1944.  In...

Charles William “Flash” Dawson, Sr.  64 of Circleville, formerly of Groveport, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 at Riverside Methodist.  He was born Jan. 20, 1954 to the late Jesse William Dawson and Barbara Ann (Yarger) Wagner.  Charles had been employed by Complete General Construction for 20 years and was a member of Labor’s Local 423 in Columbus. He was a graduate of Groveport Madison, Class of 1973, loved all Ohio sports teams, especially the Ohio State...

World War II Veteran, Russell Lloyd Melvin, 97, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018.  He was born on October 30, 1920 to Lloyd and Eunice (Siniff) Melvin at Jackson Twp., Pickaway County, Ohio.  Russ was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Vera (Beatty) Melvin, 1 granddaughter, 2 grandsons, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.  He is survived by a sister, Joann O’conner, Grove City; son, Dick (Pat) Melvin, Galloway ; daughter, Kim (Ken) Roese, Ashville;...

John W. Timmons, age 83, Ashville, Ohio, passed away Mon. Oct. 15, 2018 at his residence with his family and loved ones at his side.  He was born Sept. 11, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late John Wesley and Sarah Elizabeth Fields Timmons.  John was retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad.  John was preceded in death by his parents: wife, Phyllis; son, Jimmy; sister, Margaret Zaug; granddaughter, Amanda Blazer; grandson, Bradley Timmons; great grandson, Jayden...

Keith Edward Rathgaber, age 62 passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 at his home in Whitehall, OH.  Keith was born to the late Richard and Joyce (Griffin) Rathgaber on Feb. 17, 1956 in Columbus, OH.  Keith was a truck driver for Travis Transportation and a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He was a member of the NRA, VFW and The American Legion in Wellston.  Keith is survived by a son Luke (Carla) Rathgaber of Ashville; grandson Wyatt; brothers Kris Rathgaber of Ashville and Kurt...

Linda E. Nicklas, 66, of Circleville, passed away Tues. Oct. 9, 2018 unexpectedly at Berger Hospital. She was born on Aug. 8, 1952 in Washington, DC to her late father Royce  William East and mother Louise (Sacra) Cairns who survives. Linda was currently working at DuPont in Circleville in the shipping department. She was a member of Circle of Light Worship Center. Preceded by husband Gerald; sister Peggy-Jean Tyndall; grandson August; step-father Charlie Cairns. Survived by her...