All Obituaries

Full Obit to Follow Monday, October 26th At Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St. Ashville, OH 43103 Immediate Family Visitation-9:30-10 a.m. Extended Family Visitation 10-10:30 a.m. Family Funeral Service-10:30 a.m. Public Graveside Service at 11:45 a.m. at Fernwood Cemetery in Lockbourne, OH 43137

Elva  Charlene “Char”  Tower 57 of Columbus, passed away at Riverside on Friday, Oct. 16 , 2020 after a brief illness.  She was born in Marysville to the late Fred  Leander and Margaret Levondia (Skaggs) Holbrook.  Char had retired from Hilliard City Schools as a bus driver and also more recently worked for the Ohio Expo Commission during the Ohio State Fair season.  She enjoyed working on crafts , baking with her grandson, and spending time with...

John Callahan, 79 of Ashville, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence.  John was born on December 31, 1940 in Jackson, Ohio to the late William C. and Virgie E. (Radcliffe) Callahan.  John was a graduate of Jackson High School, class of 1959.  He had been a UPS driver for more than 30 years and a member of the Balford Square Gang of Columbus.  Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carol Jean (DeLong) Callahan on...

Charles Jay Van Pelt, 62 of Groveport, OH passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at OSU-The James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH.  Jay was born on Nov. 24, 1957 to the late Philip B. and Joyce M. (Holman) Van Pelt in Columbus, OH.  Jay was a 1976 graduate of Teays Valley.  He had been a Franklin Co. Sheriff Deputy, an Ashville Police Officer and also worked for the Harrison Twp. Fire Dept. and had recently worked as a Warehouse Manager.  Jay was a 32° with F&A.M....

Terry L. Lambert, 64 of Columbus, OH passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  He was born on April 24, 1956 to David and Pauline (Stevens) Lambert in Circleville, OH.  Terry was a 1974 graduate of Teays Valley, a standout athlete and was an avid sports fan. He was a devoted son, father and grandfather. Terry was a forklift operator at ODW Logistics in Groveport.   Terry was preceded in death by brother Dale.  He is survived...

Velma N. Hay, 83 of Ashville, OH passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  Velma was born on March 28, 1937 to the late Tobe and Una (May) Dixon in Lucasville, OH.  Velma was a lifelong Choir Director at many local churches most recently at Calvary United Methodist Church in Circleville where she was also a member.   Besides her parents, Velma was preceded in death by husband in 2002 William Hay Jr.; daughter Velma Denise King in 2006;...

Georgianna Willis, 77 of Ashville and formerly of Columbus, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.  She was born on Jan. 21, 1943 in Norwich Township, Franklin Co., Ohio to the late George and Maribelle (Vanhouten) Harsh.  Georgianna was a graduate of Hilliard H.S. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; both of her sons, Roger and Rodney, and a brother Roger Lee Harsh.  Survived by her daughter, Melissa (Joe) Bricker and...

Carol L. Hemming, 84 of Circleville, OH passed away on Thurs. Sept. 17, 2020 at Logan Elm Healthcare in Circleville.  Carol was born on April 13, 1936 to the late Forrest and Sadie Jane (Jenkins) Gumm in Chillicothe, OH.  She was a graduate of Beavercreek High School and worked as a clerk at Duke/Dutchess for many years.  Carol attended Living By Faith Ministries Church.  Besides her parents, Carol is also preceded in death by husband James Hemming 50 years ago; grandson...

  Aloma Ellen Krieger, 90 of Jeffersonville, OH passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Williamsport, OH.  Aloma was born on Nov. 20, 1929 in Derby, OH to the late William and Mary (Eakin) Graessle.  She lived in rural Pickaway and Fayette Counties, including Williamsport, Fox, St. Paul and Jeffersonville areas except for the years she lived in Fairbanks, Alaska.   Besides her parents, Aloma was also preceded in death by her husband...

Marsh Dene Barnes, 69 of Circleville, OH passed away at home on Thurs. Sept. 17, 2020.  Marsh was born on May 30, 1951 to Robert and June G. (Snyder) Barnes in Columbus, OH.  Marsh was very proud to be a Union Carpenter-Local #200 since 1973 and was proud to have been in the Circleville Pool League for 50+ years.  Marsh never knew a stranger and was always willing to help someone.  He loved sports and was a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Browns. Marsh is...