All Obituaries

Glenda F. Reese (Fran), 82 formerly of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Canal Winchester Nursing and Rehab Ctr.  Glenda was born on Nov. 16, 1938 to the late Jacob and Georgia (Bloomfield) Fields in Logan, WV. She was number 5 of an eventual 8 children. Glenda retired from the Coca-Cola Company and was the owner of Mama Franny’s Karaoke for over 15 years. Her love for music always followed her throughout life, starting at a very young age singing on a local...

On Monday, January 4, 2021 Jason Paul Easterday, loving husband and father of nine children, passed away at age 58. Jason was born on March 27, 1962 in Lockbourne Ohio to Paul and Mary (Everts) Easterday. Jason worked in property management for 30 years in and around Columbus, Ohio. He had a great passion for motorcycles, rodeos, guns, and hunting. On March 27, 2017 he married Alicia Elizabeth Penn and together have a blended family of nine. His sons are Adam and Kyle. His daughters are...

Esther Mary Gilliland, 72 of Ashville, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH.   She was born on March 28, 1948 to the late James Elmer and Mary Marie (Roof) Sizemore in Scioto County, OH.  Esther was a 1966 graduate of Jackson High School and worked for many years at Pickaway County Head Start.  She was a member of 1st Freewill Baptist Church in Chillicothe and loved teaching Sunday School and Children’s Church....

Chester Wade Fortner, 80, of Ashville passed away early morning Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, 2020.  Born on July 10, 1940, to Charles “Bill” Fortner, and Pearl (Fausnaugh) Fortner, of Ashville. Predeceased in death by Father, Mother, and brothers Gary and Bill, all of Ashville. Chet is survived by wife, Arlene of 60 yrs., Sons Charlie and Joey of Dublin, and his little friend Molly. Sister-in-laws Doris Jones of Commercial Pt., Dianne Hartley of Ashville, Donna Hartley of Van...

Rev. Richard Dale Adams Sr. 70, of South Bloomfield, OH passed away  on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.   He was born on December 1, 1950 to the late George and Ruby Lea (Gault) Adams in Webster County, KY.  Richard was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked as a Coal Miner for Costain Coal Co. for 27 years. Richard was also a Preacher, a Farmer and enjoyed coaching baseball and basketball.  Richard was a Die Hard UK Wildcat Fan. ...

Alicia Fay Kensey, born April 15, 1976 to Jim and Mary Beth Kensey passed away peacefully at home in Commercial Point, OH on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 joining her grandparents in Heaven.  She attended Brooks-Yates at an early age and graduated from there in 1996.  She then attended Pickaway Diversified Industries until March 2020.  Alicia attended the Commercial Point United Methodist Church from an early age and moved, with her family, to the Grove City Church of the...

Tamnina “Tammy” Lee Scott Vargo, age 63, found eternal rest with our Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021.  She is with her best friend and husband once again. Daddy is astride his beloved horse Grasson and Momma on Indian, her feisty Paint.  John Denver is giving them their own personal, live concert.  The air smells of mountain laurel and sycamores are shaking in the breeze.  They have a worn, leather saddlebag filled with a light picnic.  Daddy’s...

  Johnie W.  Daniel 83 of Columbus, OH and formerly of Logan, passed away Jan. 1, 2021 at The Inn at Winchester Trail, Canal Winchester.   He was born on Aug. 14, 1937 in Lowmansville, KY to the late Roscoe and Bertha (Fields) Daniel. Johnie entered the military at an early age in 1955 and served the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Navy.   He also retired from the former DCSC in Columbus as a computer programmer after 25 years.  A lifetime member of...

John “Johnny” A. Stover, 80, of Marengo, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  He was born on October 7, 1940 to the late John A. and Gladys (Swank) Stover. John was a graduate of Ashville Harrison Highschool, class of 1958.  He was member of the IBEW, Local 683 and worked for many years as an Electrician.  John was a member of the Buckeye Horse Pullers Association and truly loved the sport of horse pulling and...

Connie L. Cheadle 61, of Ashville, OH passed away on Sat. Jan. 2, 2021 at OhioHealth Berger ER, Circleville.  She  was born on Jan. 5, 1959 in Columbus to the late  Ralph and Betty (Heffen) Fields.   Connie  worked at Baymont Inn and Suites, Columbus/Richenbacker for about 10 years.  She was a NASCAR fan of Kevin Harvick and enjoyed playing cards and the lottery.  One of her biggest joys was cooking for her family....