All Obituaries

Jerry L. Burgess, 79 of Ashville, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City.  He was born on December 16, 1943 to the late Andrew and Bell (Maynard) Burgess in Logan, WV.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a longtime truck driver for the former CCS of Groveport.  He attended New Life Church of Circleville. He is also preceded in death by 6 brothers and 1 sister.  Jerry is survived by his wife Violet A. (Williams) Burgess;...

Kristine (Lilly) Thomas, 63, formerly of Springfield, OH passed away at her daughter’s home in Ashville, OH on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  She was born on June 19, 1959 in Durham, NC.  She was a graduate of Shawnee High School and American Institute of Alternative Medicine. Kris worked as a Registered Nurse and Massage Therapist.  She enjoyed creating art, jewelry, and flower arrangements, and truly loved anything to do with her grandchildren.  Kristine was...

Alva “Al” Leonard Green, 92, of Columbus, OH transferred his earthly membership to Hallelujah Square on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his residence in Columbus, OH.  He was born on January 2, 1931, in Pike County, OH to the late Leonard and Lenora (Vanhoy) Green.  Alva was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Ministry and retired as a die setter for Columbus Metal Bolt & Forging.  He was the founder of the former Sword of the Spirit Church, a minister of...

  Charles “Chuck” K. Wise, 63 of Ashville, OH passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  Chuck was serving as the current Mayor of Ashville, was a former Police Chief of Ashville and had served on the Harrison Twp. Fire Dept.  Chuck was born to the late Clayton and Donna (Dunn) Wise on May 23, 1959 in Pomeroy, OH.  He was a 1977 graduate of Circleville High School. He then went on to the Police Academy and the Fire...

Ronald Murphy, 84 of Columbus, OH passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on June 6, 1938 in Lawrence Co., KY to the late Sherman and Opal (Campbell) Murphy.  Ron was the longtime owner of Ron Murphy Heating and Cooling.  He loved sports especially the Cincinnati Reds and the Ohio State Buckeyes.  Ron enjoyed spending time with friends and traveling to Florida. Besides his late parents, he is preceded in death by...

Willis R. “Willie” Browning, Jr. 47 of Ashville, OH went home to be with his Lord on  Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.   He was born on September 23, 1975 in Williamson, WV. Willie had been a minister for 29 years and was a member of Hilock Fellowship Church in Columbus.  He had worked as Director of Maintenance at several senior care facilities over many years.  As his children were in sports he enjoyed coaching and his...

Jacqueline Ann Davis-Pettry, 84 of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday,    January 22, 2023 at Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City.  She was born on March 19, 1938 to the late Kenneth E. and Doris Marie (Roth) Beach in Columbus, Ohio. She was a 1956 graduate of the Scioto Township High School and had worked as a meeting planner and retired from American Ceramic Society.  Jacqueline lived a simple life spending time with her family, camping and fishing.  She enjoyed...

Virgie L. Vause, 101, Ashville, OH passed away at home on Monday, December 26, 2022.  She was born on July 8, 1921 to the late Virgil and Effie (Acker) Six in Ashville. She was a graduate of Ashville High School and worked as a school secretary. She was a lifelong member of Village Chapel Church.  She was a Girl Scout leader and a member of Duvall Homemaker’s Club.  Virgie was also a member of Pythian Sisters and had served as past chief. Besides her parents, Virgie is...

Guy M. Hitchcock Jr., 86 of Circleville, passed on to glory on December 25, 2022. He was born on August 19, 1936, as one of four children to Guy Hitchcock Sr. & Beatrice Church in South Kortright, NY.  Guy married the love of his life, Edna (More) Hitchcock, on August 2, 1958.  He is preceded in death by his mother and father Beatrice and Orlo Church, sister Doreen Bush, sons Randall Guy and Jeffrey Wayne Hitchcock, and daughter- in- law Tara Lynn Hitchcock.  Guy is...

Andrew Jacob Selhorst, age 47 passed away at home on Saturday December 17, 2022.  Andrew worked for the United States post office. He was a hard worker who took pride in all that he did. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and loved his country. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing his guitar and was a talented musician. He also loved sports and always cheered on the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. He had a big heart and always put others before himself. He loved his...