All Obituaries

Patricia J. Bennett, age 78, of Lockbourne, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her residence.  Patricia was born on June 26, 1945, in Warren, Ohio to the late Mary Hall Roberts and Patrick Hall.  She retired from Carriage Court in Grove City as Assistant Manager Administrator and had previously worked for Dr. Gilliland, Optometrist, as an office administrator.  She enjoyed being with her TOPS group sharing recipes and was a member of Homeland CCCU in...

Lyle J. West Sr. age 71 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on Monday, April 8, 2024.  He was born on May 10, 1952 to the late Kenneth and Carlotta Mae (Grant) West Sr. in Homer, NY.  He was a graduate of DeRuyter High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.  He worked in manufacturing at RCA for 20 years in Circleville and then retired from Luxottica in Lockbourne.  He enjoyed fishing and loved watching the Syracuse Orangeman and New York Giants.  Besides his...

George Ireland Prince, age 65, of Ashville, Ohio passed away on Friday April 5, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. George was born March 11, 1959 in Louisa, Kentucky.  He loved his wife and spending time with her. George was his grandson, Carter’s biggest fan and loved spending time with him and attending all of his activities. He loved fishing, camping and of course, painting which he chose as his life’s work.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving...

Danny J. Roese 84 of South Bloomfield, OH, passed away Friday, March 29th, 2024 surrounded by family.  He was born on July 12, 1939, to the late Jarold Raymond and Bessie Mae (Maupin) Roese of Millport.  He was a graduate of Ashville-Harrison H.S. Class of 1957.  Danny went into the U.S. Army in 1956 with 17 years of active duty and 16 years reserve duty. He had two tours in Vietnam, one tour as a Communication Specialist with the 5th Special Forces Group where he was awarded...

Linda Ellen Downing, 74 of Kingston, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living in Circleville, OH.  She was born on April 2, 1950, to the late Bert and Marjorie (Lemaster) Green in Columbus, OH.  Linda was a graduate of Teays Valley and had retired as an Assistant Administrator at Brown Memorial Nursing Home.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and dog, Lexie.     Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Gary I. Gloyd, 79 of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center.  He was born on January 27, 1945, to the late Chester V. and Joyce P. (Pitman) Gloyd in London, England.  Gary was in the First Graduation Class of Teays Valley in 1963 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-1968 during Vietnam where he served two tours of duty and was stationed most of the time near DaNang.  One night while on shore patrol, he and his fellow soldier...

John Edward Little, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was 61 years old.  John was born on November 18, 1962 to the late Larry and Sarah (Conrad) Little of Lockbourne, Ohio. He graduated from Teays Valley High School, before beginning his construction career with ALD Concrete. John married Debbie Nelson in 1988, and the pair were blessed with daughters, Karina (1989), Jessica and Samantha.  John was notorious for making friends...

David A. Hootman, 54 of Gallipolis, OH and formerly of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.  He was born on December 12, 1969 in Dover, DE to the late Charles W. and Helen (Custer) Hootman.  David was a 1989 graduate of Teays Valley H.S. and still holds some football records to this day.  He worked for Mueller Electric Co. for many years.  Survived by his wife Katrina Mullin Hootman; children Trish, Becky, and Cody; grandchildren Kayle, Jeremy, Mason,...

Chad Mathew Zimmer, 46 of Ashville, OH passed away at home after a lengthy battle with brain cancer on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Chad was born on July 26, 1977, in Columbus, OH. Chad was a graduate of Grove City High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1996-2000. Chad began his employment at an early age at his father’s business, Hardware Resources, Inc. When he was young, he would ride his bike to the shop and help his father set and key door locks. He played an integral role in...

Betty L. Kight, 74 of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, OH. Betty was born on October 5, 1949 to the late Charles and Sara (Alban) Markham in Oak Hill, OH.  She was a 1967 graduate of Jackson High School and had worked years ago in the former Chun King in Jackson and then for many years in food service at Scioto Downs. Betty enjoyed working with her flowers and gardening as well as cooking and baking.    Besides her...