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Pauline J. Pearce

Pauline J. Pearce

Nov 2, 2025

Pauline Pearce, age 66, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 14, 1959, Pauline lived a life filled with love, laughter and dedication to her family. She worked at IGA for 32 years, where she was known for her strong work ethic, kind heart and friendly spirit....

Jerry L. Yoder

Jerry L. Yoder

Oct 30, 2025

Jerry L. Yoder, age 72, of Mt. Sterling, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Kobacker House. Jerry was born on December 18, 1952, in Bellefontaine, OH to David and Joanne (Burden) Yoder. Jerry spent fifty beautiful years with his wife Bonnie L. (Moore) Yoder.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Moore) Yoder; his mother, Joanne Yoder;...

Jon Ray Darnell Jr.

Jon Ray Darnell Jr.

Oct 26, 2025

Jon Ray Darnell Jr., age 31, of Lancaster, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Jon was born on June 20, 1994, in Columbus, OH to Jon Ray and Sharon (Stamper) Darnell. Jon will be remembered for his love of fishing and taking walks in the park.

His death is preceded by his father, Jon Ray Darnell Sr. and...

Teresa Gail Wardell

Teresa Gail Wardell

Oct 19, 2025

Teresa Gail Wardell, 82, of Ashville passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Born in Kingston, Ohio on September 1, 1943, Teresa was the daughter of Warren and Pauline (Cobb) Cummins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas Wardell, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and close friends. Surviving are her children Christopher (Jeanne) Wardell, Whitney (Michelle)...

Jerod V. Hagen

Jerod V. Hagen

Oct 14, 2025

Jerod Von Hagen, 85 of Portsmouth, formerly of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 at SOMC surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1939, in South Webster to the late Floyd W. and Alma E. (Kaltenbach) Hagen. Jerod was a 1957 graduate of South Webster High School and class president. He then graduated from the...

Sheila Boyd

Sheila Boyd

Oct 13, 2025

Sheila Denise Boyd, age 51, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Sheila was born on December 12, 1973, in Columbus, OH to Flem Spurlock and Elizabeth Perry. Sheila was a Supervisor at the T. Marzetti Company.

Sheila is preceded by her grandparents, Everett and Jessie Spurlock and General and Lydia Perry.

She is survived by...

Robert W. Crosby

Robert W. Crosby

Oct 12, 2025

Robert W. Crosby, age 94, of Ashville, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born May 6, 1931, in Laurelville, OH to the late Amos Howard and Clarissa (Cook) Crosby. Robert worked at the Armor Packing Plant in Columbus before spending many years in the concrete business with the Pettibone family. He enjoyed hunting and trapping and had...

Jimmy Gill

Jimmy Gill

Oct 9, 2025

Jimmy Gill, 72, of Ashville, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2025. Born on March 29, 1953, in Gainesville, Florida, to James Clayton and Seleta Catherine Poole-Gill, Jim began a lifetime of service when he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1972, training as an Aircrew Life Support Specialist. Following his honorable discharge, he continued to serve others...

David Lee Legg

David Lee Legg

Oct 8, 2025

David Lee Legg, age 75, of Circleville, OH passed unexpectedly at Berger Hospital on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. David was born October 3, 1950, in Circleville to the late Henry Lee and Dorothey Virginia (Detty) Legg. David proudly served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam conflict. Following his time in service to his country, David worked on the...

Kathy (Crookham) Holbein

Kathy (Crookham) Holbein

Oct 5, 2025

Kathy (Crookham) Holbein, age 59, of Stoutsville, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Kathy is the daughter of Sylvia (Sherman) Crookham and the late James Crookham. She was born in Columbus, OH on April 27, 1966. Kathy was a 1984 Teays Valley graduate and worked for the State of Ohio in the Department...

Charles V. Bailey

Charles V. Bailey

Oct 4, 2025

Charles Verlyn Bailey, age 92, of Ashville passed away on October 4, 2025. Charles was born on October 16, 1932, in St. Charles, VA to the late William T. and Estell J. (Johnson) Bailey. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War as a Senior Master Sergeant, retiring from the Ohio Air National Guard stationed at...

Carolyn S Tussing

Carolyn S Tussing

Oct 3, 2025

Carolyn S. Tussing left for her heavenly home on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Logan Elm Health Care. Carolyn was the second daughter of the late Orville and Marcella (Mondhank) Cofman, she was born on April 10, 1941, in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Lois Elliott and brother Larry Cofman.

Carolyn is...

Delta C. Batten

Delta C. Batten

Oct 2, 2025

Delta C. Batten, 73, of Canal Winchester, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1952, in Gallipolis, OH, to Paul and G. Kathern (Shupe) Casto.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed crafts, puzzles, time with family and friends, and loving people through random acts of...

Robert E. McCabe

Robert E. McCabe

Sep 25, 2025

Robert E. McCabe, age 87, of Circleville, OH, passed away on September 25, 2025. Robert was born in Clarksburg, OH on April 17, 1938, to the late John and Julia (Golden) McCabe. Robert was married to the late Gloria (Flesher) McCabe for 56 years. A graduate of Frankfort High School, Robert worked as the Service Manager for Clifton Motor Sales...

Mary L. Cremeans

Mary L. Cremeans

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Louise Bandy Cremeans, 92, of Gallitin, TN passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2025 at 12:20 a.m. She was born in Beaver, OH on March 7th, 1933 to the late Woodrow and Mary Ellen Bandy. Mary worked for many years at Gold Circle as a cashier. She also worked in daycare, babysitting many children throughout her lifetime. She loved...

Patricia S. Kirk

Patricia S. Kirk

Sep 24, 2025

Patricia S. Kirk, age 56, of Ashville, OH passed peacefully at her residence on September 24, 2025. Patricia was born in Circleville, OH to Stanley and Melody (Smith) Reinhart on November 29, 1968. She was a 1987 graduate of Teays Valley High School. Patricia was married to her beloved husband, James Kirk, for 38 years. More than anything, she loved...

Eric James Hootman

Eric James Hootman

Sep 21, 2025

Eric James Hootman, age 36, of Ashville, OH passed away September 21, 2025. Eric was born on May 18, 1989, in Columbus, OH to Charles Hootman III and Lori Simon. He was a graduate of Teays Valley High School. After high school, he provided roadside assistance for AAA and was a driver for Capital Towing. Eric found the most joy...

Ruth LaFern Bailey

Ruth LaFern Bailey

Sep 19, 2025

Ruth LaFern Bailey, age 86, of Ashville, OH passed away on September 19, 2025. LaFern was born on February 28, 1939, in Jonesville, VA to the late Bernard and Rosa (Morris) Rutherford. LaFern was Vice President of Operations at the Citizens Bank of Ashville, where she worked for 31 years.

In addition to her parents, LaFern is preceded in death by...

Lloyd Phillip Davidson

Lloyd Phillip Davidson

Sep 10, 2025

, Lloyd Phillip Davidson, 82, of South Bloomfield, OH, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, just four days before his 83rd birthday. Born September 14, 1942, in South Point, OH, Lloyd was the son of the late Archibald and Exie (Baker) Davidson. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Luther Davidson, Leslie (Sid) Davidson, Lucille Rodriguez, Frances...

Terry L. Ford

Terry L. Ford

Sep 10, 2025

Terry L. Ford, 61, of Circleville passed away on September 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Circleville, to the late Charles E. and Edna M. (Stevens) Ford on February 29, 1964. Terry was an auctioneer for over 40 years in Circleville.

Aside from his parents, Terry was preceded in death by siblings, Audrey Myers, Karen (Nancy) Rayburn,...

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