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Ashville, Ohio Obituaries

Janet L. Chester Starkey

Janet L. Chester Starkey

Nov 14, 2025

Janet Louise Starkey, age 84, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on November 14, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Paul Barnes and Elizabeth Leah (Parks) Chester. Jan was a graduate of Williamsport High School Class of ‘59 and then attended Columbus Business University in 1960 where she completed...

Armilda "Millie" Kern

Armilda "Millie" Kern

Nov 13, 2025

Armilda “Millie” Kern, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, formerly of Amanda, Ohio, passed away November 13, 2025. Millie, as her family and friends called her, was born on August 24, 1944, to the late Walden and Dorothy (Smith) Sherman in Ashville, Ohio. Millie was the youngest of fourteen children. A graduate of Walnut High School, Millie worked as a waitress...

Howard L. Draise

Howard L. Draise

Nov 4, 2025

Howard L. Draise, age 73, of Commercial Point, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Canal Winchester Care Center. He was born on October 6, 1952, in Circleville, Ohio to the late Betty J. Draise. Howard attended Westfall High School. He worked for a number of years at Yenkin Majestic and Columbus Industries. In more recent years, Howard...

Karen S. Davis

Karen S. Davis

Nov 2, 2025

KarenS Davis

February 16, 1964 – November 2, 2025

Karen was called home to join the rest of the family that has gone before us.

Karen is preceded in death by her father, Harry Maggard, her mother, Lois Elnora, and brother Dave Maggard, Grandparents and other family members.

She’s survived by her only daughter, Izetta Nicole. Best Friends Cheryl Endicott and Sandy Jackson, Sister-In-Law...

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...

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