Obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Barbara Jean Hopper, 79 of Ashville, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at O’Neill Nursing Home in Bay Village, OH. Barbara was born on October 17, 1944, in Toledo, OH and adopted by the late Delbert and Marie Munyan.  Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, going antiquing,...

Oct 30, 2023

Jennifer L. Harper, 36 of Ashville passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 in Independence, KY.  She was born on February 13, 1987 in Columbus, OH.  She was a graduate of Franklin Heights and worked as a waitress. Jenny prided herself on being a loving mother and sister.

Jennifer is preceded in death by her mother Deana...

Oct 30, 2023

Phyllis L. Lee, 89 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Grove City Hospital.  Phyllis was born on October 6, 1934 to the late Lewis and Lois (Allen) Thompson at their home in Circleville.

Beside her parents she was preceded by brothers, Don, Daryl, and Mike Thompson; sister Betty Parmer....

Oct 28, 2023

Virginia “Pidge” Webster, 74 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.   She was born on February 6, 1949 in South Bloomfield to the late Marvin and Virginia Lucille (Donaldson) Webster.  Pidge was a 1967 graduate of Teays Valley High School, retired from the U.S. Postal Service with over...

Oct 27, 2023

William Richard Cupp, 78 of Lancaster, OH passed away at home on Friday, October 27, 2023.  He was born on April 22, 1945 to the late William Russell and Grace Mae (Gaines) Cupp in Columbus, OH.  William served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and later was a Teamster Local driver for Roadway for 27 years.  He loved...

Oct 25, 2023

Sharlene Jones, 49 of Circleville, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Sharlene was born on September 11, 1974 in Columbus, OH to the late Gene and Ruth Ann (Copley) Parsley.  Sharlene had studied at Ohio Christian University and worked as a home health aide for Accent Care.  She enjoyed watching football and hockey.  Sharlene had...

Oct 17, 2023

Patricia A. (Jennings) Runkle, 74, of Columbus, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH.  She was born on July 15, 1949, to the late Elbert, Jr. and Willa Mae Jennings, in Paintsville, KY.

In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her first husband, Leroy...

Oct 12, 2023

LeRoy Darrell Clark IV, 59 of Tarlton, OH passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 as a result of a motorcycle accident.  LeRoy was born on January 20, 1964 in Columbus, OH, was a 1982 Teays Valley graduate and worked as a truck driver.  LeRoy had a huge heart, always dropping in on family and friends just to say...

Oct 7, 2023

Richard P. McDowell, 86 of Ashville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Canal Winchester Care Center in Canal Winchester, OH. He was born on March 5, 1937, to the late Harold and Helen (McDowell) Kegg in Columbus, OH. Richard was a 1955 graduate of Hilliard High School and worked as a land developer and researcher...

Oct 5, 2023

Barbara Jean Leopold (Welsh) passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2023, at the age of 80. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl Leopold; parents Paul Welsh Sr., Louise and Lewis Massie; brothers Jeff, Paul Jr, and Ralph Welsh; and nephew Jason Welsh.

She is survived by son Joseph (Carrie) Leopold; daughter Laura (Robert) Whitaker;...

Oct 4, 2023

Betty L. Sheets, 64, of Ashville, OH passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her residence.  Betty was born April 10, 1959, in Goody, KY, to the late Nelmon and Sarah (Fannin) Bevins.  Betty was a self-employed daycare provider.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Eddie Bevins and Robert Bevins....

Sep 30, 2023

Helen Hootman, 83 of Ashville, OH passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, OH.  Helen was born on June 1, 1940 in Clinton, PA to the late Joseph and Roxanne (Doby) Custer.  She provided in-home daycare for 40 years.  She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed singing karaoke at...

Sep 30, 2023

Jill Roese, 84 of Ashville, OH passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville, OH.  Jill was born July 16, 1939 in Grove City, OH, to the late Leo and Eveline (Wood) Zwayer.  Jill retired from the Teays Valley School District where she served as a secretary at Ashville Elementary School for many years.

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Sep 25, 2023

Roger Lee Hopkins, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, at the age of 71. He was surrounded by his family and friends in Lancaster, Ohio.

Born on February 26, 1952, Roger was a son of the late Sam and Midge Hopkins. He grew up in Chillicothe, Ohio,...

Sep 23, 2023

Rex Blankenship, 70 of Orient, OH passed away at home on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  Rex was born on July 30, 1953 to the late Jess and Orpha (Hart) Blankenship in Circleville, OH.  He retired after 40 years as a Mill Operator at Buckeye Steel.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death his wife in 1998...

Sep 4, 2023

Phyllis Ann Deppe, 78 of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Grove City Hospital.  Phyllis was born on December 23, 1944 to the late Nolan and Betty Jane (Lanman) Smith in Circleville, OH   She was a 1962 graduate of Ashville-Harrison School and had worked as a data entry clerk and she enjoyed her...

Sep 4, 2023

Donna Jean Sturgill, 85 of Londonderry, OH passed away at home on Monday, September 4, 2023.  Donna was born on March 3, 1938 to the late Floyd and Mildred (Weisenberger) Powell in Troy, OH.  She was employed as a Secretary by Goodyear in Jackson, OH for many years.  She attended Pentecostal Holiness House of Prayer in Wellston and led...

Sep 3, 2023

Richard I. (Dick) Bluck of Frankfort, OH and formerly of Ashville, OH passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 after a long blessed life of 90 years. He was born on December 9, 1932 in Wilmington, OH to the late Walter Lemoine and Clothilde (Michel) Bluck. Richard farmed for over 75 years in Pickaway, Ross, and Fayette Counties. He started...

Sep 2, 2023

Larry Lee Leist, 78, of Circleville passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Ohio Health Berger Hospital, Circleville.   He was born on Nov. 4, 1944, in Circleville to the late Gerald and Mable Leona (McCain) Leist.  He was a graduate of Teays Valley High School, Class of 1963. Larry was a lifelong farmer in Fairfield and Pickaway counties. He...

Aug 29, 2023

Billy Harold Griffith is now walking with the Lord! He was born July 9, 1934 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to the late Allen and Mollie (Cantrell) Griffith. He passed Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Mount Carmel Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife Delores Ann Griffith; brother Beecher Griffith; and sisters...