Obituaries

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...

Aug 27, 2023

Glen Allen Edwards, 70 of South Bloomfield passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, surrounded by his family at OSU James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born on January 25, 1953 in Grundy, VA, but moved to Ohio when he was 6 weeks old where he grew up with his family. Glen was a 1971 graduate of...

Aug 25, 2023

Matthew O. Wilburn Sr. 45 of Ashville passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at Circleville Post Acute Care.  He was born in Circleville, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Lula (Smith) Wilburn.  Matt was employed as a welder for the railroad for over 20 years and was always very adamant about being on time.  He attended Marion-Franklin H.S....

Aug 20, 2023

Cheryl L. (Cleary) Byerly , 62, of Columbus passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Grant Hospital in Columbus.  She was born on September 1, 1960, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Lowell and Joyce Ann (Martin) Cleary.  Cheryl was a 1978 graduate of Teays Valley High School in Ashville, OH.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 11, 2023

Debra Jean “Debi” Holt (Hill), a beacon of light, love, and unyielding strength, recently passed away at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Ogdensburg, New York on July 13, 1955, to Charles E. Hill and Justine Graveline Hill, Debi's life was an inspiring tapestry woven with moments of joy, love, and determination.

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Aug 11, 2023

Alan H. Hall, 81 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on Friday, August 11, 2023.  He was born on November 6, 1941 to the late Harry and Gladys Hall in Akron, OH.  He was raised in Barberton and was a 1960 graduate of Barberton High School.  He served in the US Navy 1961-1963 on the USS Little Rock...

Aug 8, 2023

Rev. David E. Clarke, 68 passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at home in Circleville, OH.  He was born on December 10, 1954, to Charles Kenith and Joyce Virginia (Carpenter) Clarke in Columbus, OH. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam 1972-1976. Rev. Clarke graduated from the Ohio State College Barber Styling in 1978; The Ohio State...

Aug 1, 2023

Neal Eugene Mower, age 81, of Ashville, Ohio, went peacefully home to the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2023. Neal was born in Bryan, Ohio, and has been a resident of Ashville since 1979.

Neal gave his life to Jesus on April 7, 1976, together with his wife, Merleen.  He loved Jesus, and deepened his spiritual walk...

Aug 1, 2023

Penny Sue Everts, 66, of Columbus passed away at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  She was born on September 18, 1956 to the late James and Donna Jean (Ruh) Toole in Circleville, OH.  She had worked as a clerk for Walmart and enjoyed talking about work and making other people happy.

Penny is survived by son...

Jul 24, 2023

Jerry E.  Lawless, 62 of Orient, OH passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Grove City.   He was born on Aug. 22, 1960 in Columbus to the late Michael Lawless and Christine (Dunn) Lawless, who survives.

Jerry was a graduate of Teays Valley and in years past had worked for Eitel’s Towing and Strawser Leasing...

Jul 20, 2023

Donald H. Climer, 67 of Circleville, OH passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus.  He was born on January 13, 1956 to the late Donald E. and Betty J. (Clemons) Climer in Columbus, OH.  He had been a truck driver and enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and singing.  He was good hearted and...