Obituaries

Aug 22, 2022

JOSEPH N. SWETNAM

July 16, 1926 – August 22, 2022

Joseph was born July 16, 1926 in Blaine, located in the Appalachian, hilly coal country of eastern Kentucky. He graduated from Blaine High School in 1945 as part of a class of 8, including his brother Tom and Audrey Mason, who would later become his...

Aug 18, 2022

Ruth Leona Cummins Mitcham Humphrey, 85, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

Ruth was born on April 12, 1937, at home in Pickaway County Ohio to Lewis M Cummins and Grace E Gessels Cummins.  Ruth was a full-time homemaker for several years.  She then ran the Lewis M. Cummins & Son Surveying Stake business for her...

Aug 18, 2022

Louise A. Rice, 82 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away at home on Thursday, August 18, 2022.  Louise was born on August 19, 1939 to the late Paul and Mary (Haywood) Hall in Ashland, KY.  She had worked at Techneglas for 26 years and was a member of Ashville CCCU.  She loved her family, enjoyed cooking and was the...

Aug 14, 2022

Jeryl Lynn “Sis” (Allen) Harris , 64, of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Adena Fayette Medical Center.  Jeryl was born on July 24, 1958, in Nelsonville, Ohio and was a graduate of Teays Valley.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Thelma (Warix) Allen, father of her children, Thomas...

Aug 10, 2022

William “Bill” F. White, 89 of Columbus, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.  Bill was born on April 12, 1933 to the late Cleveland R. and Matilda A. (Craft) White in Greenup, KY.  He was a graduate of Greenup County High School and retired from Federal Glass as a Supervisor/Manager with 28 years of service. ...

Aug 5, 2022

Timothy Loren Avery, 54 of Lockbourne, OH passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  Tim was born on June 9, 1968 in London, OH and he was a graduate of West High School.  Tim worked as a truck driver for Jones Fuel until his health required him to retire.  Tim enjoyed...

Aug 4, 2022

Tina Louise (Christ) Speicher, 44, of Ashville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on August 4th, 2022.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Tina was a life-long follower of Jesus who not only believed but lived out her faith for the world to witness. Aside from being a faithful servant at TurnPoint Apostolic...

Aug 3, 2022

G. Kathern Casto, 93 of Columbus, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Born on November 28, 1928 to the late Isaac and Sally (Morgan) Shupe in Meigs County, OH. She was a graduate of Bidwell-Porter High School and worked as an inspector for Robert Shaw for 7 years. She enjoyed her family, friends, collecting bibles,...

Aug 1, 2022

Christopher Stephen Herboltzheimer “Herb”, born July 1, 1960, at the age of 62 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, August 1, 2022.  He was a graduate of Wehrle High School.  He was an avid car enthusiast and owned a number of street rods, classic and muscle cars, as...

Jul 30, 2022

Charles A. Cordle, age 96, of Ashville, OH passed peacefully on July 30, 2022 at Pickaway Manor, Circleville. Charles was born on June 24, 1926 to the late Alfred and Ann Lykins Cordle in Ashland, KY.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Cleora Myers Cordle; daughter, Carol Webster; granddaughter, Aubree Brady; son-in-law,...

Jul 27, 2022

Raymond Michael Niedbalski, Jr was born in Newark, NJ on Feb. 11, 1947 to Raymond and Gertrude Niedbalski, Sr. Ray passed away on July 27th, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Ray lived his young life in Summit and New Providence, NJ. He graduated from New Providence High School in 1964 and immediately enlisted in the United States...

Jul 26, 2022

Eleanore N. Chandler, 91 of Ashville, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Pickering House in Lancaster, OH.  Eleanore was born on March 12, 1931 in Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Mark Twain High School in WV.  Eleanore was retired as a cook at Teays Valley High School and had also worked at Rickenbacker AFB in...

Jul 23, 2022

Gene N. Van Pelt, age 84 of Circleville, OH passed away on Saturday July 23, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Gene was born on June 6, 1938 in Washington Court House, OH to the late Charles and AnnaBelle (Nelson) Van Pelt.  Gene graduated from Walnut High School in 1956.  While in school he enjoyed playing basketball...

Jul 1, 2022

Maza A. Carver, age 99, of Ashville, OH went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Maza Ruggles, eight brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter (Lori Jackson). She is survived by five children: Pat (Frank) Crum of Ironton, Lorea Pierce of Kingston, Sharlet (Joe) Rundio of...

Jun 26, 2022

Melvin Eugene Goldhardt, 92 of Commercial Point, OH passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Capital Health of Scioto in Columbus, OH.  Melvin was born on January 29, 1930 to the late Paul A. and Blanche E. (Hamilton) Goldhardt in Pleasant Corners, Franklin County, OH.  He was a graduate of Scioto Township School and owned the Goldhardt General...

Jun 25, 2022

Betty Irene (Williams) Cline, 90 of Ashville, Ohio passed away Saturday June 25, 2022 at home surrounded by family and friends.  She was born December 24, 1931 in Commercial Point, OH to the late James and Helen (Coontz) Williams.  She was a member of Ashville Zion United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and Youth Fellowship...

Jun 12, 2022

Majoria May “Dolly” Owens Picklesimer Flebbe Norris of Circleville, OH made her trip to her forever home, surrounded by family on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  Dolly leaves a legacy of 88 years. With all its blessings and tears and into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior.  Dolly is the daughter of Madge Morris Reader and Harvey Otto...

Jun 9, 2022

George A. Whitmer, 50, South Bloomfield, OH, (formerly of Grove City, OH), passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on Dec 30, 1971 to the late George A. Whitmer and Constance Marie (Glick) Berney in Columbus, OH.  George worked as a handyman for many years. He was a practical jokester, was stubborn in...

Jun 6, 2022

George Phillip Meenach, 65 of West Jefferson, OH passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Kobacker House in Columbus, OH.  He was born on June 27, 1956 in Grayson, KY.  Phillip was a 1974 graduate of West Jefferson High School and obtained an Associate Degree from Columbus State in Criminology.  He was a former Volunteer Fire Fighter/EMT for...

Jun 4, 2022

William Russell Thompson (Willie), 75 of Ashville, OH passed away on June 4, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Grove City Hospital with family by his side.  He was born to the late Bessie (Slone) and Robert Thompson on October 22, 1946 in Williamson, West Virginia.

Willie was a 1965 graduate of Teays Valley High School and retired from...