Alvin Neal Cooper
Dec 22, 2025
Alvin Neal Cooper, age 63, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 22, 2025. Neal, as he was called by those close to him, was born on December 2, 1962, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Alvin Nighton and Wanda Fern (Malone) Cooper. He was a 1981 graduate of Oak Hill High School. After high school he...
Grace L. Moore
Dec 22, 2025
Grace L. Moore, age 80, of Circleville, Ohio passed peacefully at her residence on Monday, December 22, 2025. She leaves behind a daughter, Jodi Welsh of Ashville and a sister Connie Duffey of Westerville. She also leaves behind the love of her life, her dog Holly. Grace also leaves behind numerous nephews and nieces who she loved dearly.
Grace worked for...
Debra Lynn Climer
Dec 19, 2025
Debra Lynn Climer 58 of Columbus passed away suddenly Friday, December 19, 2025 at home. She was born on August 29, 1967 in Columbus to Bernard Climer, Sr. who survives and the late Deanna (Frank) Perry. Besides her mom she was preceded by a nephew Charles Climer.
Survived by children James A. Castle, Keith Climer, Joseph (Kelly) Climer, Jesse (Laura) Climer,...
Doris M. Hartley Jones
Dec 18, 2025
Doris M. Hartley Jones, age 89, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. Doris was born on July 30, 1936, in Commercial Point, Ohio to the late Roy Williams and Maxine (Birkhead) Beckett. Doris was a 1954 graduate of Scioto High School in Commercial Point. She faithfully attended Village Chapel in Ashville and served her community by volunteering...
Nancy Elizabeth Gill
Dec 18, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth (Stringer-Lantz) Gill of Circleville Ohio born November 20, 1936, passed away December 18, 2025. Nancy is survived by her two daughters Robin (Anthony) Paone and Mary K Penberthy. Her sister Susan Miller and Susan’s son Micah. Her ex-husband WD Lantz, grandchildren Christopher (Katie) Paone, Ameera (Michael) Ataya, and Jordan Penberthy, and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her...
Robert A. Crosby
Dec 14, 2025
Robert Allen Crosby, age 70, of Ashville, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1954, in Ashville, Ohio to the late Robert W. and Donna Edith (Donaldson) Crosby. Robert was a 1974 graduate of Teays Valley High School. He worked for over 29 years as an inspector at Buckeye Steel and for 30 years...
Charles Leroy Harris
Dec 9, 2025
Charles Leroy Harris, 87, of Rushville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Charles was born in Ashville, Ohio on September 29, 1938, to the late Avery and Crete (McCallister) Harris.
Charles was a graduate of Ashville-Harrison High School and retired from Anchor Hocking after 25 years in maintenance and a former run millwright. He had also served 6 years...
Barbara Ann Lemaster
Dec 8, 2025
Barbara Ann Wellington Lemaster, 86, of Circleville, Ohio left her earthly home on Monday, December 8, 2025 on the wings of a butterfly. Barbara was born in Millport, Ohio on April 25, 1939 to the late Robert Fulton and Esther Pauline (McManes) Wellington.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her husband of 50 years, the love...
Louise Oman Warner
Dec 2, 2025
Mary Louise Oman (Omie) Warner
Louise Oman Warner, MD. age 95, died on December 2, 2025 at her home in Ashville, OH. She was born in Columbus, OH in 1930 and raised there, graduating from Columbus North High School. In 1953, she married Jack Warner; both graduated from the OSU College of Medicine, interned at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, and...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
