Obituaries

Sep 4, 2025

Jesse Donald Prince, 90, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 2, 1935, in Kermit, West Virginia, Jesse was the fourth of six children of the late Byrd and Essie (Mead) Prince.

A proud veteran, Jesse served honorably in Europe during the early 1950s, stationed in Germany and England, where...

Sep 4, 2025

Marjorie L. Gillis, age 87, of Dublin, OH passed away September 4, 2025, at Laurels of West Columbus. She was born on July 30, 1938, in Gallipolis, OH to the late Lewis and Geneva (Swain) Fisher. She was a 1955 graduate of Mercerville High and worked for the State of Ohio as an Administrative Assistant.

In addition to her parents, Marjorie...

Sep 3, 2025

Jules M. Henson, age 68, of Orient, Ohio, passed away on September 3, 2025, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City.

Born to the late Harold Raymond and Elizabeth Ann (Erckert) Henson of Ashville, Ohio on March 12, 1957, Jules was a hardworking man who found great joy in the simple, meaningful parts of life. He spent many years farming—something he...

Aug 29, 2025

Virginia (Genny) Louise Stires, 77, of Stoutsville passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 20, 1947 to the late William and Emma (Roese) Griffis, in Columbus, Ohio. Genny retired from the Columbus Dispatch after many years working as a Journeyman Mailer.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Aug 28, 2025

Krissten Marie Plock, 36, of Bumpas Mills, TN passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Nashville, TN.After graduating high school in Columbus, Ohio, Krissten served honorably in the United States Army in the 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. She received the following recognition from her time in the service: Army Achievment Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War...

Aug 24, 2025

Charles C. Moody Jr., age 80, of Ashville, OH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 9, 1945, to the late Charles C. Sr. and Florence E. (Ward) Moody in Garden City, KS. He was a self-employed electrician and member of the South Bloomfield Methodist Church. Charlie was a member of the US Navy...

Aug 21, 2025

Ira Gordon Muncy, age 88, of Ashville, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 21st, 2025.

Born on March 3, 1937, in Inez, Kentucky, Ira was the beloved husband of Donna Muncy and father of Todd Muncy and Beth (Muncy) Page. He was known around Ashville as always giving passerby's a friendly wave and greeting and could always be counted on...

Aug 20, 2025

Carl Patrick White, aged 72, of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at the home of his daughter Heather and surrounded in love. Carl was born on July 13, 1953, to Thomas and Bobbi (Harper) White in Columbus, Ohio. Carl spent many years at Columbus Coal & Lime before retiring to become the primary caretaker for...

Aug 19, 2025

Clark “Mouse” Newton Bailey III, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Clark was born on July 12, 1961, in Columbus, OH to late Clark N. Bailey Jr. and Leona (Shirkey). Clark loved his children and grandchildren deeply. They were his purpose for living. They loved...

Aug 17, 2025

Florence A. Meade, age 90, of Wheelersburg, OH passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025 at Rosemount Pavilion in Portsmouth with her granddaughter Mandy (Tom) McGlone by her side. She was born April 18, 1935, in Woodstock, OH to the late Harley Ralph and Mary Pearl (Grubb) Tussing. Florence was a member of Mabert Road Baptist Church in Portsmouth, OH.

Florence...

Jul 31, 2025

Maynard Max Marion, 90, of Ashville, OH passed away on July 31, 2025, at Pickaway Manor in Circleville. Max was born on February 10, 1935, to late Maynard M. and Christine M. (Swoyer) Marion in Ashville, OH. Max was a 1953 graduate of Ashville Harrison School and worked at GE in Circleville, OH for over 30 years. In addition...

Jul 30, 2025

Joe C. Moore, 82, of Columbus, OH passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus on July 30, 2025. Joe was born on September 16, 1942 in Orkney, Kentucky to Green and Bertha (Gearheart) Moore. After receiving his high school diploma, Joe became a diesel mechanic. He had worked for and retired from W.W. Williams where he was...

Jul 29, 2025

James (Jim) Elmore Hastings, 91 of Ashville, OH passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025. Jim was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Bogenrife) Hastings. Jim was born on December 6,1933 in Mt. Sterling, OH. Jim was a helicopter mechanic for the United States Army. He was a member of Scioto Grange, Pickaway County Farm Bureau, Pickaway County...

Jul 24, 2025

Edward T. “Eddie” Myers, age 65, of Ashville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 8, 1959, in Columbus, Eddie was the son of the late Kerr E. and Muriel M. (McCalla) Myers. A proud graduate of Teays Valley High School, Class of 1978, Eddie went on...

Jul 24, 2025

Agnes J. Schroeder, age 89, of South Bloomfield, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born January 1, 1936, in Pickaway County, Ohio to the late William and Izel (Jolly) Jester. She loved tending her flower garden, where she spent countless hours enjoying its beauty.

In addition...

Jul 23, 2025

David Ray Fell, 76 of Columbus, OH died at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.  He was born on July 3, 1949 to the late John Jacob and Vivian Pearl (Parsley) Fell in Portsmouth, OH.  He was a 1967 graduate of Minford High School. David served with the Army in Vietnam where he was crew chief on a...

Jul 13, 2025

Linda L. (Smith) Gantz, age 79, passed peacefully on July 13, 2025, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. Linda was born in Circleville, Ohio on August 16, 1945, to the late John A. and Voudis (Keaton) Smith.

Linda is survived by many nephews, nieces and special neighbor, Jane Hodge. Preceding her in death are her two...

Jul 3, 2025

Deondra M. Hoover, age 58, of Ashville, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at home. She was born February 4, 1967, in Ironton, to Ronald Manbevers, of Grove City and Judy (Russell) Manbevers, of Zanesville. Deondra enjoyed time spent at Panama City Beach with her mom and she loved going out with her friends. She especially loved her...

Jun 28, 2025

Walter Glenn Myers, 86, of Lenoir, North Carolina, formerly of Ashville, Ohio, passed away on June 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashville, Ohio to the late William and Rosa (Payne) Myers on May 29, 1939.

Walter lived a full life.  He loved his family, immediate and extended, those by blood/marriage...

Jun 22, 2025

Ronald I. Kight, 81 of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, June 22,  2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born on August 15, 1943 to the late Clarence and Marcella (Hatfield) Kight in Coalton, OH.  He was a 1961 graduate of Coalton High School. After high school, Ronald was drafted into the U.S. Army and...