Obituaries

Jan 8, 2018

James F. Norris, age 82 of Circleville, OH passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 . He was born on March 25, 1935 to the late James F. and Hulda (Bradley) Norris Sr. in Spartanburg, SC. He served in the Marines during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955...

Jan 7, 2018

Danny Lee “Buck” Belcher, age 72 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side.  Danny was born on Jan. 16, 1945, the son of Dana and Mabel (Sullivan) Belcher in West Virginia, who preceded him in death along with 2 brothers, Glenn and Howell Belcher.

Jan 4, 2018

The Man. The Myth. The Legend

Stephen D. Wilson, known to friends as "Steve," passed away on January 4, 2018, at the age of 71 years after a courageous battle with cancer, which was nothing compared to his battle of being a diehard Browns fan.

Steve was an amazing dad and an even better grandpa....

Jan 3, 2018

Lawrence “Larry” M. Snyder Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 69 of Columbus, OH passed away at his home on Wed. Jan. 3, 2018.  He was born on April 28, 1948 to the late Lawrence M. and Mary Lee (Asbury) Snyder Sr. in Ripley, WV.  He was a 1966 graduate of Teays Valley and worked in...

Dec 29, 2017

Vivian Kay Frazier (née Hoover) of Ashville, Ohio died of natural causes at Pickaway Manor Care Center in Circleville, Ohio on December 29, 2017. She was 79.

Vivian was born on July 15, 1938 in Ashville, Ohio to her parents Joseph and Dorothy Hoover. She was a member of Village Chapel United Methodist Church in Ashville. During...

Dec 27, 2017

Rev. Ervin “Bo” N. Kirk, age 89 of Ashville , OH passed away on Wed. Dec. 27, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center in Columbus , OH. Rev. Kirk was born on Feb. 22, 1928 to the late Ervin V. and Alice (Hensley) Kirk in Mingo, WV . He was a graduate of Inez High School...

Dec 22, 2017

John Escar Aldenderfer, age 59 of Ashville , OH passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Berger Hospital in Circleville. John was born to the late Larry Aldenderfer and Nancy (Miller) Everts on September 26, 1958 . He was a 1978 graduate of Teays Valley High School and had worked as an Account Coordinator for Ohio Auto Auction....

Dec 21, 2017

James McNeal Jr. age 76 of  Millport, OH passed away on Thurs. Dec. 21, 2017 at Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH.  James was born on March 22, 1941 to the late  James L. and Blanche (Miller) McNeal in Ashville, OH.  James was a 1960 graduate of Harrison Twp. High School and worked for over 25 years for...

Dec 20, 2017

Miriam D. Catron, age 79 of Circleville, OH passed away on Wed. Dec. 20, 2017 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born on Oct. 3, 1938 to the late Chester and Ruth (Jones) Smith                                    in Scioto County, Ohio.   Miriam was a member for over 20 years at the Ashville CCCU and a previous Sunday School...

Dec 9, 2017

Janet C. (Grandma Sturgell) Fout 84 of South Bloomfield, passed away at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on Oct. 25, 1933 in Winamac, IN to that late Carl Henry and Mildred Myrtle (Maddock) Reinholt.  A graduate of Monterey High School in IN, was a life member of both the COCR and AMA motorcycle clubs. ...

Dec 5, 2017

Lawrence W. Spires, age 71 of Ashville, OH passed away on Tues. Dec. 5, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West in Columbus, OH.  He was born on March 16, 1946 in Ashville to the late Lester and Edna (Bable) Spires.  Lawrence had worked for Quadra Tech and Van Dyne Crotty in Columbus.  He started working for  Hay’s Poultry Farm at...

Dec 5, 2017

Barbara Lee Shirkey, age 69 of Lockbourne, OH passed away at home in the loving arms of her husband and family on Tues. Dec. 5, 2017.  She was born on April 24, 1948 in Groveport, OH.  Barbara was an avid baker and gardener, talented seamstress who designed and crafted doll clothing.   Barbara had an adventurous spirit and...

Dec 2, 2017

Thomas Sesco 71 of Ashville passed away Sat. Dec. 2, 2017 at Columbus West Park Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born Nov. 17, 1946 in Martin County, KY to the late Millard and Gracie (Bowen) Sesco. He had worked for the former Sands of Rock Castle as a truck driver and...

Dec 1, 2017

Monica M. Bell, age 44 of Circleville , OH passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus , OH. Monica was born on March 8, 1973 in Circleville , OH . Monica had worked as a Pediatric Nurse for Dr. Iskra, Helping Hands in South Bloomfield and Pickaway Dialysis Center in Circleville.

Nov 30, 2017

Mary   L.  Martin   73  of Ashville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 21, 2019 at her residence.   She was born on May 6, 1945 in Ashville to the late  Jesse E. and Mable (Coone)  Donaldson.  Mary had retired from Eddie Bauer Warehouse in Groveport after 14 years.  She loved to work in her yard and she had volunteered for the...

Nov 30, 2017

Laura E. Lawless, age 76 of Ashville, passed away Tues. evening Nov. 6, 2018 at Riverside Methodist in Columbus.   She was born May 1, 1942 in Hocking County to the late Daniel and Lena Viola (Turner) Graham. Laura worked very hard to receive her LPN degree and retired from Berger Health System after 40 years.  Preceded in death by...

Nov 30, 2017

Marion “Buddy” L. Leatherwood, age 75 of Ashville, OH arrived in Heaven on

Thursday, November 30, 2017 after a brief illness at Mount Carmel West Medical Center

in Columbus. He was born on Sept. 12, 1942 to the late Edward Walter Leatherwood and

Mary A. (Rathburn) Legg in Ashville, OH.  Marion was a...

Nov 21, 2017

Allison Chandler Newman, age 42 of Ashville, lost her battle to breast cancer on Tues. Nov. 21, 2017.  A special friend Margaret Shay was there in heaven to greet her with open arms along with several family members and friends.

Allison was born on Nov. 4, 1975 in Gallispolis, OH to Frank and...

Nov 15, 2017

Jean Lowe Hoffner, age 80 formerly of Ashville passed away on Wed. Nov. 15, 2017 at Price Rd. Health and Rehab. in Newark, OH.  Jean was born on Jan. 26, 1937 to the late Dennis Francis and Alice (Cyr) Durand in Old Town, Maine.  Jean was retired from Big Lots and was a past manager at Louise...

Nov 15, 2017

Chester R. McCain, age 95 of Ashville, OH passed away on Wed. Nov. 15, 2017 at Pickaway Manor, Circleville.  Chester was born on Feb. 16, 1922 to the late James H. and Mary Elizabeth (Harris) McCain in Derby Twp. Pickaway County.  Chester was a retired truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters Local 413 and...