Obituaries

Apr 8, 2016

Betty Jane Smith of Ashville, age 92, passed away at Pickaway Manor Friday, April 8, 2016 in Circleville, Ohio.  She was born to the late Phillip and Gertrude (Hampson) Lanman in Ashville, Ohio.  Betty was a graduate of Walnut School and member of Hopewell United Methodist Church, Ashville Pythian Sisters, and Pickaway Senior Center.  She was a homemaker and...

Apr 5, 2016

Sue Thompson, age 69, of Canal Winchester, passed away Apr 5, 2016 at home surrounded by family.  She was born Sept 30, 1946 to the late John and Leona Rogers in Columbus, OH.  Sue loved spending time with her family, particularly bowling with her mother.  She was a volunteer at Mount Carmel West, enjoyed crocheting, and attending the zoo...

Apr 4, 2016

Steve  D.  Hoffman 66 of Ashville passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2016 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born on July 18, 1949 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late James Orland and Garnett Maxine (Angus) Hoffman.  Steve worked for TP Mechanical Contractors as an estimator for over 20 years and was a graduate of Reynoldsburg...

Apr 1, 2016

Claude L Baugher (Vern), age 85, passed away at home April 1, 2016.  Born to the late Claude O and Beatrice (Endarffer) Baugher Aug 25, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan.  Beloved husband of Carol S. (Montoney) who survives and father of Mark (Lisa) Baugher, Claudia (Gary) Myers, Randall (Karin) Baugher, Paul (Laura) Baugher, and Vicki Baugher.  Step-children, Linda (Gary) Drolet,...

Mar 31, 2016

Phyllis Tolliver went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, March 31, 2016, surrounded by her family.  She was born October 8, 1936 in Circleville, OH to the late Harry and Martha (Duff) Ramey.  She and her husband Burton were owners of the Bell Sign Co. in Columbus for many years.  She was also a member...

Mar 27, 2016

James  R.  Walker 88 of Scioto Township, near Commercial Point, Ohio  passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Berger Hospital .  He was born June 24, 1927 to the late Lawrence N. and Sarah Ellen (Redman) Walker on the family farm, that has been in the Walker Family for several generations.

Jim was a lifelong farmer,...

Mar 20, 2016

Shelly Muncy, 52 of Circleville, OH left this world to go be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 20, 2016.  She lived a full life and traveled to faraway places (Brazil, Mexico, and Nepal) and many of the states across this great country.

Enjoying God’s creations filled her life with joy. ...

Mar 9, 2016

Charles G.  Blankenship 77 of Ashville, passed away peacefully at home on Wed. March 9, 2016.  He was born on May 31, 1938 in West Hamlin, WV to the late Seybert and Reba Mae (Cooper) Blankenship.

Charles was a co-founder of the former American Plastics Extruding in Columbus. He owned and raised horses for Harness Racing at...

Mar 8, 2016

Marie Akers, 85 of Circleville, OH went to the waiting arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years Billy Akers, parents Daniel and Eulah Smith, brother Jimmie Smith and sister Edna Bryan.  Marie is survived by sisters Mary Williams of Circleville, OH...

Mar 4, 2016

Ruth Kennedy 91, of Stoutsville, passed away Friday March 4th, 2016 at 3pm.  She was preceded in death by her parents Ira and Daisy Tustin, husband Paul Kennedy, son Richard Kennedy, Grandson Ronald Seggerman II, son-in-law Mark Morris, sister and brother-in-law Dolores and Jim Fisher, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Betty and Bob Woodward, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ginny and Casey Kennedy....

Mar 2, 2016

Beulah Hazel (Boots) Brown age 83 passed away peacefully on March 2, 2016 after a long illness.  Her special niece Terry Roese was at her side.  Boots was a resident of Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, Ohio.  She was born January 28, 1933 to the late Ray and Virgie (Skaggs) Neil in Nicholas, Co. West Virginia.  Beulah was retired...

Feb 26, 2016

Lester Gene  Smith  78  of Orient, Ohio passed away Fri. February 26, 2016 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.   He was born on July 2, 1937 in Mason Co. WV to the late John R. and Fannie (Legg) Smith.

Gene retired from DuPont Paper Co. of Columbus after over 35 years. He attended Ashville First Baptist Church and...

Feb 25, 2016

Alan  Ray  Williams 56 of Ashville, passed away at home on Thurs. Feb. 25, 2016.  He was born July 19, 1959 in Ashland, KY to the late Earnest Ray and Mary Lou (Fairchild) Williams.  Alan had worked for ALD Concrete, Buckeye Steel Castings, and Brechbuhler Scales in Columbus.

He was a graduate of Teays Valley H.S. Class...

Feb 23, 2016

Irene Helen Fisher 94 of Circleville passed away Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 at Berger Hospital.   She was born on January 28, 1922 in Lithopolis, Ohio to the late Leroy and Edith (White) Smith.  Irene was a beloved wife and loving mother and had previously worked as a telephone operator in Ashville and in California for a number of years. ...

Feb 20, 2016

Erma B.  Schooley 92 of Ashville, passed away Sat. Feb. 20th, 2016 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville.   She was born on Nov. 22, 1923 in Woodstock, Ohio to the late Royal B. and Zella (Black) Greene.  Erma was a homemaker raising her family and farmed with her husband Edwin M. Schooley for many years, who preceded her...

Feb 9, 2016

Maggie E.  Snelling 89 of Columbus passed away at Summit’s Trace Nursing Home.  She was born on June 23, 1926 in Ashville, Ohio to the late George and Tabitha (White) Harber.   Maggie retired from ARC Industries as an Instructor after many years.   Preceded in death by husband Louis L. Snelling on April 14, 1991; brothers, Asa, Edward, Willard, Woodrow,...

Feb 2, 2016

Everett   L.  “Jim”  James 77 of Ashville, passed away at home on Tues. Feb. 2, 2016 surrounded by his family.  He was born on Feb. 18, 1938 in Greenup, KY to the late  Strother and Alice (Schouster)  James.  Jim was a mechanic all of his life and owned J & J Auto Sales and Jim’s Towing Service. He loved...

Jan 26, 2016

Elsie M. Downing  97 of Ashville passed  away on Tues.  January 26, 2016 at Brown Memorial in  Circleville, Ohio.  She was born August 8th 1918 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Samuel O.H. and Ella (Brunton) Callahan.  She attended Jackson High School in Jackson, OH and was a homemaker.

Elsie was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2016

Larry Lynn Rapp died December 02, 2015 in Riverside, Ohio.  He was born May 14th in Ironton, Ohio to the late Bill and Lynndall Rapp.  Larry was a veteran of the United States Navy and had worked for Columbia Gas for over 10 years.

Larry is preceded in death by his brother Rusty and a sister Kathy. ...

Jan 25, 2016

Annabell L. (Ward) Hines was born April 24, 1921 to Woody and Mary (Beatty) Ward in Ashville, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by husband Elmer Q. Hines, sister and brothers, Esther (Emerson) Brown, Andrew (Donna) Ward, and Charles (Annabelle) Ward.  She is survived by two sons Elmer and Nolan, daughter-in-law Mary Hines, 3 grandsons and wives Brandon and...