Obituaries

Apr 8, 2017

Cora “Edith” Rainey, age 79, of Columbus, formerly of Ashville, Ohio passed away on April 8, after having been ill for a number of years.

Cora was born August 17, 1937 to the late Bessie and Dave Whitt. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert C. Rainey Jr; daughter Annette Rainey; sister Murtle Crumb; brother Walter...

Apr 5, 2017

Mary “Kathleen” Holley, 85 formerly of Ashville passed away on Wed. April 5, 2017 at Carriage Court of Washington C.H.  Kathleen was born on March 6, 1932 to the late Augustus and Larue Violet (Ramey) Wheeler in Blaine, KY.  She was a graduate of Groveport High School and was in business with her late husband Judd,  running Holley’s Mower...

Apr 5, 2017

Kathy Climer Castle, 65 of Columbus, OH passed away Wed, April 5, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family.   Born on March 24, 1952 to the late Donald and Betty (Clemmens) Climer and was raised by her late aunt Dorothy Porter.  Kathy worked for many years for The City of Columbus in support services.

Along with her...

Mar 24, 2017

Bonnie D. Anderson, age 90, formerly of Ashville,  passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH.  She was born on December 9th, 1926 in Lockbourne, OH to the late Roy and Addie (Glick) Davy.  She was a graduate of Scioto Township H.S. and was the owner of  Bonnie’s Beauty Shop for many years.

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Mar 23, 2017

Nancy E Warner, age 99, died March 23, 2017 at Spring Hills Singing Woods Assisted Senior Living Facility in Dayton, Ohio.  She was born August 31, 1917.

Nancy lived in Ashville Ohio for sixty-three years before moving to Dayton Ohio.  She attended Commercial Point United Methodist Church and Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church.

Nancy was preceded...

Mar 20, 2017

Barbara J. Cummins, age 76 of Ashville, OH passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Mount Carmel West in Columbus, OH.  She was born on Jan. 21, 1941 in Pickaway County to the late Eddie and Caroline (Kuhlwein) Pritchard.  She was a graduate of Ashville-Harrison H.S. Class of 1960 and retired from Teays Valley Local School District where she...

Mar 16, 2017

Richard Ryan Teets, 32 of Ashville, passed unexpectedly March 16, 2017, while visiting in Florida.  He was born October 30, 1984 the son of Richard and Robin (Martin) Teets of Ashville and Hollie (Clark) and Mike Walters of Florida.  Ryan was previously a member of the United States Army Reserve and worked as a truck driver.   He was a...

Mar 14, 2017

Martha L Martin, age 78 of Ashville, OH passed away Tuesday March 14, 2017 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville, OH.  She was born in Ashville to the late Walden and Dorothy (Smith) Sherman on Dec. 13, 1938.  She was a graduate of Walnut H.S., worked at Columbus Mutual Life for over 20 years.  Martha also owned Martha Martin Tour...

Mar 9, 2017

Bona  V.  (Kauffman)  Christy 53 of Ashville, died unexpectedly on Thurs. March 9, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.   She was born April 11, 1963 in Hamden, Ohio to the late  Ronald and Gertrude Virgene (Bolton) Kauffman.  Bona had previously  worked for  DFS Eddie Bauer in Columbus and was a graduate of Columbus South H.S. in 1981.  Survived by...

Mar 9, 2017

Jennifer A (Lyons) Smith, 63, of Ashville, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was born on July 24, 1953 to the late Dan and Anna (Frances) Lyons.  She graduated from Paul G Blazer H.S. (1971) in Ashland, KY.  Jennifer had worked for over 30 years at Palmetto GBA, formerly Nationwide, in insurance claims.  She...

Mar 9, 2017

Wanda Bickers Morehart, age 83 of Ashville, Ohio passed away at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville on Thurs. March 9, 2017.  She was born on Sept. 12, 1933 to the late Ernest and Sylvia (Owen) Judd in Ellery, IL.  Wanda worked throughout the years as a seamstress, cleaning houses and waitressing.  She was a member of Village...

Mar 4, 2017

Margaret  A.  Williams 82 of Ashville, passed away  on Sat. March 4, 2017 at her residence,  surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 21, 1934 in Ward, WV to the late Delphan and Mildred (Tucker) Ferrell.  She had retired after a number of years for Tudor’s Biscuit  World in Charleston, WV and was a member of...

Feb 27, 2017

Larry R. Riffle, 73, of Circleville, passed away Mon. Feb. 27, 2017, at his residence.  He was born on May 17, 1943 to the late Carl and Elise Riffle of Circleville.  Larry worked as a truck driver for Brooks, Fletcher’s, and retired from Schneider’s Trucking.  He was a 32 ° Degree Mason and enjoyed working at the Pumpkin Show...

Feb 26, 2017

Carolyn “Sue” (Bowen) Collins age 59 of Circleville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26th, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  She was born on Jan. 22, 1958 in Paintsville, KY.   Sue had worked as a supervisor at American Pacific in Columbus and as a domestic engineer.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Feb 26, 2017

John H. Scribner age 70 of Orient, OH, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Kobacker House in Columbus.  He was born November 20th, 1946 in Pittsburg, PA to the late John and Jean (Brinker) Scribner.  John graduated from West High School (1964) and served in the US Air Force during Vietnam.  He attended Ohio State and worked as...

Feb 17, 2017

Donsell  A. (Booth)  Shaffer 62 of Ashville, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17th, 2017 at Mt. Carmel Grove City. Born on March 8th, 1954 in Circleville.   She was a graduate of Teays Valley H.S. also had worked for a number of years at the Ashville Citgo and The Gap Distribution in Columbus.   Survived by her  parents Ernest (Carletta) Booth...

Feb 12, 2017

Neil Lester Reed 90 of Ashville, passed away Sunday, Feb12, 2017 at Crestview Manor in Lancaster.  He was born June 4th, 1926 in Bremen, Ohio to the late Earl and Mary (O’Conner) Reed.  He attended Madison Elementary School then graduated from Walnut Township H.S.  After graduation he went in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II.   Neil retired as an...

Feb 8, 2017

Louis A. Huggins, age 72, of Washington Court House, OH passed away Wed. February 8, 2017 at his home. He was born August 12, 1944 in Jackson, OH to the late John and Sophia (Mapes) Huggins.

Louis was a graduate of Coalton High School and a veteran in U.S. Army stationed in Germany. He worked...

Feb 8, 2017

Jerome W. Grant, age 86, of Circleville, OH passed away Wed. Feb. 8, 2017 at Pickaway Manor Nursing Home, Circleville, OH. He was born March 27, 1930 in Marengo, IN to the late Manford and Opal (Sloan) Grant.

Jerome was a 1948 graduate of Marengo High School, IN and a veteran of the Korean War serving in...

Feb 2, 2017

James D. Whitmer, formerly of Ashville, OH passed away too soon in Corona, CA February 2, 2017.  The 14 year old enjoyed riding his bike and scooter, playing football for the Corona-Empire Saints (#32), and spending time with family and friends.  He had attended Ashville Elementary, Teays Valley East M.S., and had moved in September to CA he was...