Obituaries

Jun 3, 2025

Rema Gail Curry, 79, of South Bloomfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 11, 1946 in Delbarton, WV to the late Howard Bailey and Myrtle Dempsey Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years,...

May 30, 2025

A beloved mother, Merry L. Hall of Ashville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, with family at her bedside, showering her with love and peace.

Merry showcased how extraordinary an “ordinary” life can be by filling it with the simple joys of life.   She loved to dance, play cards, eat ice cream, travel and...

May 30, 2025

Anthony J. Dzik 72 of Commercial Point, Ohio and formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at Ohio Health Doctors West Hospital Columbus.  He was born January 22, 1953 Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Eva Julie (Falasz) Dzik. He retired as professor of Geography of 42 years from Shawnee State University.   Tony enjoyed folk and...

May 28, 2025

Michael “Tony” Kight , 56, of Ashville, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Brown Memorial in Circleville, OH. Tony was born on February 23, 1969, to Ronald and the late Betty (Bowens) Kight in Oak Hill, OH.  He was a 1988 graduate of Teays Valley High School and had worked as an electrician for Dave Bowens,...

May 26, 2025

William “Wink” Kellstadt , age 65, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on July 31, 1959, in Circleville, Ohio to the late William B. and Rosemary (Huffer) Kellstadt.

Wink was a 1977 graduate of Logan Elm High School and worked in the restaurant...

May 18, 2025

Maxine Mae Crawford, age 77, of Ashville, OH went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 18, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1947, the daughter of the late Howard and Marion Wolfe.

Maxine had a zest for life and a smile that could brighten any room. She was kind, caring, and always put...

May 14, 2025

Arthur Lee Robertson, 87 of Ashville, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Brown Memorial Nursing Home in Circleville, OH. Arthur was born on February 9, 1938 in Ross County, OH.  He was retired as a slitterman from Georgia Pacific.

He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Ann (Dingus) Robertson;  parents Roy Alton...

May 14, 2025

Frances Loretta Moran, 83, of South Bloomfield, OH passed away on May 14, 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1941 in Ross County to the late Frank S. and Annis Leota (Woodeard) Gilmore.  Loretta was a 1959 graduate of Ashville Harrison High School and worked over 35 years in Accounts Payable for the Ohio Transmission...

May 12, 2025

Richard Lee Foreman, 89, of Kettering, Ohio went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025 after a two-week stay in the Kettering Health ICU. He was born on March 19, 1936 in Columbus to the late William Foreman and Jeanette (Hardt) Foreman.

He is survived by his brothers Bob Foreman and John Foreman. His brother...

May 10, 2025

Phyllis Jean McKenzie Sneed age 85, of Columbus, OH formerly of Tutor Key, KY. Died Saturday May 10, 2025 in Columbus, OH. She was born August 10, 1939, to the late Edward & Vonda Clay McKenzie. On September 21, 1967, in Oakland, MD she married Earl Sneed who survives her. Phyllis was a member of the Bloom Baptist Church...

May 9, 2025

D. Yvonne Loar, 78, of Commercial Point, passed away at home on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1946 in Columbus to the late, Carl and Lillian (Shade) McClurg. She was a graduate of Teays Valley High School after which she completed nursing school. She loved the Lord and was a preacher at Duvall Community...

May 6, 2025

Harold Calvin Lee 95 of So. Bloomfield, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at home.  He was born on Dec. 27, 1929 in Commercial Point to the late Harry and Sylvia (McKnight) Lee.

Besides his wife Phyllis of 71 years, he was preceded in death by his parents, bothers, Arthur, George, and Eugene; sisters Florence,...

May 6, 2025

Marcella M. Cline, 75, of South Bloomfield, passed away on May 6, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1949 in Circleville to the late William K. and Hazel I. (Iles) Cline. After graduating Circleville High School she worked at Wasserstrom and most recently at the Ashville IGA and Ashville Beverage Center.

In addition to her parents...

May 5, 2025

Rev. John E. Little, 91, formerly of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, May 5 , 2025, in Groveport, OH. John was born to John and Ethel Little in Fox, Jackson Twp. Pickaway County, OH, and moved to Ashville, in 1939.  He started attending Ashville Elementary School in 1939 and graduated from Ashville Harrison High School in 1951.  He...

May 3, 2025

ARRANGEMENTS  PENDING FOR  WILBURN  MULLINS, JR.

Wilburn Mullins Jr. “June Bug”, 63 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on May 3, 2025.   He was born on September 25, 1961 in Beech Grove, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Lenore High School in West Virginia and had worked in the Retail Business for many years in management....

May 2, 2025

Gregory A. Runkle, 68 of Columbus, OH passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.  He was born on February 14, 1957 in Columbus to the late Ralph E. and Janice L. (Freyermuth) Runkle.  He worked for many years in maintenance for a number of apartment complexes around the area.  He loved reading his Bible and...

Apr 28, 2025

Paul E. Merideth, 80 of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital, Circleville, OH.  Paul was born on April 8, 1945 in Columbus, OH.  He had served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Nichols Bread Co. and was owner of GoldStar Vending.  He enjoyed drag racing and working on cars.

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Apr 22, 2025

Paul Kazee, 82, of Ashville, OH passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Paul was born on December 13, 1942, to the late Orion Paul and Goldie Belle (Hayes) Kazee in Columbus, Ohio. He was a 1961 graduate of South High School and worked as a machinist for all of his professional...

Apr 21, 2025

Carole F. Goodfleisch , 85, of Columbus, OH passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  Carole was born on August 22, 1939 to the late Robert L. and Marie J. (Eckstein) Kelley in Columbus, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School and OSU College of Music with a degree...

Apr 21, 2025

Luchin T. “Tom” Travis, 91 formerly of Gary, IN passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville, OH.  He was born on September 24, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Aritha (Cisco) Travis in McCrory, AR.  He has worked as an auto mechanic for Bill’s Texaco Station, Red Top Trucking, Republic Steel and various independent...