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David Karr
Aug 23, 2026
David Russell Karr, 85, of South Perry, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born January 1, 1941 the son of the late Clarence Karr and Lodema Sahr Karr Vorhees. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Cecil Karr. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Beverly McNeal...
Benjamin Sines
Aug 21, 2026
Benjamin Sines, 73, of Circleville passed away on August 21, 2026. He was born in July 31, 1953 in Circleville to Billy Dewey and Loretta (Rowe) Sines. He was well known around town riding his bike with a smile and was always willing to help everyone and he appreciated his friends at PICCA especially Tiffany Elliott. A special thanks to...
Gary Black
Aug 21, 2026
Gary Black passed away Thursday, August 21, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was welcomed into eternal rest by his parents, Mary and Leo Black.
A lifelong servant to his community, Gary dedicated more than four decades to protecting and caring for others. He served as a volunteer firefighter in Pickaway County for 44 years, beginning as a...
James Moorehead
Aug 20, 2026
James R. Moorehead, 77, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2026. Known affectionately as "Jimmy" and "Bummy" to those who loved him, he was born on November 6, 1948, in Circleville, the son of the late James E. Moorehead and Beatrice Reid Moorehead. Jimmy graduated from Logan Elm High School in 1967, where he distinguished himself as an...
Charles Downing Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Charles Downing Jr., 75, of Circleville passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Columbus to Charles and Hazel (Conley) Downing Jr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sally (Martin) Downing, children Tony Martin and April Brady and by brother Larry E. Downing. Charles a Army Veteran...
Shirley Kneece
Aug 16, 2026
Shirley Kneece, 70, of Circleville passed away on August 16, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1955 in Circleville to Williard and Edna (Thompson) Fenneken. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Kneece, son Marty Fenneken and siblings Janet Draise, John Fenneken, Bobby Fenneken and Joe Fenneken. Shirley is survived by her...
Mary Jane Skinner
Aug 16, 2026
Mary Jane Skinner, 96, of Circleville, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1930 in Derby, Ohio to Wertie and Wanda (Fullen) Collins. She married Ward Skinner May 27, 1950 and together they owned and operated Ward’s Market/Cardinal Market until their retirement in 1978. Upon retirement they enjoyed traveling and golf. She was...
Ruth Brown
Aug 16, 2026
Ruth Esther Jenkins Hayward Brown, born June 15, 1947, went to be with Jesus on August 16, 2026, at the age of 79. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Jerry Brown. She also leaves behind four children, Kristy (Vance) Johnson, Lisa (William) Graf, Whaley (Beth) Hayward, and Kara (Brandon) Schlichter, and three stepchildren, Becky (Chris) Pugh,...
Ned Young
Aug 14, 2026
Ned A. Young, 90, of Laurelville, Ohio passed away on August 14, 2026, at home where he lived for the past 52 years. Ned was born in Circleville, Ohio on May 3, 1936, the son of Clydus R. Young and Grace M. (Radcliff) Young. He attended school in Circleville before enlisting into the military at the age of 16, serving...
Terry Roese
Aug 14, 2026
Terry “Bunny” Perkins-Roese, 74, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on August 14th, 2026. She was born on August 31st, 1951, in Circleville, Ohio, to Paul and Marilyn (Winner) Knece. She was the Executive Director of Pickaway County Victims of Crime Program and a strong advocate for those she worked with. She participated in many volunteer efforts, including the Emergency Clearinghouse...
Barton Jerry Walters
Aug 13, 2026
Today, I lost my Uncle Jerry. He was my hero long before I ever put on an Army uniform. When he came home from Vietnam, I looked up to him and knew that someday I wanted to follow in his footsteps. He inspired me in ways he probably never fully understood. Uncle Jerry was a simple man who never needed...
Rev. Carl Groff
Aug 11, 2026
Rev. Carl Edward Groff
July 11, 1922 –Aug. 11, 2026
Rev. Carl Edward Groff, age 104 passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1922, in Bremen, Ohio to the late John & Ida Groff. He graduated from Rushville High School. He proudly served his country as a Medic in the United States Army, during World War...
Mary West
Aug 7, 2026
Mary H. West of Circleville, Ohio peacefully passed away on August 7, 2026 at the age of 82. Mary was born in Findlay, Ohio.
Mary lived her life for her Savior, Jesus Christ. She always had the knowledge that she loved the Lord but was not satisfied with how it was taught in church. She met with missionaries for the Church...
Stephanie Archer
Aug 4, 2026
Stephanie Archer, 49, of Ashville passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1977 in Columbus to John and Diane (Strehle) Daub. She was preceded in death by her husband Jason Archer. Stephanie is survived by her father John Daub; her mother Diane (John) Holley; son Isaac (Emily) Daub and by siblings John Christopher Daub and...
Betty Burggraf
Aug 4, 2026
Betty Burggraf, 86, of Circleville passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Williamsport to Bert and Virginia (Skaggs) Francis on July 18, 1940. Betty was a great fudge and cookie maker. She was a Sunday School Teacher to lots of kids at Williamsport Church of Christ in Christian Union and loved her cats over the years and...
Mary Miller
Aug 2, 2026
Mary Ann Miller, 77, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with her family by her side.
Born on November 14, 1948, Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of Ashville. She dedicated 47 years of faithful service to Grange Insurance before retiring. She was known for her dedication, dependability, and the lasting friendships she formed throughout her...
Delores "Dee" Cochran
Aug 2, 2026
Delores “Dee” Loveen Cochran, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Monroe, North Carolina. Born on February 1, 1935 to (Charles) Wilbur McGlone and Mae A. McGlone, Dee lived a life marked by faith, family, learning and service. In 1953, Dee married Thomas Clark Cochran Jr. and together they raised seven children in a home...
Sandra McCain
Jul 31, 2026
Sandra McCain, 78, of Circleville passed away on July 31, 2026. She was born on September 1, 1947 in Columbus to Robert and Martha Jane (Bond) Hibbler. She was raised by Granvel Ratliff. Sandra was a Logan Elm Schools study hall monitor for 27 years and was a VFW #3331 Ladies Auxiliary Past President from 1984-1985. In addition to her...
Cleo Richard Oberley
Jul 30, 2026
Cleo Richard Oberley, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away on July 30, 2026 at his residence. He was born on August 13, 1938, in Minford, OH, the son of Wells and Allison Mae (Reynolds) Oberley. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Brittney and brothers, Randy and David Oberley. He is survived by...
David Tuinstra
Jul 29, 2026
David McClelland Tuinstra, 88, of Circleville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 29, 2026. He was born August 14, 1937, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Carlos and Lorene Tuinstra. He was retired from Fyda Freightliner and served in the US Army. He was chosen for the Honor Flight in November 2025 and loved the experience. He...
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