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Mildred Leist
Aug 31, 2026
Mildred L. Leist, 99, of Circleville passed away on August 31, 2026 at Circleville Post Acute. Born April 20, 1927 in Chillicothe, OH to Clarence and Helen (Reeser) Hammerle. Mildred’s nickname, Doodie, was given to her by her father, who died when she was about 1 ½ years old. In addition to her father Mildred was predeceased by her mother...
Everett Wetherell jr
Aug 29, 2026
Everett (CJ) Wetherell Jr., 43, of Circleville, passed away on August 29, 2026. He was born August 23, 1983, in Columbus to Tammie (Davis) Wetherell. CJ was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom Davis Sr. and Diana Wetherell, and his uncle and best friend, Tim Allen. In addition to his mom, CJ is survived by his brother, Dallas Wetherell...
Dennis Nance
Aug 28, 2026
Dennis Nance, 69, of Orient passed away on August 28, 2026. He was born in Columbus on February 26, 1957 to Robert and Lucille (McCarthey) Nance. Dennis was a loving father and grandfather and was an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother John Nance; sister Linda Morgan. Dennis is survived by...
Storey McClelland
Aug 26, 2026
Storey Dawn McClelland sadly passed away August 26,2026. She was born on March 19, 2002 to Tiffany Dawn McClelland and the late Douglas Elliott McClelland Jr. A native of Chillicothe she was a 2020 graduate of Zane Trace High School. It was here among her Zane Trace family and community that she thrived. Born an Irish twin to her younger...
Emerson Connell
Aug 25, 2026
Emerson B. Connell, 95, of Circleville passed away on August 25, 2026 at his home, with family by his side. He was born on August 22, 1931 in Derby, Ohio to Brice and Edith (Deyo) Connell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty (Badger), brother Roger Connell, and sisters Robynell Curl and Kathleen...
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
Aug 17, 2026
Charles Downing , 75, of Circleville passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Columbus to Charles and Hazel (Conley) Downing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sally (Martin) Downing, step-children Tony Martin and April Brady and by brother Larry E. Downing. Charles an Army Veteran was...
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...
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