Obituaries
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Paul "Rich" LInd
Sep 21, 2026
Paul “Rich” Lind, 76, of Circleville passed away on September 21, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1949 in Williamsport, IN to Paul and Evelyn (Albright) Lind. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother-in-law Harry Gibbs. Rich is survived by his wife Tina (Hoffman) Lind; children Paula (Larry) Jones of Chillicothe and Scott Lind...
Tammy Wellman
Sep 21, 2026
Tammy Wellman, 62, of Columbus passed away on September 21, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1964 in Columbus to Richard and Martha (Hettinger) Strawser. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Dick and Dennis Strawser. Tammy is survived by her husband William Wellman; children Melinda (Kenny) Simpson, Natasha (Jeremy) Dennis and Amanda...
Shamberly Riehle
Sep 16, 2026
Shamberly Riehle, 45, of Circleville passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1981 in Circleville to Ronald and Roberta (Reed) Lowry. She was preceded in death by her parents. Shamberly is survived by her husband Samuel Riehle; brother Shane (Christina) Lowry and an Uncle Jeff Reed. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, September...
Mary Hill
Sep 16, 2026
Mary Hill, 77, of Circleville passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born on September 29, 1949 in Columbus to Stanley and Mildred (Norris) Reichert. Mary was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. She loved babysitting, cooking, baking, gardening and bowling. She was a Girl Scout Troop 773 leader and was an avid Buckeyes fan and Philadelphia...
Stephen Withers
Sep 15, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Allen Withers, born April 14, 1958 in Circleville, Ohio unexpectedly passed away. Steve was a graduate of Logan Elm High School, Class of 1976, and Pickaway-Ross Vocational School.
He is survived by his daughter, Tara (Greg); his son, Stephen II; his daughter, Megan (Josh List) Withers; and his son, Jared Withers.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Garret, Elizabeth,...
John Hettinger
Sep 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of John Edward Hettinger, a beloved father, grandfather and friend. John was 90, of Laurelville, he passed away peacefully at home on September 13th, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1935, to Eugene and Wilda Hettinger in Columbus, Ohio.
John graduated from North High School in Columbus. He retired from...
Betty Reed
Sep 11, 2026
Betty Reed passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, Betty demonstrated remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and a deep commitment to the people she loved.
Born in Ohio, Betty’s heart belonged to Galveston, Texas, where she found a special sense of home and cherished her...
Donna Young
Sep 11, 2026
Donna J. Young, 77, of Circleville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2026. Born November 30, 1948 she was the daughter of Doris “Dottie” Jean and Donald Alvin Young Sr. Donna was a retired legal secretary. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, brother Tommy Young, sister Deborah A. Young Purdue. She is...
Thomas Baum Jr.
Sep 10, 2026
Thomas Joseph Baum Jr., 45, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1981. He leaves behind a heartbroken family and many friends who will forever cherish the memories they made with him. Tom was a loyal, loving, and kindhearted person who cared deeply for his family, his friends, and his animals. He was the...
James Speakman
Sep 8, 2026
James Speakman, 90, of Circleville passed away on September 8, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1936 in Circleville to Earl and Annabelle (McDonald) Speakman who along with his wife Donna (Harrison) Speakman precede him in death. James is survived by his brother Richard Speakman; daughter Brenda Greeno; 2 grand and 4 great grandchildren and a niece Dorothy Lowery....
Naoma R. Jividen
Sep 7, 2026
Naoma Ruth (Preston) Jividen, often known as “Nay” went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 7, 2026, in the morning, surrounded by her family and so much love. Naoma was born on December 23, 1945, in Frankfort, Ohio, to Paul and Marjorie Preston. On April 4, 1970, she married the love of her life, Thomas E....
James Bevins
Sep 7, 2026
James Ollie Bevins, born January 25, 1942 in Pike County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born to James Bascom and Artie (Hess) Bevins who preceded him in death.
Jim grew up in far eastern Kentucky where modest resources taught him the value of hard work, generosity, and community. Known as Ollie...
Hurst Pack Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
Hurst Pack Jr., 83, of Circleville passed away on September 7, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1943 in West Van Lear, KY to Hurst and Ruth Whitaker Pack Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Teddy Hager, Phil Pack, Martin C. Pack, Danny B. Pack and David Harmon Pack. He is...
Anita Moore
Sep 5, 2026
Anita Rae Moore, of Laurelville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on September 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed.
Anita was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on August 22nd, to Charles “Chub” and Shirley Dean. She dedicated her life to her family,...
Andrew "A.J." Smith III
Sep 4, 2026
Andrew A. Smith III (AJ), 36, was taken from this Earthly life on Friday, September 4, 2026, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on October 14, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Andrew A. Smith, Jr. and Kristi (Nate) England, who survive. He was preceded in death by grandfathers Andrew A. Smith and John Prince,...
Michael Veverka
Sep 2, 2026
Michael Veverka, 65, of Circleville passed away on September 2, 2026. He was born in Lancaster on December 23, 1960 to Frederick and Betty (Rhodes) Veverka. He was preceded in death by his parents. Michael an Army veteran loved fishing and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was willing to give the shirt off his back to help someone. He loved...
Fred Smith
Aug 31, 2026
Fred Smith, of Princeton, WV, formerly Orient, Ohio, passed away on Monday August 31, 2026. Fred was born on April 19, 1940 in Pikeville, KY to the late Willie and Nancy Jane Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Smith, daughter Rose Walters, and siblings Marie Smith, Clifton Smith, Bob Smith, and...
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 H
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...
Florence Fogler
Aug 29, 2026
Florence E. Fogler, 93 of Circleville died peacefully August 29, 2026 at Berger Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1932 to the late Reverend Theodore R. and Cecile (Eubanks) McGinnis, in Jackson, Ohio. On August 26, 1953 Florence married her loving husband Dale E. Fogler, who preceded her in death in 2009.
Florence had a great sense of humor, and...
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...
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