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Donald "Catfish" Williams
Sep 9, 2025
Donald “Catfish” Williams, 66, of Mount Sterling went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1958 in Circleville, Ohio to Donald and Laura (Reeser) William. He retired in 2019 from EI DuPont. He was a 1977 Westfall High School graduate, an avid hunter and fisherman and always willing to help anyone in...
Deanna Hartley
Sep 8, 2025
Deanna Hartley, 80, of Circleville passed away on September 8, 2025. She was born in Charleston, WV to James and Rosa (Thaxton) Deem on February 14, 1945. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David Hartley and a sister Patty Digman. Deanna is survived by her children Tracy Ann (Denny) Fowler, Scott (Susion) Hartley...
Kevin Whaley
Sep 3, 2025
Kevin R. Whaley, 55, of Mount Sterling passed away on September 3, 2025. He was born in Dallas, TX on March 2, 1970 to Roy and Donarae (Hanawalt) Whaley. He was preceded in death by his parents. Kevin is survived by his sister Rona (Stuart) Ager; nephews Fable and Derek and by special friend Tara Adkins. Kevin was an 1988...
Jimmie Hettinger
Sep 3, 2025
Jimmie L. Hettinger
Laurelville: Jimmie L. Hettinger, 79, of Laurelville, died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
He was born on June 20, 1946, in Adelphi to the late Willard and Goldie (Williard) Hettinger. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Laurelville High School. Following graduation, he served in the Army Reserve and went on to work at General Electric in Circleville. He later...
David Joseph
Sep 1, 2025
David Arthur Joseph, age 68, of Circleville, Ohio passed away at his home on September 1, 2025 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Dave was born on May 29, 1957 to Clarence Frederic (Fred) Joseph and Helen Cryder Joseph. He grew up on a family farm in Knox County outside of Utica, Ohio with seven brothers and sisters. Dave graduated from...
Dorothy Hock
Sep 1, 2025
Dorothy Hock, 90, of Circleville passed away on September 1, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1934 in Buckannon, WV to Gilbert and Izetta (Cowger) Williams. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Center Chapel Cemetery in French Creek, WV. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.
Mary Arlene Betts
Sep 1, 2025
Mary Arlene Betts, 70, of Londonderry, Ohio passed away on September 1, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1955 in Jackson County, Ohio to Chester and Sally Faye (Hale) Stevens. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mary is survived by her husband Lonnie Alvin Betts; children Amber Lonnette (Tommy) Seymour and Tara Nicole (Stephen) D’Antoni; grandchildren Lance...
Marsha McCafferty
Sep 1, 2025
Marsha Sue Wharton McCafferty was born February 14, 1941 to George G. Wharton and Kathleen F. Greene Wharton. She married Claude Russell McCafferty, Jr., August 28, 1958. Together they had three daughters, Kelly L. Morrison (James), Kimberly L. Schleich (Eric), Kathleen L. McCafferty May (Todd). She graduated from Circleville High School. She was a member of Tyler Church and choir,...
Robin K. Hatfield
Aug 30, 2025
Robin K. Hatfield, 60, of South Bloomfield, passed away August 30, 2025. She was born April 13, 1965 in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents Timothy Tufts and Brenda (Ogan) Forquer. Robin is survived by her children Jeremiah (Misty) Walker and Courtney (Justin) Haynes, grandchildren Kaylee (Andrew Harber) Walker, Korbin Walker and Cameron Haynes and sister Samantha...
Robert Cotton
Aug 28, 2025
Robert Cotton, 83, of Circleville passed away August 28, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born December 7, 1941 in Circleville to David and Edith (Tracy) Cotton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Arthur Cotton; sister-in-law Sally Cotton and his son James Cotton. Robert is survived by his wife of 57 years...
James Long, Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
James Allen Long, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28.James dedicated many years of service to the City of Columbus Parks Department, where he retired as a Master Arborist. He also proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the Ohio National Guard.He is survived by his loving mother, Virginia Long; his devoted wife, Michele Shaffer; daughters...
Ricky Lee Boltenhouse Sr.
Aug 27, 2025
Ricky Lee Boltenhouse Sr., 51 of Circleville passed away at his residence on August 27, 2025. He was born on October 11, 1973 in Circleville to Rick Homer (Belinda) Boltenhouse. He was a great mechanic, loved to do derby cars “1604” with his brother George “1624” and ride his motorcycle. Ricky never knew a stranger and loved to talk to...
Danny Ferguson
Aug 26, 2025
Danny Lee Ferguson left this earth to be with his heavenly father on August 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father Hamp Ferguson Jr. He is survived by his mother Nancy (Donnie) Clements of New Holland, Ohio; sister Lisa Norman of Mason City, IL.; brother Billy Ferguson of New Holland, Ohio; two nieces Brandi Norman of New...
James Edwin Meyer
Aug 26, 2025
James (Jim) Edwin Meyer, 86, of Circleville passed away on August 26, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1939 in Napoleon, Ohio to Edwin W. and Laurena (Witte) Meyer. He was a 1957 graduate of Napoleon High School; 1974 graduate of University of Toledo in Industrial Engineering, worked for Owens-Illinois and Dupont. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran...
Barbara Watson
Aug 25, 2025
Barbara Lynn (Shull) Watson, 63, of Circleville, Ohio passed away at her home on August 25, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1962. She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Daisy Shull Jr.; sisters Lou, Mary and the love of her life husband Robert Watson. She is survived by sisters Daisy Mae Boltenhouse and Connie Vest;...
James Clary
Aug 24, 2025
James Clary, 77, of Londonderry passed away on August 24, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1948 in Vinton County to Sanford and Virginia Ruth (Burdette) Clary. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran, retired from Chillicothe VA after 25 years as a cook foreman and retired Air Force as MSgt E-7. He also was an Eagle Township Trustee for...
James Marshall
Aug 18, 2025
James Marshall, 87, of Circleville passed away on August 18, 2025 at the Kobacher House surrounded by his family. James was a member of BPOE77, was an avid golfer and loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was born on February 18, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV to Donald and Rudolphia (Urschel) Marshall. In addition to his parents,...
Phillip Nungester
Aug 18, 2025
Phillip Nungester 47, of South Bloomfield passed away on August 18, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1978 in Columbus to Carl and Karen (Tilton) Nungester. Phillip was a fan of Ohio State and Pittsburgh Steelers, loved watching wrestling and listening to music. He was preceded in death by his mother. Phillip is survived by his father Carl (Mert)...
John Kaiser
Aug 16, 2025
John Henry Kaiser, 89, peacefully left this world on August 16, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Pickaway County on June 6, 1936, to George and Harriett (Collums) Kaiser. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws William and Ethel Davis, son-in-law Jeff Ralston, granddaughter Ashley Nicole Linthicum and sister Ethel Casto. John...
Sharon Murphy
Aug 15, 2025
Ms. Sharon Anne English May Murphy of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, August 15, at her residence. She was born on July 14, 1950, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Richard English, and by her brother, Floyd English. Sharon was a very kind and compassionate lady who enjoyed life. She loved...
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