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Phillip Long

Phillip Long

Jul 27, 2025

Phillip R. Long, 80, of Circleville passed on July 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born June 18, 1945, at White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to the late Willard G. and Jessie M. Schettler Long. On May 27, 1967 he married his high school sweetheart Judith I. Nickell and rejoiced in their...

Clifford Johnson

Clifford Johnson

Jul 26, 2025

Clifford Johnson, 65, of Circleville passed away on July 26, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1960 in Circleville to George and Rita (Brungs) Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Johnson. Clifford is survived by brothers Jerry and George Johnson and by sisters Ann (Gary) Francis and Carolyn Queen. A...

Bryan Rettkowski

Bryan Rettkowski

Jul 23, 2025

Bryan Rettkowski December 31, 1976 – July 23, 2025

Bryan Rettkowski, 48, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on July 23, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1976, in Clinton, Iowa, to Hank and Teresa Rettkowski. A proud resident of Circleville, Bryan was a loving husband, father, son, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him.

He...

Leona "Sue" Caudill

Leona "Sue" Caudill

Jul 21, 2025

Leona “Sue” Caudill, age 61, of Mount Sterling, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2025. Born on November 9, 1963, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Donna (Smith) Brumfield. Sue was a vibrant and compassionate presence in her community. She found great joy in spending time at the Mount Sterling Community Center with her sewing group...

Grace L. Carpenter

Grace L. Carpenter

Jul 21, 2025

Grace L. Carpenter, 92 of Circleville, passed away on July 21, 2025 in Pickaway Manor. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Fairfield County, the daughter of Chester and Grace (Starkey) Frazier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Carpenter, grandson, Kevin Swackhammer and brothers, Roscoe and Joe Frazier. She is survived by her children, Diann L....

David Greeno

David Greeno

Jul 19, 2025

David A. Greeno 64, of Lancaster, passed away July 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born on February 23, 1961 the son of Forrest and Katherine (Smallwood) Greeno. He was a great husband, dad and proud grandpa. He was a hard worker, started working in concrete and brick at 15 years old. He enjoyed boating and hunting in his...

Vera Woodard

Vera Woodard

Jul 17, 2025

Vera Woodard, 92, of Circleville passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1933 in McArthur to Otis and Eloise (Miller) Dunkle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by children Thomas E. Woodard, Sue Ellen Steele, Donald Franklin and Keith Scott Woodard and by brother Paul Miller Dunkle. Vera is survived by...

Rebecca Neuhauser

Rebecca Neuhauser

Jul 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rebecca Ann Neuhauser March 26, 1952 – July 16, 2025

With hearts full of love and gentle sorrow, we celebrate the life of Becky Ann Neuhauser, who passed into eternal rest on July 16, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 26, 1952, Becky lived a life rich in faith, love, and unwavering devotion to...

Emma Flournoy

Emma Flournoy

Jul 15, 2025

Emma Flournoy, 24, of Adelphi, Ohio, passed away July 15th, 2025, after a sudden and unexpected illness. She was born on January 11th, 2001, in Lufkin, Texas to Joshua and Julie Flournoy, formerly residents of Laurelville, Ohio.

Emma is survived by her parents, her sisters Elizabeth Cochran, Kate Lamb, Caroline, Jane, Samantha, Abigail, and Amelia; her brothers William, Douglas, Morgan, Christopher,...

Richard Blaine

Richard Blaine

Jul 14, 2025

Richard Blaine, 71, of Circleville passed away on July 14, 2025. He was born on November 1, 1953 in Huntington, WV to Roscoe and Jean (Tabit) Blaine. Richard is survived by his loving partner Jan Combs; son Jeff (Mariah Maury) Blaine; grandson Keldan Blaine and by sister Jackie Minarik. Cremation has been observed. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

Matilda Bailey

Matilda Bailey

Jul 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Matilda Jane “Granny” Bailey

Matilda Jane Bailey passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Bailey. Affectionately known as “Granny,” Jane is survived by her daughter, Kim Foerman-Speakman(Ed Grim), and her son, Daniel (Becky) Foreman. She also leaves behind cherished grandchildren: Paul (Becky) Speakman, Jason(Courtney) Speakman, and Amy(Josh)...

Martha Smith

Martha Smith

Jul 14, 2025

Martha Smith, 80, of Columbus passed away on July 14, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1945 in Amanda to Frank and Florence (Brown) Gillian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Smith and son Kevin Smith. Martha is survived by her sons Timothy Smith and Thomas Hardesty; grandchildren Nicholas Bishop, Joshua...

Chelsea Davy

Chelsea Davy

Jul 12, 2025

Chelsea Shea (Hall) Davy, RN, 36 years old of Circleville, OH passed away suddenly on July 12th, 2025. Chelsea was born on September 24th, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio to Scott Hall and Erin (Hardin) Vanover. She was a proud and loving mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, and nurse. Chelsea lived life to the fullest and always made it...

Linda Young

Linda Young

Jul 10, 2025

Linda Young, daughter of Eugene and Betty Young from Circleville passed away the afternoon of July 10. If you were ever in Ted Lewis Park on a weekend in the early 90’s, then the weenie wagon and Linda was a staple in your afternoon. She had a larger than life personality and was laughing with friends and family up to...

Theda Graham

Theda Graham

Jul 10, 2025

Theda Mae Solt Graham born November 29, 1932 to Maurice and Fern (DeBoard) Solt in Ashville, Ohio. She is preceded by her parents; a sister Arlis (Judy) Ruppel; brother Warren Solt and 2 great grandchildren.

She is survived by a sister Nona (Howard) Fishbaugh of Maumee, Ohio and a brother George (Maxine) Solt of Morgantown, WV. Also, she leaves behind a...

Lawrence Liston

Lawrence Liston

Jul 9, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Liston , 58, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2025, at home. Larry managed the Gladden Food Pantry serving the community for 25 years. He attended South Highschool, and was a member of the St. Ladislas Catholic Church.



Larry was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He had a deep love for his 1972 Nova SS and took...

Deanna "Didi" Smith

Deanna "Didi" Smith

Jul 9, 2025

Deanna “Didi” Smith, 54, of Adelphi passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1971 in Washington Court House to Thomas and Eva (Fetherolf) Woodgeard. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her father-in-law Raymond Smith, brother-in-law Raymond “Butch” Smith. She is survived by her father Thomas Woodgeard; her husband David Smith;...

Martha "Marty" Smith

Martha "Marty" Smith

Jul 7, 2025

Marty Smith, 81, of Circleville passed away on July 7, 2025. She was born on December 23, 1943 in Hocking County to Roscoe and Mabel (Knapper) Souders. She was always happy and with a smile, loved having good time. If you know her you already know what kind of person she was. In addition to her parents she is preceded...

John "Rob" Skidmore

John "Rob" Skidmore

Jul 5, 2025

John Robert Skidmore, Jr (Rob), 71 passed away on July 5, 2025. He was born to the late John and Georgene Skidmore on January 9, 1954.

Rob met his wife, Judy (Schein) Skidmore during high school as members of the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir and as performing choir members in Europe. They were married just one month short of 49...

Donald DeLong

Donald DeLong

Jun 29, 2025

Donald L DeLong, 89, of Laurelville passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family June 29, 2025. Don was preceded in death by parents Edgar and (Elsie)DeLong, brother Robert (Ruth)DeLong, sister Helen (Don)Bower. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Lorraine (Gifford)DeLong. children Lisa, (Greg)Justus, Jodi, (Rom)Hastings, Susan DeLong (Chrissy Schaefer), Jeff (Starla)DeLong, Shelley (Jim)Rhoads. Grandchildren Alaina...

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