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Leo Metzger Don't Let Your Dreams Be Dreams
Apr 17, 2025
Leo A. Metzger, born February 2, 1951 to Benny Lynn and Donagene Weiler Metzger passed away on April 17, 2025 due to a tragic farm accident.
Leo attended Kingston School and then Unioto High School. He was active in 4-H and band, and was also the illustrious and incredibly talented accompanist for the high school choir. He also accompanied the Ohio...

Nettie Jackson
Apr 27, 2025
Nettie Jackson, 75, of Circleville passed away on April 27, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1949 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Albert and Wanda (Kelley) Jackson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings Shannon Jackson and Carolyn Jackson. Nettie is survived by her son William (Ashley) Wilson; nieces and nephews Bob (Courtney) Seymore,...
Timothy Craig
Apr 27, 2025
Timothy Dane Craig passed away at home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1962 in Circleville Ohio to parents Helen Marie Craig, and Edward Craig. Tim Met his wife Dusti Craig in April 1992, and they married on December 23, 1995. Tim was survived by wife Dusti Craig, Daughters Wendy Antis (Charles), Jessica Craig, Elyse...

Brenda Payne
Apr 26, 2025
Brenda Payne, 61 of Circleville passed away on April 26, 2025 at Brown Memorial. She was born on February 29, 1964 in Circleville the daughter of Herman and Mary (Honey) Hettinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Grace Ann Paxton and sister-in-law, Suzane Payne and friend, Cathy Smalley. She is survived by her...
Charles Reid
Apr 26, 2025
Charles Albert Reid of South Bloomingville passed away on April 26, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 82. He was born on August 19, 1942 in South Bloomingville to Walter and Virginia (Monroe) Reid. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister Martha Smith and brothers Larry Dale and...
Melinda Payne
Apr 20, 2025
Melinda Payne, 68, of Circleville passed away on April 20, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1956 in Circleville to Glenn and Doris (Allison) Pearce. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Dwight Pearce. Melinda is survived by her children Carla (George) Colburn, Tara Payne and Donna Payne; her fiancé James Keene; grandchildren Dwight...
Ronald "Ron" Hood
Apr 19, 2025
Ron Hood, 55, of Circleville passed away on April 19, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1969 in Warren, Ohio to Edward and Ruth (Redmond) Hood. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Ronald II and the mother of his children Michal. Ron is survived by his children Ellah, Edward, Judah, Quinne and Wesley and by siblings...
David Stump
Apr 19, 2025
David “Dave” Stump, 56, of Circleville passed away on April 19, 2025. He was born in Lancaster on October 21, 1968 to Harold and Barbara (Young) Stump. He was preceded in death by his mother Barb; grandson Carter and nephew Jay Hunley Jr. Dave is survived by his father Harold; his wife Charity “Cheri” (Graham) Stump; children Dakota Huston, Anthony...
Alfred Clifton
Apr 18, 2025
Alfred “Gene” Clifton, 71, of Vinton County, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025. He was born January 16, 1954 to Alfred and Violet Clifton. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Aisha Clifton, step-granddaughter Aria Rowley and nephew Michael McCabe. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Judy Clifton,...
Ruth Tootle
Apr 18, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth (Cryder) Tootle was born on July 5, 1922 in Adelphi, Ohio to Franklin Holderman Cryder and Nellie Bowsher Cryder. When she was 7 years old, the family moved from New Hallsville, Ohio and withstood the depression years-1929-1936. While attending Centralia High School (now Zane Trace), she was active in 4-H, Farm Bureau youth, church and school activities, becoming...
Wesley Winland
Apr 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing from a brief illness, Wesley E. Winland, 45, of Laurelville. He was born on February 9, 1980 to the parents of John and Barbara E. Winland. Deeply mourned by his parents along with his love of his life, Connie Moody; cherished special family members Richard Jr. (Jessica) Moody; grandchildren Colton...
Cheri Hatfield
Apr 15, 2025
Cheri Alwood Hatfield-age 65 of Circleville, Ohio passed away after an extended illness on April 15, 2025. Cheri was born on December 6, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late J. Virgil and Mary Jane Wight Alwood. She was preceded in death by brothers William, John Virgil III, Allen and Howard Alwood and sister Katie Foster. Cheri is survived by...

Chad Johnson
Apr 13, 2025
The angels came for Chad Michael Johnson and lifted him to heaven on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born in Berger Hospital on January 27, 1984 to his loving parents, Lisa C. and Paul D. Johnson. He was a beautiful baby, with a little apple head, the youngest of three brothers. As a boy he loved to play baseball...
Warren "Ken" Salyers
Apr 13, 2025
Warren “Ken” Salyers, 94, of Circleville passed away on April 13, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1930 in Union County to Rollie and Lila (Campbell) Salyers. He was a 1949 Ashville graduate. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie (Tatman) Salyers; siblings Estill, Everett, Herschell, Walter, Millard, Willard and Donald Salyers....
Donald Donnelly Jr.
Apr 13, 2025
Donald Donnelly Jr., 61, of Circleville passed away on April 13, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1964 in Youngstown to Donald and Sylvia (Martino) Donnelly Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents. Donald is survived by two daughters; four grandchildren and siblings Vince (Sheila) Donnelly, Annette Stuckey, Kathleen Braham and Ann Donnelly. Cremation has been observed.
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Kelly Wiggins
Apr 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly Wiggins, aged 60, on April 7, 2025. A beloved brother, uncle, and friend. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp for more than 6 years. Kelly is remembered most for his captivating laugh. Kelly loved riding his motorcycle and pursuing new experiences. Kelly is survived by...
Wayne Dixon
Apr 7, 2025
Wayne Edward Dixon, 68, of Circleville went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2025. He was born to Virgil and Clara (Mets) Dixon. He was a member of Circleville First Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his parents; brothers Raymond and Paul Dixon and other siblings. He is survived by his loving wife Erin...
Connie Gilliam
Apr 5, 2025
Connie Gilliam, born on January 27, 1945, in Circleville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Athens, Ohio. She was a beloved figure whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.
Connie was the daughter of Roy Parmer and Betty Thompson Parmer, both of whom predeceased her, as did her brother Tom Parmer. She is remembered fondly by...
Chuck Zimmerman
Apr 5, 2025
Chuck Zimmerman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and proud Vietnam Veteran, ascended to be with the Lord on April 5, 2025, at the age of 74. His passing marks the end of a courageous journey, yet his legacy of love and dedication will continue to live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind. Chuck was preceded in death...
Gregory Walker
Apr 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gregory Allen Walker (Walkdog)
Gregory Allen Walker, affectionately known as "Walkdog," passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on July 21, 1961, Greg was the beloved son of Phyllis Marie Jones Walker.
A devoted father, Greg cherished his daughter, Camryn Jersey Walker, and held close to his heart Cali Jo, Kaitlyn, Courtney, and...
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