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Leah Berry

Leah Berry

Sep 30, 2025

Leah Jean Berry, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on September 30, 2025. Born on February 11, 1929 in Fairfield County to George Justus and Blanche Fausnaugh Justus, Leah lived a life marked by faith, dedication, adventure, community service, and quiet joy.

She held official positions with the Stoutsville Alumni Association and served for several years as secretary of...

Paul Atwood

Paul Atwood

Sep 30, 2025

Paul Ronald Atwood, 82, of Circleville, Ohio passed away on September 30, 2025 following an extended illness. Paul was born on March 15, 1943 in Circleville to Clement Atwood and Dorothy Harral Atwood. He graduated from Jackson Township School in 1961. He served as a military policeman in the Army from 1964-1966. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...

Mansil Hurlbut III

Mansil Hurlbut III

Sep 28, 2025

Mansil Hurlbut III, 78, of Circleville passed away on September 28m 2025. He was born on August 18, 1947 in New Kensington, PA to Mansil “Bud” Lorenza and Elvera Louise (Guenther) Hurlbut II. Mansil a Marine veteran was preceded in death by his parents and son Colin Hurlbut; infant sister Marilyn and sister Robin. Mansil is survived by his son...

Bryan Coakley

Bryan Coakley

Sep 27, 2025

Bryan Shawn Coakley, 64, of South Bloomingville passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 14, 1961 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio to James E. Coakley and Norma (Brown) Coakley. He enjoyed being outdoors, working with his tractor and cutting wood. He especially enjoyed being with his kids and many nieces and...

Teddy Kempton

Teddy Kempton

Sep 26, 2025

Ted Kempton, 83, of Laurelville passed away at the Pickering House on September 26, 2025. Born to Elsworth and Marian (Garrison) Kempton of Laurelville. Ted was a 1960 graduate of Laurelville High School. In 1963 Ted was drafted into the Army and served two years. In 1969 Ted began working at Dupont in Circleville, where he worked until his retirement...

Helen Quincel

Helen Quincel

Sep 25, 2025

Helen M. (Wilkes) Quincel 88, of Circleville passed away on September 25, 2025 following an extended illness. She was born on July 18, 1937 the daughter of the late Charles and Ada (Ware) Wilkes. She is preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers Henry, Arthur, Robert, William (Willow), John (Eleanor) Wilkes; sisters Cecilia (Harold) Hoffman, Alice (Jim Lowery) (Tom...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Sep 25, 2025

Robert Eugene “Bengal Bob” Taylor Sr., 74 of Circleville went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. He was born August 31, 1951 in Oak Hill, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents Carl E. Taylor and Alma Louise Shelton Taylor. He is survived by wife Vickie L. (Teets) Taylor; children Bobby Taylor, Ricky Ramsey (Erica),...

Larry Reed

Larry Reed

Sep 23, 2025

Larry J. Reed, 66, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Grant Hospital. Born and raised in Circleville, Larry was the cherished son of Harold Eugene Reed Sr. and Marianne Kloop Reed. He attended St. Joseph Elementary School and graduated from Circleville High School in 1978. Larry proudly served in the United States Army and later worked as a corrections...

Dorothy Burris

Dorothy Burris

Sep 23, 2025

Dorothy Burris, 82, of Circleville passed away on September 23, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1942 in Circleville to Kurt and Mary Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Burris; son Gerald Burris Jr. and siblings Carol and Janet. Dorothy is survived by her daughters Tammy and Theresa Burris; grandchildren...

Evelyn Hensley

Evelyn Hensley

Sep 22, 2025

Evelyn S. Hensley went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2025. Born on April 30, 1937, in Circleville, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Robert G. and Katherine E. (Lape) Reeser.

A lifelong resident of Circleville, Evelyn was known for her strength, kindness, and unwavering faith. Alongside her former husband, Calvin Hensley, she successfully operated...

Charles Smith

Charles Smith

Sep 20, 2025

It is with sorrow filled hearts we announce the passing of Charles (Chuck) Edward Smith, age 65 of Kingston, Ohio. Chuck departed this life too soon, yet peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 20th 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on March 10th 1960 in Ross County. He is the son...

James Carle

James Carle

Sep 18, 2025

James Carle, 69, of Circleville passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born on December 9, 1955 in Circleville to Lawrence and Dorothy (Bumgarner) Carle. James was a hardworking, honest man who farmed and owned Carle Trucking and loved his grandkids and loved his Westerns. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Janet...

Virginia Short

Virginia Short

Sep 17, 2025

Virginia (Kaiser) Short, 88, of Laurelville went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born March 29, 1937 in Lawrence County the daughter of the late John and Amanda (Doolin) Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons Bobby Kaiser, Douglas Kaiser and Merle Kaiser, grandchildren Jennifer (King) Kaiser...

Tammy Ayers

Tammy Ayers

Sep 17, 2025

Tammy L. Ayers, 64, of Circleville, Ohio passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was the daughter of Henry and Suzanne Ayers who have preceded her in death. Tammy was born on September 12, 1961 at Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio. Tammy was a 1980 graduate of Circleville High School and a 1984...

William Stout

William Stout

Sep 13, 2025

William A. “Bill” Stout, 92, of Circleville passed away September 13, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Bill was born on August 5, 1933 in Circleville, Ohio to John Boyd Stout and Luella Marie (Stanley) Stout. He is survived by his children John (Cheryl) Stout, Daniel (Jane) Stout and David (Regina) Stout; grandchildren Emily (Josh) Brown, Elizabeth (Tyler) Puckett, Miranda...

Naomi Parker

Naomi Parker

Sep 13, 2025

Naomi J. Parker, 84, of Williamsport passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. Naomi was born April 23, 1941 in Chillicothe to the late John and Roxie Bridenbaugh. Surviving are her children Naomi Legg (Bainbridge), Brenda Short (Circleville), Jimmie Wilbanks (Circleville), 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Naomi was preceded in death by her husband Robert Parker Sr.; son Robert Parker...

Ruth Michael

Ruth Michael

Sep 12, 2025

Ruth J. (Carl) Michael, age 88 of Surprise, Arizona, formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away September 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Michel and her daughter Crystal E. Metelski Anderson and is survived by her only son Jason. She was born September 18, 1936 to Clyde and Darleen Carl, the oldest of seven brothers (Gene,...

Donald "Catfish" Williams

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

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

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...

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