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Karen Jean Smith
Mar 13, 2025
Karen J. Smith, 72, of Circleville, passed away March 13, 2025 in Columbus. She was born October 6, 1952 in Delaware, OH the daughter of Gerard and Anna Pauline (Strawser) Edeblute. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren Bre`den Smith and Joshua Heath Fairrow and nephew Michael Emerine, Jr. Karen is survived by her husband Daniel Smith, daughter...
Franklin Delano Stroup
Mar 13, 2025
Franklin Delano Stroup, 91, of Stoutsville, passed away March 13, 2025 in Pickaway Manor. He was born on February 28, 1934 in South Salem, OH, the son of William and Hazel (Forsythe) Stroup. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. He worked at Manna Pro for 46 years, retiring in 1996 to enjoy his hobbies of fishing, yard...
Nathaniel Hayes Johnston
Mar 11, 2025
Nathaniel Hayes Johnston, 20, of Circleville died on March 11, 2025 as a result of a car accident. He was born on May 30, 2004 in St. Marys Ohio to Martin and Martha (Hayes) Johnston. Nathaniel was a 2022 Westfall Graduate and loved baseball and his niece Nomi. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Lori Hayes. Nathaniel is...
Ronald Justus
Mar 10, 2025
Ronald Lynn Justus, 75, of Circleville passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1949, in Circleville to Jean and Dorothy (Gates) Justus. Ron worked for Thomson/RCA for 33 years before they closed their doors in 2004. He was an avid Cleveland browns fan and fishing enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda...
Tony "Tom" Wagner
Mar 10, 2025
Tony “Tom” Wagner, 71, of Circleville passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1953 in Memphis, TN to Thomas and Laquita (Preston) Wagner. He worked many years at E.I. Dupont and was pastor of Mt. Sterling Baptist Church. He was a Navy Veteran. He was a man of faith in God, devoted to his family,...
Michael Dowland
Mar 10, 2025
Michael “Mike” Charles Dowland, 74, of Circleville passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born in Flint, Michigan to Charles and Irene (Park) Dowland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Sandy Wilcox and father-in-law Bill Dountz. Michael is survived by his loving wife Sue (Dountz) Dowland; children Chris (Jeff) Homolka, Michael (Tracy)...
Nancy Sue Brown
Mar 9, 2025
Nancy Sue Brown, 79, of Circleville passed away on March 9, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1945 in Kingston to Howard and Regina (French) Carroll. Nancy retired from Harden Chevrolet after 30 years and then looked after her grandkids. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law Don and (Deeanna) Carroll; brother...
Ralph Hovermale
Mar 9, 2025
Ralph was born in Bath County, KY on November 29, 1930. He was born into a rural farming family. Ralph bought his first farm in a partnership with his uncle at age 17 and used the income, along with helping on neighboring farms, to fund his college education. He joined the US Army Kentucky National Guard at age 16. He...
Jimmie Vanover
Mar 8, 2025
Jimmie Lee Vanover, 85, of Laurelville passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1939 the son of the late James and Imogene (Yaple) Vanover on October 21, 1961 he was united in marriage to his loving wife of 63 years Eileen (Elliott) Vanover who survives. Jimmie is survived by his...
Danny Bolin
Mar 8, 2025
Danny Bolin, 65, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was the son of Joan Bolin Brungs who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brother Gary Bolin. Danny is survived by his wife Karen (Kitchen) Bolin; his sisters Sandra Cunningham, Vickie (Bruce) Rutherford, Pam (Jack) Thompson and Trish Cavo and by many nieces, nephews...
Irma Fenstermaker
Mar 7, 2025
Irma L. Fenstermaker, also known as “Grammy Butter” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, died peacefully on Friday morning, March 7, 2025.Irma, known to all by her sparkling blue eyes and easy smile, had just celebrated her 102nd birthday the prior week. Born on February 27, 1923, Irma was the daughter of Robert and Alice Lewis. She was the third...
Teresa Marion
Mar 7, 2025
Teresa Marion, 76, of Circleville passed away on March 7, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1948 in Circleville to Jack and Betty (Arledge) Lane. Teresa loved playing card games with her family and spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed going to the casino. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gary...
Michael Pitt
Mar 6, 2025
Michael Allen Pitt, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 6, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born in Circleville to Charles “Frick” and Lorna (Kneece) Pitt on September 24, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Steve and Randy Pitt. Michael is survived by his loving wife of...
Larry Parsley
Mar 5, 2025
Larry Parsley, 66, of Circleville passed away March 5, 2025. He was born in Columbus to William Parsley Sr. and Mary (Bowen) Parsley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Hershall Parsley and William Parsley Jr., sisters Linda Parsley and Deborah Pickering. Larry is survived by wife Debra, brother Robert (Judy) Parsley; special daughter April...
Gary Greene
Mar 5, 2025
Gary Greene, 82, of Circleville passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born on October 31, 1942 in Volga, WV to Ralph and Myrtle (Simons) Greene. He retired from E.I. Dupont and was a Marine Veteran. Gary enjoyed being a transport driver for Mike Vallery and then Coughlin. He also liked to fish, ride motorcycles, camping and back packing...
Alan Christopher
Mar 3, 2025
Alan Christopher, 70, of Whitley City, KY passed away on March 3, 2025 in Kentucky. He was born on October 23, 1954 in Circleville to Eugene and Imajean (Hastings) Christopher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Tammie Christopher and Charles “Chuck” Christopher. Alan is survived by his wife Dovie (Watson) Christopher; son Brian...
Madlynn Adams
Mar 3, 2025
Madlynn M. Adams was healed and embraced by Our Heavenly Father on March 3, 2025, reuniting with family and friends who were surely waiting to greet her on Heavenly shores. Released from hospitals, walkers, pain and suffering she’s dancing on streets of gold. She was born on August 29, 1945 in Piketon, Ohio to William and Edna (Meade) Blanton. In...
Philip "Phil" Leahy
Mar 2, 2025
Philip W. (Phil) Leahy, 90, of Circleville, passed away on March 2, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Phil was born August 29, 1934 in Clinton, Iowa, the third son of Arthur and Mildred Leahy. He graduated from Clinton High School and earned both athletic and academic scholarships to the University of Iowa, where he played football and ran track for four...
Donald Crist
Mar 2, 2025
Donald R. Crist, 96, of Circleville, OH died at 6:41 p.m. on March 2, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1928 in Circleville, OH, the son of Ralph and Hazel (Greeno) Crist. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Reah Jean; daughter, Susan A. Crist, Columbus, OH; son, Steven Crist (Marlene); grandsons,...
Vickie Everts
Feb 28, 2025
Vickie Everts, 73, of Circleville passed away on February 28, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1951 in Circleville to Don and Clara (Redman) Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Larry Thompson. Vickie is survived by her children Travis Hartley, John (Danielle) Hartley; siblings Susan (Roger) Legg and Chris (Eddie Hafer) Mitchell; grandchildren...
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