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John Schweitzer

John Schweitzer

Aug 10, 2017

John Matthew Schweitzer, 62, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 5, 1954 to the late John William and Emma O’Keefe Schweitzer. Proceeded in death by brother, Frank. John is survived by his wife, Laura Schweitzer; children Eric (Apryll) Schweitzer, Michaela (Steve)...

Stoney Speakman

Stoney Speakman

Aug 9, 2017

Stoney C. Speakman, 54, of Circleville, died August 9, 2017 at Berger ER. He was born on April 8, 1963, the son of Alfred and Virginia (Ogborn) Speakman. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He worked for RCA for 18 years then went into business with his brother, Speakman Heating and Cooling and then Armstrong...

Warren "Al" Bower, Jr

Warren "Al" Bower, Jr

Aug 9, 2017

Warren "Al" A. Bower, Jr., 73, of Circleville, died August 9, 2017. He was born on July 7, 1944 in Columbus, the son of Warren and Helen (Sharon) Bower, Sr. He was a 1964 graduate of Hamilton Twp. H.S., active member of Pontious United Methodist Church, active in Hamilton Twp. Alumni Association, played Dartball with Faith United Methodist Church...

Hobert Payne

Hobert Payne

Aug 7, 2017

Hobert Payne, 94, of Centerburg, formally of Circleville, passed away on August 7, 2017. He was born on September 28, 1922 in Louisa, KY to Lewis and Hattie (Blevins) Payne. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Thompson)Payne, son John Payne, brothers Logan, James and Walter Payne and by sister Ruby Sowers....

Matthew Hogue

Matthew Hogue

Aug 7, 2017

Matthew Robert Hogue, 36, of Grove City formerly of Circleville passed away on August 7, 2017. He was born on January 17, 1981 in Bremerhaven, Germany to Steven and Patricia (McIntyre) Hogue. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by grandparents Ocie and George McIntyre. Matthew an Air Force Veteran was a 1999 graduate of Circleville...

Fern Davis

Fern Davis

Aug 6, 2017

Fern Davis, 91, of Circleville passed away on August 6, 2017. She was born on October 28, 1925 in Mercer County to Charles and Mary (Rettig) Sell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lester Davis, brother Leroy Sell and by sisters Olive Farnsley and Madonna George. Fern is survived by her step...

Raymond Jenkins

Raymond Jenkins

Aug 5, 2017

Raymond Jenkins, 79, of Circleville passed away on August 5, 2017. He was born on February 21, 1938 in Dayton to Raymond and Dasmia (Detty) Jenkins. Raymond a Navy Veteran was a member of First Baptist Church, a swim team coach at Northwest YMCA of Dayton for 10 years and served as Deacon at Seminole First Baptist Church. In...

Judith Stuckey

Judith Stuckey

Aug 3, 2017

Judith Ann Anderson was born on Monday July 18, 1938 in Lancaster to Earl and Justine (Bales) Anderson. She attended Deercreek Township School in Williamsport all 12 years. She enjoyed playing in the band and 6 years of cheerleading. She graduated from WHS, a member of the National Honor Society in the Class of 1956. She attended Bliss Business...

Betty Schwalbach

Betty Schwalbach

Aug 3, 2017

Betty Schwalbach, 93, of Circleville passed away on August 3, 2017. She was born on June 3, 1924 in Illinois to James and Zelma (Garrett) McFarland. In addition to her husband Charles Schwalbach she was preceded in death by a grandson Jason Schwalbach. Betty is survived by her children Sharon (Dan) Hoag, James Schwalbach and Debra (Daniel) Anders, 9...

Deborah Greer

Deborah Greer

Jul 31, 2017

Deborah Greer, 57, of Ashville passed away on July 31, 2017. She was born on November 25, 1959 in Grayson, KY to Stanley and Sarah (Hall) Sargent. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son Brian Greer and brothers Mike, Scott and David Sargent. Deborah is survived by her son Joshua Greer, daughter Amy (Christopher)...

Sheila Eastep

Sheila Eastep

Jul 30, 2017

Sheila Eastep, 57, of Circleville passed away on July 30, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1959 in Columbus to Larry and Doris (Thompson) Smallwood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter Brittany Eastep. Sheila is survived by her husband Paul Eastep, children Shawn and Megan Eastep, grandchildren Haley and Brantley, step grandchildren...

Christine Peters

Christine Peters

Jul 29, 2017

Christine Peters of Circleville died on July 29, 2017 at Brown Memorial in Circleville. She was born on July 31, 1924 in Greenup County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William F. and Virgie Allen Justice. She was married to Wallace L. Peters who preceded her in death. She is survived by one son; Leroy (Sandie) Hagen of Circleville,...

Deborah Cain

Deborah Cain

Jul 27, 2017

Deborah Cain, 64, of Laurelville passed away on July 27, 2017. She was born on June 16, 1953 in Columbus to Richard and Mary Ann (Arms) Iddings. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister Sallie. Deborah is survived by her husband Ronald Cain, daughter Kendra Cain, grandchildren Taylor, Kaitlyn, Brennan, 2 great grandchildren Ember,...

Carolyn Withers

Carolyn Withers

Jul 27, 2017

Cremation

Emerson Wright

Emerson Wright

Jul 27, 2017

Emerson E. “Gene” Wright, 85, of Circleville passed away on July 27, 2017. He was born on October 29, 1931 in Pickaway County to Harry and Odessa (Conaway) Wright. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy (Evans) Wright, sister Carolyn Valentine and brother-in-law’s Jimmy, Terry, Dave and Ned. Gene was a 1950...

Forest Hayes

Forest Hayes

Jul 26, 2017

Forest Hayes, 92, of Florida passed away on July 26, 2017. He was born in Clay County, Indiana on April 12, 1925 to Alva and Clara (Morlan) Hayes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Janetta (Stegner) Hayes, and by siblings Thelma Hawkins, Inex Robison, Edna Cornwell, Willard, Evelyn and Wilmer Hayes, Laveda...

Tamra Bowling

Tamra Bowling

Jul 23, 2017

Tamra Bowling, 45, of Williamsport passed away on July 23, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1971 in Chillicothe to Charles and Marilyn (Meade) Newsome. She was preceded in death by step brother Shane McGlone, grandparents Weldon and Colleen Meade and Fred and Lucille Newsome and by sister-in-law Diane Crowe. Tamra is survived by her father Charles (Vickie)...

Robert Strous

Robert Strous

Jul 22, 2017

Robert Strous, 82, of South Bloomfield passed away July 22, 2017. He was born on April 9, 1935 in Laurelville to Melvin and Dorothy (Paxton) Strous. Robert a Marine Veteran was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Pamela (Bundock) Strous. Robert is survived by his children Randall (Donalda) Strous, Kirsten (Sean) Strous Bailey, grandchildren Kellie, Kristie,...

James Collins

James Collins

Jul 22, 2017

James E. Collins, 88 of Circleville, passed away July 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 20, 1928 in Riceville, KY, the son of Johnnie and Nola (Spradlin) Collins. He graduated from Jennycreek High School in (1946), Pikeville College (1952), and Morehead State University. He began his teaching career in a one room school house...

Eileen Canfield

Eileen Canfield

Jul 22, 2017

Eileen May Canfield age 87 on Saturday, July 22, 2017 passed into her future life after an extended illness. She leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Harry, daughters Carol Gravenstein (Steve) of Topeka Kansas, Sharon Holliday (Tom) of Alexandria VA. and Beth Rose (Steven) of Jacksonville, FL. She also cherished 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In addition...

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