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Robert Scherer

Robert Scherer

Apr 7, 2017

Robert “Bob” Scherer, 88, of Circleville, passed away April 7, 2017 at Berger Hospital, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on January 27, 1929 in Ironton, Ohio to Albert and Lois Scherer. From his earliest days, he actively worked the family farm and dairy operation, including driving a daily delivery truck through the hills of southern Ohio at...

Lee Ferguson

Lee Ferguson

Apr 5, 2017

Lee Houston Ferguson, 24, of Circleville passed away on April 5, 2017. He was born on August 27, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia to Shane Houston and Lori (Arledge) Ferguson. He was a mechanical insulator for Advanced Industrial. Lee is survived by his father Shane (Kellie) Ferguson of Atlanta, GA, mother Lori (Trent) Laudner of Canal Winchester, girlfriend Ashley Nolan,...

Charles Sims

Charles Sims

Apr 5, 2017

Charles J. Sims, 86, of Circleville passed away on April 5, 2017. He was born in Gallipolis on November 23, 1930 to Charles and Mary (Broomfield) Sims. He was a US Marine serving from 1951 to 1953. Charles retired from AEP Electric Company with 36 years of service and former founder and Pastor of River of Life Church of...

Pauline Jones

Pauline Jones

Apr 4, 2017

Pauline Jones, 71, of Circleville passed away on April 4, 2017. She was born on July 19, 1945 in Pickaway County to Raymond and Opal (Amerine) Paxton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by infant sister Ruth, grandson Isiah, brother and sister in laws Stanley Seymour and Virginia Adams. She was a self-employed tax preparer...

Ernest Harber

Ernest Harber

Apr 3, 2017

Ernest “Ernie” W. Harber, 68, of Williamsport passed away on April 3, 2017. He was born on March 23, 1949 to Edward and Mary (Bess) Harber. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister. Ernie is survived by his wife Mae (Tilley) Harber, daughter Kim, son Jeff, 11 step children, brothers Mark...

Betty Neal

Betty Neal

Apr 3, 2017

Betty Neal, 85, of Circleville passed away on April 3, 2017. She was born on November 5, 1931 in Circleville to Edward and Minnie (Cooper) Strawser. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Neal. Betty is survived by her sons Mike (Connie) and Jim Neal, grandchildren Brent and Brady (Michelle)...

Louise Spain

Louise Spain

Apr 2, 2017

Louise Spain, 91, of Circleville passed away on April 2, 2017. She was born on July 24, 1925 in Gatesville, North Carolina to Shirley and Myrtle (Rountree) Baines. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Spain and brothers Clinton and Henry Baines. Louise is survived by her children William Thomas (Debbie) and...

Jessica Swank

Jessica Swank

Mar 31, 2017

Jessica L. “Jessie” Swank, 60, of Canal Winchester, formerly of Circleville, died March 31, 2017 in Columbus. She was born March 11, 1957 in Columbus OH the daughter of Jack and LaDonna (Gillotte) Rush who preceded her in death. Jessie was a 1975 graduate of Walnut Ridge High School. She worked 18 years at Fairfield...

Carol Garrett

Carol Garrett

Mar 25, 2017

Carol A. Garrett, 76, of Circleville passed away on March 25, 2017. She was born on July 9, 1940 in Ashville to Cletus and Mary (Willard) Jinks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Christopher Garrett. Carol is survived by her husband Donald Garrett, children Terry (Cheryl) Garrett, Dawn Spillane, grandchildren...

Zona Cockrell

Zona Cockrell

Mar 24, 2017

Zona Cockrell, 78, of Circleville passed away on March 24, 2017. She was born on January 7, 1939 in Lockbourne, Ohio to Chester and Medrith (Fout) Kocher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Forrest Cockrell, brothers Stanley and Brannon Kocher and sister Joretta Valero. Zona is survived by her...

Marjory Anderson

Marjory Anderson

Mar 23, 2017

Marjory Anderson, 80, of Circleville passed away on March 23, 2017. She was born on December 3, 1936 in Pickaway County to Menard and Mary (Thornton) Grubbs. Her parents died when she was very young and was adopted by David and Eunice (Thornton) Lauerman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Anderson....

Edward Tomlinson

Edward Tomlinson

Mar 22, 2017

Edward Tomlinson, 79, of Circleville passed away on March 22, 2017. He was born on May 30, 1937 in Circleville to Charles and Evelyn (Taylor) Tomlinson Sr. He retired from Kroger and was a member of BPOE 77, an avid Ohio State Fan, loved yard work and watching grandkids sporting events. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Louise Clements

Louise Clements

Mar 20, 2017

Louise Clements, 69, formerly of Circleville passed away on March 20, 2017. She was born on August 24, 1947 to the late George and Ruth (McCann) Stone. Louise was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Paul, Dwight, Richard and Robert Stone, grandparents Ray and Carrie McCann, uncles Chet and Harry Fretwell. She is survived by aunts Mary...

Patricia Keaton

Patricia Keaton

Mar 19, 2017

Visitation will be on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 at Wellman Funeral Home Funeral service will be on Friday 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery

Mary Crabtree

Mary Crabtree

Mar 18, 2017

Mary Crabtree, 79, of Circleville passed away March 18, 2017. She was born December 13, 1937 in Circleville to Oscar and Anna (Boyer) Allen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Milton Crabtree and sister Martha Salyers. Mary is survived by her children Mike (Jean) Reeser, Pam (Mark) Lutz, Tessie Noecker, Ginger Crabtree...

Lloyd Chaffin

Lloyd Chaffin

Mar 18, 2017

Lloyd R. “Skinny” Chaffin, 91, of Circleville passed away on March 18, 2017. He was born on November 21, 1925 in Ross County to Charles and Daisy Alice (Bush) Chaffin. He was a retired farmer in Ross County, worked for Ross County ODOT, owner and operator of Marathon Station in Hallsville and retired from E.I. DuPont with over 20...

Elizabeth Mcclarren

Elizabeth Mcclarren

Mar 16, 2017

Elizabeth McClarren, 47, of Chillicothe passed away on March 16, 2017. She was born on March 10, 1970 in Circleville to Charles and Sharidan (Mumaw) Haines. She was preceded in death by her parents. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Steve McClarren, children Bryan (Sheryl), Steve and Kendall (Stacey) McClarren and Azia (Michael) Cottrill, 7 grandchildren and by sisters...

James Kelley

James Kelley

Mar 14, 2017

James Leo Kelley, 27, of Circleville passed away on March 14, 2017. He was born on July 28, 1989 in Hillsboro to Nicholas and Paula (Keaton) Kelley. He was preceded in death by a sister Amanda Kelley. James is survived by his parents, wife Angel (Arnold) Kelley, children Addison, Carson, Jackson, Payton, Sydney and Isabella, brother Robert...

Merda Marshall

Merda Marshall

Mar 14, 2017

Merda Jefferson Marshall Jr., 81, died 7:52 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born October 23, 1935 in Circleville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Merda Marshall Sr. and Edna (Tomlinson) Marshall. On May 16, 1961 was united in marriage to Sharon (Yeager) Marshall of Columbus,...

Terry Hanley

Terry Hanley

Mar 13, 2017

Terry Lee Hanley, 69, of Circleville, died March 13, 2017 at Adena Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1947 in Circleville, the son of Paul and Betty (Whaley) Hanley. He was a member of the Eagles. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Brent Hanley. He is survived by his children, Carre Perkins, Doug (Jodelle)...

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