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Robin Thomas
Apr 26, 2015
Robin Dale Thomas, 52, of Circleville passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born on July 18, 1962 in West Union, Ohio to Frank and Nancy (Brooke) Thomas. Robin was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church and formerly employed by Roxane Labs. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by...

Brian Emerson
Apr 23, 2015
Brian J. “Opie” Emerson, 23, of Tarlton passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015. He was born on December 29, 1991 in Chillicothe to Andy and Katherine (Primmer) Emerson who survive. Brian was preceded in death by his grandma; Mary Emerson, great grandparents; Bessie and Charles Hill, Rosie Hissey, James and Katherine Primmer and Leon Emerson and by grandpa; Carl...

Harold Rhymer
Apr 22, 2015
Harold Richard Rhymer, 91, of Circleville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Berger Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on November 20, 1923 in Fairfield County to George and Jeanette (Conrad) Rhymer. Richard retired from the Kroger Company in Circleville after 26 years. He was also a milk truck driver for Pickaway...

Richard England
Apr 21, 2015
Richard J. England, 88, of Circleville passed away April 21, 2015 at Pickaway Manor. Richard was born in Springfield, Illinois on August 5, 1926 to James and Hazel (Jay) England. He lived in Montana for several years in his youth before moving to the Panama Canal Zone in 1942. He graduated from Balboa High School in Panama and then served...

Phil Stumbo
Apr 21, 2015
Phil Stumbo age 65 of Stoutsville went to be with the Lord April 21, 2015 at his home with his wife Pat of 47 years by his side. Born October 21, 1949 in the town of Amba, Kentucky. Phil was a welder retired from Buckeye Steel Castings. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Marie (Hamilton) Stumbo...

Sharon Downs
Apr 19, 2015
Sharon M. Downs, 68, of Circleville died Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. Sharon was born on July 24, 1946 in Madison, West Virginia. She was a 1964 graduate of South High School, Columbus and attended Bliss College. She retired from the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Human Resources as a Human Resource Administrator. Sharon also...

Earl Nelson
Apr 18, 2015
Earl R. Nelson, 71, of Circleville died April 18, 2015 at his residence. Earl was born on February 23, 1944 in Lawrence County to Hobert and Lillian (Butler) Nelson. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Delbert, John, Junior, Howard and Clarence, sister; Juanita Burns. Earl is survived by his wife; Mary (Vanover) Nelson, daughters; Rhonda Nelson and...

Nicholas Davis
Apr 16, 2015
Nicholas A. Davis, 34, of Amanda, died April 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born April 11, 1981 in Lancaster, the son of Kelly and Toni (Davis) Davis. He was preceded in death by his father and grandfather, Daniel R. Davis. He is survived by his mom and step-dad, Toni and Jeff Smith; sister, Ruth (John) Avellino; brothers, Matthew...

Wanda Delong
Apr 16, 2015
Wanda L. DeLong, 81, of Laurelville, died April 16, 2015 in Huntington, WV. She was born on March 13, 1934 in Ross County, the daughter of Ollen and Opal (Dawson) Swepston. She was a member of Laurel Hills United Methodist Church, 1952 graduate of Centralia High School and member of OES, Kingston. Family was the most important aspect of Wanda’s...

James Bunger
Apr 14, 2015
James L. Bunger, 71, of Stoutsville passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in Waverly. He was born on August 10, 1943 in Latonia, Kentucky to George and Irene (Daniels) Bunger. He was preceded in death by his parents. James is survived by his wife; Connie (Pitzer) Kelly, sons; Greg Bunger (Rachael), Robert and Sean Wilson, grandchildren; Cohen, Caleb, Cameryn,...

Richard Herron
Apr 11, 2015
Richard “Dick” Herron, 80, of Florida passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Circleville. He was retired from Manna Pro Corp. He served in National Guards. Dick was born on March 1, 1935 in Circleville to Russell and Helen (Stout) Herron. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother; Marie Herron, son; Brian Herron, grandson; Justin, brother; Jerry...

Charles Kuhn
Apr 10, 2015
Charles E. Kuhn Sr. 87, of Circleville passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. He was born on June 18, 1927 in Pike County to Elza and Alvira (Harris) Kuhn. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Giffin) Kuhn, daughter; Marvene Davis, one grandson, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Charles is survived by...

Phyllis Redman
Apr 10, 2015
Phyllis June Redman, 76, went home to the Lord on April 10, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 13, 1938 in Circleville to Lloyd Layton and Nora Leona (Starkey) Happenny. She retired from GE after 35 years of service and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; Harry, her mother and father;...

Fred Brown
Apr 7, 2015
Fred Vernon Brown (also known affectionately as “Dad”, “Pop”, “Papa Fred”, “Uncle Fred”, and probably others) passed away quietly at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville on Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. He was 79. Fred was a lover of life and all its pursuits; a beloved father, grandfather, and friend; and a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. Fred also...

Linda Seymour
Apr 6, 2015
Linda Seymour, 65, of Circleville passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. She was born on September 25, 1949 in Circleville to Clarence and Anna (Haddox) Tomlinson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Seymour, daughter; Angela Amann and sister; Sandra Hampp. Linda is survived by her children; Tracy Ventura (Gary Craine) and...

Walter Jones Jr
Apr 6, 2015
Walter “Jonesy” Jones Jr., 90, of Circleville passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born on January 24, 1925 in Pickaway County to Walter and Pauline (Hazelwood) Jones Sr. He ran Sohio Gas Station for 30 plus years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda (Spradlin) Jones, siblings; Loretta Phifer, Betty...

Ruth Massengale
Apr 4, 2015
Ruth Ann Massengale was born on July 2, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Curtis and Mary Ann (Hay) Smith. She died Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Mount Carmel West Hospital after a long fight with her health. She was 71 years old. She is preceded in death by her step-mother, Bonnie Smith and by her husband, Leonard Massengale....

Wilhelmena Drum
Apr 2, 2015
Wilhelmena B. Drum 98, resident of Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala went to Heaven March 29, 2015 after a short hospital stay. She was born on January 1, 1917 in Scioto County, OH, the daughter of William and Anna (Meyers) Strehle. She was a member of Ringgold United Methodist Church, member of Gideons Auxiliary and retired after 12 years of service...

James Cottrell
Apr 2, 2015
James T. “Junior” Cottrell, went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 2, 2015. James was born January 30, 1939 in Circleville, the son of James T. and Dorothy (Ward) Cottrell. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Thelma Jean Wallace. James had worked many different jobs through the years until he was forced to retire...
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