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Everett Ratcliff
Oct 22, 2012
Everett N. Ratcliff, 97, of Circleville, died October 22, 2012 at Logan Elm Health Care. He was born July 13, 1915 in Eagle Twp., Vinton County, the son of Noah and Bertha (Routte) Ratcliff. He was an ordained minister with the Churches of Christ in Christian Union. He pastored several churches including Boblett, Pleasant Valley Holiness, Beulah Chapel, Bonds...

Teresa Laswell
Oct 21, 2012
Teresa “Terry” Laswell, 60, of Circleville, died October 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 6, 1952 in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of Dilman and Betty (Peavyhouse) Beaty. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother; husband, Charles E. Laswell; children, Rebecca (Mark) Fyffe; Charles E. (Stephanie) Laswell, Jr. and Cheryl...

Frederick Overly
Oct 19, 2012
Frederick W. Overly, 90, of Circleville, passed away on October 19, 2012 at his residence. He was born on November 21, 1921 in Clarksburg, the son of Clifford and Clarris L. (Willis) Overly. On January 31, 1944 he married Opal E. Russel at the Williamsport Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Opal; son, Michael R....

Paul Myers
Oct 19, 2012
Paul T. Myers, 74, of Ashville, flew the coop and went to be with the Lord in the happy hunting grounds on October 19, 2012. He was born February 11, 1938 in Carrollton, Pa to Jack and Annie (Smith) Myers, adoptive parents, David and Martha Myers. He was preceded in death by his loving little poodle (Little Bit); his parents;...

Nita Shaffer
Oct 18, 2012
Nita L. Shaffer, 57, of Richmondale, died Oct. 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born Oct. 30, 1954 in Pickaway County, Ohio, the daughter of William and Florence (Wilson) Whaley. Nita was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Butch and Bob Whaley. She is survived by her husband, Earl R. Shaffer Sr.; children, Earl Richard Shafer Jr.,...

Blivian Rhodes
Oct 18, 2012
Blivian J. Rhodes, 82, of Circleville, died October 18, 2012 at OSU. She was born July 23, 1930 in Circleville, the daughter of Fredrick and Ruth (Albright) Woodward. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles H. Rhodes. She is survived by her son, Charles C. Rhodes; daughter, Quadena Rhodes; foster daughter, Dena Taylor and sister, Donna...

Daniel Gray
Oct 18, 2012
Daniel P. Gray, 54, of Circleville, died October 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1957 in Columbus, the son of Clarence and Agnes (Muncie) Gray, Sr. He was a 1976 graduate of Teays Valley High School, loved to play golf and spend time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,...

Cindy Barton
Oct 18, 2012
Cindy Lou McFarland Barton, 45, of Circleville, died October 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born December 16, 1966 in Circleville, the daughter of Glen and Betty (Smallwood) McFarland. She was an avid Nascar Fan, loved the outdoors, camping, walking and bowling. She is survived by her parents; husband, Donald Barton; children, Dustin M. (Crystal) Strausbaugh and Stacey (Dustin)...

Evelyn Greeno
Oct 17, 2012
Evelyn A. Boysel Greeno 74, of Circleville passed away October 17, 2012. She was born February 7, 1938 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Virgil and Audrey Boysel. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence “Zip Greeno; son, Ernest Greeno; brothers, Paul, William and Virgil Boysel, Jr. and sister, Carolyn Giffin. She is survived by her children,...

Calvin Akers
Oct 14, 2012
Calvin A. Akers, 79, of Laurelville, died October 14, 2012 at OSU. He was born on March 22, 1933 in West Virginia the son of Kenneth and Thelma (Painter) Akers. He was a Jehovah Witness. He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Morton) Akers; daughters, Evelyn Akers,...

John Lambert
Oct 14, 2012
John Wilmer Lambert born September 11, 1918 to William and Ina Lambert. He went to meet his Lord on October 14, 2012 after serving Him all of his life. His focus on getting to Heaven had an impact on every life he touched. J.W. (as he was lovingly called) was a born leader. As a minister he was responsible for...

Leslie Harris
Oct 14, 2012
Leslie Ray Harris, 47, of Stoutsville, died October 14, 2012 at Grant Hospital. He was born January 27, 1965 in Circleville, the son of Edward Harris and Mary Ann (Chaffin) Phipps. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Rich Harris. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Johnson) Harris; step-children, Crystal (Tony) Moody and Steven Stephenson; grandsons,...

Louise Thomas
Oct 14, 2012
Louise Thomas, 84, of Circleville, passed peacefully and comfortably in her home, Sunday morning, October 14, 2012. She was born on May 1928, the daughter of Amos and Nina (Hettinger) Kerns of Laurelville, OH. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gene Thomas; brothers, John, George, Chuck “C.D.” and Jerry Kerns and grandson, Jadin Thomas. She is survived...

William Parsley, Sr
Oct 12, 2012
William H. Parsley, Sr., 85, of Ashville, died October 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1926 in Crum, WV the son of Elbert and Maude (Arthur) Parsley. He was a WWII veteran and member of Roofers Local # 86. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Robert, brother Elbert Jr., and sisters Marie...

Anna Millar
Oct 7, 2012
Anna Pauline Millar of Circleville, passed away October 7, 2012. She was born October 5, 1925 in Delaware, OH, the daughter of the late John and Leota (Green) Strawser. She was a member of the Grant Hospital Guild, the Edelweis Damanchor of the Swiss Club and was the membership chairman, the Helvetica Beneficial Society and Hostess for the Swiss Chalet...

Billie Williams
Oct 6, 2012
Billie Williams, 88, of Circleville, died October 6, 2012 at Chillicothe VA. He was born January 25, 1924 in Johnson County, KY, the son of Lorenzo Dord and Phoeba (Lemaster) Williams. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona (Stewart) Williams; sisters, Beulah Sparks, Dixie Wells and...

Ernest Hurley
Oct 6, 2012
Our brother, Ernest Eugene “Gene” Hurley took his final walk in this life when he was quietly and gently taken to Heaven on October 6, 2012. Gene was born March 17, 1933, grew up and spent most of his young adult life in the rural countryside of Pickaway County near “Fox” located not far from Circleville. Gene was a...

Ruth Speakman
Oct 4, 2012
Ruth M. Speakman, 77, of Circleville, died October 4, 2012 at Berger Hospital. She was born February 21, 1935 in Newark, the daughter of the late Ferry and Gladys (Blasser) Hartman. She is survived by her husband, Richard P. Speakman; daughter, Dorothy (Jimmy) Lowery; step-son, Earl “Corky” (Becky) Speakman; 2 step grandchildren, Corey and Christy; 2 sisters, Carol White and...

James Blair
Oct 2, 2012
James W. Blair, 92, went to be with Jesus at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He was born on April 18, 1920 in Buena Vista, Ohio to Ivan Henry and Edna (Buck) Blair. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Cincinnati Milacron in 1982. He married Virginia G. (Leeth) Blair who...

Jeffrey Peoples
Sep 29, 2012
Jeffrey MailBox Peoples passed away Saturday morning, September 29,2012 due to complications of reoccurring pneumonia. He was a die-hard Steelers fan & graduated from Chillicothe High School. Jeff served honorably from 1979-1983 in the United States Marine Corps & acquired a service connected disability therein. He carried mail for fourteen years & briefly became a truck driver. MailBox was...
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