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Ralph Smith
Aug 15, 2025
Ralph "Bud" Smith, 82, of Laurelville passed away on August 15, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1942 in Clendenin, WV to Ralph “Pop” Jr. and Georgie (Shamblin) Smith. He had worked for Brodie, Lakeshore and Perham Pipelines, Team Fishel Co. and Miller Pipeline where he retired from on December 21, 2007. He enjoyed camping at Bobo Campground, Nascar,...
Randy Stires
Aug 15, 2025
Randy Lee Stires of Kingston, Ohio passed away on August 15, 2025 surrounded by his family at Adena Hospital (ICU). Randy was born January 6, 1956, at Fayette County Memorial Hospital to Dorothy (Dunn) and Ronald Stires. He lived most of his life in the Mount Sterling area, where he worked as a truck driver for Tra-Serv and volunteered with...
Larry Webb
Aug 12, 2025
Larry Ray Webb, 74, of Circleville passed away on August 12, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1951 in Louisa, Kentucky to Carl and Carrie (Terry) Webb. He had worked for Columbus Marble and enjoyed playing Euchre, card games with family and friends, going to the casino and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father Carl Webb;...
Edna Danner
Aug 10, 2025
Edna M. Danner (Fetherolf), 86, of Greenfield, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born on January 19, 1939 to Eldon and Esther (Swackhammer) Fetherolf in South Bloomingville, Ohio. She is survived by her children Clinton Danner of Lancaster, Ohio, Patricia (James) Harris of Lancaster, Ohio, Regina (Robert) Harris of Lancaster, Ohio,...
Cindy Crabtree
Aug 8, 2025
Cindy Lou Crabree, 71, of Columbus, passed away on August 8, 2025 at Doctors Hospital. She was born on November 10, 1953 in Circleville, the daughter of William and Rose (Shaffer) Clark, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Irvin Crabtree. She is survived by her brother, William Clark; sister, Vikki Clark Toole; brother-in-law, Robert Toole,...
Barbara Steward
Aug 6, 2025
Barbara Ann Steward passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2025. Barb lived for making memories with her family, especially her three little girls. Her smile could light up the night sky and she had a heart of gold. She was the proud mother of three daughters, Brooklyn, Kinsley and McKayla, her shining stars whom she loved to the moon and...
Nancy Shell
Aug 6, 2025
Nancy Lou (Amos) Shell, March 15, 1946-August 6, 2025 daughter of George A. Amos and Bessie E. (Dixon) Amos. Preceded in death by her parents; husband George I Shell Sr.; daughter Tara Lynn Shell and great grandson James. Nancy is survived by daughter Tammy (Mark) Jones and son George I Shell Jr.; grandsons Jesse Morris and family; Joshua (Samantha) Morris...
Jon Neff
Aug 4, 2025
Jon Neff, 64, of Circleville passed away on August 4, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1961 in Circleville to Hugh and Jacquline (Eitel) Neff. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Heath Rowland and brother Timothy A. Neff. Jon retired from Jay’s Barber Shop where he was a barber. With his quick...
Michael Logan
Aug 3, 2025
Michael E. Logan passed away on Sunday, August 3 at the age of 70 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Mike is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Frericks of 48 years and children Mary “Cory” So (Walter) of Circleville, Mary Jo Hampp of Lancaster, Adam (Kelly) of Pickerington and Katie (Colin) Hedges of Circleville. He is also survived...
Terry Valentine
Aug 2, 2025
Terry Lee Valentine was born in Circleville, Ohio to Alice Marie Alexander Valentine and Leland Valentine. He attended and graduated from Circleville High School and resided in Circleville for the majority of his life. Terry had a long and distinguished career in the United States Navy and the United States Naval Reserve that began in 1967 during the Vietnam Conflict....
Perry "Fig" Newton
Aug 1, 2025
Perry “Fig” Newton, 66, of Laurelville passed away on August 1, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1959 in Lancaster to Lyle and Dixie (Douglas) Newton. He was a retired electrician and loved outdoors, fishing, boating, family, animals and his church Cornerstone Church in Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his parents. Fig is survived by brothers Michael...
Wilson Steele III
Aug 1, 2025
Wilson Richard Steele III, 72, of Circleville passed away on August 1, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1953 in Fulton, NY to Wilson and Esca (Morrison) Steele II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Wilson Richard Steele IV and his siblings Leon Steele and Joann Detillon. Wilson is survived by his wife...
Dr. David Case
Aug 1, 2025
Dr. David Case, 83, of Circleville passed away on August 1, 2025. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on December 24, 1941 to Raymond and June (Saltz) Case. He was in ministry in Indiana, Ashland, Ohio and Lancaster. He had taught at Ohio Christian University for 55 years where he also served as academic dean. In addition to his parents...
Margaret Karr
Jul 31, 2025
Margaret Nevada (Stahr) Karr, 85, of Laurelville (South Perry) left this earth peacefully at her home July 31, 2025. She was born November 9, 1939 to Vernie and Mary (Houston) Stahr. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Harold “Pete” Karr; her parents Vernie and Mary Stahr; daughter-in-law Amy Karr, son-in-law Craig Riddle and granddaughters Chelsea...
Christine Pennington
Jul 28, 2025
Christine Pennington, 62, of Circleville passed away on July 28, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1962 in Circleville to Terry and Frances (Miller) Imler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Pennington. Christine is survived by her daughters Kelly Jo Pennington and Katie (Christopher Tanner) Pennington; grandchildren Taylor, Kaya and Helena...
Phillip Long
Jul 27, 2025
Phillip R. Long, 80, of Circleville passed on July 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born June 18, 1945, at White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to the late Willard G. and Jessie M. Schettler Long. On May 27, 1967 he married his high school sweetheart Judith I. Nickell and rejoiced in their...
Clifford Johnson
Jul 26, 2025
Clifford Johnson, 65, of Circleville passed away on July 26, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1960 in Circleville to George and Rita (Brungs) Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Johnson. Clifford is survived by brothers Jerry and George Johnson and by sisters Ann (Gary) Francis and Carolyn Queen. A...
Bryan Rettkowski
Jul 23, 2025
Bryan Rettkowski December 31, 1976 – July 23, 2025
Bryan Rettkowski, 48, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on July 23, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1976, in Clinton, Iowa, to Hank and Teresa Rettkowski. A proud resident of Circleville, Bryan was a loving husband, father, son, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him.
He...
Leona "Sue" Caudill
Jul 21, 2025
Leona “Sue” Caudill, age 61, of Mount Sterling, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2025. Born on November 9, 1963, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Donna (Smith) Brumfield. Sue was a vibrant and compassionate presence in her community. She found great joy in spending time at the Mount Sterling Community Center with her sewing group...
Grace L. Carpenter
Jul 21, 2025
Grace L. Carpenter, 92 of Circleville, passed away on July 21, 2025 in Pickaway Manor. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Fairfield County, the daughter of Chester and Grace (Starkey) Frazier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Carpenter, grandson, Kevin Swackhammer and brothers, Roscoe and Joe Frazier. She is survived by her children, Diann L....
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