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Kathy Smith
Jun 19, 2009
Kathy L. Smith, 51, of Circleville, died June 19, 2009 at Berger Hospital. She was born May 31, 1958 in Columbus the daughter of John E. and Shirley (Rein) Current. She was involved with Relay for Life. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her father John E. Current of Circleville, husband William B....

Rebecca Holbrook
Jun 15, 2009
Rebecca J. Holbrook, 42, died June 15, 2009 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born April 17, 1967 in Circleville the daughter of Clayton and Carol (Hamilton) Holbrook. Rebecca was formerly the owner operator of Hair We Go Again in Circleville. She is survived by her parents, step-daughter, Crystal Warner, partner, Brad Willoughby, sister, Debra Eblin, brother, Tony (Kate) Holbrook,...

Zelda Clark
Jun 15, 2009
Zelda J. Clark, 84, of Nelsonville, did June 15, 2009 at OSU Hospital. She was born July 28, 1924 in Logan. She was preceded in death by her parents; Lloyd E. and Flossie Loring; husband, Robert V. Clark; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Charlie Stanley; daughter, Bobbie Black and 1 sister. She is survived by her son, Lloyd (Charlotte)...

Homer Adams
Jun 14, 2009
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Homer Adams, 81, of Circleville, went home to be with the Lord, June 14, 2009 at Logan Elm Heath Care. He was born March 23, 1928 in Pickaway County, the son of Homer and Highly (Adams) Adams. He was a member of the Ohio St. Church of Christ in Christian Union, retired from Dupont and was a former...

Kathy Hudak
Jun 13, 2009
Kathy Sue Hartranft-Hudak, 52, of Amanda, died June 13, 2009. She was born February 9, 1957 in Westerville the daughter of Ernest and Bernice (Starkey) Byers. She was employed as a clerical specialist at Fairfield Medical Center and was an EMT for Amanda Twp. EMS. She was preceded in death by her father and husband John Hudak. Kathy is...

Ralph Lake
Jun 11, 2009
Ralph E. Lake, 54, of Circleville, died June 11, 2009 at Berger Hospital. He was born May 16, 1955 in Circleville, the son of John and Anabelle (Carle) Lake, Sr. He was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Flaget High School, 1974 Diesel Mechanic School – Nashville,TN, worked as an Independent Insurance Agent, formerly employed at Western and Southern, J.E....

Rev James Osborne Jr
Jun 10, 2009
Rev. James E. Osborne, Jr. 59, of Circleville, went to be with the Lord and claim his final victory on June 10, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 26, 1949 in Ashland, KY to James E. and Billie (Ward) Osborne, Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Circleville High School, attended Ohio State University and Columbus Business...

George Wellman
Jun 9, 2009
George Mark Wellman, 77, of Circleville, passed away June 9, 2009 at Doctor’s Hospital West. He was born October 25, 1931 in Wayne, West Virginia, the son of Maynard and Mildred (Montgomery) Wellman. He was a 1951 graduate of Walnut High School, Ashville. He was in the U.S. Navy from November, 1951 to November, 1955. He was a devoted...

Kimberly Adams
Jun 7, 2009
Kimberly Arlene Adams, 51, of Circleville, died June 7, 2009 at Berger Hospital. She was born October 14, 1957 in Columbus, the daughter of Ernest and Joy (Goodwin) Hall. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Hall and brother, David Hall. She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Adams; son, Richard D. Adams Jr. of Circleville;...

Joanne Boyer
Jun 3, 2009
Joanne Boyer, 79 of Circleville, died June 3, 2009 at Brown Memorial. She was born December 10, 1929 in Circleville, the daughter of Robert and Alzada (Dowler) Cook. She was a member of the Circleville Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence “Nels” Boyer; brothers, Ernest Byers, Emmitt, Glen, Bill, Ray and...

Larry Dotson
Jun 1, 2009
Larry E. Dotson, 61, passed away Monday June 1, 2009 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was born April 5, 1948 at Cedar, WV and was a 1966 graduate of Phelps High School, Phelps, KY. He was the son of the late Earl P. and Lucille (Mounts) Dotson. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Emma (Daugherty) Dotson;...

George Thress
Jun 1, 2009
George D. Thress, 87, of Tarlton, died June 1, 2009 at the V.A. in Chillicothe. He was born January 18, 1922 in Haydenville, the son of Albert and Edith (Skivers) Thress. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII and member of Dresbach Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Eric Thress; brothers, Gilbert, Pearlie, Arthur...

Arthur Tucker
May 27, 2009
Arthur Lee Tucker, 65, of Ashville, died May 27, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 24, 1943 in Columbus, the son of William and Mazie (Turbett) Tucker. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. He is survived by his children, Rebekah Copeland of...

Loretta Watkins
May 27, 2009
Loretta Ann Watkins, 73, of Williamsport, died May 27, 2009 at Pickaway Manor. She was born February 13, 1936 in Darbyville, the daughter of Virgil and Faye (Swank) Slagle. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John Watkins. She is survived by her son, David (fiancé, Deanna) Watkins of Darbyville; half brother, Keith (Karen) Messinger of...

Joshua Whaley
May 26, 2009
Joshua A. Whaley, 20, of Circleville, died unexpectedly May 26, 2009. He was born May 17, 1989 in Columbus, the son of Jeffrey and Teresa (Hunt) Whaley. He is survived by his parents; sister, Wendy (James LaFontaine) Smith; brother, Ty (Nicole Hicks) Whaley; nieces, Madison and Morgan; girlfriend, Megan; best friends, Kyle Weaver and T.J. Parker and teacher, Colleen Beatty...

Wendell Nichols
May 25, 2009
Wendell Nichols, 78, of Washington Court House passed away on Monday, May 25, 2009. Mr. Nichols and Army veteran was born on June 10, 1930 in Wilmington to Arthur and Gail (Floyd) Nichols. He retired from Mead Containers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Dickie, Arthur and Ferrell Nichols and by one sister,...

Marjorie Edgington
May 25, 2009
Marjorie J. Edgington, 70 of Circleville, died Monday May 25, 2009 at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Circleville, July 7, 1938 to Abner and Goldie (Ramey) Leach. She married Robert E. Edgington, on April 14, 1956. He preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by two grandchildren, Rock E. Edgington and Leah...

Rosemary Francis
May 18, 2009
Rosemary Francis, 80, of Circleville, died May 18, 2009 at Circleville Care and Rehab. She was born April 20, 1929 in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Ren and Grace Mumaw. She was retired from G.E. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Francis, Sr.; sons, Bill Francis and Jim (Louann) Francis of Circleville; daughter, Betty Herron of...

Donabelle Tisdale
May 16, 2009
Donabelle Tisadle, 84, of Laurelville, died May 16, 2009 in Chillicothe. She was born June 16, 1924 in Hocking County the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Elick) Edwards. Donabelle was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ansel; son, Timmy Lee; two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey; sister-in-law, Beverly Tisdale Montgomery and several...
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