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Chelsea Davy
Jul 12, 2025
Chelsea Shea (Hall) Davy, RN, 36 years old of Circleville, OH passed away suddenly on July 12th, 2025. Chelsea was born on September 24th, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio to Scott Hall and Erin (Hardin) Vanover. She was a proud and loving mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, and nurse. Chelsea lived life to the fullest and always made it...
Linda Young
Jul 10, 2025
Linda Young, daughter of Eugene and Betty Young from Circleville passed away the afternoon of July 10. If you were ever in Ted Lewis Park on a weekend in the early 90’s, then the weenie wagon and Linda was a staple in your afternoon. She had a larger than life personality and was laughing with friends and family up to...
Theda Graham
Jul 10, 2025
Theda Mae Solt Graham born November 29, 1932 to Maurice and Fern (DeBoard) Solt in Ashville, Ohio. She is preceded by her parents; a sister Arlis (Judy) Ruppel; brother Warren Solt and 2 great grandchildren.
She is survived by a sister Nona (Howard) Fishbaugh of Maumee, Ohio and a brother George (Maxine) Solt of Morgantown, WV. Also, she leaves behind a...
Lawrence Liston
Jul 9, 2025
Lawrence (Larry) Liston , 58, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2025, at home. Larry managed the Gladden Food Pantry serving the community for 25 years. He attended South Highschool, and was a member of the St. Ladislas Catholic Church.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He had a deep love for his 1972 Nova SS and took...
Deanna "Didi" Smith
Jul 9, 2025
Deanna “Didi” Smith, 54, of Adelphi passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1971 in Washington Court House to Thomas and Eva (Fetherolf) Woodgeard. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her father-in-law Raymond Smith, brother-in-law Raymond “Butch” Smith. She is survived by her father Thomas Woodgeard; her husband David Smith;...
Martha "Marty" Smith
Jul 7, 2025
Marty Smith, 81, of Circleville passed away on July 7, 2025. She was born on December 23, 1943 in Hocking County to Roscoe and Mabel (Knapper) Souders. She was always happy and with a smile, loved having good time. If you know her you already know what kind of person she was. In addition to her parents she is preceded...
John "Rob" Skidmore
Jul 5, 2025
John Robert Skidmore, Jr (Rob), 71 passed away on July 5, 2025. He was born to the late John and Georgene Skidmore on January 9, 1954.
Rob met his wife, Judy (Schein) Skidmore during high school as members of the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir and as performing choir members in Europe. They were married just one month short of 49...
Donald DeLong
Jun 29, 2025
Donald L DeLong, 89, of Laurelville passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family June 29, 2025. Don was preceded in death by parents Edgar and (Elsie)DeLong, brother Robert (Ruth)DeLong, sister Helen (Don)Bower. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Lorraine (Gifford)DeLong. children Lisa, (Greg)Justus, Jodi, (Rom)Hastings, Susan DeLong (Chrissy Schaefer), Jeff (Starla)DeLong, Shelley (Jim)Rhoads. Grandchildren Alaina...
Patricia Swaim
Jun 28, 2025
Patricia Swaim, 84, of Circleville passed away on June 28, 2025 at Berger Hospital surrounded by her family. The daughter of Donald and Helen (Stephenson) Buckley, she was born on January 9, 1940 in Jackson, Ohio where she was raised. On April 21, 1963 she married Joe Robert Swain (Bob) in Jackson, Ohio and together they shared 62 years together....
Bonnie Sabine
Jun 24, 2025
Bonnie Lou (Graves) Sabine, 91, of Circleville Ohio passed away June 24, 2025, at her residence. Bonnie was born February 24, 1934, in Kinnikinnick, Ohio to Ray W. and Laura M (Albright) Graves who preceded her in death. On September 18, 1954, she married the love of her life Thomas D Sabine who passed away January 17, 1991.
Bonnie was preceded...
Michael Poston
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Poston, 42, of Stoutsville passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio to Rick and Marguerite (Koser) Poston. He is survived by his father Rick Poston; mother Marguerite (Tom) Brown; son Cameron Poston. Michael loved to cook and was good at it. A Celebration of Life will be held July 26,...
Shelly Stevens
Jun 19, 2025
Shelly K. Stevens, 50, of Circleville passed away on June 19, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1975 in Circleville to Ronnie and Dorothy (Hill) Stevens. She was preceded in death by her brother Shawn Stevens. Shelly is survived by her children Amber Daniel, Brandon (Chelsea) Daniel and Macey Daniel; grandson Carson Daniel; spouse Chris Lambert and by siblings...
Cathy Bower
Jun 18, 2025
Cathy Bower, 69, of Circleville passed away on June 18, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1955 in Circleville to Darwin and Shelby (Skaggs) Gumm. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Mark Bower. Cathy is survived by her children Shawn (Tasha) and Kevin (Jeanie) Clifton; step-daughter Krista (David) Mack; grandchildren Michael, Alex...
Sharon Gulick
Jun 17, 2025
Sharon Gulick, 80, of Circleville passed away on June 17, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1944 in Circleville to James and Mildred (Coates) Gulick. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Earl, Martha, Robert and Jess “Ted” Gulick. Cremation has been observed. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.
John "Johnny Ned" Cochran
Jun 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of John (Johnny) Neal Cochran It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Johnny Ned) Neal Cochran, age 60, of Blacklick, Ohio. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Johnny’s life was marked by his love for family, his dedication to his work, his care for others and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Johnny...
Melvin Morris
Jun 14, 2025
Melvin Morris, 92, of Circleville passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1932 in Harrisonville, Ohio to Melvin and Amanda (Stanley) Morris. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Wanda (Logan) Morris; sisters Maxine Morris and Betty Cone and by sister-in-law Cheryl Morris. Melvin a Korea Army Veteran is...
Marcella Goodman
Jun 13, 2025
Marcella Marie (Downs) Goodman, 90, entered the gates of Heaven in the earlyafternoon of Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born October 11, 1934, in Hocking County to the late Marshall and Eloise Downs. On May 28, 1966, Marie married the love of her life, Charles “Bud” Goodman in Laurelville, Ohio. They were married one month...
Susan Carroll
Jun 12, 2025
January 13, 1962-June 12, 2025
Susan (Sue) Carroll went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Sue fought a hard battle with schleroderma for almost 17 years, brave and strong until the very end.
Susan was born in Lancaster,
Ohio to Eula Jane (Green)and Raymond Carroll.
Susan is survived by her partner of 36 years, Mike Boals, and only son,...
Mark Paxton
Jun 11, 2025
Mark Paxton, a devoted farmer and cherished member of the Laurelville community, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on May 7, 1956, in Circleville, Ohio, Mark's life was marked by his deep connection to his land and family.
As a lifelong farmer, Mark dedicated his days to cultivating the fields he loved. He enjoyed arrowhead...
Kenneth Ray James
Jun 10, 2025
Kenneth Ray James, 36, of Londonderry died on June 10, 2025 as a result of an auto accident. He was born on May 30, 1989 in Columbus to Davie and Sara (Brumfield) James who survive. In addition to his parents he is survived by children Mason Allen James and Madelyn Rae James; siblings Jessica (Nathan) Vanover and Davie James Jr....
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