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Dennis Lee Jenkins
Jul 19, 2019
Dennis L. Jenkins, 71, of Laurelville met his savior on July 19, 2019. He was born on October 4, 1947 in Adelphi to Perry and Jeannie (Greeno) Jenkins. He served 5 ½ years in the Army with military tours in Vietnam. He was retired from RCA. Dennis was an avid hunter and loved riding his trike with his fellow...

Brian Exline
Jul 18, 2019
Brian E. Exline, 60, of Circleville, passed away Thursday July 18, 2019 at OSU James Cancer Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on July 19, 1958 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Oden Edsel and Glenna Jean (Grover) Exline. A Navy veteran, Brian worked for Scioto Ready Mix in Columbus. He was an avid hunter and fisherman...

Donald Johnson
Jul 15, 2019
Donald “Pickle” Johnson, 77, of Circleville passed away on July 15, 2019. He was born on July 4, 1942 in South Salem to David and Leota (White) Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Charlotte Ann and Candy Faith and his brothers Roger, Bernard and Ronnie Johnson Donald is survived by his daughter...

Josephine (Hallarn) Farmer
Jul 11, 2019
Josephine L. Farmer, 88, of Circleville passed away on July 11, 2019. She was born on September 24, 1930 in Ashville, Ohio to Avitus and Rebecca (Ryan) Hallarn. Josephine was retired after 25 years of service from Circleville City School System and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

William Hickey
Jul 9, 2019
William Hickey, 88, of Circleville passed away on July 9, 2019. He was born on August 22, 1930 in Circleville to John and Herma Louise (Arledge) Hickey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Deloris (Reed) Hickey, sister Marilyn Hickey and by brother Richard Hickey. William is survived by his children John (Rose...

Thomas Hettinger
Jul 4, 2019
Thomas F. Hettinger, 70, of S. Bloomingville, died July 4, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on September 6, 1948 in Adelphi, the son of Willard and Goldie (Willard) Hettinger. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Martha (McNichols) Hettinger and brother, Vernon. Survived by loving companion, Brenda Collins; children, Twila (Karl) Likens, Leon and Ralph Hettinger; 8...

Shirley (Huffman) Sowers
Jul 3, 2019
Shirley A. Sowers, 87, of Circleville, died July 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1932 in Bentonville, IN, the daughter of Vernon and Florence (Price) Huffman. She was retired from General Electric, member of Logan Elm Baptist Church and Good Time Quilters. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul E. Sowers;...

Virginia (Harmons) Smith
Jul 3, 2019
Virginia Smith, 66, of Circleville passed away on July 3, 2019. She was born on August 30, 1953 in the state of Delaware to Ernest and Catherine Harmons. She was a Nanticoke Indian. She previously worked for Campbell Soup Company in Jackson, Columbus Industries in Ashville and Walmart Optical in Groveport. She enjoyed working in the garden, playing and...

Donna (Walker) Whitrock
Jul 2, 2019
Donna Whitrock, 67, of Circleville passed away on July 2, 2019. She was born on January 11, 1952 in Newton, MS to Curtis and Velma Walker. She was preceded by her mother. Donna is survived by her father Curtis, her husband Stephen Whitrock, son Joseph Whitrock, grandson Ezekiel, brothers Curtis Jr. and Ray Walker and by sister Wanda Strait. ...

Veronica Mcneal
Jul 1, 2019
Veronica McNeal, 72, of Circleville passed away on July 1, 2019. She is survived by her husband Gale McNeal, daughter Vicki (Jarrett) Jumper, stepchildren Ivan McNeal, Kenny (Patti) McNeal, Vanessa (Matthew) Coppes, numerous grand and great grandchildren, mother Dorothy Huffines and by sister Ann. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Wellman Funeral Home is handling...

Judith Ann (Spradlin) Dittoe
Jul 1, 2019
Judith (Thompson) Dittoe, 77, passed away on June 29, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 4, 1942 in Portsmouth to Burlie and Mary Geneva (Swords) Spradlin. Judith was a graduate of Northwest High School and a former employer of RCA, Circleville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Shirley...

Shelby (Skaggs) Gumm
Jun 30, 2019
Shelby Jean Gumm, 82, of Circleville passed away on June 30, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1936 in Louisa, Kentucky to Okie and Esther Skaggs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister Virginia Larie. Shelby is survived by her husband Darwin Ralph Gumm, daughter Cathy Bower, grandchildren Shawn (Tasha) Clifton, Kevin (Jeanie)...

Betty Ruth (Lewis) Pyles
Jun 27, 2019
Betty Pyles 91, of Circleville, died June 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 12, 1927 in Portsmouth, the daughter of Otto and Lucille (Gilbert) Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, LeRoy Pyles, brother, William Lewis and son-in-law, Jerry Dennis. She is survived by her children, Connie...

Alta (Cade) Smith
Jun 27, 2019
Alta Smith, 79, of Circleville passed away on June 27, 2019. She was born on January 9, 1940 in Pedro, Ohio to Leo and Ruth (Fox) Cade. She was a 1957 graduate of Walnut Twp. High School. She worked at Super Duper for 18 years, was a member of the Retail Clerks Union and sold insurance for...

Donna Jean Wolfe
Jun 24, 2019
Donna Jean Wolfe, 76, of Circleville, entered Heaven June 24, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East. She was born on November 22, 1942 in Washington Twp., the daughter of Emmett and Kathryn (Kraft) Frazier. She was a member of the last graduating class of Pickaway Twp. High School in 1960, member of Circleville First Church of Christ in...

Jeffrey Stiles
Jun 23, 2019
Jeffrey Edward Stiles, 55, of Mt. Sterling, died June 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1964 at Fort Hood located in Killeen, TX, the son of Thomas and Betty (Berry) Stiles. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Mount Sterling, Gold Wing Road Riders Association and Anchor Pad Boat Club. He...

Helen (Cornwell) Heeter
Jun 22, 2019
Helen Heeter, 71, of Circleville passed away on June 22, 2019. She was born on March 31, 1948 in Lancaster to Charles and Helen (Dean) Cornwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her spouse Bill Heeter, brothers Eddie and Sam Cornwell and by sisters Patsy Bivens, Inez Jackson and Anna Cornwell. Helen is survived...

William Easter
Jun 22, 2019
William “Bill” Easter, Circleville passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Berger Hospital surrounded by his family, he was 87 years old. He was born on October 23, 1931 in Yellowbud to Roy and Ollie (Mick) Easter. Bill was the youngest of six children: Iona Kline, Ruth Brumfield, Mary Ann Shaw, Bettie Hamilton and Guy Easter who all preceded...
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