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Leo Metzger Don't Let Your Dreams Be Dreams

Leo Metzger Don't Let Your Dreams Be Dreams

Apr 17, 2025

Leo A. Metzger, born February 2, 1951 to Benny Lynn and Donagene Weiler Metzger passed away on April 17, 2025 due to a tragic farm accident.

Leo attended Kingston School and then Unioto High School. He was active in 4-H and band, and was also the illustrious and incredibly talented accompanist for the high school choir. He also accompanied the Ohio...

James Sanscrainte

James Sanscrainte

May 7, 2025

James Sanscrainte, 76, of Circleville passed away on May 7, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1949 in Buffalo, NY to James and Olive (Borden) Sanscrainte. He was preceded in death by his parents. James is survived by his wife Patricia (Fouch) Sanscrainte; son Christopher Sanscrainte; daughter Michelle (Gregory) Parks; brothers Richard and William Sanscrainte; sisters Nanette Bertlesbeck, Julie...

Terry Imboden

Terry Imboden

May 6, 2025

Terry Imboden, 52, of Circleville passed away on May 6, 2025.  He was born in Chillicothe on November 23, 1972.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Hitler Ludwig Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

Brenda Boltenhouse

Brenda Boltenhouse

May 2, 2025

Brenda K. Boltenhouse, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on May 2, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Volga, West Virginia on February 13, 1953, to the late William and Kathryn “Joan” Simons.

Brenda leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, cherished by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband...

Emery Grewell

Emery Grewell

May 2, 2025

Emery J. Grewell, 59, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on May 2, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Verna Leja Grewell. Emery is survived by his loving wife Cindy Williard Grewell; sisters Debbie (Mike) Perry, Michelle (John) Slack and Marie (Bob) Cua; extended Williard family, Dale and Pat Williard, Chris and Katherine Williard, Mike and...

Sara Brown

Sara Brown

May 1, 2025

Sara Brown, 80, of Circleville passed away on May 1, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1944 in Dailyville, Ohio to James and Zelma (Manohan) Tackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Everett Brown; son Willam D. Evans Jr.; daughter Debbie Evans Royce; grandson William D. Evans III and siblings Thelma Newton,...

Phyllis Owen

Phyllis Owen

Apr 30, 2025

Phyllis Owen, 82, of Circleville passed away on April 30, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1942 in Circleville to Arthur and Letha (Bowman) Murray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David Owen; son Terry Owen; siblings Shirley Humphrey, Pat Hampshire, Fred Murray, Albert Murray, Arthur Murray and Lind Smith. Phyllis is...

Mindy Rife

Mindy Rife

Apr 30, 2025

Mindy Howell Rife, 60, passed away April 30, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City, OH. In addition to her mother Marsha (Barrow) Howell she was preceded in death by her mother and father in-law Bruce and Shirley Rife and brothers-in-law Leslie Rife and Brian Rife. She is survived by her husband, Philip, she also leaves behind her father,...

Nettie Jackson

Nettie Jackson

Apr 27, 2025

Nettie Jackson, 75, of Circleville passed away on April 27, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1949 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Albert and Wanda (Kelley) Jackson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings Shannon Jackson and Carolyn Jackson. Nettie is survived by her son William (Ashley) Wilson; nieces and nephews Bob (Courtney) Seymore,...

Timothy Craig

Timothy Craig

Apr 27, 2025

Timothy Dane Craig passed away at home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1962 in Circleville Ohio to parents Helen Marie Craig, and Edward Craig. Tim Met his wife Dusti Craig in April 1992, and they married on December 23, 1995. Tim was survived by wife Dusti Craig, Daughters Wendy Antis (Charles), Jessica Craig, Elyse...

Billie Jo Taps

Billie Jo Taps

Apr 26, 2025

Billie Jo Taps, 80, of Stoutsville formerly of Sebring, Florida for 30 years passed away on April 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Willard and Rose Neeley. Billie Jo is survived by her daughter Bobbie Jo Davis (Ed); sisters Sandy (Pete) Morgan, Donna (Donnie) Stayton, Pam (Larry) Vanhook; brothers Pete Cannon and Terry Neeley and by...

Brenda Payne

Brenda Payne

Apr 26, 2025

Brenda Payne, 61 of Circleville passed away on April 26, 2025 at Brown Memorial. She was born on February 29, 1964 in Circleville the daughter of Herman and Mary (Honey) Hettinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Grace Ann Paxton and sister-in-law, Suzane Payne and friend, Cathy Smalley. She is survived by her...

Charles Reid

Charles Reid

Apr 26, 2025

Charles Albert Reid of South Bloomingville passed away on April 26, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 82. He was born on August 19, 1942 in South Bloomingville to Walter and Virginia (Monroe) Reid. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister Martha Smith and brothers Larry Dale and...

Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson

Apr 25, 2025

God sent his angels to stand guard over Robert “Bob” Thompson to deliver him to his heavenly home on April 25, 2025. Carol his wife, was by his side at their home. Bob spent 4 years in the United States Air Force. He worked 35 plus years at Lucent Technology and retired from there. He is proceeded in death by...

Melinda Payne

Melinda Payne

Apr 20, 2025

Melinda Payne, 68, of Circleville passed away on April 20, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1956 in Circleville to Glenn and Doris (Allison) Pearce. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Dwight Pearce. Melinda is survived by her children Carla (George) Colburn, Tara Payne and Donna Payne; her fiancé James Keene; grandchildren Dwight...

Ronald "Ron" Hood

Ronald "Ron" Hood

Apr 19, 2025

Ron Hood, 55, of Circleville passed away on April 19, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1969 in Warren, Ohio to Edward and Ruth (Redmond) Hood. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Ronald II and the mother of his children Michal. Ron is survived by his children Ellah, Edward, Judah, Quinne and Wesley and by siblings...

David Stump

David Stump

Apr 19, 2025

David “Dave” Stump, 56, of Circleville passed away on April 19, 2025. He was born in Lancaster on October 21, 1968 to Harold and Barbara (Young) Stump. He was preceded in death by his mother Barb; grandson Carter and nephew Jay Hunley Jr. Dave is survived by his father Harold; his wife Charity “Cheri” (Graham) Stump; children Dakota Huston, Anthony...

Alfred Clifton

Alfred Clifton

Apr 18, 2025

Alfred “Gene” Clifton, 71, of Vinton County, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025. He was born January 16, 1954 to Alfred and Violet Clifton. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Aisha Clifton, step-granddaughter Aria Rowley and nephew Michael McCabe. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Judy Clifton,...

Ruth Tootle

Ruth Tootle

Apr 18, 2025

Ruth Elizabeth (Cryder) Tootle was born on July 5, 1922 in Adelphi, Ohio to Franklin Holderman Cryder and Nellie Bowsher Cryder. When she was 7 years old, the family moved from New Hallsville, Ohio and withstood the depression years-1929-1936. While attending Centralia High School (now Zane Trace), she was active in 4-H, Farm Bureau youth, church and school activities, becoming...

Wesley Winland

Wesley Winland

Apr 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing from a brief illness, Wesley E. Winland, 45, of Laurelville. He was born on February 9, 1980 to the parents of John and Barbara E. Winland. Deeply mourned by his parents along with his love of his life, Connie Moody; cherished special family members Richard Jr. (Jessica) Moody; grandchildren Colton...

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