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Betty Louise Cantrell Coleman

Betty Louise Cantrell Coleman

Oct 13, 2026

Betty Louise Cantrell Coleman passed away on October 13, 2026 at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born March 31, 1939 in Greenup, KY, the daughter of Lafie and Louise Cantrell. She spent her childhood in Baltimore, MD, before moving to Circleville, OH where she lived the rest of her life. Betty married Bernard “Chico” Coleman on 10/5/1962, then divorced...

Ronald Karr

Ronald Karr

Oct 10, 2026

Ronald L Karr of Circleville, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026. Ron was born July 12, 1956, the son of Anna Louise Horne and Albert Karr. He was proceeded in death by his mother Anna Louise Bliss; his father, Albert Karr and brother, Gary Karr. Ron is survived by his son and daughter, Bryan (Tiffany) Karr of Frankfort,...

William Hamric

William Hamric

Oct 8, 2026



William H. "Pete" Hamric

William H. "Pete" Hamric, 96, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2026, surrounded by family. He left behind a legacy of dedicated service, quiet strength, and deep devotion to his family. Born on August 24, 1930, in Frametown, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Clyde and Delphia Hamric.

After graduating from Clay County...

Jeremy Thurston

Jeremy Thurston

Oct 8, 2026

Jeremy Thurston, 36, of Adelphi passed away on October 8, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1989 in Logan, Ohio to Steve and Rita (Hettinger) Thurston. He was preceded in death by brother Steven Thurston, Aunt Beverly and Grandma Annabel. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Tami (Kyle McDaniel) Hettinger. Funeral services will be...

Loretta Blankenship

Loretta Blankenship

Oct 8, 2026

Loretta Ann Blankenship, 79, of Circleville, passed away October 8, 2026, at OhioHealth Hospice House in Columbus after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born February 21, 1947, in Sandytown, IN to the late John Thomas Berry and Mary Winifred Cramer Berry. She retired from the State of Ohio and went on to deliver meals for the Pickaway Senior...

George Snyder

George Snyder

Oct 7, 2026

George Snyder, 67, of Circleville passed away on October 7, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1959 in Circleville to Robert and Norma (Wright) Snyder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Diana (Hamilton) Snyder and a brother James Snyder. George is survived by his children Kaylee (Jeremy) Congrove of Laurelville, Todd (Alyssa)...

Darryll "Kawn" Howard

Darryll "Kawn" Howard

Oct 5, 2026



Celebrating the Life of Darryll “Kawn” Howard

Darryll “Kawn” Howard, 56, passed away on October 5, 2026, at Riverside Hospice House in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by love. Born in Ironton, Ohio, and raised in Portsmouth, Ohio, Kawn lived a life that could never be summed up simply by where he was born, where he worked, or where he lived. His journey...

Tiffany McLaughlin

Tiffany McLaughlin

Oct 5, 2026

Tiffany McLaughlin, 44, of Kingston passed away on October 5, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1981 in Circleville, Ohio to John and Tamara (Tatman) McLaughlin. Tiffany attended Open Door Church in Chillicothe, Ohio. In addition to her parents she is survived by her children Christina (Joey), Emma (Christian), Aiden and Chase; grandchildren Leyam, Willow, Preston and Quinton; sisters...

Linda Edgerley

Linda Edgerley

Oct 4, 2026

Linda Sue (Payne) Edgerley 1/22/50-10/04/26

Linda Sue (Payne) Edgerley 1/22/50-10/04/26

Linda Sue (Payne) Edgerley, born January 22,1950 to loving parents Hiram and Evelyn (Lunsford) Payne of Sidney, Ohio. Linda passed away at home surrounded by her 3 daughters and loving partner on October 4th, 2026, at the age of 76. Linda graduated from Sidney High School in 1968 and continued her education...

Larry Neely Jr.

Larry Neely Jr.

Oct 3, 2026

Larry Neely Jr, 63 of Laurelville, OH passed away on 10/3/26 due to respiratory failure at the James Cancer Hospital. He was surrounded by his loved ones when he took his last breath there and opened his eyes in Heaven. Larry was born on 4/13/1963 in Columbus, OH to Larry and Mary (Wicker)Neely. Larry is survived by his beloved wife...

William Allman

William Allman

Oct 2, 2026

William (Bill) Allman, 81, of Circleville passed away October 2, 2026. Born August 29, 1945 in Mars, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Patricia Allman. He was the oldest of 12 kids. He went in the Navy and served in the Vietnam War and then served in National Guards. On June 26, 1974 he married Sharon Anderson. He is survived...

Daniel Carruthers

Daniel Carruthers

Oct 2, 2026

Daniel Carruthers, 79, of Peebles passed away on October 2, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Columbus to James and Margie (Hawley) Carruthers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Cupp. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of Highland Amateur Radio Association and VFW. Daniel is survived...

Betty Combs

Betty Combs

Oct 2, 2026

Betty Hayes Combs of Circleville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2026 at the age of 95 years old. Betty graduated from Jackson High School, Jackson, Ohio in 1948 as salutatorian of her class and a member of the National Honor Society. Betty was employed at several businesses in Circleville and left her position with the...

Mabel Swackhammer

Mabel Swackhammer

Oct 1, 2026

Mabel Swackhammer, 86, of Circleville, Ohio concluded her life’s journey on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Mabel was born on May 25, 1940 to the late Mary Elizabeth Smallwood Bailey and Burnie Samuel Bailey. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents and her close grandmother Rosabelle Tatman Smallwood; her special aunts Catherine Smallwood and Ada Hopkins; and special cousin Roberta...

Shirley Warren

Shirley Warren

Sep 30, 2026

Shirley L. Warren, 79, passed from this life into heaven’s gates on September 30, 2026, following extensive complications due to an auto accident on June 19, 2026. She was born June 27, 1947 to the late Leo and Virginia Trombley in Springfield, Massachusetts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Georgie Trombley, several aunts,...

Betty Miller

Betty Miller

Sep 27, 2026

Betty Miller, 95, of Circleville passed away on September 27, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1931 in Circleville to Robert and Agnes (Wolfe) Coleman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her spouse Donald Miller. Her children are Ted (Cindy) Miller, David (Kathryn) Miller, Diane (Lawrence) Ervin; grandchildren Kristy (Brian) Thompson, Kim (Greg) Shanton,...

Brenda Fowler

Brenda Fowler

Sep 24, 2026

Brenda has been called home to Heaven.

She left this world having dedicated herself wholeheartedly to the people, family, and things she loved most. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chancy and Dorothy Edmunds; sisters Rosalee Walker and Sue Meeks, brother Larry Edmunds, and brother-in-law Robert Crosby. Brenda is survived by her daughter Sherri (Mark) Smith, son Barry (Angela)...

David Cupp

David Cupp

Sep 24, 2026



David Cupp, 80, passed away on September 24, 2026. He was born August 13, 1946, in Circleville, Ohio, to Kirk and Charlotte Cupp.  David was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda K. Cupp, and his daughter, Lori E. Tyler.  He is survived by his son-in-law Rob Tyler, his son, Chad Cupp and his wife, Tanya Clark-Cupp; grandchildren, Casey Tyler...

Vickie Stonerock

Vickie Stonerock

Sep 24, 2026

Vickie Stonerock, 71, of Circleville passed away on September 24, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1955 in Circleville to Pearl and Elsie (Smith) Whaley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Stonerock; son Macy Whaley and brothers Larry Whaley, Charles Robert Whaley and Patrick Whaley. Vickie is survived by her son...

Philip Rife

Philip Rife

Sep 24, 2026

Philip P. Rife passed on 9/24/2026

DOB 7-25-1969

Parents: Bruce & Shirley Rife, The youngest of 6 children

Proceed in death by : His parents , wife Mindy Rife, brothers Leslie Rife & Brian Rife

Survived by

Son : Brock Rife Rhoads (Jason)

Siblings: Abby Huggins

Duane (Nancy) Rife

Lisa (Richard) Eveland

Sister-in-law : Colleen Rife

Special Friend :Roger Lucas



Mother of Brock: Lori Valentine

Many nieces & nephews

Special Great Niece Evelyn...

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