VIRGINIA ANN (KRAFT) WEEKLEY
November 19, 1934 to
June 6,
2009
WEEKLEY Virginia Ann (Kraft) Weekley, 74, was gently carried
home by the angels on Saturday June 6, 2009. Born November 19,
1934 in Circleville, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her
parents Claude and Marvine (Mader) Kraft. Survived by her loving
husband of 52 years, Ray; son, Matthew (Joanne) Weekley;
daughter, Lisa (Paul) Coulter; grandchildren, Heather, Mark, Sam
and Jackson; brother, David L. Kraft; and uncle, Richard O.
Mader; and numerous cousins. A graduate of Marietta College,
where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. Member of All
Saints Lutheran Church in Worthington, Ohio and a retired office
manager of Caretree Systems, Inc. She will be missed by her
family and many friends. Friends may call at the MORELAND
FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, Monday 5-8 p.m.
where service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday June 9, 2009 with
visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service. Private
interment. In lieu flowers, contributions may be made to The
Ashville, Ohio Historical Society. The lives of those who knew
her will be dimmed by the loss of her shining light.
BETTY LOU (HOLLENBACK)
SCOTT
April 24, 1934 to March 8,
2009
Betty Lou Scott, 74, of Circleville, passed away
at Berger Hospital on Sunday, March 8, 2009. She was born April
24, 1934 in Ashville to Amos and Gladys McDowell Hollenback.
Preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Scott; sister, Joan
Johnston. Survived by husband of 56 years, Curtis Scott Jr;
son, Todd Scott (Ladonna Blair), Circleville; daughters, Vickie
(Ron) Jarrell and Gail Brown, all of Circleveille; sister, Deb
Hollenback, Columbus; brothers, Charles Hollenback, Ft. Myers,
Florida; Bill (Betty) Hollenback, Ft. Myers, Florida; Dick
(Lana) Holenback, Tennessee; Jerry (Marty) Hollenback,
Circleville; grandchildren, Billie Jo Brown, Bryan (Kyann)
Brown, Bradley (Amy) Abbott, Anthony Todd Scott, Summer Dawn
Blair, Amanda Hardbarger, Curtis Valentine; 12 great
grandchildren; brother-in-law, Albert Johnston, Ashville.
Friends may call Wednesday, March 11, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at
the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, where service will be
Thursday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Keith Davis
officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memorial
Gardens, Circleville.
DOROTHY E. BALTHASER
July 2, 1926 to February 21, 2009
ASHVILLE — Dorothy E. Balthaser, age 82, of Ashville, passed
away Sat. Feb. 21, 2009 at Crestview, Lancaster.
Dorothy was born July 2, 1926 in Washington Twp., daughter
of the late Floy and Jean (Wolf) Brobst. She was a graduate of
Washington Twp. School, Class of 1944.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58
years, E. Donald Balthaser; brothers, Bernard D. Wolf and Paul
D. Brobst.
She is
survived by a daughter, Carol Balthaser of Ashville, and son,
Donald E. (Marsha) Balthaser, Ashville; grandsons, Adam and Ben
Balthaser, Ashville; nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tues.,
Feb. 24, 2009, at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, where
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Feb. 25, 2009. Pastor
Martin Francis will officiate. Burial will follow in Reber Hill
Cemetery, Ashville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Berger Hospice Care,
1170 North Court St., Circleville 43113.
WILLMA JEAN
HINKLE
Feb 28, 1927 to January 22, 2009
Willma Jean Hinkle, 81, of Chillicothe, died 1:20 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 2009, in Traditions following an extended
illness.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, in the
Ware Funeral Home with Rev. James Grove officiating. Private
burial will follow in Reber Hill Cemetery. There will be no
calling hours.
Jean was born February 28, 1927, in Ashville, Ohio, to the
late William J. and Nellie Lewis Whitehead. On June 26, 1947,
she married Dr. Frank L. Hinkle, who survives, of Chillicothe.
Willma Jean was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and
was a Dental Hygienist. She was a graduate of O.S.U. School of
Dental Hygiene and a member of Altrusa and Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority.
You may sign her online register at
www.warefh.com.
Copied from the Chillocothe Gazette -
See their website
DOROTHY M. BERGER
January 25, 1921 to January 9, 2009
BERGER
Dorothy M. Berger, 86, of Orient, passed away Friday, January 9,
2009 at her residence. Born January 25, 1921 at Columbus, Oh. to
Raymond and Betty Elizabeth Nesser. She was a graduate of East
High School. Preceded in death by parents, son Richard Whaley,
sister Margaret Snyder. Survived by husband of 51 years, Dave
Berger; son, Joe (Theresa) Berger of Commerical Point; daughter,
Sylvia Orr of Columbus; grandchildren, Sam (Michelle) Berger,
Ross Berger, Luke Berger; sisters, Betty Seeley and Helen
Eberhart. Friends may call Monday, January 12, 2009 from 5-8
p.m. at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where service
will be Tuesday, January 13 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Peter Ray
officiating. Burial will follow in Beckett Cemetery, Commercial
Point. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Rick
Brown VFW Post #7941, 3301 Northup Ave., So. Bloomfield, Oh.
43103.
BEVERLY ANN BRASKETT
September 20, 1954 to December
15, 2008
BRASKETT Beverly Ann
Braskett, age 54, of Ashville, OH,
passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at
Berger Hospital, Circleville. She was
born September 20, 1954 in Columbus, OH,
daughter of Glenn Sheldon and Betty
Haughn Braskett. Retired from Ohio
Supreme Court with 30 years service.
Beverly worked at Fisher's Point
Pre-school in Commercial Point. She was
a member of the Commercial Point United
Methodist Church where she was chair of
the Nurture Evangelism Witness
Committee, director of Vacation Bible
School, served as Sunday School Teacher,
greeter, usher, Jr. Church teacher,
children's message, liturgist. Bev was a
Sr. United Methodist Youth Fellowship
leader - B.U.G.S., Friday Nite Alive
Elementary Youth Overnighter Ministry.
Member of Ladies Bible Studies and
Disciple Bible Studies. Coordinator of
Homecoming Pie Booth, contributed to the
church newsletter, member of Women of
Faith, Reynoldsburg Emmaus, Community
volunteer. Volunteered weekly at the
United Methodist Free Store of the
Church of All People, Columbus. She was
a classroom assistant at Scioto
Elementary School. Secretary for Cub
Scout Pack 534 and Boy Scout Troup 155.
Beverly was a passionate church leader.
She was dedicated to personal spiritual
growth. She consistently produced works
that were greater then her ability by
using God's resources and not her own.
Preceded in death by her father.
Survived be her mother, Betty Braskett,
Ashville; brother, Darrell (Terry)
Braskett, Ashville; nephews, Joel of NC
and Kyle of Ashville; aunts; uncles;
cousins; dear friends, Peg Schaffer of
FL, Ross and Sandy Crego of Commercial
Point, OH; and many other close friends
too numerous to mention. Family will
receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the
OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, December 19, 2008 at the
Commercial Point United Methodist
Church, Commercial Point. Rev. Tom
Bolton will officiate. Burial will be in
Muhlenburg Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, friends may contribute to the
Commercial Point United Methodist
Church, P. O. Box 96, Commercial Point,
OH 43116.
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Ashville was
blessed -
See her guest book at Legacy.com
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CELCIL RAY
VINCENT
Passed September 30, 2008
Ashville - Cecil Ray Vincent,
79, of Ashville, passed away Tues. at his
residence. Funeral service will be held at
11 a.m., Mon., Oct. 6. Calling hours from
5-8 p.m., Sunday.
Arrangements being completed by Oliver-Cheek
Funeral Home, Ashville.
VELMA MAE
PURCELL
November 10, 1922 to September 29, 2008
ASHVILLE — Velma Mae Purcell, age 85, of
Ashville passed away Mon., Sept.. 29, 2008 at
Grant Medical Center, Columbus as a result of an
auto accident on Sunday.
She was born Nov. 10, 1922 in Pickaway County
to the late Ralph H. and Rose Alpha (Davis)
Peters.
She was a florist for many years working for
the former Lou Deal's. Flowers, Ramsey's
Flowers, and Wagner's Flowers. Velma was a 64
year active member of Village Chapel U.M.C.
singing in the choir and was requested to sing
at many special occasions, weddings, and
services. A member of the Women's Civic Club,
where she was president from 1960-62 and
1978-80; Red Hat Society, Ashville Community
Players, and Woman of the Year in 1986. She was
a graduate of Jackson Township High School.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas W. Purcell, Feb. 8, 1997; her parents;
sisters, Charlotte
Cozad, Marvene Rinehart, Gladys Valentine,
Zora Weiler, Augusta Mussellman, and Ethel Alice
Thompson; brother, Ralph E. Peters.
Survivors include her children, Michael
(Jennifer) Purcell of Gahanna, Miriam Purcell of
St. Charles, III., and John (Rhonda) Purcell of
Columbus; grandchildren, Susan (Thomas) Dahl of
Plainfield, 111., Adam (Julie) Stone of North
Aurora, 111., Nathan (Tiffany) Purcell and their
children Destiny, Hunter, and Marissa all of
South Bloomfield; Joy (Joe) Channell of
Cincinnati, Peter (Michelle) Purcell and their
daughter Addison, of St. Charles, Mo., Matthew
(Paula) Purcell of Columbus, and Stephen Purcell
of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister, Dorothy Ann Richard
of Ashville; brother, Robert (Betty) Peters of
Ashville; sister-in-law, Ruby Peters of
Ashville, brother-in-law John Mussellman of
Circleville; numerous nieces and nephews and
great nieces and great nephews; and her dog,
Angel of 13 years.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m.,
Fri., Oct. 3 at Village Chapel United Methodist
Church, 30 Circleville Ave., with Rev's Aaron
Brown and Thomas Scoby officiating. Burial will
follow in Jackson Township Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on
Thursday at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home,
Ashville and one hour prior to the service at
the church on Friday. The family request in lieu
of flowers contributions may be made to Village
Chapel United Methodist Church.
BERT A. MYERS, JR.
July 9, 1937 to May
9, 2008
Bert A. Myers, Jr.
70, Circleville, a former resident of Hawthorne, Florida and
Ashville, Ohio passed away May 9, 2008 at Berger Hospital. He
was born July 9, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Bert A. Sr.
and Anna M. Botts Myers. Preceded in death by son Bert A. Myers
III and daughter Janet Leigh Myers. He was a lifetime member of
VFW Post # 7941 and the Fleet Reserve.
He was formerly
employed by Container Corporation, O.S.U. and the Ohio
Architect's Office.
He is survived by his
wife of thirty three years, Judy (Fee) Myers, Circleville,
children, Alana (John) Kopp, Kettering, Lori Lee, Dayton,
Sherrie (Chuck) Stewart, West Carollton, William Myers, Dayton,
Michael (Lisa) Welsh, Circleville, Donna Welsh, Miami, FL,
sisters Judy (Harold) Shaver, Joann (Denny) Shaver, Fairborn,
sister-in-law Nancy Fee, Circleville. Grandchildren Shawn Myers,
Robert Myers, Glenn Stewart, F.J. Kopp, Paul Welsh, Andrew
Myers, Amanda Stewart, Jordin Myers, Nicholas Welsh, Maya Welsh,
and Natalie Welsh. Great grandchildren Ashley Wilson and Aidan
Myers. Several nieces and nephews, special friends Clarence
Bandy, Ron Cornett, Jim Gregg, and Dale Pettibone, Ashville, and
Dick Chambliss, Edgewater FL.
Funeral was Monday,
May 12, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Oliver Cheek Funeral home,
Ashville, Reverand Ervin Kirk officiating. "Amazing Grace" was
sung by family friend, Jeffrey Peters. Military service by VFW
Post # 7941, South Bloomfield. Firing the rifles and playing of
Taps by Amvets Post # 2256 Circleville.
Bert served proudly
in the U.S. Navy for twenty years, retiring in 1974 as a Senior
Chief Petty Officer. He was a Viet Nam veteran.
He loved his family
and friends, fishing, boating, his dog Isaac, the O.S.U.
Buckeyes, Nascar, the Navy and the sea.
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Fair thee well friend. Thank you ever so
much for your service and watching over us for so many years.
..........Ashville Area Heritage Society
BETTY LOU BEANE
November 21, 1928 to February 22, 2008
Betty Lou Beane
age
79 of Ashville
passed
away Friday, Feb.
22, 2008, at Pickaway Manor
in
Circleville.
Born on Nov. 21, 1928,
in
Columbus to
the
late : Ray and
Minnie (Lewis) Womeldorff. Preceded in death.
by her, husband, Owen Beane, on Jan. 28, 1996;
daughter-in-law, Teresa in 2006; a sister,
Joanne Caldwell.
Betty loved her family and
enjoyed playing
bingo. Survived by
her nine children, Phillip Owen (Debbie) Beane
of Texas, Ray (Joy) Beane
of
Ashville, Thomas
Beane of Cincinnati, Helen (Robert) Lloyd of
Ashville, Thea (Martin) McClaskey of Ashville,
Pauline (Terry) Pearce of Ashville, George (Arlesia)
Beane of Virginia, David (Kelley) Beane of
Ashville, and Melissa Smith; (Tony Cheese) of
Bellfontaine; 37 grandchildren; 43 great
grandchildren; sister, Mildred "Billie" Tatman
of Columbus; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service 11 a.m. Wed.,
Feb 27, 2008, at Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home,
Ashville, with Rev. Ron Reese officiating.
Burial will follow in Obetz Cemetery. Friends
may call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday.
For those who wish
contributions may be made to Central Ohio
Diabetes Assoc., 1100 Dennison Avenue, Columbus
43201
DIXIE LEE
BARTHOLOMEW
September 11, 1937 to February 10, 2008
BARTHOLOMEW Dixie Lee Bartholomew, 70, of
Ashville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 at
Berger Hospital, Circleville. Born Sept. 11,
1937 at Columbus, OH to the late Ralph L.
Morrison and Bernice R. (Devors) Pettibone. Also
preceded in death by brother Robert Morrison
grandchild Ashley Bartholomew. Dixie enjoyed
doing crafts and avid sports fan especially for
Ohio State and The Cleveland Browns. Survived by
her husband, Bob Bartholomew; sons, Scott
(Karla) of Williamsport, Tracy (Deborah) of
Londonderry,and Doug of Ashville; sister, Doris
Jenkins of Ashville; grandchildren, Ryan, Wade,
Brooke, Devan, Raegan, Ashton, Deleen;
great-grandchildren, Brayeen and Brody; several
nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wed., Feb.
13th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the OLIVER-CHEEK
FUNERAL HOME, 420 W. Main St., Ashville, where
service will be Thurs. Feb. 14th at 11 a.m. with
Rev. Ervin Kirk officiating. Burial will follow
in Harrison Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to Berger Health
Foundation For Breast Cancer, 1204 N. Court St.,
Circleville, OH 43113. "Sign the online
guestbook at
www.dispatch.com/obituaries"
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MARGARET "Peg" RUTH
TRIMBLE
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TRIMBLE Margaret "Peg" Ruth Trimble, 87, of Ashville,
went to be with her Lord on February 5, 2008. She was
born in Akron, the daughter of Harry and Rose (Firick)
Dietz on July 6, 1920. She attended school at Akron High
School and Kent State University. She was a head cook at
the Asvhille Elementry School, member of the Village
United Methodist Church, Zion United Methodist Church
and the Nazarene Church. Peg was a Girl Scout leader for
20 years. She was very fond of her friends in the Lunch
Brunch Group. She was preceded in death by her parents
and grandson Harrison Gould Trimble. Peg is survived by
her beloved husband, William, of 63 years; their 3
children and families, Sandy (Mike) Wilson of Ashville,
Terry (Tony) Meleca of Columbus and Jeff Trimble of
Commerical Point; grandchildren, Barb (Jeff) Hart of
Cape May, NJ, Lisa (Nate) Barnhart of Albuquerque, New
Mexico, Erika (John) Schorejs and Jason (Meghan) Cromley
of Hilliard; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Wilson
Hart, Will and Mallory Cromley and Jackson Schorejs;
cousins, Edgar Turner of Columbus and Linda (Firick)
Elward of Maryland and brother and sister-in-law, Gene
and Evelyn Trimble of Kent. Funeral service will be held
11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008, at the WELLMAN
FUNERAL HOME, Ashville with Rev. George Watters
officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory
Gardens. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations of Gideon Bibles or to the Nazarene
Church. "Sign the online guestbook at
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AMANDA I. GRUBB
November 20, 1980 to February 4, 2008
GRUBB Amanda I. Grubb, 27, of
Ashville, died February 4, 2008. She was born
November 20, 1980, in Cumberland, MD, the
daughter of Terry and Marguerite (Vasqez) Cox.
She was a U.S. Army medic veteran of Iraq and
worked at a clerk for the U.S. Post Office,
Circleville. She is survived by her husband,
"J.C." Grubb; father, Terry (Brenda) Cox of
Baldwin, MI; mother, Marguerite Cox of Denver;
brother, Alex Cox of Denver, CO; sisters,
Christine Moosbrugger and Joanna Cox of Denver,
CO; grandmother, Marie Cox of Michigan; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will
be held at 8 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2008, at
the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Circleville. Friends
may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Humane Society. "Sign the online guestbook at
www.dispatch.com/obituaries"
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JUDGE JOHN
ROBERT ADKINS
January 27, 1944 to February 3, 2008
ADKINS
Judge John Robert Adkins died at his home on February 3,
2008, having been born on January 27, 1944. He was the
oldest child of the late Robert E. Adkins and Virginia
Smith Adkins. A graduate of Circleville High School,
Kenyon College (1970) and the University of Cincinnati
College of Law (1973). He served in the United States
Air Force Medical Corps from 1963-1967. His interest in
medicine continued throughout his life, as he was
instrumental in establishing the Emergency Medical
Services for Circleville. He also was legal advisor for
the Ohio Association of Emergency Medical Services and
the Ohio Association of Air Medical Services. He was an
advocate for a unified Department of Public Safety for
Ohio and was appointed by Chancellor of the Department
of Education to represent the citizens of Ohio on the
newly created Emergency Medical Services Board. After
serving as Director of Law for the City of Circleville
(1975-84), he was elected Judge of Circleville Municipal
Court for Pickaway County in 1990 and served proudly for
eighteen years. He lived by the motto "striving for
excellence" and is known for his compassion as well as
his unique and comedic approach to cases on a daily
basis. During his time as judge, he served as Trustee
and President of the Municipal/County Judges Association
and was chair of the Ohio Judicial Conference for 2007.
By appointment of Chief Justice Moyer, he served on the
Rules of Superintendence Advisory Committee and chaired
the "Indigent/Pro Se Task Force." Known for being
proactive and innovative in court procedures and
technology, John served as faculty for the Ohio Judicial
College and the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration; he was also active on the traffic
subcommittee of the Criminal Sentencing Committee.
Nominated for a national traffic safety award by the
Ohio Department of Public Safety, he was selected for
membership as one of 100 judges from throughout the
country to the National Judicial Leadership Conference.
He served locally as Chairman of United Way and Chairman
of Leukemia Society. Throughout his life he has been
recognized locally, within the state and nationally for
his hard work and dedication to serving the community.
Many of his awards have been for his exceptional efforts
in dealing with impaired drivers. He was a pilot,
motorcyclist and his pride and joy was his family. He is
survived by his wife, Beth (Skinner); sons, Ryan and
Taylor; daughters, Shannon, Kirsten and Kendall;
granddaughter, Sabre; and brother Bill. His brothers
Robbie and Tommy Adkins predeceased him. Service are
under the direction of WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME OF
CIRCLEVILLE with visitation hours 5-8 p.m. Wednesday,
February 6 and 2-8 p.m. Thursday, February 7, with his
celebration of life service to be held 2 p.m. Friday,
February 7 at Village Chapel United Methodist Church in
Ashville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations be made to Village Chapel United Methodist
Church, Teays Valley Relay for Life, Pickaway County
Hospice or Pickaway County Community Foundation. They
also would appreciate fond memories and stories to be
put in writing at Wellman Funeral Home or in advance at
WellmanFuneralHomes.com "Sign the online guestbook
at
www.dispatch.com/obituaries"
ERNEST E. HAMMOND
Passed February 3, 2008
HAMMOND Ernest E. Hammond, age 74, of Grove City, was
called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 3,
2008. Ernie was born in Red Jacket, WV to the late James
and Minnie Hammond. He retired as a regional sales
manager from Virco Mfg. Corporation in 2001. Ernie also
served as the Pastor at West Pleasant Hill United
Brethren in Christ Church in Rockbridge until 2002. He
was currently a member of Good Shepherd Community Church
in Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Vivian; his
children, Rebekah (Clarence) Thomas of Canal Winchester,
Wendy (Derek) Clary of Grove City, and Matthew Hammond
of Columbus; granddaughter, Ally Clary; brothers, Larry
(Sharon), Delbert (Judy), Charles (Monica), and Lee
(Marcy); sisters, Geneva Marcum, Laura (Dale) Chapman,
and Wilma Hammond; sister-in-law, Joan Hammond; many
nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ernie is
also preceded in death by his sisters Margaret Hammond
and Ramona Marcum and brother Turner Hammond. Ernie's
family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday
and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the
SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City,
where Ernie's funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Rev. Dr. William L. Snider will officiate. Interment
will follow at Grove City Cemetery. Contributions in
Ernie's memory may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia
Association, Inc., PO Box 451429, Atlanta, GA 31145-9429
or to Good Shepherd Community Church, 210 Obetz Rd.,
Columbus, Oh. 43207. Visit www.schoedinger.com (http://www.schoedinger.com)
to share a favorite memory of Ernie. "Sign the online
guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries" (http://www.dispatch.com/obituaries")
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EVELYN JEAN
KULL
June 9, 1929 to January 23, 2008
Evelyn Jean Kull, 78, of Lancaster,
passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in her home.
She
was born on June 9, 1929 a daughter of the late Howard and Famed
(Martin) Norris. Evelyn was a member of the Faith Memorial
Church.
She
is survived by her husband of 59 years, Herman Kull of
Lancaster; sons, Dennis (Gayla) Kull, Scott (Sandy) Kull and
Kelly Kull all of Amanda; daughter Sonia (Michael) Stoneburner,
Ashville and Martha' (Ned) Ogle of Mount Sterling; 7
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She
was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Sue and
Pamela Kull.
Friends may call
Friday from 5-8 pm in the Halteman-Fett & Dyer.
Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 1:30 pm
in the Faith Memorial Church with Dr. Thomas Hermiz,
Pastor Mel Truex and Dr. Steve McGuire officiating. Burial will
follow in the Amanda Township Cemetery.
KAY ERVIN
November 26, 1933 to December 15, 2007
ERVIN Kay Ervin, age 74, of Circleville,
passed away Saturday, December 15, 2007, at her
residence. She was born November 26, 1933, in Madison
County, Ohio, to the late Russell and Josephine (Pence)
Hunter. Kay graduated from the former Mt. Sterling High
School. Survived by sons, Don (Maggie) Ervin of
Circleville and Dan (Cheryl) Ervin of Princeton, Mass.;
grandchildren, Chandler Ervin, Samantha Ervin, Isabella
Ervin, and Gabe (Mandy) Carpenter; great-grandchildren,
Brooklyn and Mason Carpenter. Preceded in death by
daughters Suzi Ervin Carpenter and Robin Ervin, son Russ
Ervin, brothers Robert and Walter Hunter. A Private
Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation
will take place. Arrangements by OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL
HOME, Ashville. "Sign the online guestbook at
www.dispatch.com/obituaries"
BARBARA M. HOPPER
July 28, 1938 to September 11, 2007
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Sarah Barbara M. Hopper 69 of
Ashville, passed away Tues. Sept. 11, 2007 at Mt
Carmel Medical Center. Born July 28, 1938 at
Frankfort, OH, to the late John and Josieanna
Collett Moss. She was a graduate of OSU School of
Nursing and retired as a nurse from the Columbus
Schools. Member of Village Chapel UMC, Ashville
Village Council, Ashville Women's Civic Club and was
Ashville Woman of the Year 2003. Survived by
daughter, Tara Sue (John ) Aldenderfer, Ashville;
granddaughter, Josie Ann Aldenderfer; brothers, John
(Dora) Moss, Jr., Williamsport, Bill (Melissa) Moss,
Marengo; nephews, Billy V. Moss, Jr., Matthew Moss;
niece, Carrie Ann (Phil) Relli: step nephew, Nathan;
step niece, Halle; great niece, Delana Relli; great
nephew Brandon Moss. Friends may call Friday, Sept.
14th from 2-8 pm at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home
where services will be Saturday, Sept. 15th at 10:30
am, with Rev. Thomas Scoby officiating. Burial
at Springbank Cemetery, Chillicothe, OH. In lieu of
flowers, memorials can be made to Village Chapel
Building Fund, 30 Church St., Ashville, OH 43103
JACK E. LEMON
October 30, 1920 to August 31, 2007
The Lord wouldn't wait and came to take
home His Soldier...
Jack E. Lemon, WWII Veteran, Singer, N&W
Railroad Man, and
Curator - Ashville Area
Heritage Society
LEMON Jack E. Lemon, age 86,
Ashville, passed away Friday, August 31, 2007 at
Mt. Carmel West Medical Center, Columbus. Born
October 30, 1920 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of
the late Clarence E. and Mae Michael Lemon. Jack
was a retired telegrapher for the N & W Railroad
with 44 years of service. US Army Veteran of
WWII, Ham Radio operator and Model Railroader.
Member of Ashville Area Heritage Society,
Circleville Lodge #23 F&AM. Attended Pickaway
Church of Christ and the Ashville Baptist
Church. Preceded in death by his parents,
daughter Linda Wellington Davie, sisters Ruth
Beebe, Helen Alderson, and Mildred Lemon.
Survived by wife, Kate Lemon, Ashville;
daughters, Susan (Bill) Neal, Ashville, and
Donna Fite (Bill), Ashville; son, Jack (Diane)
Lemon, Springfield; grandchildren, Bill (Robin)
Neal, Julie (David) Mainella, Amy (Jason)
Happenny, Abbey (Paul) Kroeger, Paul (Janice)
Wellington, Tim Wellington, Mat Lemon, Katie
Lemon, and Michael (Elise) Lemon; great
grandchildren, Morgan, Dylan, Alexa, Michael,
Olivia, Palmer, Alisha, Marissa, Derek, Sean,
and Ian. Family will receive friends Thursday,
September 6, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the
OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville,
where services will be held 1 p.m. Friday,
September 7, 2007. The Rev. Ken Daft and The
Rev. Stan Kirtlan officiating. Interment will be
in Reber Hill Cemetery, Ashville. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ashville Area
Heritage Society, 31 N. Long St., Ashville, Ohio
43103. "Sign the online guestbook at
www.dispatch.com/obituaries"
For those who would like to put a few words in
with this obituary (on OhioSmallTownMuseum.org
Memorial Page, please email your comments to:
jacklemon@ohiosmalltownmuseum.org or email
them to Rose. Please be
sure to leave your name.
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Rose,
The news of Jack Lemon's massive coronary last week and death on
Friday devastated me. As a child, I attended the same church as
Jack and my sister and I sang in the junior choir which was
directed by Rose Glitt.
Jack sang in the adult choir and I always looked forward to
hearing his voice and always hoped that he would sing a solo.
This man, with his incredible voice would sing "How Great Thou
Art" in a way that could never be duplicated by another singer,
male or female. I have heard many others sing this, but never
with the love or conviction that Jack did. He sang this song
not with his voice, but with his heart and soul. This man
touched me deeply as a child and has continued to hold a very
special place in my heart to this day.
I made certain on my annual visits home to stop by the museum to
get my annual hugs from Jack and my other favorite fella,
Charlie Morrison, whom I have the deepest respect for also. As
we go through life, we never know who will touch our hearts, and
who will make a lasting impression. I am just thankful that
Jack was one of those people to me.
I cried when I learned of Jack's death and was already feeling
emptiness inside of me that I knew could never be replaced.
Then, I asked myself, why are you crying? You know that Jack is
where he has always wanted to be; he is with his Lord and
Savior, who he has praised all his life.
I can only imagine what was being prepared in Heaven to welcome
Jack home. The Angels were probably making a special place for
Jack to come and join their glorious choir. All of those who
went to Heaven before Jack, just waiting to hear him sing once
more, as he was loved by so many people.
I have no doubt that Jack would have been one of God's disciples
had he lived during the Biblical days. Jack was a witness to
everyone who knew and loved him. I am honored to have known him
and to have been a part of his life.
Godspeed Jack.
Respectfully,
Marsha "Cremeans" Johnson
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I too have something to say about that fine man
named Jack Lemon. I was a member of his teenage
Sunday School Class at Ashville E. U. B. Church
at that time. My memories of Jack are that he
had so much compassion in his heart for
everyone. He knew the Bible inside out and could
relate the meaning even to the teenagers in his
class. He found no fault in any of us and showed
us the love in his heart that so many of today's
children are longing for. He always had time for
us.
He loved his family, his Church and his country.
My dad, Richard Cook, and Jack were in
two quartets together. One was barbershop called
the Two by Fours Quartet. The other was a
Christian quartet and if my memory serves me
correctly, it was the Revelations. All of the
men in both quartets loved to sing, and they
really made some music. Jack was a great
soloist too, and you could tell that nothing was
ever "put on", it was real.
The community will miss this great man and I
hope that everyone who knew him will have a
wonderful memory of a wonderful man. He was
truly "one in a million".
Thanks and love to the family at this time,
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I first came to know Jack when David Poluxt of
First Byte Computer Center and I decided to get some information
about the museum for the Ashville website. We took a video
of him giving us a tour and boy will I cherish it ever so much.
After that first visit, I came to volunteer at
the museum and got to know the fellows there and that's how I
became close to Jack.
Such a precious man he is, although it be
spiritual now. As well as being intelligent and loving, he
was also a "stern" individual and would let you know how he
thought things should be and that's how, near the end of his
sojourn on this earth, he came to be nicknamed "Bull Dog" to
some of us.
As time and age does to most who live as long as
Jack did, there were periods of time when, as he sat in his
chair (each had a special chair of their own), he occasionally
fell asleep. I remember watching him there wondering what
all he had seen and done in his life.
We would get a kick out of him sitting there and
would joke a bit about it, but I have to say that if a visitor
came in and he woke up and gave them a tour, it ended up being a
visit most would remember for a very long time. He was so
knowledgeable about Ashville history and the items that reside
in the museum. I sometimes followed and listened in awe at the
depth of knowledge and facts that he had. The museum won't
be the same now that he's moved on.
As he worked 44 years for N & W Railroad, so was
he with the Ashville Area Heritage Society... a "LIFER",
dedicated to doing the best job he could and I know both
entities were better off having him on board.
Charlie Morrison and Charles Cordle
have worked with Jack for so long they were like
brothers. My heart goes out to them as well as to
the Lemon family in this emotional time.
We Love him and miss him too.
What a shining example of God's work...
Michael, Janet and Hope Moore
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WILLIAM ARBY
LEMASTER
February 2, 1943 to August 14, 2007
ASHVILLE
- William Arby Lemaster, 64, of Ashville, died August
14, 2007 at Riverside Hospital.
He was born February 2, 1943 in Ashville, the son of the
late Olgie and Matilda Jane (Wheeler) Lemaster.
He was a retired resin specialist at P.P.G. after 34
years, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, member of
Rick Brown Memorial VFW Post #7941 and Ashville Knights
of Pythias. He was preceded in death by his brothers
Estil and Paul.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Marie (Wilburn)
Lemaster; children Margaret (Jerry) Sabine of Lancaster,
Matt "Dewey" (Katie) Lemaster and Mandy (Dave) Crum both
of Ashville; grandchildren Casie, Chelsea, Brice and
Chloe; great-grandchildren Jaden and Ally; sisters
Louise (Fred) Regan of Columbus, Wanda (Jim) Coville of
Niceville, Fla., and Janet (Larry) Shatzer of Zephyr
Hills, Fla.; brothers Loy (Nancy) of Circleville and
Rick (Margaret) of Ashville; sister-in-law Doris
Lemaster of Grove City and foster brother Bill (Barb)
Fowler of Columbus.
At Arby's request there will be no viewing. A memorial
service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were
completed by Wellman Funeral Home, Ashville.
Family requests contributions be made to Ashville Museum
or Ashville Alumni Assoc.
JOSEPH "JOE" ALLEN
VAUSE
November 23, 1923 to June 26, 2007
JOSEPH "JOE" ALLEN VAUSE, 85, passed away Tuesday, June
26, 2007 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center West, Columbus.
Born November 23, 1921, at Harrison Township, Ashville,
he was the son of the late Benjamin and Jennie Creager
Vause.
He was a retired farmer, graduate of Ashville Harrison
High School 1939, member of Village Chapel. UMC,
National Flying Farmers of America, KP Palmetto Lodge
#513, Ashville Area Heritage Society, and a past member
of Teays Valley School Board.
Survived by wife of 61 years, Virgie Six Vause; son,
Benjamin (Patricia) Vause, Grove City; daughter, Lucy
Ann Vause, Columbus; three grandchildren; 1 step
grandson, two step great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean
(Richard) Dart, Carlsbad, N.M., Virginia Skowron,
Marshall, Michigan; nephews; two great nephews; many
friends and special buddy, Freddie.
Friends may call Friday, June 29, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, where
service will be Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. with Rev.
Thomas Socby and Frank Waters officiating. Entombment
will follow at Lithopolis Cemetery Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Village
Chapel Building Fund, 30 Church Street, Ashville 43103
or Ashville Area Heritage Society, c/o Oliver-Cheek
Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St., Ashville, OH 43103
E. JAY LOY
December 27, 1936 to June 4, 2007
E. Jay
Loy, 70, passed away Mon., June 4, 2007 at OSU Medical
Center, Columbus. Born Dec. 27, 1936 in Belmont County
to Theodore and Mary Baumberger Loy. A graduate of
Belmont School, class of 1955, a 32nd Degree Mason,
retired from Southwestern City Schools as an Educator,
and retired after 20 years from Battelle Memorial
Institute in research. Preceded in death by parents;
daughter, Heidi Loy. Survived by wife of 50 years,
Pauline Powell Loy; son, Eric (Sarah) Loy, Ashville;
daughter, Lori (Rob) Halliburton, New South Wales,
Australia; sisters, Loretta Lorenz, Adena; Donna
(Johnny) Burghy, St. Clairsville; grandchildren,
Christina and Bryan Bates, Tommy, Victoria, and
Elizabeth Loy. Friends may call Sun., June 10 from 4-8
p.m. at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, where
service will be Mon., June 11 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor
Todd Hautala officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials
can be made to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, 300
West Tenth Ave., Suite 519, Columbus, OH 43210.
PHILIP R. ROBY
February 17, 1931 to May 18, 2007
Philip R. Roby, 76, of South Bloomfield,
passed away peacefully with his wife of 58 years by his
side, Friday, May 18, 2007 at SunBridge Care and
Rehabilitation, Circleville. Born Feb. 17, 1931 in
Pickaway County to Harvey and Calista Zigler Roby. He
was a self employed contractor for 30 years and built
several area businesses and countless homes in Pickaway
County. Phil was an avid hunter and loved watching his
garden grow and taking long walks down the alley with
his buddy, Brownie, and served in the Ohio National
Guard. He was preceded in death by parents; son, Rodney
Allen Roby; sisters. Mona Belle Partee and Betty Jane
Roby; mother and father-in-law Jack and Hattie Pettibone.
Survived by wife, Norma "Deanie" Roby, South Bloomfield;
daughter, Cheryl Schroder, South Bloomfield; brother,
Harvey (Joan) Roby, Jr., Circleville; sister, Gloria
Noggle, Ashville; granddaughter, Shelly (Ryan) Arledge,
South Bloomfield; great grandchildren, CJ. and Lauren;
and several nieces and nephews; and his buddy Brownie.
Friends may call Monday, May 21, 2007 from 2 to 8 p.m.
at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, where
service will be Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with
Pastor Floyd Hubbell officiating. Burial at Harrison
Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Berger
Hospice Care, 600 N. Pickaway St., Circleville, OH 43113
or Circle of Caring, 1204 N. Court St., Circleville, OH
43113
Virginia Dunnick
Boyer
February 19,
1917 to May 19, 2007
BOYER Virginia Dunnick Boyer, 90, of
Ashville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2007, at
Berger Hospital, Circleville. She was born February 19,
1917, in Walnut Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio to the late
David Henton and Edna (Ebert) Dunnick. Virginia was
member of First English Lutheran Church in Ashville,
Pickaway Co. Retired Teachers Assoc., Ashville Women's
Civic Club, Ashville Heritage Society, Pythian Sisters,
and Past Chief's Club. A 1935 graduate of Ashville
Harrison H.S. and Capital University. She taught school
for 29 years in Pickaway Co. and retired in 1978 from
Teays Valley Schools. Preceded in death by parents,
husband Earl D. Boyer in 1982, sisters Charlottte
Dunnick Roese and Jean Dunnick Perrill, grandson Kenny
Gaines. Survived by sons, Robert (Katherine) Boyer of
Grove City and William Boyer of Englewood, Florida;
daughter, Diane (Gary) Gaines of New Albany; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007,
at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, 420 W. Main St.,
Ashville, with a Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 23rd. with Pastor Charles Boomhower
officiating. Interment will follow in Harrison Twp.
Cemetery, So. Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to First English Lutheran
Church, 94 Long St., Ashville, OH. 43103.
Marvin "Russ"
Johnson
December 30, 1939 to May 19, 2007
Marvin
"Russ" Johnson, 67, of Kingston, passed away May 19,
2007 at Adena Hospital and now he in the presence of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who will soon return as
King of Kings and Lord of Lords for all eternity, Luke
1:33.
He was born Dec. 30, 1939, in Jackson Township, the son
of Emerson and Hazel (Ball) Johnson.
Russ was a retired salesman with Trainers, Truck-Pro,
Columbus Auto and Frame and Spring of Columbus, and
member of Kingston Church of Christ in Christian Union.
He is survived by his wife Linda (Thomas) Johnson, and
son, Michael of Kingston; grandson, Jacob of
Chillicothe; brother-in-law, Butch Thomas of Kingston;
brothers, Bob of Circleville and Don of Ashville;
sisters, Jean McGraw of Chillicothe, Phyllis Johnson of
Ashville, and Ruth Langley of Benton, Ark; and
step-mother Ruth Johnson of Circleville.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007
at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will be
in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8
p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
SANDY L. "BUBBA"
FOSTER
August 30, 1958 to May 16, 2007
FOSTER Sandy L. "Bubba" Foster, 48, of
Ashville, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at her
residence. Born August 30, 1958, at Chillicothe, to Carl
Richard and Connie Jo Rasp Angles. She was employed by
Grange Mutual as an underwriter for 20 years, and was
office manager for Foster Maintenance for 11 years.
Member of Village Chapel UMC, Ashville. Preceded in
death by her father. Survived by mother, Connie Jo Rasp
Angles, Circleville; husband, Craig Foster; daughter,
Chelsey Foster of Ashville; brothers, Rick (Judy)
Angles, Circleville and Steve (Veronicia) Angles,
Ashville; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,
cousins. Friends may call Sunday, May 20, 2007, from 2-4
and 6-9 p.m. at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville,
and one hour prior to service which will be at 11 a.m.
on Monday, May 21, 2007. Rev. Aaron Brown will
officiate. Burial at Jackson Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, family request memorials to Village Chapel
Building Fund, 30 Church St., Ashville, OH 43103 or OSU
James Cancer Research, 300 West Tenth Ave., Suite 519,
Columbus, OH 43210.
RUBY GLASSPOOLE
July 6 1919 to May 14, 2007
GLASSPOOLE Ruby Glasspoole, 87, of
Ashville, passed away Monday, May 14, 2007, at Mt.
Carmel West Medical Center, Columbus. Born July 6, 1919,
to William and Minnie Phillips Snyder. Preceded in death
by her parents and husband Lee Glasspoole. Survived by
son, Richard (Barbara) Glasspoole, Ashville; daughters,
Phyllis Johnson, Ashville and Joan Glasspoole, Columbus.
Friends may call Wednesday, May 16th from 2-4 and 6-8
p.m. at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Service
will be Thursday, May 17th at the Ashville CCCU at 10:30
a.m. with Rev. Everett Snyder and Rev. Ken Fuller
officiating. Burial at Harrison Twp. Cemetery.
RAY KLINE HOVIS
October 7, 1918 to May 6, 2007
HOVIS Ray Kline Hovis, 88, of Ashville,
passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007. Ray was born October 7,
1918, in Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvania, the son of the
late Caleb and Edna (Kline) Hovis. He is survived by his
loving wife of 62 years, Emma June Haugh Hovis, whom he
married June 30, 1945 in West Freedom, Pennsylvania; two
children, Gail (Lee) Curry, Hayesville, NC, and Gary
(Karen) Hovis, Ashville; 4 grandchildren, Zack (Christi)
Curry, Kyle (Crystal) Curry, Nick and Leslee Brynn Hovis;
4 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Noah, Tyler and Belle
Curry. He was preceded in death by brothers Arnold and
Clell, and sister Edith Saltzmann. Ray was an active
member of Belleview (Florida) UM Church. He was retired
from the USAF, a member of the 391st Bombardment Group,
serving in Europe in WWII and in Vietnam. His Air Force
career allowed Ray and June to make their home over the
years in Alaska, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
Ashville, Ohio. They spent their retirement years in
Fairfield Glade, TN and Belleview, FL, and recently
returned to Ashville. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society
(1-800-227-2345 or
www.cancer.org), Belleview UM Church, P.O. Box 567,
Belleview, FL 34421, or Hedges Chapel CCCU, 15495
Winchester Rd., Ashville, OH 43103. Funeral service will
be Thursday 2 p.m. at Hedges Chapel CCCU. Rev. Dale
Dixon officiating. Friends may call at the OLIVER-CHEEK
FUNERAL HOME, 420 W. Main, Ashville, Wednesday 6-9 p.m.
and at Hedges Chapel CCCU, Thursday 1-2 p.m., prior to
the service.
DARLENE J.
(GEORGE) FOUT
May 19, 1933 to May 5, 2007
FOUT Darlene J. (George) Fout, 73 of
Ashville, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 5, 2007
at home surrounded by her family and friends. Born on
May 19, 1933 in Pickaway County, Ohio to the late Thomas
and Mettie Valentine George. Life member of VFW Post
7941 of So. Bloomfield, and Military Order of the Cootie
Women's Auxiliary Vim Bloom. Preceded in death by
parents, special nephew Michael Neff, friend and
brother-in-law William Rhymer. Survived by sisters, Ruth
Neff of Mt. Sterling and Shirley Rhymer of Gahanna;
sons, Thomas (Cindy) Fout of Ashville, Frank Fout of
Panama, FL.; daughters, Darla Rossiter and Teri Fout of
Ashville; grandchildren, Andrew, (Amber) Fout of
Ashville, Destin Winter of So. Bloomfield, Michelle
Montgomery of Washington C.H., Sgt. Kenneth B. Cookson
of Dahlonega, GA, Justin Fout and Nick Brammer; great
granddaughter, Haley Marie Fout of Ashville; special
nephew, Gene Neff of So. Bloomfield; many beloved nieces
and nephews; dear friend, Donna Timmons of Circleville;
and many wonderful friends. Friends may call from 2-4
and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday May 8, 2007 at OLIVER-CHEEK
FUNERAL HOME, 420 E. Main, Ashville, where Funeral
Service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, with Rev. Ervin
Kirk officiating. Cremation will take place at a later
date. Family request in lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Berger Hospice, 600 Pickaway St.,
Circleville 43113.
BARRY J. DILLON
Passed April 29, 2007
DILLON Barry J. Dillon, 39, of Ashville,
passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007, at O.S.U. Medical
Center, Columbus. Formerly employed by Hills
Distribution. Preceded in death by parents James and
Lois (LeMaster) Dillon. Survived by brother, Bradley L.
Dillon and niece, Sadie Elizabeth Dillon, both of
Ashville. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on
Sunday, May 6th in Millport Chapel, 14195 Millport St.,
Ashville, Ohio with Rev. Ervin Kirk officiating. Family
request in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Church c/o Rev. Ervin Kirk, 14949 Winchester Rd.
Ashville, 43103.
BARBARA
MARY (KUHLWEIN) THROP
Passed April 20, 2007
THROP Barbara Mary (Kuhlwein) Throp, 69,
of Ashville and Marblehead, Ohio, Friday, April 20, 2007
at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. Member of St.
Matthew Lutheran Church, Lockbourne, where she had been
the organist and choir director for a number of years.
Survivors include her husband and best friend of 40
years, Gary W. Throp; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth
(Stuart) Hill of Westerville; sister-in-law, Jane
Kuhlwein; aunt, Annabelle Hines; nieces, Sharon (Jim)
Chandler, Becky (John) Willing, Linda (Joe) Eirich;
nephew, James S. (Lisa) Kuhlwein; chosen sister, Nancy
Douglas; many cousins; two special doxies, Liesel Ann
and Hans Joseph. A funeral service 4 p.m. Tuesday, April
24, 2007 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lockbourne with
Pastors William Kerrick, Wilmer Hallman, and Roger Laub
officiating. Interment will follow in Fernwood Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the
OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, 420 W. Main St., Ashville,
Ohio. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, P.O. Box
188, Lockbourne 43137 or St. John Lutheran Church,
Stone-Elliot St., Marblehead, OH 43440 or the Gideons.
JOHN ROBERT TEMPLE III
June 3, 1943 to May 2, 2007
TEMPLE John Robert Temple III, age 63,
of Ashville, passed away at his residence May 2, 2007.
Retired from United Parcel Service after 34 years.
Teamsters Union #413; Member of St. Paul's Lutheran
Church. He was an avid table tennis player and member of
The Columbus Table Tennis Club. John was born June 3,
1943, to the late John R. and Katherine Henderson
Temple. He is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Kenneth
(Tonya) Thompson, John Robert (Jennifer) Temple IV,
Gregory Scott Lafontaine, Adam Cameron Temple; 4
grandchildren; sister, Susan Seidle, Betty Springer;
brother, Edward Temple; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346
S. High St., Monday 4-8 p.m., where funeral service will
be held Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Pastor Gary L. Piepers
officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
LAURA MAE (WOLF)
ROSS
April 24, 1922 to April 30, 2007
ROSS Laura Mae (Wolf) Ross, age 85, of
Duvall, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, at Berger
Hospital, Circleville. She was born April 24, 1922, in
Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence and Nancy
Crossley Wolf. Mae was a retired Postmaster of
Lockbourne Post Office. She made butter for 25 years at
Green Farms Heritage Days, was a member of VFW Post 7941
Ladies' Auxiliary and the Duvall Homemakers Club for
many years. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and many
other things. She had been a Duvall resident since 1955.
Mae was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years,
McKinley B. Ross, brother Weldon William Wolf,
son-in-law Clyde A. Campbell and two grandchildren
Katrina McNeal and Steven Ross II. She is survived by
her brother, Herbert A. (Lois) Wolf, Middletown; sister,
Elizabeth Davies, Columbus; children, Judy Campbell,
Lockbourne, Janet McNeal and Steven Ross, both of
Ashville, Ted (Kim) Ross, Somerset; grandchildren, Kelly
McNeal, Matt (Betsy) Campbell, Angela (Ron) Smith, Adam
(Kristin) Campbell, Chris (Julie) Campbell, Megan (Josh
Rader) Campbell, Andy Ross, Zac Ross, Gabe Ross and Jake
Ross; great-grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Smith, Ashley
Corrine Miller, Josh Miller, Toni Smith, Emily Campbell,
Alex Campbell and Brooklyn Rader; numerous nieces and
nephews; special friends and neighbors, Jack and Dorothy
Green, Jim and Barb Shirley, Helen Wippel, and Kayla
Conner. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 3, 2007, at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville, Ohio. Burial will follow at Fernwood Cemetery,
Lockbourne. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 1 and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at
the funeral home.
SANDRA KAY (NEFF)
DIXON
Passed April 30, 2007
DIXON (NEFF) Sandra Kay Dixon (Neff),
60, of Ashville, OH, went to be with our Lord Monday,
April 30, 2007. The daughter of George and Jewel Wilson
Liff who survive of Mt. Sterling, OH; also survived by
one loving sister, Diane (Phillip) Doggett; and two
brothers, Gary (Susie) Liff, Sonny (Kathy) Liff, all of
Mt. Sterling; husband, Arnold Neff; three loving
children, Scott (Karen) Dixon, Julyn Carothers, Amy
Dixon; and one step-daughter, Bridget Neff; 7
grandchildren, all of Ashville; two special aunts, Sara
Jane Nance, Mt. Sterling and Shirley Thacker,
Harrisburg. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 4, 2007, at Ashville CCCU with Rev. Don
Blankenship Officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant
Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, OH. Family will receive friends
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007 at the
OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, and 1 hour prior to
service at the church on Friday.
MICHAEL LON CUMMINS
September 29, 1942 to April 15, 2007
CUMMINS Michael Lon Cummins, 64, of Ashville, Ohio,
died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital
in Columbus, Ohio. Mike was born September 29, 1942, in
Columbus, Ohio, to the late George and Helen (Boyer)
Cummins both of Ashville. He is survived by his wife,
Linda M. (McNeely) whom he married on May 31, 1968. Also
survived by daughters, Beth Cummins-Allen (Jeff) of
Ashville, Cheri Rhodes (Brian) of Amanda and Michelle
"Missy" Stiver (Jeff) of Ashville; grandchildren, Leslie
and Travis Rhodes, Sydney and Samual Allen and John
Stiver; sister-in-law, Virginia Miller (Russ) of
Marysville; and many dear friends and extended family.
Mike was a graduate of Ashville-Harrison High School in
1960 and Carnegie College in Cleveland. He was employed
by Grant Hospital for 22 years and retired from the
Chillicothe VA Medical Center after 22 years as
supervisor of the biomedical engineering department. He
served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves.
Prior to his death he was an active member of the
American Legion Post 730 and a life member of AmVets.
Mike loved life and was involved in many activities and
organizations. He was active with the Ashville Area
Heritage Society, the Knights of Pythias, a 4-H advisor
for 19 years, and was involved with amateur radio
(N8BUT). Mike was also a member of the Pickaway County
Historical Society, and the First English Lutheran
Church of Ashville. He was an avid aviation enthusiast,
traveler (he visited 48 of the 50 US States and various
foreign countries), and enjoyed boating, birding,
trains, and Corvairs. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Friday,
April 20, 2007, at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville, with Pastor Martin Francis officiating.
Interment will follow at Harrison Township Cemetery, So.
Bloomfield. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on
Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Ashville Area
Heritage Society, 34 Long Street, Ashville, Ohio 43103
or the charity of your choice.
Published in
The
Columbus Dispatch on 4/17/2007.
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Michael Lon Cummins
JAMES "LEO"
STORTS
April 22, 1937 to April 6, 2007
STORTS
James "Leo" Storts, age 69, of Groveport died Friday, April 6,
2007 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus after an extended
illness. Born April 22, 1937 in Lithopolis, Ohio to the late
Cecil H. and Famah E. (Weidner) Storts. He was an active farmer
and was in livestock sales that took him to various points in
Ohio. He is survived by loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy;
children, Susan (Chuck) Alford, Lancaster, James Storts,
Groveport, Karen (Bryan) Fowler, Ashville, Jason (Mariah Duncan)
Storts, Canal Winchester; grandchildren, Sarah Alford, Kayla
Fowler, Elyzabeth and Elayna Storts; step-grandchildren, Megan
and Robbie Duncan; sisters and brothers, Lilah Milless, Amanda,
Marjorie (Bill) Ackerman, Lancaster, Sherrill (Ronnie) Glick,
Ashville, Danny (Patty) Storts, Lancaster, Cecil Storts,
Lancaster, Gary Storts, Columbus, Keith (Erma) Storts, Canal
Winchester, Susie (Ken) Souder, Independence, KY; sister-in-law,
Marilyn Loucks, Canal Winchester; brother-in-law, Don (Debbie)
Long, Lithopolis; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends
may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE
FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester. Funeral
service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hoy Memorial Church,
Cedar Hill Rd., Canal Winchester, where the family will receive
friends from 10-11 a.m. Rev. Larry Smiley officiating. Interment
to follow at Lithopolis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to Hoy Church or the Kidney Foundation in his
memory. Online condolences available to the family at
www.spencefuneralhome.com
HOWARD H. PAYNE
February 12, 1918 to March 12, 2007
Howard H. Payne
passed away Monday, March 12, 2007, at Hearth and Care in
Greenfield.
He was born Feb. 12, 1918, to William and Mary (Swyers) Payne in
Ross County, Ohio. He had been a farmer in the Pickaway County
area most of his life. He had been failing in health for several
years.
He was preceded in death by his wife Edith (Henderson) Payne;
grandsons, Kevin D. Wilson and James Moore Jr.; two infant
sisters and numerous brothers.
He is survived by daughters, Marilyn (Ralph) Pedrick of New
Holland, Patricia (Jim) Moore of Marengo, Donna B. Wilson of
Marysville, Calif., and Rosemary Downing of Washington Court
House; a son, Richard H. Payne of Ashville. He also raised
granddaughters, Penny (Jack) Harless of Centerville and Tammy Jo
(Eric) O'Bryant of New Holland. He had 17 grandchildren and 32
great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call Thursday, March 15, from 12 noon until service
at 2 p.m. at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, with the
Rev. Tony Wagner officiating. Burial will follow at Reber Hill
Cemetery.
KATHY L. (YOUNKIN)
MOODY
Sept 15, 1952 to March 11, 2007
MOODY
Kathy L. (Younkin) Moody, age 54, of Grove City, passed away
Sunday, March 11, 2007 at her residence. Born September 15, 1952
in Columbus. Graduate of Teays Valley H.S. Class of 1970. Kathy
was employed by the Buckeye Ranch for over 20 years. Survived by
her husband of 37 years, Jerry L. Moody, Sr.; daughter, Heather
Moody; two sons, Jerry L. (JoAnne) Moody, Jr. and Tim (Susan
Kohne) Moody; mother, Nancy Younkin; mother-in-law, Letty Moody;
six grandchildren, Lauren and Aaron Hoover, Jerry L. III,
Wesley, Megan, and Julianna Moody; sisters, Beverly Younkin and
Pam (Mark) Puckett; and numerous loving family and friends.
Preceded in death by father Russell Younkin and father-in-law
Charles "Pete" Moody, and her Molly dog. Funeral Service 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville, OH, with Rev. Coyte Carrol, officiating. Burial will
follow in Muhlenberg Twp. Cemetery, Darbyville. Friends may call
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
RUTH E. WAGNER
April 21, 1921 to February 24, 2007
WAGNER
Ruth E. "Boobie" Wagner, 85, of Ashville, passed away February
24, 2007. Born April 21, 1921 to Reed and Eva Gloyd. She was
preceded in death by husband Ray, brothers Ralph, Chester, Reed,
Jr., sister Violet. Survived by sisters-in-law, Pat Gloyd and
Mary Gloyd, both of Ashville; Boobie's special nieces and
nephews, Brenda (Gene) Bissell, Chillicothe, Cindy (Alex) Burke,
Dick (Sandy) Gloyd, Bill (Teresa) Gloyd, Jim (Lisa) Gloyd, all
of Ashville, Shannon (Ernie) Peachey, Columbus; several other
nieces and nephews; half sister, Jane Lynch, Ashville. Friends
may call Monday, February 26, 2007 from 5–8 p.m. at the
OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where services will be
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Jim Gloyd
Officiating. Burial will follow at Harrison Twp. Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Berger Hospice, 1170
N. Court St., Circleville, OH 43113. Special thanks to the great
people of Berger Hospice who made this time of sorrow more
comfortable for Ruth and her family.
KATHERINE GERTRUDE HARRIS
June 15, 1912 to February 8, 2007
Katherine
Gertrude Harris, 94, of Circleville, died February 8, 2007 at
Logan Elm Health Care. She was born June 15, 1912 in Champaign
County, the daughter of Edward and Ida (Jester) Lee. She was a
member of Amvets. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband, Edward Harris; daughter, Phyllis Pickett; son, Edward
Harris; 5 grandchildren and 2 sisters. She is survived by her
daughters, Marvetta Donaldson of Ashville, Shirley Payne, Doris
Johnson and Sandra Davis all of Circleville and Peggy Downs of
Laurelville; sons, Leroy, Robert and Kenneth Harris all of
Circleville; 37 grandchildren; 80 great grandchildren; 19 great
great grandchildren; brothers, Wilson Lee of Columbus, Raymond
Lee of Urbana and Eugene Lee of FL and sisters, Hazel Rigdom of
Circleville and Emily Lee of FL. Funeral service will be held
11:00 a.m. Monday February 12, 2007 at the Wellman Funeral Home,
Circleville. Burial will be in Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Logan Elm Health Care Center.
BERNARD LANCE MOORE
April 1, 1950 to February 2, 2007
MOORE Bernard Lance Moore, 56, of Ashville,
Ohio, a decorated Vietnam veteran of the 23rd MP's Americal
Division, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2007.
He was born April 1, 1950, first born son of John Bernard Moore
of Columbus, Ohio and the late Janet Margaret Peck Moore.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his
youngest brother Vincent Alan Moore. In addition to his father,
he is survived by brothers, Michael Wayne Moore of Ashville, Ohio and
Brian Patrick Moore of Columbus, Ohio. Lance, being previously married
to Roberta Moore, shared the blessing of step-daughter, Gina Ann
and her son David Morton and Lance and Roberta brought into this world three sons,
John Ross, and son Steven Lance, Christopher Lance and son Chase
Christopher, and youngest son Matthew Alan. Lance and Roberta
were also blessed by two daughters Heather Jean and her two
sons, Jacob and Camron, and Jennifer Margaret and her son Blake
Dixon. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday,
February 8, 2007 at HALL FUNERAL HOME, Proctorville, Ohio, by
Minister Leo Edwards. Burial will follow in Miller
Memorial Gardens Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 6 to
8 p.m. Wednesday February 7, 2007 at Long Funeral Home, 5528
Cleveland Avenue,
Columbus, Ohio. Phone: 614-891-1199
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be
made to the Ashville Area Heritage Society, 34 Long Street,
Ashville, Ohio 43103. Condolences may be expressed
to the family at
www.timeformemory.com/hall

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Our Sir Lance a Lot
A Brother, A Father, A Friend, A Hero
Growing up,
as I looked up to him, I depended on my big brother,
and he
protected and taught me well,
I wanted to
follow him everywhere, and he even let me sometimes,
and boy
were those times swell!
I still
feel those same feelings now,
as I
remember our times together, when we were young and as we grew.
Strong and
wild as were so many a Moore,
he had a
bit of trouble and a choice was to be made,
It wasn’t
long before he was in the Army,
doing a
1960’s Vietnam tour.
He often
told of those times that ravaged his mind and soul,
the war,
the killing, the Agent Orange, and explosions too close for
comfort.
He was in
the midst of the hell,
working as
an MP in the 23rd MP's Americal
Division,
and he performed his duties well.
A back injury bought our hero Lance home, but the war would
linger in his mind.
Then along came family, loving Roberta brought forth so many!
Our next generation, another set of Moores!
The boys are handsome and the girls are so pretty!
Precious, each and every one.
It was evident that he cared so much for them,
He’ll never stop Loving them, I know,
Even though his journey on this earth is done.
As time went on, to the memories of Nam he paid his toll,
Etched forever in his mind, deep in his soul,
He was still fighting the battles, trying to cope,
Fighting the physical pain and the mental strain that some call
PTSD,
I knew it was real for him.
All of his friends knew as well, for they heard the stories too,
It seemed it was all he could talk about.
Some of his friends could relate and for some it wasn’t so easy,
We can’t help to see there are others dealing with the same
hell,
At times we can only talk to them and wish them well.
Lance, in his effort to deal with it, turned to the Holy Bible.
He amazed me how well he knew and could recall the verses.
Digging so deeply into it, he deciphered and analyzed and found
some answers.
He was such an intelligent man!
I wish that I could have understood the many ideas that he
talked about,
Self-perpetuated energy production...or whatever it was.
I know that he was convinced and sent in for patent information.
Mysteriously, it was accepted with enthusiasm but ended in
secrecy.
If we could have only found a way to tap into his genius.
Still, with all his potential, it was easier to handle the pain
and he was at peace
when he had his medication. I believe it helped him cope.
It was good to see him without so much pain
but worrisome when he took too much.
On February 2nd, the Lord came for him while he lay
sleeping.
He laid down to take a nap at his friends place who covered him
with a blanket.
This time the medication took away his pain but it also took
away
a Brother, a Father, a Friend and a Hero.
WE’LL ALL MISS YOU LANCE AND LOVE YOU.
For those who were true friends of Lances and who truly cared
for him,
THANK YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS.
ROBERT E. HOOVER
November 15, 1922 to January 28,
2007
HOOVER Robert E. Hoover, of Ashville, Ohio,
84, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2007. Robert
was born November 15, 1922, the son of John S. and Grace M. (Botts)
Hoover. Preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Betty Mae, son
Rodney, parents, brothers Leroy and Herbert, sisters Clarabelle
Pobst and Shirley Beavers. Survived by daughters, Terry (Joe)
Puluso of Illinois and Melanie (Jim) Willeford of Circleville;
and sons, John Hoover and Bob (Dena) Hoover of Ashville; 12
grandchildren, Dawn Nobel, Rodney Hoover, Stacey Swank, Denise
Green, Joey Puluso, Vikki Fish, John and Eric Hoover, Mike, Mark
and Aaron Thomas, and Meghan Hoover. Also survived by sister,
Norma Jean Brinker; several nieces, nephews and friends and 31
great-grandchildren, and 9 step-grandchildren. Also survived by
special friend, Marge Reed; and a host of many other special
friends. Robert lived in the house he was born in 84 years ago.
He attended Ashville School and attended the Ashville Church of
Christ in Christian Union. He entered the military in January,
1943, serving in E.T.O. Scotland, England, France, Holland,
Belgium, and Germany. He served with the 3516th Ordinance,
served with the 1st Engineers Special Brigade, MAM. Co., H & D
78th Ordinance BN and with the Anti-Aircraft Artillery. He
received the Certificate Commendation from Comdr. George Memoly
for outstanding service on the vehicles that operated on the Red
Ball Highway and the ASCZ Express, awarded 3 battle stars, Good
Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and the French De Guerre with
Palm. He held the rank of T-4. Robert was also instrumental in
getting a reunion established for the 3516th Maintenance
Ordinance Division. They have had reunions now for the past 25
years. He was employed for 42 years with the International Union
of Operating Engineers, Local #18. For 16 years, he served on
the Advisory Board District 3 Columbus, past chairman of the
Rank & File, District #3 Past President Local 18 Retirees Club
for the State of Ohio (a position held for 5 years), Chairman
for the Local 18 Annual State Wide Picnic Retirees Club for the
State of Ohio. He served 2 terms as Chairman of Village of
Ashville Planning & Zoning Board and 2 terms on Planning &
Zoning Appeals Board. Served on the Ashville Board of Public
Affairs from 1986-1991 and again from 1997-2000. He was a member
of the Ashville IOOF where he served 10 years as the treasurer
and chaplain, member of the VFW Post 2505. He was a meat cutter
and previously owned and operated Hoover's Meat Market and
Hoover's Restaurant in Ashville. He was an avid gardener and
fisherman. He won many ribbons throughout the years at Pumpkin
Show for his canned vegetables. Robert and his wife Betty used
to help in the Halloween judging and the local progressive
euchre parties that used to be held at the old Ashville School.
They were also instrumental in helping to organize the Teays
Valley Booster Club in the 1960's (of which Dad still has the
original copies of the first meetings). They also used to judge
canned entries at the Pickaway County Fair. For several years he
also enjoyed working in the fish stand for the Fourth of July
celebration until failing health for both no longer allowed them
to do so. He was awarded the Distinguished Citizen Award by the
Ashville Community Club in 2005. Bob was a wonderful father,
grandpa, and friend, he will be sadly missed by children,
grandchildren, and friends. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
February 1, 2007, at the Ashville Church of Christ in Christian
Union, 420 Long St., Ashville with Pastor Don Blankenship
officiating. Burial will follow in Harrison Twp. Cemetery, So.
Bloomfield. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8
p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL
HOME, 420 W. Main St., Ashville, OH. Contributions may be made
to Millport Chapel, c/o Rev. Kirk, 14949 Winchester Rd.,
Ashville, 43103, or Ashville C.C.C.U., 420 Long St., Bld. Fund,
or Harrison Twp Fire Dept., 3625 SR 752, Ashville 43103.
ROYAL N.
RAYBURN
December 15, 1933 to January 20, 2007
RAYBURN Royal N. Rayburn, age 73, of
So. Bloomfield, Oh., passed away Saturday at Berger Hospital,
Circleville. Born December 15, 1933, in Scioto County, Oh. to
the late Robert and Evelyn (Wiley) Rayburn. Retired from
Kokosing Group , Inc. of Columbus and was a member of Local
1216. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Faye (Robertson)
Rayburn; children, Armin (Rose) Rayburn of Jackson, Roxanne
Brown, Ernie (Angie) Rayburn, Ellen (Mike) Havens, all of
Ashville, and Ben Rayburn of West Carlisle; special friend,
Princess; 7 brothers; 2 sisters; 13 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, January
24, 2007, at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, 420 W. Main St.,
Ashville, Oh. with Rev. Kenneth Fuller officiating. Burial will
follow in Harrison Township Cemetery, So. Bloomfield. The family
will receive friends Monday, January 22, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. and
Tuesday, January 23, 2007, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral
home.
ANNE REBER COLLINS
Passed January 18, 2007
COLLINS Anne Reber Collins, of Ashville, OH,
died January 18, 2007, at Brown Nursing Home in Circleville.
Anne married Donald Bond Collins from Ware, MA. They were
married for 59 years, meeting him when he was stationed at
Lockbourne Air Base during WW II. Her parents Homer and Kathryn
Cardwell Reber, husband Don and sister Elizabeth Dunkle preceded
her in death. Anne was a lifelong resident of Walnut Twp.,
Pickaway Co., OH. She graduated from The Ohio State University
in June 1940 and taught Physical Education, Health and French at
Hamilton HS, Walnut School, Ashville and Teays Valley. She and
her husband Don, managed Collins Mobile Feed Service and
together founded The Upper Landsdowne Golf Course in 1962. Anne
was a member of the Hedges Chapel UMC, active in the Order of
Eastern Star, Past Matron of Circleville Chapter #90, member of
Nebraska Grange, past president of Hedges Chapel UMW. She is
survived by daughters, Patricia Anne (Philip) Meves, Nancy Alden
(Steve) Scott, Constance Reber Gloyd; grandchildren, Diane (Paul
Rothrock) Meves, Sue (John) Lottes, Alison (Josh) Laughbaum,
Donald Collins Meves, Damon (Allison) Scott and 1st Lt. John
(Tara) Scott, Carrie (Kevin) Ashcraft and Staff Sgt. Michael
(Teresa) Gloyd; great-grandchildren, Reed and Emma Ashcraft,
Shilo and Saige Lottes, Stephen and Savannah Gloyd, Alexa and
Camryn Scott, Ella and Casey Laughbaum and Nolan Rothrock.
Friends may call Sunday, January 21st from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at
the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Service will be Monday,
January 22nd at 10 a.m. at Hedges Chapel CCCU and friends may
call at church 1 hour prior to service. Pastor Dale Dixon will
officiate. Interment at Reber Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
contributions can be made to: Hedges Chapel CCCU, 15495
Winchester Rd., Ashville, OH 43103; Heartland Hospice, 6500
Busch Blvd., 210, Columbus, OH 43229 or Brown Memorial Home, 158
E. Mound St., Circleville, OH 43113.
MICHAEL J. WALTERS
February 19, 1956 to January 17, 2007
WALTERS Michael J. Walters, of Lithopolis,
passed away at home on January 17th, 2007. He was born February
19, 1956. Preceded in death by brother Gary and step-father John
D. Scharf. Survived by mother, Martha Scharf of Lithopolis;
siblings, twin brother, Mark of Ashville, Sharon (Jim) Preston
of Florida, Joey of Ashville, Kathie (Darrell) Howard of Newark,
Judy (John) Delong of Michigan, Bonnie (Gail) Hall of Newark,
John (Patty) Scharf of Blacklick and Fred (Theresa) Scharf of
Centerburg; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will
be held at the Good Shepherd Community Church, 210 Obetz Rd.,
January 23rd at 6 p.m. RODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE/OHIO CREMATION &
MEMORIAL SOCIETY.
CHARLENE DRESBACH
WOOLEVER
December 20, 1928 to January 16, 2007
WOOLEVER (Dresbach) Charlene Dresbach
Woolever, 78, of Ashville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday,
January 16, 2007, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus.
Charlene was born December 20, 1928, in Franklin County, Ohio,
the daughter of the late Charles and Marcella (Vaughan) Dresbach.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years,
Ralph H. Woolever, whom she married August 23, 1953; five
children, Rachel (Patrick) Meyer of Gadsden, Alabama, Karen
(Gary) Hovis of Ashville, Byron (Ursula) of Amanda, Crystal of
Ashville, JoAn (Monte) Matteson of Pataskala; eleven
grandchildren, Sam, Kate, and Tina (John) Meyer, Nick and Brynn
Hovis, Rachel, Jolene, Hannah and Holden Woolever, Logan and
Phoebe Matteson; and one great-granddaughter, Allizai. Also
surviving are a sister, Mariruth (Howard) Seubert, Columbus; two
brothers, Vaughan (Joyce) Dresbach, Circleville and Mark
(Margie) Dresbach, Leipsic; sister-in-law, Alice Woolever,
Ashville; and eleven special nieces and nephews and their
families. She was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law
Jeneve and Al Swain, sister-in-law Sharon Dresbach, and
brother-in-law Royce Woolever. Charlene is also survived by
extended family, dear friends and neighbors, whose friendship
she treasured and enjoyed through frequent correspondence.
Charlene was an active member of Hedges Chapel Church of Christ
in Christian Union, a life member of the Pickaway County
Historical and Genealogical Society, First Families of Ohio,
Good Time Quilters Guild, and was the Registrar of the Pickaway
Plains Chapter NSDAR. In addition to these memberships, she
contributed countless hours of volunteer work to the church and
the historical and genealogical organizations. Charlene devoted
her life on earth to her husband and family. Her unwavering
faith allowed her to overcome life's challenges and we are
comforted that she now rests in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the
Hedges Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union (Building
Fund), 15495 Winchester Road, Ashville, Ohio 43103 or The
Pickaway County Historical and Genealogical Society (Library
Building Fund), P.O. Box 85, Circleville, Ohio 43113. Friends
may call at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, Thursday
6-8 p.m., Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be
Saturday 10 a.m. at Hedges Chapel CCCU, 15495 Winchester Road,
Ashville. Rev. Dale Dixon officiating. Interment will follow at
Reber Hill Cemetery.
RODNEY C. HARRIS
August 22, 1937 to January 15, 2007
Rodney C. Harris,
69, of Circleville, passed away Jan. 15, 2007, at Berger
Hospital.
He was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Ashville. Preceded in death by
wife, Eleanor; mother, Crete Kirk; father, Avery Harris; sister,
Francis Rolene Nungester.
Survived by sons, Rodney C. Harris Jr., Texas, and Rickey Lee
(Leslie) Harris, Columbus; brothers, Arthur (Betty), Ashville,
Billy (Sue), Columbus, Charles (Sharon), Carroll; sisters,
Carletta (Ernest) Booth, Ashville, Barbara (James) Haywood,
Columbus, Iva (Bill) Lynch, Ashville, Nancy (Tom) Bausum,
Ashville; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; special
nephew Larry Harris and many other nieces and nephews, also many
special friends who gave him care and friendship.
Friends may call Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 6-8 p.m. at the
Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville. Graveside service will be
held at Harrison Township Cemetery Thursday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to
Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St., Ashville, Ohio
43103.
PAUL
NORTHUP
September 3, 1918 to January 12, 2007
NORTHUP Paul Northup, 88, of Grove City,
Ohio, formerly of South Bloomfield and Gallipolis, Ohio, passed
away Friday, January 12, 2007, at Doctors West Hospital. Born
September 3, 1918, to Fred and Ella (O'Dell) Northup of Northup,
OH. Paul was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School. A veteran
of World War II, served in the United States Navy aboard the
U.S.S. English DD-696 destroyer. Retired from K & K Manufactured
Homes and Scioto Estates Manufactured Housing Community, South
Bloomfield, Ohio. A former member of Centenary Methodist Church
Centenary, OH. Currently a member of Fellowship Baptist Church
Gallipolis, Ohio. Married Madge A. Elliott on May 2, 1937, in
Greenup, KY, his beloved wife of 63 years who preceded him in
death on October 26, 2000. Also preceding in death are parents
Fred and Ella Northup, brother Odell Northup, and sister Mildred
Harrison. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather. Survivors include son, Gary Northup (Jennifer
Petrie) of Grove City, OH; granddaughters, Kimberly (Mark)
Groves of Grove City, OH and Kathy (Mark) Wood of Nashville, TN;
daughter-in-law, Carolyn Northup of Nashville, TN;
great-grandchildren, Matthew (Kimberly) Groves, Adam Groves, and
Spencer Groves of Grove City, OH, and Ezra Wood of Nashville,
TN; sister, Pearl Burnett of Gallipolis, OH; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2007,
at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, OH . Calling hours
Monday, January 15, 2007, will be held at the Willis Funeral
Home, Gallipolis, OH from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will
be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, with Reverend
Joseph Godwin officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill
Cemetery. The family request, in lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to the Grove City Church of the Nazarene, Northup
Memorial Fund c/o Joyce Schneider, 4770 Hoover Rd., Grove City,
OH. 43123.
GEORGE MARCUM
Passed January 6, 2007
MARCUM George Marcum, age 71, passed away Mt. Carmel Hospital,
January 6, 2007. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Helen; sons,
James J. Scott of Columbus and George Arnold Marcum; daughters,
Brenda (Steve) Richardson of Al, Rose Lee (Paul) Frisby of
Columbus, and Joyce (Tony) Roberts of South Bloomfield; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Everett (Ruth)
Marcum, and Flemon (Carlene) Marcum, all of Logan, Oh;
sister-in-law, Almeda Salyers; nieces, nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S.
High St., Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Reverend Ralph Cordle officiating.
Interment Obetz Cemetary.
CATHERINE GERALDINE "GERRI" CONARD HEDGES
January 23, 1918 to January 1, 2007
HEDGES Catherine Geraldine "Gerri" Conard Hedges,
born January 23, 1918 in Huntington, WV to Homer S. and Meta E.
Conard, died Monday, January 1, 2007 at Berger Hospital,
Circleville. Came to Ashville following graduation from West
Virginia Wesleyan in 1937 and began her teaching career at Ashville
High School as the Home Economics and Physical Education teacher.
She taught for 20 years before marrying Chester Benton Hedges on
June 7, 1957, who survives. She taught an additional 10 years at
Walnut Elementary School as a third grade teacher before retiring.
(1969-1979). Gerri was active in the Ashville Women's Civic Club,
recipient of Ashville Woman of the Year award in 1988, a member of
the Ashville Village Chapel United Methodist Church, Central Ohio
Teachers Association, and Pickaway Co. Retired Teachers Association.
She is survived by husband, Chester; and three children, Joseph
Benton of Columbus, Barbara (Andy) Arthurs of West Plains, MO, and
William Roger of Ashville. She is also survived by grandchildren,
Katie Hedges of Circleville, Carrie Wilson of New Philadelphia,
Cathy Wilson of Columbus, Joshua Hedges of Podong, Shanghai, China
and Lee Arthurs of Coshocton; as well as several nieces, nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Juanita Dawkins
of West Minster, MD and brother Earl Franklin Conard of Weston, WV.
Calling hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at
THE OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, in Ashville, where services will be
held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2007. Burial will be in Reber
Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the Village Chapel United Methodist Chapel Church, 30 Church
St., Ashville, OH 43103.
ALICE L.
LEACH
June 29, 1921 to December 29, 2006
LEACH Alice L. Leach left this earth to join her
Lord and her sons in Heaven on December 29, 2006. Alice was a
beloved mother, grandmother and nanna to everyone who knew her. She
was born June 29, 1921 in Vinton Co., Ohio daughter of the late Eli
and Emma J. Hutchison Bowen. Graduate of Vinton Co. High School,
Class of 1936. She retired from Orient Developmental Center and also
worked in home health care. Preceded in death by her parents,
husband Calvin Leach, sons Russell Smith Jr. (1946), Lester Dale
Bowen (1992), and Jerry Smith (2001), 4 sisters, 4 brothers.
Survived by children, Teresa Hall, John (Sue) Smith, and Crystal
Smith, all of Ashville; brothers, Garnet Bowen, Columbus, Clarence
Bowen, Wilkesville; grandchildren, Michael Dale and Jonathan Bowen,
Monica Worrell, Christina Corder, Floyd Griffith, Roy Dale Bowen,
Heather Tomlison, Jennifer Blue, Hiedi Light, Leslie Carver, Windy
Kuhn, Matthew and Mark Smith and Brandy McLoon; daughters-in-law,
Joyce Cremeans Smith, Alberta Bowen, and Betty Smith. Also survived
by her children's father, Russell E. Smith, Sr., many nieces,
nephews other relatives and friends. Family will receive friend
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the OLIVER-CHEEK
FUNERAL HOME, Ashville where services will be held 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 3, 2006. The Rev. Ervin Kirk will officiate.
Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude
Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN
38105-1905.
GLENN A. "ARCHIE" STEWART
November 13, 1927 to December 23, 2006
Glenn A. "Archie" Stewart, '79, Ashville, passed
away Saturday, December 23, 2006 at his residence. Born November 13,
1927 in Ashville, Ohio, son of the late Glenn A. and Rose Mae Jones Stewart. Retired from Columbia Gas Company in
1982. Graduate of Walnut High School Class of 1946. Archie's first
love was to fish, second was to play ball and it is questionable
where he places golf on his favorite activities list. He was a
member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ashville, Pickaway County Senior
Center, and Palmetto Lodge #513 K of P, Ashville. Preceded in death
by his parents, wife of 50 years Clara Lou (Peters)
Stewart. Survived by children, Lisa (Roger) Rose of Grove City, Lori
(Robert) Dick, and Amy (Tim) Davis both of Ashville; grandchildren,
Jill (Jon) Moore, Erin Dick, Jamie (Billy) Arledge, Brady (Jamie)
Dick, Tyler, Emily and Ashley Davis; great grandchildren, Taylor and
Noah Garnes, Madison and Trenton Arledge, and Caden and Riley Dick;
sister, Rosie Jamison, Ashville; nieces and nephews; special
friends, Eugene Wilson, Richard Bumgarner and Swanhilda Burgoon.
Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 27,
2006 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Funeral services
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2006 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Pastor Martin Francis will officiate. Burial will be in Reber
Hill Cemetery, Ashville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6046 St. Paul Rd., Ashville, Ohio 43103
EARNEST R. WILLIAMS
December 27, 1935 to December 18, 2006
WILLIAMS Earnest R. Williams, 70, of Ashville,
died December 18, 2006 at his residence. He was born December 27,
1935 in Paintsville, KY, the son of the late Ray and Martha
(Chandler) Williams. He was a U.S. Army veteran, member of
Teamsters, past member of NRA, an avid hunter, camper and sports fan
and retired truck driver for Big Bear Stores. He is survived by his
wife, Mary Lou "Lucy" (Fairchild) Williams; sons, Steve (Christine)
Williams of Circleville and Alan (Evelyn Dinsmoor) Williams of
Ashville; daughter, Cindy Williams of Ashville; grandchildren,
Amanda, Kimberly, Tara and A.J.; brothers, Charles (Lynn) Williams
of Biloxi, MS and Gary (Julie) Williams of Lexington, KY; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Phil (Carol) Fairchild, South Point, Millard
Fairchild of Wheelersburg, Calvin (Linda) Fairchild, Delmer
(Theresa) Fairchild, Reva Hall and Lorene (Eugene) Unrue, all of
Ashland, KY; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be
held 11 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2006 at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME,
Circleville. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery with military
graveside honors. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrison
Twp. Fire and EMS, 3625 St. Rt. 752, Ashville, OH 43103.
LEROY DARRELL CLARK
January 12, 1943 to December 18, 2006
CLARK LeRoy Darrell Clark, 63, of Circleville,
passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 18, 2006, at Berger
Hospital, Circleville. Born January 12, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, son
of the late Gladys F. (Hunter) and LeRoy D. Clark Sr. Graduate of
Marion Franklin High School, Class of 1961. Married the former
Saundra S. Neff on March 31, 1962. Employed by Timken Co., Columbus
for 40 years. Member of Steel Workers Union, Southgate Potter Lodge
F&AM and Pickaway Co. Historical Society. LeRoy was a loving
husband, father and grandpa. Preceded in death by his parents.
Survived by his wife, Saundra S. (Neff) Clark, Circleville; son,
LeRoy D. Clark, IV; daughter, Kimberly Clark, both of Ashville. He
was grandpa to Brittany Scholl and Brandon Amann. Also survived by
nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. Family will receive
friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the
OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where service will be held 11
a.m. Thursday, December 21 with the Rev. Aaron Brown officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Cemetery, Circleville. Masonic Service will
be conducted 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
ROBERT
V. SPEICHER SR.
March 7, 1923 to October 21, 2006

Robert V. Speicher, Sr., 83 of Barton Road, St.
Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Wheeling
Hospital.
He was born March 7, 1923 in Doylestown, Ohio, a
son of the late Frank and Mary Becker Speicher.
Bob was a retired sales manager for Ashland Oil
Company, a marine corps veteran of World War II, and a member of VFW
Post #5256 in St. Clairsville.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by two brothers, Stanley and Gene Speicher.
Surviving are his lovely wife of 60 years,
Constance "Connie" Hille Speicher; five children: Pam Stewart and
her husband, Forest of Piedmont, Ohio; Judy McManus and her husband
Lloyd, of Belmont, Ohio; Cindy Rathburn and her husband, Gary of
Ashville, Ohio; Robert Speicher Jr. and his wife Jackie of Hendrysburg, Ohio; and Debbie Withers and her husband, Mike, of
Lafferty, Ohio; a sister Maxine Musser of Marshallville, Ohio; 16
grand-children and 19 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home
in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where
services will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Gary Smith
officiating. Entombment follows at Holly Memorial Gardens,
Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Military Services will be conducted by the
Belmont Council of Veterans of Foreign War at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday,
at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Lung Association, 1950 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, Ohio
43228-4102
DAVID
P. HAINES
Passed September 30th, 2006
HAINES David P. age 50, of Sugar Grove, Saturday,
September 30, 2006, Riverside Hospital, following a motorcycle
accident. 30 year mechanic, American Electric Power.
Survived by son, Gerritt D. Haines, Groveport, sisters Cindi (Randy)
Cline, Columbus and Barbara (John) Cline, Groveport, nieces, Alicia
Cline and Molly Meek. Preceeded in death by parents Theodore I
and Virginia A Young Haines. Friends may call at the MYERS-WOODYARD
FUNERAL HOME, Groveport, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where service
will be conducted Thursday 11 a.m. Rev. David Wells
officiating. Interment Franklin Hills by Jerry P. Myers,
Director.
Kathleen F. Wharton
September 28, 1918 to September 12, 2006
WHARTON Kathleen F. Wharton, 87, of Circleville,
died September 12, 2006 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was
born September 28, 1918 in Circleville the daughter of the late
Danny and Hazel (Keller) Greene. She was a member of Community U.M.C.,
owned and operated a beauty salon and was a former member of the
Circleville Garden Club and Circleville Lioness. She had spent the
last 3 years at the Traditons Assisted Living in Chillicothe, near
her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband George G.
Wharton, step-father Stanley B. Peters, brothers Reynold Green and
Edward Greene and sister Dorothy Winell. She is survived by her
daughters, Marsha (Mike) McCafferty of Chillicothe and Judith Anne
(Ted Holmes) Wharton of Pickerington; 5 grandchildren; 5
great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday September
15, 2006 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements by WELLMAN
FUNERAL HOME, Circleville. Memorial contributions may be made to
Tyler Memorial M.C., Chillicothe and Traditions of Chillicothe.
MARY VIRGINIA HANNAN
December 7, 1926 to September 12, 2006
HANNAN Mary Virginia Hannan, 79, of Circleville,
passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at Berger Hospital,
Circleville. She was born December 7, 1926, in Circleville, the
daughter of the late Meinhardt M. and Gwendolyn (Baughan) Crites.
She was a 1944 graduate of Circleville High School having been a
cheerleader and homecoming queen. She graduated from The Ohio State
University in 1948, where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and
homecoming queen. A member of Trinity Lutheran Church, she also
belonged to the DAR, was a past president of the Pickaway County
Garden Club, a former member and past president of Ohio Judges
Council for Ohio Garden Clubs. She was an accredited Master Judge
with the National Council of State Garden Clubs and a life member of
the Garden Clubs of Ohio. A passionate advocate for animals, Mary
Virginia was a past president of the Pickaway County Humane Society
and was an active supporter of the state and national Humane
Societies. On January 29, 1959, she married Kenneth Ray Hannan. He
preceded her in death in 1995. She was also preceded in death by her
aunt Virginia B. Replogle. She is survived by her uncles, Charles
and Edward Crites of the Ashville area; faithful caregivers, Carolyn
Canter, Sharon Haddox and Viche Ferguson; and special friend, Alice
Clifton. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday,
September 15, 2006, at DEFENBAUGH-WISE-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, 151
E. Main St., Circleville with Pastor Karen Kepner officiating.
Entombment in the Crites Family Mausoleum at Forest Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pickaway County Humane
Society, PO Box 13263, Circleville, OH 43113. Visit
www.schoedinger.com to send condolences.
IOLA E. HEFFNER LONG
December 26, 1910 to September 16,
2006
LONG Iola E. Heffner Long, 95, of Ashville, died
September 16, 2006 at Pickaway Manor. She was born December 26, 1910
in Akron the daughter of the late Ray and Mary (Morrison) Heffner.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Long and brothers
Laurence and John R. Heffner. She is survived by her sisters, Jeanne
Fridley of Groveport and Juanita Vitek of Columbus; sister-in-law,
Betty Heffner (Robert) Kenworthy of Circleville; niece, Mildred
(Gene) Donahoe of Washington C.H.; nephews, Harold (Zelma) Furnace
of Mt. Sterling, Joe (Maureen) Cavalier of Chicago, Ray (Kathy)
Stebelton of Lancaster, Jeff (Holly) Fridley of Groveport and Brent
(Renee) Fridley of Columbus. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Circleville
with Dr. Doyne Wiggins officiating. Burial will be in Amanda Twp.
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home.
DR. CURTIS WILLIAM "DOC"
CROMLEY
January 26, 1912 to August 24, 2006
CROMLEY Dr.
Curtis William "Doc" Cromley, DVM, age 94, of Ashville and Clermont,
FL, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2006 at his Florida residence.
He was born on January 26, 1912 in Ashville, OH to the late William
and Florence (Scothorne) Cromley. Preceded in death by two sons Dr.
Lon Cromley and William Cromley. He was a Veterinarian in Pickaway
County for many years. Graduate of Ashville High School in 1931 and
O.S.U. College of Veterinary Medicine in 1936. Member of Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Lockbourne Lodge #232 F&A.M. for over 65 years, Pickaway
Shrine, and Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus. Also a member of The
First English Lutheran Church and the Ashville Heritage Society.
Survived by his wife of 70 years, Anna A. (Vause); grandchildren,
Tad Cromley, Terri Cromley, Jason (Meghan) Cromley, and Erika
Cromley (John) Schorejs; great-grandchildren, Karli Cromley, William
Cromley, and Jackson Schorejs.
PEARL E. FORTNER
Passed August 17, 2006
Pearl E. Fortner, 90, Ashville, August
17, 2006 in Sunbridge Nursing Home. Survived by sons, Chester
(Arlene) Fortner, Gary (Gretchen) Fortner and William (Pat) Fortner,
5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service held
11 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2006, WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Ashville.
Burial in Reber Hill Cemetery. Friends call 2-6 p.m. Sunday at
the funeral home. Memorial contributions made to Shriners
Hospital.
ROBERT E. ISHMAEL
November 26, 1935 to June
20, 2006
Robert E. Ishmael, 70, of Ashville, passed away Tuesday, June
20, 2006, at his residence. Born Nov. 26, 1935 a Portsmough, to
Eugene and Hazel Shope Ishmael. Retired after 30 years from Timken
Roller Bearing. Worked part time at Ohio Auto Auction. Member of
Church of God. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Patricia
Ishmael Griffin. Survived by wife, Maxine Morore Ishmael, Ashville;
children, Robyn Williams, Columbus, Dawn (Scott) Hayes, Stoutsville,
Scott (Dawn) Ishmael, Ashville; grandchildren, Brandon, Roni and
Daniel Williams, Corey, Heather, Matthew and Justin Bell, Zane and
Sinjon Hayes, Colton, Austin, Harley and Halie Ishmael, Anndria and
Nate Coplan; great-grandchildren, Lexe and Alivia Lawson; dear loved
ones, Deb Howard, Jerry Bell, Shelly Ishmael, Zoe Howard and Lexi
Rogers. Friends may call Thursday, June 22 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, where service will
be Friday, June 23, 2 p.m., the Rev. Roy Morgan officiating. Burial
at Harrison Township Cemetery.
James Everett Irwin
January 16, 1929 to June 07, 2006
IRWIN James Everett Irwin, age 77, of Ashville,
passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at his residence. Born January
16, 1929 in Ashville, Ohio to the late Edwin W. and Delight M.
(Ladd) Irwin. Preceded in death by his wife Virginia Lorraine
(Owens), August 29, 1990, daughter Donna Jean, 1987, brother Jack
Irwin, 1984, sister Helen I. Cookson, 1991. Jim retired form
Columbia Gas of Ohio after 36 years, Harrison Township clerk, after
40 years, also was into personal bookkeeping and taxes for many
years. Member of the National Guard. Graduate of Ashville Harrison
H.S., Class of 1947, and The Ohio State University, Class of 1951 in
Business/Accounting. Member of Village Chapel UMC, Ashville Heritage
Society, Community Players, K of P 516, Treasurer of Kiwanis, Avid
Sports Fan and Supporter of Teays Valley Athletics, Fly Club of
Columbia Gas, Captain Jimmy Club an annual Irwin Invitational of
Columbia Gas Co-workers, and in 2004 Jim was honored as the
Distinguished Citizen of the year in Ashville. Survivors include 3
daughters, Deborah (Kevin) Hulse, Jo Ellen Irwin and Teresa Irwin
Bowser, all of Ashville; grandchildren, James Andrew Irwin, Virginia
Lee Bowser, and Gabrielle Delight Hulse; 2 step-grandchildren, Amber
and Joel Hulse; special friend, Delores Rogols of Circleville;
friend, Ralph "Dickie" Gloyd; nieces, nephews, and a host of
friends. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006 at the
OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville with Rev. David Wells
officiating. Interment will follow in Reber Hill Cemetery. Friends
may call on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family
request in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Heritage
Society, 34 Long St., Ashville, Village Chapel U.M.C., 30 Church
St., Ashville, Teays Valley Athletic Boosters, 3887 State Route 752,
Ashville, 43103 or Donna Jean Irwin Memorial Scholarship, 277 E.
Main St., Ashville, Oh. 43103.
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It was always nice to see Jim's
jolly face at our AAHS general meeting and at a Kiwanis meeting
because you knew there would be a chuckle somewhere in the
evening. I'll miss that for sure.
I didn't know Jim as well as many
others in the Village but what I saw was a kind, gentle, and
considerate gentleman. With the Donna Jean Irwin Memorial
Scholarship and all the other things mentioned above his picture,
it
shows that he cared for others.
One of the lasting memories that I
have of Jim was of him in the Village park tossing out candy and
goodies for the children's Easter Egg Hunt in 2006 provided by
Ashville Kiwanis. He was there giving back to the
community and enjoying it.
His departing took us by surprise
and because of that, will take time to adjust to. Right
now, as I write this, I wish our last handshake was a hug
instead...... Love, Michael and Family
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Clara Miriam Spence
Passed June 5, 2006
SPENCE Clara Miriam Spence, age 90, of Groveport,
Ohio, Monday, June 5, 2006 at The Inn at Lakeview, Groveport, Ohio.
Lifetime member of Hopewell United Methodist Church where she and
Harvey were married June 19, 1937. Retired Secretary from
Groveport-Madison School District where she graduated in 1934. Mom
had a passion for mowing her yard, driving her car and being a
friend to everyone she met. She is survived by her daughter, Miriam
D. Sethna, of Groveport; sons, David H. and Dwayne R. (Patty)
Spence, both of Canal Winchester; grandchildren, Sherry (Dr. Chuck)
Baughman, Lori (John) McDonough, Jeff (Cari) Spence, Kersi (Vicki)
Sethna, Marc (Sandy) Sethna; 15 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Leah,
Kyle and Lexie Baughman, Morgan and Hunter McDonough, Mallory, Jack,
Chas and Baby Caden Spence, Kobi and Kara Sethna, Brandon, Cassie
and Samuel Sethna; sister, Frances Steube of Canal Winchester;
sisters-in-law, Harriette Fansler of Washington and Esther Spence of
Columbus; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by
husband Charles Harvey, parents Ralph and Ruth Stir, sisters Burdell
Coon and Margaret White, and brother Ralph Stir Jr. Friends may
visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL
HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, Ohio, where funeral
service will be held 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Dr. William L. Snider
officiating. Interment Carroll Cemetery, Carroll, Ohio. Friends who
wish may contribute to the memorial fund at Hopewell United
Methodist Church, 4348 London Lancaster Rd., Groveport, Ohio 43125
in Clara's memory. Arrangements by C. Jeffrey Spence of the
SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Grove City, Ohio. Online condolences at
www.spencefuneralhome.com.
Ora
"Jim" Lemaster
March 21, 1919 to May 14, 2006
LEMASTER Ora "Jim" Lemaster, 87, of Ashville,
died May 14, 2006 in Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born March 21,
1919 in Pickaway County, the son of Richard and Lucy (Sparks)
Lemaster. He was an U.S. Navy veteran of WW II; a member of Pilgrim
Holiness Church, retired from Meadow Gold Dairy and was a people
greeter for Walmart. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife
Doris (Robison) Lemaster, daughter Donna Jean Brady, grandson Shane
White, great-granddaughter Emily Conner, brothers Jack, Howard and
Harlan Lemaster, sisters Mary Barker and Gertrude Lemaster and
sister-in-law Marilyn Lemaster. He is survived by his children, Mary
Jane Lemaster, Barbara (Robert) Welsh, Nancy (William) White, David
(Patty) Lemaster and Daniel (Paula) Lemaster; 14 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; brothers, Sandy (Mary), John Ebb (Kay) and
George (Barbara) Lemaster; sisters-in-law, Norma Lemaster, JoAnn
Foll and Phyllis (Robert) Quincel; many nieces and nephews; and
special friend, Gary Fortner of Ashville. Funeral service will be
held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville, with Rev. Richard Smith and Rev. James Southerland
officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Twp. Cemetery with military
graveside honors. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Pilgrim
Holiness Church, 1150 Columbus St., Orient, OH 43146.
G.
Earlene Lemaster
November 2, 1923 to May 12, 2006
G. Earlene Lemaster, age 82, of Darbyville,
passed away at her residence on Friday, May 12, 2006. Born
November 2, 1923 in Catlettsburg, KY. to the late Alfred and Anna (Lykins)
Cordle. She was a member of Darbyville Community Church and
had been on the Darbyville Village Council. Survivors include
sons, Bert (Joanie) Lemaster of Groveport, Gene Lemaster of
Darbyville, Neale (Luann) Lemaster of Heath, and Keith (Brenda)
Lemaster of Ashville; brothers, Charles (Cleora) Cordle of Ashville,
Arthur and Greenville Cordle, both of KY; sisters, Marie (Luck)
Hylton of KY and Ruby Trosper of Columbus; brother, Lowell (Cathy)
Cordle of Columbus; sister-in-law, Burnette Cordle of Columbus;
brother-in-law, Lawrence Moore of KY ; 12 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends,
Sonny Gabbert and Sila Phillips. Preceded in death by husband Curtis
Lemaster, brother Homef and sister Geneva. Funeral Service 11
a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville, OH with Pastor Sonny Gabbert officiating. Burial will
follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Circleville. Friends may
call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday May 15, at the funeral home.
Frances Rolene Nungester
March 25, 1929 to May 11, 2006
Frances Rolene Nungester, age 77, of Ashville,
died early Thursday morning May 11, 2006 at Sun Bridge Care and
Rehabilitation, Circleville. Born March 25, 1929 in Lucasville, OH
to Ayery and Crete Harris (Kirk). Preceded in death by parents,
husband Elsworth Nungester; daughter Cheryl. Survived by daughter,
Jane (Steve) Cline, Ashville;
sons, Jack (Shelby) Nungester, Arnold, MO and Randy (Norene)
Nungester, Dublin, OH; grandchildren, Bill (Melissa) Huston, Traci
Huston, all of Ashville, Ben (Michelle) Nungester, Ross (Andrea)
Nungester, Lynne (Brian) Teach all of Arnold, MO, Eric (Laura)
Nungester, Commercial Point, Aaron and Adam Nungester both of
Dublin, OH; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Arthur (Betty) Harris,
Ashville, Bill (Sue) Harris, Columbus, Rodney Harris, Circleville,
Chuck (Sharon) Harris, Carroll, OH; sisters, Carletta (Ernest)
Booth, Iva Bar-nett, Nancy (Tom) Bausum, all of Ashville, Barb
(James) Haywood, Columbus; many nieces and nephews and special
friend, Rosemma Cottrell, Ashville. Friends may call Friday, May
12, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville, OH, where service will be Saturday, May 13, 2006 at lla.m,
with Rev. Don Blankenship officiating. Interment at Harrison Twp.
Cemetery. Memorials to Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd.,
Columbus, OH 43229 or Alzheimer's Association, 3380 Tremont Road,
Columbus, OH 43221.
Blanche Marie Bateman
Passed May 4, 2006
BATEMAN Blanche Marie Bateman, age 85, Thursday,
May 4, 2006 Grant Medical Center. Employee of National City Bank for
25 years. Graduate of Walnut Township High School. Former member of
Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #3224 for 16 years. Former member of
Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband Robert H.
Bateman, daughter Linda Harris, sisters Freda Goldsberry and June
Strawser, brother Bobby Strawser. Survived by son and
daughter-in-law, Robert D. and Judy Bateman; grandchildren, Robert
D. (Sue) Bateman Jr., Barbara (Chuck) Wilhelm, Debbie (Andy) Kaiser,
John (Amy) Harris; 18 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Wise,
Jessie Simmons, Miriam Hall; brother C.W. "Bud" Strawser;
step-grandchildren, Tami (Mike) Tuttle, Todd (Valerie) Kettel;
numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 5-8 p.m.
EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be
Friday 10:30 a.m. Interment Harrison Township Cemetery.
Georgia
Mae Mallory
August 20, 1920 to May 2, 2006
MALLORY Georgia Mae Mallory, age 85, Ashville,
passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at her residence. Born August 20,
1920 in Ashville, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Olive
Hollingshead Logsdon. She was a member of the First English Lutheran
Church, Ashville and the Sunshine Girls. Preceded in death by her
parents, husband Elmer "Red" Mallory, brothers Howard and Stewart
Logsdon, granddaughter Elizabeth McManus. Survived by daughter,
Dianne (Bud) Fout, Ashville; son, Doug (Sharen) Mallory, Grove City;
grandchildren, Renee Rohr and her children, Mallory, Brittany, and
Davis, Erin Genheimer and her children, Heath, Caitlin, and Blake
Snyder and Heath's daughter, Emma Snyder, Deann Tackett and her
children, Austin, Amberly, and Landon Tackett, Melynn (Rick) Gardner
and their sons, Dillon and Trevor, Shana (Michael) McManus and their
children, Allyson and Kaleb, Karah (Eric) McNeely and their
children, Jacob Fout, Rachel Carpenter and Mathew McNeely;
sister-in-law, Thelma Logsdon; special friends, Katie Dumm, Ruth
Hoffines and Virginia Boyer. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-9
p.m. Friday, May 5 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville and 1
hour prior to service Saturday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m. at First
English Lutheran Church, 94 Long St., Ashville, Ohio. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 649 East
Main St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or to Berger Hospice Care, 600 North
Pickaway Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113.
Donald E.
Berkhemer
June 28, 1925 to March 1, 2006
BERKHEMER Donald E. Berkhemer, 80, of So.
Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at SunBridge Care
Center, Circleville. Born June 28, 1925 at Groveport, OH to Merle
and Bertha McKee Berkhemer. He was retired as a Lineman for Columbus
Transit Company. Preceded in death by parents, wife Rose Marie
Berkhemer, brother William Berkhemer, sister Audry Kenney, mother
and father-in-law Gerald and Cleo Smith, friend of family Clorine
Hines. Survived by sons, Donald M. (Diane), Barry (Stephanie), all
of California, Curtis (Kim) Canal Winchester; daughters, Sandra
(Danny) Knutson, Texas, Deborah (Richard) Adams, So. Bloomfield;
sister-in-law, Ruth Berkhemer, Pickerington; 12 grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday, March 3rd from
7-9 p.m. at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where service
will be Saturday, March 4th at 10 a.m. with Donald M. Berkhemer and
Richard Adams officiating. Interment Harrison Twp. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch
Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43229 or American Cancer Society, 649 E. Main
St., Lancaster, OH 43130.
Dorothy M. Roberts
Passed February 21, 2006
ROBERTS Dorothy M. Roberts, age 80, went home to
be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. Graduate of South
High School. Attended Walnut Hill United Methodist Church. Preceded
in death by parents Fred and Genevieve Eisnaugle, brothers Ralph and
Fred Eisnaugle, husband Richard, son Robert. Survived by loving
children, Gwendolyn Roberts, Richard Roberts, and Madolyn (Philip)
Helser; grandchildren, Adam Roberts, Aaron (Tomi) Roberts, Audra,
Adrian, Andrew, and Abigail Helser; great-grandchildren, Kateland,
Ronnie, Ashlynne, and Bradley; sisters, Jeannine Schmidt;
sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, great-aunts, nieces, nephews, and
cousins. Friends may call at O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High
St, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held
Saturday 10 a.m. Pastor Thomas Knauff officiating. Interment Obetz
Cemetery. Family suggests contributions be made to Walnut Hill
United Methodist Church in Dorothy's memory.
Frances
(Crosby) Costlow
October 7, 1920 to February 19, 2006
COSTLOW Frances (Crosby) Costlow, 85, of South Bloomfied, passed
away Sunday, February 19, 2006 at her residence. Born at So.
Bloomfield on October 7, 1920 to Howard and Crissy Cook Crosby.
Preceded in death by parents, husband Everett (Till) Costlow,
brothers Earl and Pearl Crosby. Survived by children, Joe (Joni)
Kennedy, Barb Hern, Judy (Steve) Humble, David Costlow, Gary (Rhonda
Gibson) Costlow, Peggy (Steve) Gray, Jack (Sue) Costlow, Dianna
(Kenny) Cookson; brothers, Herman Crosby, Vermon (Ellen) Crosby and
Bobby Crosby; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 5
great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Daphne Crosby and Mildred
Crosby; special friend, Alice Costlow. Friends may call Wednesday,
February 22nd from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL
HOME, Ashville, where service will be held Thurs. February 23rd at
11 a.m. Rev. Ervin Kirk officiating. Interment Harrison Twp.
Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Harrison Twp. Fire
Department, 3625 St. Rt. 752, Ashville, OH 43103
William
Harold Richards
Passed February 10, 2006
RICHARDS William Harold Richards, age 91, of
Ashville, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Friday, February 10,
2006. He was a superintendent of power for Lockbourne Air Force Base
retiring after 20 years of service. Member of Faith Assembly of God
Church, Canal Winchester. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years,
Ruth; children, W. Ray (Janet) Richards, Pickerington, Kenneth (Deborah)
Richards, Ashville, Jane (Eldon) Maccombs, Nelsonville; son-in-law, Jack
McCain, Simpsonville, South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; brother, George (Betty) Richards, Upper Arlington.
Preceded in death by daughter Grace Ann McCain and parents William G.
and Nellie Rae (Kittle) Richards. Calling hours will be Sunday 3-5 p.m.
at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal
Winchester, Ohio. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Faith
Assembly of God Church, 720 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, Ohio with
visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Pastor Thomas A. Vollmer
officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Online condolences
at
www.spencefuneralhome.com.
Eleanor
Jane Bausum
August 28, 1917 to January 28, 2006
BAUSUM Eleanor Jane Bausum, age 88, of Hilliard,
formerly of Ashville, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Emerald
Crossing, Dublin, Ohio. Born August 28, 1917 in Walnut Twp. Pickaway
County to the late Harry and Fairy Wolfe Brown. Eleanor was a retired
cosmetician. Member of First English Lutheran Church, Ashville, Ashville
Women's Civic Club for over 54 years, American Legion Post 730 Auxiliary
and served on the Girls State selection committee. Preceded in death by
her parents, husband Robert A. Bausum, brother Warren Brown. Survived by
son, Tom (Nancy) Bausum, Ashville and their children Paige (Nick) Kane,
Scott (Cindy) Bausum, Jill (Bill) Robbins, and Holly (Michelle)
Bausum-Stenger; daughters, Brenda Bausum, Hilliard, and Janet (William)
Lundin, Harrison, Tennessee and their children Kristen McWain, Robert
(Renee) Lundin, Andy (Laura) Lundin, and Jennifer Lundin; 17 great
grandchildren. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday,
January 30, 2006 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where
services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 with Pastor
Martin Francis officiating. Burial will follow in Harrison Twp.
Cemetery, Ashville. Memorial contributions may be made to First English
Lutheran Church, 94 Long St. Ashville, Ohio 43103.
Metta
Mae Dill
March 29, 1922 to January 23, 2006
DILL Metta Mae Dill, 83, of Ashville, passed away
Monday, January 23, 2006 at her residence. Born March 29, 1922 at
Ashville, OH to the late Dolph and Metta Mae Hoover Hickman and was then
adopted by the late Arthur and Dolly Sark. She was a well known
Musician, teaching piano, voice and organ. Metta was the Organist for
Oliver Funeral Home for 20 years. Life long member of Hedges Chapel
Church, church organist for 25 years, life member of Nebraska Grange, a
very good cook, co-owner of The Barn, founder of the Metta Larks Quartet
for over 40 years, won National Grange Quartet competition, attended
Capital University for 3 years and sang in the Chapel Choir and at
Carnegie Hall. Survived by husband of 62 years, David Dill; son, Alan
(Beth) Dill, Ashville; daughter, Lois (Wilson ) Ett, Ashville;
grandchildren, Amy (Jeffrey) Phillips, Carey (Jeff) Knapper, Justin
Dill, Kiley Dill, Mark Schiff, Jenny Schiff, and Joshua Schiff; 3
great-grandchildren, Taylor, Anna, Haylee Phillips. Funeral Service
10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville, Ohio with Rev. Theron Smith officiating. Interment will follow
in Reber Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
contributions to Hedges Chapel at the Barn, c/o The Citizens Bank, 26
East Main St.,, Ashville, 43103 or Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd.,
Suite 210, Columbus, 43229.
Iona M. Gillian
September 13, 1918 to January 11, 2006
Iona M. Gillian, 87 of Ashville, died Jan. 11, 2006,
at Brown Memorial. She was born Sept. 13, 1918 in Grove City the
daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Smith) Ballah.
Iona was preceded in death by her husband Ralph
“Slim” Gillian; sister, Beulah Klineline and brothers, Bryon and Carl
Ballah.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Fowler of
Ashville; sisters, Dorothy Cecil and Eleanor Brant of Columbus;
sisters-in-law, Rachel Luce of New Mexico and Beverly Ballah of Plain
City; several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends and her dog Bear.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday Jan. 13
2006 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Ashville. Burial will follow in the
Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Annabelle Brown
September 7, 1936 to January 8, 2006
Annabelle Brown, 69 of Ashville, died Jan. 8, 2006 in
Mt. Carmel West. She was born Sept. 7, 1936 in Logan, the daughter of
Iral and Virginia (Hartshon) Potts.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,
Dwight E. Brown, Sr., and son Dwight E. Brown, Jr.
She is survived by her sons, Gregory A. (Penny) Brown
of Londonderry and Brian E. (Stacy) Brown of Columbus; grandchildren,
Joshua, Jonda, Tyler, Tara, Crystal, Taylor and Jacob Brown; two
great-grandchildren and sisters, Barb Potts of Lancaster and Charity
Carter of Florida.
Memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan.
15, 2006 at the Scioto Chapel United Methodist Church, 6337 St. Rt. 316
W. Ashville. Arrangements were completed by the Wellman Funeral Home,
Circleville.
William C. Wolf
Passed January 10, 2006
WOLF William C. Wolf, age 86, of Ashville, Oh.,
Tuesday, January 10, 2006. Retired farmer. Survived by sisters, Lucille
Shaffer, Naples, Fl., Martha, Marian and Helen Wolf, Ashville, Oh.;
brothers, Robert Wolf, Ashville, Oh. and Victor (Maxine) Wolf, New
Holland, Oh. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian
Burial 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, 6440 S. High
Street. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. At Bill's request, there will be no
viewing. Arrangements by the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME,
614-444-1185.
Robert C. "Bob"
Ward
June 30, 1951 to January 9, 2006
WARD Robert C. "Bob" Ward, 54, of Ashville, passed
away Monday, January 9, 2006 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was
born June 30, 1951 at Circleville to Rodney C. and Vonalee Martin Ward.
He was a graduate of TVHS, class of 1970. Member of St. Paul Lutheran
Church and was active in TVHS young farmers. Former Custodian of TVHS.
Preceded in death by grandparents Lawrence and Dora Ward, Wayne and
Mabel Martin, and several aunts and uncles. Survived by parents; sister,
Becky (Steve) Gregory, Ashville; nephew, Wayne Gregory; aunts, uncles
and cousins. Friends may call Thursday, January 12th from 2–4 and 6–8
p.m. at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where service will be
Friday, January 13th at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Martin Francis, Rev.
David Wells, and Rev. Ervin Kirk officiating. Interment at Hitler Ludwig
Cemetery. Family requests memorials be made to Teays Valley Young
Farmers, 3887 St. Rt. 752, Ashville, OH 43103, Attention Neil Lenhart or
the charity of choice.
Karl
Emerson Reid, Jr.
March 22, 1919 to December 31, 2005
REID Karl Emerson Reid, Jr. age 86, of Reynoldsburg,
passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2005. Born March 22, 1919 in
Ashville, Ohio to the late Karl E. Sr. and Grace Pearle (Cloud) Reid. He
retired from General Electric in Ft. Wayne, IN as an electrical
engineer. Karl was a 32nd Degree, Master Mason of Sol D. Bayless Lodge
#359 F&AM of Ft. Wayne, was also in the York and Scottish Rite and
numerous other bodies of the Lodge. Survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen
Walters Reid of Reynoldsburg; daughter, Linda Reid-Teele and husband,
John William Teele of New Albany; sister-in-law, Ann Farrell of
Reynoldsburg. A Graveside Service will held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January
5, 2006 at Reber Hill Cemetery, 16810 Winchester Rd., Ashville, Ohio.
The family request that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to
Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd. Columbus, 43215-1039 or to Hospice
of Grady Memorial Hospital, 561 W. Central Ave. Delaware, OH 43015.
Arrangements completed by OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville.
Betty M.
DeFelice
October 12, 1937 to December 31, 2005
DeFELICE Betty M. DeFelice, age 68, of Lockbourne,
Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Grant Medical Center,
Columbus. Born October 12, 1937 in Blue Rock, Ohio to the late John
Farson and Sarah E. (Matheny) Henderson. Betty worked at ALD Concrete
and was a graduate of Malta/McConnelsville High School. Survived by her
husband, Angelo; sons, Michael (Maureen) DeFelice and R. Joseph DeFelice
both of Lockbourne; daughter, Lynn A. (Bryan) Goodfleisch of Ashville;
grandchildren, Ashley and Michelle DeFelice, Amanda Ett; step
grandchildren, Kaylin, Madyson, and Nickolas Goodfleisch; brothers,
Herman Farson and Ron Henderson of Newark; sister, Patty Farson of
Newark Newark; aunt, Peg Dietrick of Columbus and aunt, Doe of Florida.
Preceded in death by parents, brothers Marvin Farson and Don Henderson.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at OLIVER-CHEEK
FUNERAL HOME, 420 W. Main St., Ashville with Rev. Ervin Kirk
officiating. Burial will follow in Harrison Township Cemetery, South
Bloomfield. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the
funeral home. Family request in lieu of flowers contributions may be
made to Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1100 Dennison Ave., Columbus,
Ohio 43201-3248
Raymond E.
Mets
August 19, 1925 to December 31, 2005
METS Raymond E. Mets, 80, of Reynoldsburg, died
December 31, 2005 at Wesley Ridge. He was born August 19, 1925 in Union
Furnace, OH the son of the late Daniel and Clesta (Bean) Mets. He was
preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (Rhodes) Mets, brothers Floyd and
Russell Mets, and sisters Irene Dixon, Wavolene Sark and Freda Rhodes.
He was a WWII Navy veteran, member of the West Lafayette U.M.C.,
American Legion Post #1446, Masonic Lodge #602 F & AM and life member of
the U.S.S. California Reunion Association. He is survived by his
daughter, Precious Reylene (Robert) Snook of Annandale, VA; son, Jerry
Ray (Ginger) Mets of Reynoldsburg; grandchildren, Anthony Dustin
(Suzanne) Mets of Grandview Heights, David (Felicia Neimeier) Nameth of
Annandale, VA and Pamela R. (Brad) Gamlin of Richmond, VA;
great-grandson, Owen Thomas Mets; brothers, Larry Mets and Ralph (Wilma)
Mets both of Circleville; and sister, Mildred Lozier of Circleville.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the WELLMAN FUNERAL
HOME, Circleville with Rev. Ralph Mets officiating. Burial will be in
Harrison Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Ridge
c/o Ruth Messick, 2225 St Rt. 256, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Donations to
the non-profit Methodist care facility at Wesley Ridge will ensure that
others receive the gentle loving care that Raymond received during his
final journey here on earth.
Nathaniel David Gloyd
Passed December 24, 2005
GLOYD Pvt. 1st Class Nathaniel David Gloyd, Military
Police Company C. Dayton, Ohio passed away Saturday December 24, 2005 at
Berger Hospital, Circleville. Nathaniel was on active reserves with the
US Marine Corp. stationed in Dayton. Life member of AMVETS Post 2256,
Circleville. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Chester
Gloyd and Joyce Gloyd Weaver. Survived by wife, Ashley Stone Gloyd,
Circlevillle; parents, David (Vickie) Gloyd, and Cynthia (Chet) Cathel
Ashville; son, Caige Gloyd; brother, David (Kendra) Gloyd, Jr,
Reynoldsburg; sister, Nochole (Patrick) Timmons, TN; grandparents, Bill
and Addie Lockard, Ashville; nephews, Bailey and Jordan Timmons; several
aunts, uncles, and cousins; mother-in-law, Theresa LeMaster,
Circleville; father-in-law, Robert Stone, Stoutsville; brother-in-law,
Seth (Victoria) Stone, Stoutsville. Family will receive friends 2-4 and
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville. Funeral services with military honors will be held 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 29, 2005 with Rev. Russ Thomas officiating. Burial
will be in Harrison Twp. Cemetery, Ashville. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Amvets Post #2256, Circleville.
Anna M. Black
Passed December 21, 2005
BLACK Anna M. Black, age 88, Ashville, Wednesday,
December 21, 2005 at her residence. Retired from South Central Power Co.
Preceded in death by parents, husband Kenneth Black (November 3, 2005).
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2005 and 9
a.m. until time of service, 10 a.m. Friday, December 23 at the
OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville.
Virginia
A. Martin
Passed December 20, 2005
MARTIN Virginia A. Martin, age 77, of Columbus, died
December 20, 2005 at Yorkland Park Care Center. Member of Emmanuel
Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband, Maurice M. Martin and son
Tony L. Martin, brother Clarence, sisters Marjorie, Alice, Geraldine,
Florence and Carrie. Survived by son, Gene (Lynda) Martin of
Pickerington; granddaughters, Heather Martin and Laura Martin; sisters,
Susie, Connie, Anna Mae and Elsie; brother, John; nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends Friday 10-11 a.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL
HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Friday 11 a.m. Pastor
Floyd L. Stolzenburg officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates.
Those who wish may direct memorials to The Salvation Army.
Gerald W.
Snyder
Passed December 13, 2005
SNYDER Gerald W. Snyder, age 85, of Reynoldsburg,
Ohio, Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Pickerington Rehabilitation Center.
Retired letter carrier from the U.S. Postal Service. Member of Grace
Evangelical Lutheran Church; and was a WWII Army veteran; 50 Year member
of Walker-Hecox-Hickel Post of the American Legion; 60 year member of
Lithopolis Lodge #169 F.&A.M.; AASR, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Chanter
Unit, Royal Order of Jesters, the Kentucky Colonels, Ambassadors Shrine
Club and Workmen of the Temple. He was awarded the 33rd. degree in the
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and received the Meritorious Service
Award and the Quarter Masters Emeritus Award. Member of the National
Letter Carriers Association Branch #78, the Reynoldsburg Senior Center;
a volunteer at Mt. Carmel East and the O.S.U. Athletic Dept. Survived by
wife, Alice Faye Snyder; son, Charles (Kathy) Snyder, Lewis Center,
Ohio; daughter, Karen White, Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Kelley
Handwork, Charles Snyder Jr., Wes Cochran and James (Holly) Snyder;
great-grandchildren, Corey Snyder and Layson Handwork. Friends may visit
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W.
Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be held 10:30
a.m. Friday with Pastor Carl Rayburn officiating. Interment with
Military Honors at Lithopolis Cemetery. Masonic Services 7:45 p.m.
Thursday at the Funeral Home. Friends who wish may contribute to The
Shriners Crippled Children's Fund or Mt. Carmel Hospice in Gerald's
memory. Online condolences at
www.spencefuneralhome.com.
Stanford C.
‘Stan’ Moran
June 10, 1937 to December 11, 2005
Stanford C. “Stan” Moran, 68 of Ashville, passed away
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. Born June 10,
1937, in Coatsville, PA, son of the late James and Armintia
VanDyke Moran. Stan was a member of First Baptist Church, Ashville, and
a retired truck driver for BLB Trucking.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Walter
Moran, and sister, Alma Sorrell.
Survived by his wife, Loretta Moran, Ashville; son,
Richard Moran, Columbus; sisters Florence Alexander, New Providence,
PA., and Alice Kitchen, Gibson, Ga.; brothers, Roy and Richard Moran
both of Loris, SC; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews;
special pet, Peanut.
Family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
p.m. Wed. Dec. 14, 2005 at the Oliver Funeral Home, Ashville where
services will be held 10:0 a.m. Thursday Dec. 15, 2005. Pastor Clarence
Hurst will officiate. Burial will be in Harrison Twp. Cemetery. Memorial
Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 61,
Ashville, Ohio 43103.
Charles D.
"Chuck" Ross
January 26, 1953 to December 1, 2005
ROSS Charles D. "Chuck" Ross, age 52, of Ashville,
passed away Thursday, December 1, 2005 at his residence. Born on January
26, 1953 in Columbus to the late Charles R. and Mary Jane (Mehler) Ross.
Chuck was a self employed truck driver. Survivors include sisters, Peggy
Davie, Beverly (Bill) Tussing, and Danette (Stan) Craig; brother, Mike
(Kendra) Ross all of Ashville; nieces and nephews, Christina Foor, Scott
Davie, Brian Davie, Melissa McNeal , Nathan Tussing, Tracy Bainter,
Shane Hall , Brandon Tussing, Kimberly Craig, Donna Ryan, Cody and
Brittany Ross; numerous great nieces and great nephews. Preceded by
parents and niece Morgan Ross. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday,
December 5, 2005 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME with Perry Fausnaugh
officiating. Interment will follow in Harrison Twp. Cemetery. Friends
may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday.
Dorothy V.
Hoover
November 25, 1915 to November 24, 2005
Dorothy Vivian (Woodring) Hoover, 89, of Ashville
passed away Thursday, Nov, 24, 2005 at Berger Hospital, Circleville.
Born Nov. 25, 1915 in Circleville, daughter of the late Charles and Ada
Bowser Woodring. Dorothy had a very hard childhood, having spent 15
years in Pickaway County Children’s Home. She went through her
adult life as a humorist. Well known in the Ashville area for her
sometimes risqué stories. She loved life and everyone in it and
was well liked in the Ashville area where she spent her entire life.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Preceded in
death by her husband of 61 years, Joseph in 1997 and brother, Bill
Woodring, 1992. Survived by, son, Joseph (PJ) Hoover, Bremen;
daughters, Debbie (Jim) Boltenhouse, Circleville, Nancy Ball and Vivian
Frazier, Ashville, Carol Adams, Circleville; grandchildren, Joel (Wendy)
Hoover, Lancaster Erin (Kelly) Reinschield, Huntington, Ind., Michelle
(David) Massie, South Bloomfield, Jimmy (Amanda) Boltenhouse,
Circleville, Ginger Boltenhouse, Circleville, Eric (Chris) Frazier,
Circleville; Five step grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; two
great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2005 at the Oliver Funeral Home,
Ashville With the Rev. Davis Wells officiating. Family will receive
friends 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at the funeral home.
Mark C.
Singleton
Passed on Sunday, November 20, 2005
SINGLETON Mark C. Singleton 47 of Ashville, passed
away Sunday in WV. Employed by CSX Railroad. Funeral Service 11 a.m.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Friends
may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
L. Dale
Logsdon
April 20, 1928 to November 18, 2005
LOGSDON L. Dale Logsdon, 77, Ashville, passed away
Friday November 18, 2005 at Logan Elm Health Care Center, Circleville.
Born April 20, 1928 in Pickaway County, son of the late Clarence and
Dorothy Timmons Logsdon. Also preceded in death by sister Ann Reid.
Survived by wife, Martha Clellan Logsdon; sons, Stephen (Valerie)
Logsdon, Texas, James (Lisa) Logsdon , Grove City and Brian Logsdon,
Arizona; grandchildren, Amy Johnson, Amanda, Rachel, Morgan, Grant,
Stephanie and Collin Logsdon; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dale
retired from North American Rockwell after 37 years. Friends may call
Monday, November 21, 2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the OLIVER FUNERAL
HOME, ASHVILLE. Funeral service to be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church,
6046 St. Paul Rd., Ashville, Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 10:30 a.m.
with Rev. Martin Francis officiating. Interment at Reber Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Paul Church or the
American Cancer Society.
Donley R.
Teets
October 15, 1935 to November 17, 2005
TEETS Donley R. Teets, 70, of Ashville, passed away
Thurs. November 17, 2005 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. Born October
15, 1935 at Morgantown, W. VA to the late John Ralph and Erma Elizabeth
Hileman Teets. He was a Air Force Veteran and a truck driver for the
Teamsters Local. Survived by wife of 44 years, Gladys Stover Teets; step
children, John Stover, Marengo, Stephen (Gloria) Stover, Cincinnati and
Dixie (Marvin) DeVors, Ashville; sisters, Lola Colburn, Circleville and
Gladys Belovich, Washington, PA; seven step grandchildren and nine step
great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Sunday, November 20, 2005 from 5–8 p.m. at the OLIVER FUNERAL HOME,
Ashville where services will be Monday, November 21, 2005 at 1 p.m. with
Pastor Don Blankenship officiating. Interment at Forest Cemetery,
Circleville.
Susan
Hedges Martin
October 15, 1934 to November 13, 2005
Susan Hedges Martin, 71, of Laurelville, passed away
Nov. 13, 2005, in Riverside Hospital. She was born Oct. 15, 1934 to the
late Warner and Pearl (Brown) Hedges. She is survived by her husband of
53 years, Wilson Martin; five children, Willa (Thomas) Sykes, Mitch
Martin, Matt (Linda) Martin, Porta (Gyorgy) Guttner and Mel (Amy)
Martin; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Dawood) Sykes-Suleman, Timothy
Sykes, Jenna Martin (Fiancee, Brad Glumac), Gram Martin, Myra Guttner,
Sara Martin and Drew Martin; one great-grandchild, Haley Nichole and one
brother, David Hedges. Susan enjoyed her antiques, flowers, playing
cards, reading and her dogs. We all loved her and will miss her. A
memorial service will be attended by immediate family. Donations can be
made to the Tarllton United Methodist Church in her honor. Arrangements
were completed by the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville.
Dorwin E. Hay
January 31, 1928 to November 13, 2005
HAY Dorwin E. Hay, 77, Ashville, passed away Sunday,
November 13, 2005 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. Born January 31, 1928
in Pickaway Co., Ohio, son of the late Glenn L. and Dolly K. Lindsey
Hay. Dorwin was active in farming all of his life. He was named 1961
Outstanding Young Farmer in State of Ohio. Member of Hedges Chapel
Church, Pickaway County Farm Bureau, and the Ohio Historical Society.
Founding member of Ashville Kiwanis. Founder and advisor of Rough Riders
4 H Club. Dorwin was the driving force in the establishment of the first
Junior Rodeo in Pickaway County. Preceded in death by his parents and
brother Jay G. Hay. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Naomi Norris Hay,
Ashville; daughters, Kay S. Hay and her daughter, Whitney K. Kinsell of
Ashville, Joy (Cliff) Hay Hoover and their son, Tanner H. Hoover of
Ashville; sister, Eloise Hay Beers, Ashville; close family friends, Matt
Miller and Clark Grabill; several nieces and nephews. Family will
receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the
OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where services will be held 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005, with Dale Dixon officiating. Dorwin would
be honored to have donations made to Hedges Chapel Church at The Barn
Establishment Fund c/o The Citizens Bank, 26 E. Main St., Ashville, Ohio
43103.
Martha E. Mahan
June 10, 1933 to November 12, 2005
MAHAN Martha E. Mahan, 72, of Ashville, died November
12, 2005 at the Arbors at Hilliard. She was born June 10, 1933 in
Columbus the daughter of Roger and Freda (Pyle) Hoisington. She was
preceded in death by her parents, sister Virginia Cline and brother Bob
Hoisington. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Mahan; son, Bruce
(Erin) Mahan of Mason; daughters, Brenda (Mel) Sheppard of Circleville
and Belinda Mahan of Williamsport; grandchildren, Shawn and Stephanie
Sheppard, Aaron and Cassandra Mahan, Jessica, Miranda and Kariann
Rodgers and Joseph Montgomery; one great-grandchild, Madison Sheppard;
brothers, Neal and Paul Hoisington; sisters, Wilma Fleshman, Margie
Latham and Lucille Moore. Graveside service will be held 12 noon
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Harrison Twp. Cemetery with Pastor Mark
Meyer Sr. officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m -12 noon Wednesday
at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Ashville.
Joyce P.
Gloyd-Weaver
September 20, 1924 - November 10, 2005
GLOYD-WEAVER Joyce P. Gloyd-Weaver, 81, of Ashville,
died November 10, 2005 in Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She was born
September 20, 1924 in London, England, the daughter of Henry and Jenny
"Pet" (Dennison) Pitman. She was a member of Zion United Methodist
Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and was a member of
the choir and U.M.W., Pythian Sisters, Womens Lunch Bunch and was a
longtime Notary Public. She was in the British Land Army and came to the
United States as a war bride. She was preceded in death by her parents,
1st husband Chester V. Gloyd, 2nd husband Alva Weaver, granddaughter
Laura Jo Moore, sister Peggy Walters, brother Harry Pitman and longtime
friend Elsie Kuhlwein. She is survived by her sons, Gary Gloyd, Chester
R. (Jackie) Gloyd, Roger Gloyd, David (Vickie) Gloyd and J. Dean (Rory)
Gloyd, all of Ashville; daughter, Deb (Keith) Archer of Ashville;
step-daughter, Judy (Clarence) Bandy of Ashville; grandchildren, Tracy
(Luke) Demarest, Tye and Aaron Gloyd, C. Heath (Jenni) Clifton, Brittany
Archer, Carrie (Kevin) Ashcraft, Mike (Teresa) Gloyd, Stefanie and
Clayton Gloyd, Nicole (Patrick) Timmons, Nathan (Ashley) Gloyd, David
Gloyd, Jr., Kendra, Katherine, Deanna and Joshua Gloyd, Larry (Glenda)
Rinehart and Mary Jo (Jeff) Moody; great-grandchildren, Lauren Lee,
Taylor Gloyd, Noah, Emma and Cale Clifton, Reed and Emma Ashcraft,
Stephen Gloyd, Jordan and Bailey Timmons, Kage Grambo, Brian Brehmer,
Elizabeth and Lindsey Sayre, Jamie and Glenn Rinehart, Andrew and
Cortney Robinson and Jeremiah Moody; sister, Betty James of England; and
brother, Chris (Jean) Pitman of England. Funeral service will be held 11
a.m. Monday, November 14, 2005 at Zion U.M.C. with Pastor Ron Hill
officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Memorial
contributions may be made to Zion U.M.C.
Lawrence Raymond
Scarberry
Passed October 27, 2005
SCARBERRY Lawrence Raymond Scarberry, age
68, of Eaton, Oh., formerly of Duvall, Oh., passed away Tuesday at
Heartland of Eaton Care Center. Lawrence was a U.S. Navy veteran and is
survived by 2 sons, David of Cleveland and Danny of Minerva; 2 sisters,
Norma Farris of Brookville, Oh. and Ruth Shook of Mt. Sterling; 2
brothers, Ronald of Ashville and Lester of Columbus; 4 grandchildren.
Family will receive friends for a visitation Friday, October 28, 2005
from 10 a.m. until 12Noon at the Oliver Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St.,
Ashville, Oh. Family requested no funeral service. Interment at Fernwood
Cemetery, Lockbourne, Oh. Arrangements by WEAVER FUNERAL HOME, Dayton,
Ohio.
Patricia A.
Rose
February 6, 1940 to October 26, 2005
ROSE Patricia A. Rose, 65, of Columbus,
formerly of Ashville, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Mt.
Carmel Medical Center, West. Born February 6, 1940 at Bourneville, OH to
Kelly and Louise Lambert Scott. She had been employed by Hoechst
Pharmacy in Cinncinnati, main post office in Columbus, and as an
administrative assistant for AEP. She was preceded in death by parents,
husband William Rose in 1981 and nephew Tommy Scott. Survived by
children, Larry K. Byrd, Jr., Columbus, Kelly Scott (Kim) Byrd, Canal
Winchester and Becky (Paul) Puccetti, Columbus; brothers, Thomas Kelly
(Judy) Scott, Sr. Abbeville, AL and Rocky Lee (Shelly) Scott,
Chillicothe; special sister, Ruth (Carroll) Brown, Chillicothe;
sister-in-law, Mary Frances (Andrew) McDaniel, Charleston, W.Va.;
grandchildren, Victoria and Gabrielle Byrd, Kelsey and Megan Byrd,
Joshua and Anthony Puccetti; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Friday, October 28, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the
OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where service will be Saturday, October
29, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Jack Norman officiating. Interment Harrison
Twp. Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Lance Armstrong.
Viola F. (Arledge) SCHLEICH
February 10, 1925 to October 25, 2005
SCHLEICH Viola F. (Arledge) Schleich, age
80, of Ashville, died Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Mt. Carmel West
Hospital in Columbus. She was born February 10, 1925 in Circleville,
daughter of the late Dexter and Chloe E. (Miller) Arledge. She was a
member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Columbus. She is preceded in
death by her daughter Sandra Thompson, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She is
survived by her husband of 56 years, Sam Schleich; daughters, Linda
(David) Rhoades of Akron and Susan (Gil) Ehret of Dublin; 4
grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Inez Schleich of
California. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2005
in the chapel of the DEFENBAUGH-WISE-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, 151 E.
Main St., Circleville with Pastor Floyd Stolzenburg officiating.
Cremation to follow. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Bruce
Alan Wharton
September
12, 1957 to October 24, 2005
Bruce
Alan Wharton, 48 of Circleville, passed away Monday, October 24, 2005 at
his residence. Born September 12, 1957 at Upper Sandusky to
William W. and Martha L Heffner Wharton. He was a leadman and fork
lift driver for Central Aluminum, Obetz. A graduate of TVHS, class
of 1975. Preceded in death by his father in 1994. Survived
by his mother, Martha Wharton; sister, Rhonda (John) Purcell; brother,
Randy (Stefanie) Wharton; all of Ashville, girlfriend, Vickie Adkins,
Circleville. Friends may call Wednesday, October 26, 2005 from 2-4
and 6-8 p.m. at the OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Graveside
service Thursday, October 27, 2005, 10 a.m. at Reber Hill Cemetery, with
Rev Thomas Scoby officiating. Family will go in procession to the
cemetery from the funeral home. For those who wish memorials can
be made to Scioto Twp. Fire Dept. PO Box 204, Commercial Pt.
43116 or to Harrison Twp. Fire Dept., 3625 St. Rt. 752, Ashville, 43103
Carolyn
M. Lutz
November
16, 1962 to October 20, 2005
Carolyn
Marie Lutz, 42, of Ashville passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at her
residence. Born Nov. 16, 1962 at Columbus to Taylor E. and Fern A.
Dennis Lutz. She was employed at Fox Farm Golf Course and a
graduate of Teays Valley High School class of 1981. She is
survived by her parents, brothers; Dale and Scott (Tess) Lutz all
of Ashville, nephew; Joshua Lutz, Jackson, numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins. There will be no calling hours. Memorial service to
be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers
contributions can be made to the Younkin Library, 51 Long St., Ashville,
Village Chapel UMC, 30 Church St., Ashville. Arrangements by
Oliver-Check Funeral Home, Ashville
Curtis
Paul Williamson
September
23, 1936 to October 7, 2005
Curtis
Paul Williamson, 69, of Ashville, went to be with his Lord on October 7,
2005. Devoted son of Elden and Verda Gloyd Williamson who preceded him
in death. Born September 23, 1936 at Ashville, OH. He is now
with his father and mother, sister Mildred Williamson and three aunts
Daisy, Eve and lye. He leaves behind one sister, Louella (William)
Garrett, Heath, OH; three nieces, LouAnn (David) Knight, Collinsyule,
OH, Beverly (Jekfrey) Stonerock, Ashville, OH and Roxana Hensley,
Columbus, OH, three nephews, Michael (Tern) Collins, NC., Terry
(Crystal) Garrett, and Joel Garrett, all of Columbus, OH; thirteen
great-nieces and nephews, five great-great-nieces and nephews, and more
friends then could be named. Curtis was employed by Scioto Downs in the
maintenance dept. for 33 years. Member of Ashville CCCU and a graduate
of Ashville (Bronco) High School, Class of 1957. Friends may call
Sunday, October 9th and Monday, October 10th from 4-8 p.m. at the OLIVER
FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, OH. Service will be Tuesday, October 11th at
Ashville CCCU, 11560 Long St., Ashville, OH at 11 am, with Rev. Don
Blankenship officiating. His body will be laid to rest at Harrison
Twp. Cemetery.
Fonda
E. Adkins
October 5, 1919 to October
6, 2005
Fonda Ellen Adkins, 86, of Circleville died Thursday,
Oct. 6, 2005 at Logan Elm Health Care. Born Oct. 5, 1919 in Kentucky
the daughter of Charles and Causba Boggs. She is survived by daughter,
Nancy (Joe) Marsh of Chefland, Florida;. sons, Paul (Mary) Ward of
Lucasville and Willie “John” Adkins of Chillicothe; 10 grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; former
daughter-in-law, Denise Oberly of Circleville and several nieces and
nephews. Preceded in death by daughter, Tamara Logan; brother, Oscar
Boggs; sister, Ruby Hughes and son-in-law, Harvey Logan.
Graveside funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 in the Harrison
Township Cemetery with Dr. Doyne Wiggins officiating. Friends may call 5
to 8 p.m. Friday at the Mader-Peters Funeral Home, Circleville.
Richard E.
Brown
December 17, 1937 to August 4, 2005
BROWN Richard E. (Dick) Brown, departed
this life on August 4, 2005 after another bout with cancer. Dick was
born on December 17, 1937 and was a lifetime resident of Ashville, Ohio.
He owned and operated Brown Implement, a third generation John Deere
store in Ashville. He enjoyed restoring Triumph motorcycles, fishing and
hunting. Upon retiring, he also enjoyed traveling in his motorhome with
his wife Karyn and his dog Brittany. Dick was preceded in death by his
mother and father, Warren and Lillian Brown and his past wife, Martha.
He is loved and will be greatly missed by his wife, Karyn; his
daughters, Sandy Brown and Julie (Tim) Bainter; his step-daughter, Laura
(Donald) Lamb; step-son, Jeff (Kelly) James; and his sister, Bonnie
Myers. Dick has given his grandchildren many loving memories. They are,
Lillian Brown, Alyssa and Joshua Lamb, Mykenzie and Collin James, Jake
(Amber) Well, P.J. Wells, Tara (Jason) Schnetzler, and Dee Wells. He was
also blessed to have two great-grandchildren, Kendall and Hayden Wells.
His nieces and nephews, David (Angie) Myers, Michael (Brandi) Myers,
Lucinda (Andy) Robinson and their families will miss him. Dick was
fortunate to have many good friends throughout his life who shared the
good times and supported him through his illnesses. Dick's hometown
meant a lot to him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Ashville Area Heritage Society, 31 N. Long St. Ashville, Ohio 43103.
Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, August 7 and
Monday, August 8 at the OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where service
will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2005.
Herman R. Petty
June 9, 1914 to June 29,
2005
PETTY Herman R. Petty, age 91,
of Ashville, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Brown
Memorial Home, Circleville. Born June 9, 1914 at Ashville,
OH, son of the late George M. and Bertha L. Moss Petty. He
was retired from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric as a
Power House Electrician. Member of Ashville Area Heritage
Society, Pickaway Co. Senior Center, 60 year member of
Lockbourne Lodge 262 F&AM, OSU football usher for 37 years,
received Ashville Community Club Distinguished Citizens
Award in 1989.
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Herman working on
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Herman put years of time and
energy into the Ashville Museum leaving behind some
valuable documents of records kept. He is Loved by
all those at the museum and will be missed. Thanks
Herman for all you've done to help preserve Ashville's
heritage and history.... As well, special thanks go out
to those who have donated money in Herman's name to the
Ashville Area Heritage Society, it will go to good
use.... Ashville Area Heritage Society
Charles F.
Cremeans
Passed June 1, 2005
CREMEANS Charles F. Cremeans, 77, of
Ashville, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at his residence. Retired after 42
years for Buckeye Steel Castings. Member of First Baptist Church
Ashville and AFLCIO, Columbus. Survived by wife of 55 years, Mary L.
(Bandy); children, Darcy L. (James) Pennington Arnold of Circleville,
Marsha Lynn (Lee) Johnson of St. Cloud, FL., Richard (Pam) Cremeans of
Gallatin, TN.; brother, James (Yvonne) Cremeans of FL; sisters, Mazie
Cremeans of Londonderry, Lorea Pierce of Kingston; grandchildren, Tawni
R. Pennington Scaccia and husband, Michael Scaccia of Hilliard, Kerrie
Elayne Harrington of Laughlin, NV.; great-grandchildren, Coltin and
Taylor. Friends may call Friday, June 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the
OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
June 4th, 2005 at Harrison Twp. Cemetery with Bill Thompson officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. for a
processional to the cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of
Pickaway Co., 600 N. Pickaway, Circleville, OH 43113.
Phyllis A.
Smith
Passed May 21, 2005
SMITH Phyllis A. Smith, 75, of
Circleville, died May 21, 2005 at Berger Hospital. She is survived by
her children, Debi (John) Hoffhines of Ashville, Cindy (Victor) Brannon
of Otto, NC, Tim (Gaye) Smith of S. Bloomfield, and Scott (Terri) Smith
of Centerburg; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; five
sisters and one brother. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday,
May 25, 2005 at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Circleville. Burial will be in
Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to Circleville E.M.S. or
charity of choice.
Pearl V.
(Sidney) Thomas
Passed May 18, 2005
Formerly of South Bloomfield, died May 18
at the Pickaway Manor in Circleville at the age of 74. I remember when
her son, Charles, a classmate of my daughter, was struck on Route 23,
just south of South Bloomfield. He suffered injuries to his spine which
left him paralyzed from the waist down. Charles went on to college and
established a career. I saw him some years ago, and he was in a
wheelchair.
Submitted by Rose Jamison in her
Ashville News May 20,
2005
Mary E. (Wilkens)
Reed
Passed May 16th
REED Mary E. Reed, 79, of Ashville, Monday
at Berger Hospital Circleville. Retired from the Ashville Post Office
after 30 years of service. A member of First English Lutheran Church.
Survived by husband of 57 years, James W.; son, Dan (Sue) of Gahanna;
granddaughters, Becky (Kyle) Young of Orient and Katie Reed of Gahanna;
great-granddaughters, Caitlyn and Hailey; numerous nieces and nephews.
Service 10 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the First English Lutheran
Church, 94 Long St. Ashville with Pastor Grace Werzinske officiating.
Burial will follow in Harrison Twp. Cemetery. Calling from 6-9 p.m. on
Wednesday at OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, 420 W. Main St., Asvhille. In lieu of
flowers contributions may be made to First English Lutheran Church.
Sonia A.
Seymour
July 7, 1926 to May 16, 2005
SEYMOUR Sonia A. Seymour, 78, of
Ashville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 16, 2005 at Berger
Hospital. She was born July 7, 1926 in Columbus, the daughter and first
child of the late Arthur and Ada Lape Thomas. Preceded in death by her
son James Seymour and brothers Charles and Lowell Thomas. She is
survived by her husband of 62 years, Herbert E. Seymour; sons, John
(Janice), Michael (Beth) and Jeffrey (Debra); sisters, Leona Thomas and
Shirley Waites; brother, Gary Thomas; 8 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. Sonia was a member of the Ever Faithful Womens
Sunday School Class, a celebrated noodle maker. Member of Ashville
Pythian Sisters, American Legion Auxiliary and many other charitable and
support organizations. Sonia has been a member of the Zion United
Methodist Church since 1945. Service will be Thursday, May 19th, 12 Noon
at the Zion UMC, 42 Plum St., Ashville, OH with Pastor Ron Hill
officiating. Friends may call Wednesday, May 18th at the OLIVER FUNERAL
HOME, Ashville, OH from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. at the
church until time of service. Ashville Pythian Sisters Service at 6 p.m.
Wednesday. Interment Harrison Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made in her memory for the Zion UMC Elevator Fund.
*There was never a love greater than Sonia's.
Marie Sesco
Sutphin
Passed May 15, 2005
SUTPHIN Marie Sesco Sutphin, age 71, went
home to be with the Lord and her parents, Millard and Gracie Sesco, nine
of her brothers and sisters, a grandchild, a great-grandchild and a
son-in-law on Sunday, May 15, 2005. Survived by her children, Wilma
(Bill) James, Dean (Mary) Bowen, Sue (Woody) Collins, Kay (Butch)
Blevins, all of Ashville, Oh., Sharon Ward of Logan, Marlene (Jeff) May
of Chillicothe and Junior (Missy) Bowen of Ashville; brothers and
sisters, Cora LeMaster of Paintsville, Ky., Eugene (Creeda) Sesco of
Inez, Ky., Dorothy (Leroy) Holcomb of Columbus, Geraldine (John)
Morrison of Thornville and Thomas Sesco of Ashville; 20 loving
grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She
was a faithful member of Cross Road United Baptist Church. She was one
of the most loved women in the world. Friends may call at the O.R.
WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with
additional visitation at the Cross Road United Baptist Church, 3328
Lockbourne Rd. on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at
1 p.m. Pastor Jack Farmer officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery.
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Marie Sesco Sutphin passed away Sunday
- She was 72 years old
Submitted by Elden Parr
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