AAHS Memorial Page

Names in alphabetical order:

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

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Adkins, Fonda ~ 10/05/1919 - 10/06/2005 GO
Adkins, Judge John Robert ~ 01/27/1944-02/03/2008 GO

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Bartholomew, Dixie Lee ~ 10/11/1937-02/10/2008 GO

Bastian, Edward L. ~ Passed 01/13/05 GO

Bateman, Blanche Marie ~ Passed 05/04/2006 GO

Bausum, Eleanore Jane ~ 08/28/1917 - 01/28/2006 GO
Beane, Betty Lou ~ 11/21/1928 - 02/22/2008 GO

Bell, Joshua S. ~ 02/02/1987 - 09/17/2004 GO

Berkhemer, Donald E. ~ 06/28/1925 - 03/01/2006 GO

Black, Anna M. ~ Passed 12/21/2005 GO

Blanton, James H. ~ Passed 03/15/2004 GO

Bond, Rose E. (Wallen) ~ 02/10/1927 - 11/16/2004 GO

Boyer, Virginia Dunnick ~ 01/19/1917 - 05/19/2007 GO

Brady, Barbara Ann ~ 07/13/1943 - 08/27/2004 GO

Brobst, Adelia Rose (Hartley) ~ 10/21/1920 - 03/12/2004 GO

Brown, Richard E. ~ 12/17/1934 - 08/04/05 GO

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Campbell, Clyde Alton ~ 11/04/1943 - 02/25/2004 GO

Clark, LeRoy Derrell ~ 01/12/1943 - 12/18/2006 GO

Clifton, Eugene (Gene) ~ 10/29/1926 - 02/29/2004 GO

Collins, Anne Reber ~ Passed 01/18/2007 GO

Costlow, Francis (Crosby) ~ 10/07/1920 - 02/19/2006 GO

Cotton, Evelyn Arizona ~ Passed 01/29/2005 GO

Cummins, Ralph E. (Toppy) ~ 05/06/1928 to 05/09/2005 GO

Cummins, Michael Lon ~ 09/29/1942 to 04/15/2007 GO

Cremeans, Charles F. ~ Passed 06/01/2005 GO

Cromley, Curtis William "Doc" - 01/10/1912 to 08/24/2006 GO

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Davie, Linda Jane ~ 11/12/1946 - 10/20/2004 GO

DeFelice, Betty M. ~ 10/12/1937- 12/31/2005 GO

Dill, Metta Mae ~ 03/29/1922 - 01/23/06 GO

Dillon, Barry J. ~ Passed April 29, 2007 GO

Dixon, (Neff) Sandra Kay ~ Passed 04/30/2007 GO

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Emboden, Beverly E. ~ 07/09/1937 to 09/08/2004 GO

Ervin, Kay ~ 11/26/1933 to 12/15/2007 GO

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Forquer, Betty L. ~ Passed 04/01/2004 GO

Fortner, Pearl E. ~ Passed August 17, 2006 GO

Foster, Sandy L. "Bubba" ~ 08/30/1958 - 05/16/2007 GO

Fout, Darlene J. (George) ~ 05/19/1933 to 05/05/2007 GO

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Gearhart, William D. ~ 02/27/1953 - 09/10/2004 GO

Glitt, Mary S. ~ 12/19/1923 - 03/09/2005 GO

Glasspoole, Ruby ~ 07/06/1919 - 05/14/2007 GO

Gloyd, Edgar H. ~ 02/19/1935-02/09/2005 GO

Gloyd, Nathaniel David ~ Passed 12/24/2005 GO

Gloyd-Weaver, Joyce P. ~ 9/20/1924-11/10/2005 GO

Guy, Elizabeth J. ~ 05/13/1919 - 02/08/2005 GO

Grant, (Graham) Jo Ann ~ 06/04/1934 - 03/04/2005 GO

Grant, (Fullen/Jahn) Verna M. ~ 03/12/1929 - 02/22/2005 GO

Green, Marjorie P. ~ 03/17/1920 - GO
Grubb, Amanda I. ~ 11/20/1980 - 02/04/2008 GO

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Haines, David P. ~ Passed 09/30/2006 GO

Hall Jr., Rexford J. ~ 10/25/1925 - 03/12/2005 GO

Hannan, Mary Virginia ~ 12/07/1926 - 09/12/2006 GO

Hammond, Ernest E. ~ Passed 02/03/2008 GO

Harris, Katherine Gertrude ~ 06/15/1912 - 02/08/2007 GO

Harris, Rodney C. ~ 08/22/1937 - 01/15/2007 GO

Hay, Doran E. ~ 01/31/1928 - 11/13/2005 GO

Hinkle, Mary Ellen (Hines) ~ 03/11/1927 - 04/19/2005 GO

Hedges, Catherine Geraldine Conard ~ 01/23/1918 - 01/01/2007 GO

Hite, Freida Logsdon ~ 08/01/1923 - 09/03/2004 GO

Hixon, John W. ~ 12/9/1942 - 02/07/2005 GO

Hoffman, Warren Russel MD ~ Passed 10/14/2004 GO

Hoover, Dorothy V. ~ 11/25/1915 - 11/24/2005 GO

Hoover, Maxine I. ~ 12/10/1918 - 02/25/2005 GO

Hoover, Robert E. ~ 11/15/1922 - 01/28/2007 GO

Hopper-Vogel, Melody L. ~ Passed 02/072/2005 GO

Hovis, Ray Kline ~ October 7, 1918 - May 6, 2007 GO

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Imboden, Beverly E. ~ 07/09/1937 - 09/08/2004 GO

Irwin, James Everett ~ 01/16/1929 - 06/07/2006 GO

Ishmael, Robert E. ~ 11/26/1935 - 06/20/2006 GO

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Johnson, Marvin "Russ" ~ 12/30/1939 - 05/19/2007 GO

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Kull, Evelyn Jean ~ 06/09/1929 - 01/23/2008 GO

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Leach, Alice L. ~ 06/29/1921 - 12/30/2006 GO

Leatherwood, Jeraldine ~ 07/23/1936 - 02/17/2005 GO

Lemaster, G. Earlene ~ 11/02/1923 - May 12, 2006 GO

Lemaster, Ora Jim ~ 03/21/1919 - May 14, 2006 GO

Lemaster, William Arby ~ 02/02/1943 - 08/14/2007 GO

Lemon, Jack E. - Passed ~ 08/31/2007 GO

Logsdon, L. Dale ~ 04/20/1928 - 11/18/2005 GO

Long, Iola E. Heffner ~ 12/06/1910 - 09/16/2006 GO

Loy, E. Jay ~ 12/27/1936 - 06/04/2007 GO

Lutz, Carolyn M. ~ 11/16/1962 - 10/20/2005 GO

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Mahan, Martha E. ~ 06/10/1933 - 11/12/2005 GO

Mallory, Georgia Mae ~ 08/20/1920 - 05/02/2006 GO

Marcum, George ~ Passed January 6, 2006 GO

Martin, Susan Hedges ~ 10/15/1934 - 11/13/2005 GO

Martin, Virgina A. ~ Passed 12/20/2005 GO

Moran, Stanford 'Stan' C. ~ 06/10/1937 - 12/11/2005 GO

Mercer, William Ray ~ 5/22/1958 - 11/04/2004 GO

Mets, Raymond E. ~ 8/19/1925 - 12/31/2005 GO

Moody, Kathy L. ~ 09/15/1952 - 03/11/2007 GO

Moore, Bernard L. ~ 04/01/1950 - 02/02/07 GO

Moore, Joseph R. ~ 06/25/1958 - 03/08/2005 GO

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Northup, Paul ~ 09/03/1918 - 01/12/2007 GO

Nungester, Frances Rolene ~ 03/25/1929 - 05/11/2006 GO

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O'Day, George Edward ~ 06/23/1922 - 03/18/2004 GO

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Payne, Howard H. ~ 02/12/1918 - 03/12/2007 GO

Perkins, Therese U. ~ Passed 01/24/2005 GO

Peters, Robert E. ~ 05/05/1941 - 09/23/2004 GO

Peters, Ralph E. Jr. ~ 04/16/1924 - 09/24/2004 GO

Pettibone, Charles ~ 01/06/1928 - 08/26/2004 GO

Petty, Herman R. ~ 06/09/1914 - 06/29/2005 GO

Puckett, Frederick D. ~ 05/24/1927 - 11/19/2004 GO

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Rayburn, Royal N. ~ 12/15/1933 - 01/20/2007 GO

Reed, Mary E. ~ Passed 05/16/2005 GO

Reid Jr., Karl Emerson ~ 3/22/1919 - 12/31/2005 GO

Richards, William Harold ~ Passed 02/10/2006 GO

Riegel, Kenneth Irvin ~ 10/05/1913 - 03/15/2004 GO

Roberts, Dorothy M. ~ Passed 02/21/2006 GO

Roby, Philip R. ~ 02/17/1931 - 05/18/2007 GO

Roese, Dustin ~ Passed 08/22/2004 GO

Rose, Patricia A. ~ 02/06/1940 - 10/26/2005 GO

Ross, Charles D. ~ 01/26/1953 - 12/01/2005 GO

Ross, Laura Mae ~ 04/22/1922 - 04/30/2007 GO

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Scarberry, Lawrence Raymond ~ Passed 10/27/2005 GO

Schamehorn, Grace M. ~ 5/19/1924 - 04/2/2004 GO

Schleich, Viola F. (Arledge) ~ 02/10/1925 - 10/25/2005 GO

Seymour, Sonia A. ~ 07/07/1926 - 05/16/2005 GO

Singleton, Mark C. ~ Passed 11/20/2005 GO

Smith, Sean Micheal ~ 12/27/1971- 03/13/2005 GO

Smith, Phyllis A. ~ Passed May 21, 2005 GO

Snyder, Gerald W. ~ Passed December 13, 2005 GO

Spence, Clara Miriam ~ Passed 06/05/06 GO

Stewart, Glenn A. "Archie" GO

Stir, Ralph ~ 03/12/1930 - 03/15/2004 GO

Storts, James "Leo" ~ 04/22/1937 - 04/06/2007 GO

Sutphin, Marie Sesco ~ Passed 05/15/2005 GO

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Teets, Donley R. ~ 10/15/1935 to November 17, 2005 GO

Temple III, John Robert ~ 06/03/1943 to May 2, 2007 GO

Thomas, (Sydney) Pearl V. ~ Passed May 18, 2005 GO

Throp, Barbara Mary (Kuhlwein) - passed April 20, 2007 GO
Trimble, Margaret (Peg) Ruth - 07/06/1920 - 02/05/2008 GO

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Valentine, Elizabeth Jane GO

Vause, Joseph Allen ~ 11/23/1923 - 06/26/2007 GO

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Wagner, Ruth E. ~ 04/21/1921 - 02/24/2007 GO

Walters, Michael J. ~ 02/19/1956 - 01/17/2007 GO

Ward, Robert C. ~ 06/30/1951 - 01/09/2006 GO

Weaver (Gloyd), Joyce P. ~ 9/20/1924-11/10/2005 GO

Weiler, Maxine J. ~ 06/11/1921 - 10/19/2004 GO

Wellington, Dick ~ 07/27/1918 ~ 08/22/2004 GO

Wharton, Bruce A. ~ 09/12/1957-10/24/2005 GO

Wharton, Kathleen F. ~ 09/28/1918 - 09/12/2006 GO

Whittington, Charlotte ~ 04/24/1932 - 09/29/2004 GO

White, Robert ~ passed 01/24/2005 GO

Wise, Milo Mack ~ passed 03/05/2004 GO

Williams, Earnest R. ~ 12/27/1935 - 12/18/2006 GO

Williams, Linda L. ~ 03/14/1947- 01/17/2005 GO

Williamson, Curtis ~ 09/23/1936 - 10/07/2005 GO

Wolf, William C. ~ Passed 01/10/2006 GO

Woolever, Charlene Dresbach ~ 12/20/1928 - 01/16/2007 GO

Woolever, Royce ~ Passed 02/11/2005 GO

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Below this point will be in chronological order

with the most recent at top.

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"

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 2/12/2008.

MARGARET "Peg" RUTH TRIMBLE
July 6, 1920 to February 5, 2008

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 www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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"

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 2/8/2008.

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")

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"

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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Good morning, Rose,

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,

Marcia Tussing

Columbus, Ohio

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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.

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 2^nd, 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 worki