Obituaries

Dec 8, 2020

   Betty J. Stevens, age 90 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1929 in Pickaway County, daughter of the late Floyd and Grace (VanFossen) Francis. She was retired from G.E. in Circleville. She was a member of the Southeast Ohio Dairy Goat Association and the Hocking Valley Steam Thrashers Association.

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Dec 7, 2020

Richard “Dick” Grimm, age 77, of Lancaster, drove his final lap in car #96 and entered the winner’s circle in heaven on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born July 3, 1943 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Ottie and Loraine (Haefner) Grimm.  He was a retired tow motor mechanic...

Dec 6, 2020

Larry Keith Sanson, age 66, of Stoutsville, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.  He was born September 14, 1954 in Phelps, Kentucky and was the son of Anthony and Corrine (Eldridge) Sanson Jr.  He was a private contractor that installed mobile homes for many years for Elsea Mobile Homes. His passion was music,...

Dec 5, 2020

   Ada R. Gambill, age 59 of New Lexington, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Perry County Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1961 in Lancaster, the daughter of Edith (Bowlby) Miller and the late Charles E. Bailes. Ada really enjoyed cooking and baking. She enjoyed crafts and making things.

   She is survived by her mother,...

Dec 5, 2020

Helen Louise Pontius died December 5, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born on July 28, 1926 in Columbus to George and Carolyn Dennis. Her family moved to Walnut Township in Pickaway County. She graduated as Salutatorian from Walnut Township High School Class of 1944. She married Norman Pontius Jr. in 1945 and they became farmers in...

Dec 4, 2020

Robert E. ”Bob”  Hardy Jr., age 59 of Lancaster passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 13, 1961 in Circleville, son of the late Robert and Carol (Winters) Hardy Sr. He was graduate of Teays Valley High School, class of 1981. He then served 7 years in the Army. Bob was a hard...

Nov 30, 2020

Leah Marlene Moody, age 81, formerly of Canal Winchester, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Carroll Place.  She was born September 28, 1939 in Chillicothe and was the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Clark) Miller.  Marlene was a retired school teacher for Circleville School Systems.  She was a 1957 graduate and Salutatorian of Circleville High School...

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Nov 25, 2020

   Carolyn Ann Banker, age 80, of Carroll, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Carriage Court with her family by her side.  She was born October 28, 1940 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Lee and Madgeleen (Bartley) Webb.  She was very active with the music ministry at Fairfield Christian Church. ...

Nov 24, 2020

   Walter J. Huffer, age 83 of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by four generations of his family. He was born January 7, 1937 in Columbus, son of the late Walter and Eleanora (Denny) Huffer. He was an Army veteran of the  Korean War. He was retired from Sonoco Paper Products. Walt played...

Nov 22, 2020

Larry E. Walters, age 70 of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1950 in Fairfield County, son of the late Robert E. Walters Sr. and Evelyn V. (Denny) Reed, who survives. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek, class of 1969. He was a brick mason and worked for Lowell Hammond...

Nov 14, 2020

   Helen A. Estepp, age 84 of Stoutsville, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born December 22, 1935 in McDowell County, WV, daughter of the late James and Barbara (Sparks) Hayes. Helen was the strongest and most loving woman one could ever meet. She was a woman of strong faith who...

Nov 12, 2020

  David E. Hampshire, age 72 of Kingston and formerly of Circleville, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe with his daughter by his side. He was born June 5, 1948 in South Bloomingville, son of the late Orval and Betty (Azbell) Hampshire Jr. Dave was a US Marine Corps veteran and he served in Vietnam...

Nov 3, 2020

   Carlene Carroll, age 83 of Rockbridge, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born January 5, 1937 in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late James and Sula Skaggs.

   She is survived by her daughters, Tawnya Mosher, of Rockbridge and Jackie McGuire, of Laurelville; grandchildren, Tara (Mike) Williams, Todd (Nikki) Mosher, and Tiffany Mosher,...

Nov 2, 2020

Melba A. Hastings, 75, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.  She was  born February 27, 1945 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Paul and Hazel (Hedges) Warner.  Melba was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and a member of Amanda Presbyterian Church for over 50 years.  She was also a member of the...

Oct 26, 2020

Phillip Dale Carter, 75, of Adelphi, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2020. He was born January 3, 1945 and was the son of the late Verne and Betty (Smith) Carter.  Dale was retired from FPE after 25 years of service.  He was a 1963 graduate of Logan Elm High School and a member of Adelphi United...

Oct 22, 2020

Patricia Ann Schwall, 81, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020.  She was born Juy 8, 1939 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Herman and Carmella (Raymond) Capozzi.  Pat was retired from East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana.  She practiced her Catholic faith and also attended Amanda Presbyterian Church with her daughter, member...

Oct 21, 2020

   Carl “Fat Boy” Black, age 35 of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1985 in Columbus, son of the late L.D. Queen and Jessi L. (Black) Brown. He was a graduate of Canal Winchester High School, class of 2003. He worked for 18 years for CEVA Logistics in Groveport. Carl...

Oct 18, 2020

Jeff Iles, age 51 of Amanda, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the Arbors at Carroll. He was born June 16, 1969 in Columbus, son of Jim Iles and the late Karla (Cochran) Iles. He was a 1987 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School. He was a heavy equipment operator. Jeff loved riding his motorcycle.

   He is survived by...