Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Betty M. (Conkle) Chapman, age 81 of Amanda, and formerly of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Grove City. She was born January 29, 1939 in Wegram, Ohio, daughter of the late Luther and Louella (Mason) Conkle. Betty enjoyed quilting and sewing. She was an excellent cook who had owned several restaurants with her...

Dec 30, 2020

   John W. Buckler, age 73 of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 9, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Woody and Jane (Cantrill) Buckler. He was a lifelong carpenter who would do anything for you and could build anything. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father,...

Dec 26, 2020

The public visitation and funeral service for Janet Posey has been postponed. Please share this information among her family and friends to help make others aware. Updated service arrangements will be announced later by Taylor-Theller Funeral Home. We, along with Janet's family, appreciate your patience and understanding at this difficult time.

Janet L. Posey age 66 of Lancaster, passed away...

Dec 25, 2020

Ray G. Wampler, age 88 of Stoutsville, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 1, 1932 in McDowell, KY, son of the late Rome and Lucille (Moore) Wampler. He was a member of Lithopolis Blue Lodge #169; 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Aladdin Shrine, member of the Pickaway County Shriners and...

Dec 22, 2020

   Aaron M. Pheaster, age 40 of Amanda passed away in Dayton, Ohio. He was born August 5, 1980 in Lancaster, the son of Paul and Mary (Danner) Pheaster. He was a 1999 graduate of Logan Elm High School where he played snare drum in the band. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003 when he...

Dec 21, 2020

   Leota “Shorty” Harmon, age 77 of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Amanda, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home in Lakeland, FL. She was born March 22, 1943 in Fairfield County, daughter of the late Levi and Mabel (Polen) Harmon. She was a veteran of the US Navy and was a photographer. She worked for Kodak during...

Dec 15, 2020

Stuart Allen Wharton went to be with His Lord on the morning of December 15, 2020

at his home near Amanda after fighting a courageous 3 ½ year battle with stage-4 

cancer. Stuart was born on September 4, 1963, in Lancaster, to Donald Buryl Wharton

and Ruth Ellen Wharton (Loy).

   Stu graduated from Amanda-Clear Creek in 1981, and in...

Dec 14, 2020

Mary F. Bresler, age 78 of Lancaster, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1941 in Fairfield County, daughter of the late Raymond and Marie (Dennison) Ety. Mary was a 1960 graduate of Pleasantville High School. She worked in banking for over 50 years and was retired from Fairfield Federal in 2016...

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...

Nov 28, 2020

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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...