Obituaries

Jan 29, 2020

Ava Irene Fields, 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Keavy, Kentucky, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.  She was born March 26, 1933 in St. Charles, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Barry and Ora (Tritt) Cogdill.

           She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Virgil Fields; Children, Margaret...

Jan 23, 2020

   Harold E. Beavers, age 90 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1929 in Fairfield County, the son of the late Ora and Freda (Clark) Beavers. Harold was an Army veteran of Korea and was retired from Alten’s Foundry and Westerman’s with 44 years of service. He was a...

Jan 10, 2020

Arthur Edward Lewis, Jr., 69, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 10, 2020.  He was born December 1, 1950 in Columbus and was the son of the late Arthur Edward Lewis, Sr. and Thelma Mae Bradshaw.  Ed is a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War and was granted the privilege of reenlisting a...

Jan 6, 2020

Dec 20, 2019

Joshua D. Brand, 35, of Lancaster, went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 20, 2019.  He was born April 4, 1984 in Virginia Beach, Virginia and was the son of Roy and Jacqueline (Poling) Brand of Lancaster, who survives.  He was a graduate of Lancaster High School and attended the Lancaster Vineyard Church.  Joshua will always be known...

Dec 9, 2019

Brenda Sue Crittenden, 69, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born March 20, 1950 in West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Sidney and Margaret (England) Burke.  She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, she was affectionately known as “Nana”.  Although she had many talents, her...

Nov 18, 2019

Nov 14, 2019

Thomas D. Palmer, 65, of Circleville, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Brown Memorial Home after a battle with brain cancer.  He was born March 22, 1954, in Lancaster to the late David and Nancy (Schmeltzer) Palmer. Tom attended Crossroads Church in Circleville and was a former member of Emmett Chapel United Methodist Church.  He was a 1972...

Nov 2, 2019

Tamara “Tami” Sue Byers, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Pickering House after losing her long, hard fought battle with cancer.  She was born October 5, 1958 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marguerite (Young) Baker.  Tami was a 1977 graduate of Liberty Union High School and a...

Oct 27, 2019

Martha Jean Dumm, 88, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019.  She was born August 22, 1931 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Ross Charles and Mabel Ruth (Henderly) Eschbaugh.    Marty was a 1949 graduate of Amanda High School.  She was a  retired telephone operator, formerly employed by General Electric, RBM and...

Oct 17, 2019

Rodney O. Parsons, 79, of Rockbridge, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 17, 2019.  He was born July 14, 1940 in Kentuck, West Virginia and was the son of the late Orland Parsons and Rhoda (Mays) Koon.  Rodney served in the U.S. Army.  He was a carpenter and along with his wife, Frances, owned and operated...

Oct 14, 2019

Barbara J. Osborn, 78, passed away October 14, 2019 at Monterey Care Center in Grove City. She was born June 13, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Gerald and Stella (Bell) Jarvis. Barbara was a foster parent to more than 300 children over a span of 25 years. Barbara is survived by her children, Sherri Christian, Tamara (Gary)...

Oct 10, 2019

Linda (Wampler) Carr, 69 of Lancaster, Ohio fell asleep in death on October 10, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 2, 1950 to Charles Lester and Lavada Wampler. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School. She was married to Leonard E. Carr of Beckley, WV on...

Oct 9, 2019

Clara A. Kraft, 86, of Circleville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville.  She was born January 14, 1933 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Earl Truman and Gertrude Irene (Spung) Schooley.  Clara was a 1950 graduate of Amanda High School and a life long member of Pontius United Methodist...

Oct 9, 2019

Treva Ann Fausnaugh, 89, of Stoutsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  She was born April 29, 1930 in Ross County and was the daughter of the late Delano Cyrus and Ida Elizabeth (Dearth) Haynes.  Treva was a 1948 graduate of Stoutsville High School and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She...

Oct 8, 2019

William A. Smith, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born March 29, 1924 in Toronto, Ohio and was the son of the late Perry J. and Thelma Jane (Shoemaker) Smith.  Bill was a 1942 graduate of New Lexington High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from...

Oct 3, 2019

Bryan K. Hutchinson, 59, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 with his family by his side.  He was born July 29, 1960, the son of Clifford and Mabel (Roark) Hutchinson who survive.  Bryan was a 1978 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a retired elevator mechanic...

Oct 1, 2019

William “Bill” M. Maravy, 70, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Lancaster on October 10, 1948 to the late William “Glen” Maravy and Maxine (Kilbarger) Maravy Fox. Bill graduated in 1966 from Bishop Fenwick H.S., and married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Jenny Wessel in 1969....

Sep 24, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Heffner, 91, a lifelong resident of Amanda, joined her husband on the streets of Gold and living in the mansions that God will provide for them.  She was born January 9, 1928 near Laurelville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Amos and Grace (Hartsough) Winland.  Ruth was a member of Cedar Hill Calgary United Methodist...

Sep 21, 2019

Wendel E. Fox, 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was born February 16, 1934 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Earl and Coral (Hewitt) Fox.  Wendel was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was retired from Anchor...