Obituaries

Mar 24, 2019

George A. “Whitey” Staten, 68, of Logan, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born January 13, 1951 in Columbus to the late Homer and Margaret (Murphy) Staten.  George was a veteran on the U.S. Marines and was a retired independent truck driver.      He is survived by his wife of 42...

Mar 24, 2019

Rosa Mary Lowery, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born April 20, 1924 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Edna (Danner) Bode.  Rosa was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens and past member of Stoutsville Senior Citizens.      She...

Mar 18, 2019

Mar 16, 2019

Corrine Sanson, 84, of Stoutsville, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 27, 1934 in Phelps, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Greeley and Addie (Sawyers) Eldridge.  Corrine had a strong faith in Jesus and lived her life to the fullest.  She also loved to collect baby...

Mar 14, 2019

Mar 13, 2019

Sandy Fannin, 68, of Amanda, passed away on March 13, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital.  She was born August 20, 1950 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Omer and Louise (Burkhart) Abner.  She has been a homemaker all of her life as she raised five children and many others who adopted her as their mom...

Mar 2, 2019

Jim Barnhart was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 2, 2019 in Hudson, Florida.  He was born February 11, 1950 in Circleville and was the son of the late Charles and Opal (Morrison) Barnhart.  He was a graduate of Logan Elm High School and attended Ohio University. Jim was united in marriage to Zelpha Drum on June...

Feb 22, 2019

William Dean “Bill” Daugherty, 68, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Bill was born in Jamboree, Kentucky on February 11, 1951 to the late Cecil and Othella (Sanson) Daughtery. Bill was described by his family as the strongest man they have ever known.  He loved to hunt and fish...

Feb 18, 2019

Monday morning, The World Lost a Beautiful Soul, Carla Renee Bastian left this earth surrounded by her Loving family. Born to Carl & Jennie Russell, Edgewood drive was home. After school she left town to chase her dreams, where she met her loving husband Rob. After marriage her entrepreneurial spirit led her to open Renee’s, a downtown store in...

Feb 18, 2019

Cheryl Lynn Campbell, 59, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  She was born July 16, 1959 in Long Beach, California and was the daughter of Floyd and Janette (Sizemore) Campbell. Sherry was a 1977 graduate of Northland High School.   She loved gardening, playing pool and her dog, Holly. ...

Feb 14, 2019

George R. “Dick” Wharton, 85, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Lanfair Center.  He was born March 3, 1933 in Rockbridge and was the son of the late Buryl Franklin and Anna Louise (Moyer) Wharton.  Dick was a graduate of Amanda High School.  He then entered the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict...

Feb 8, 2019

Gary E. Sellars, 67, of Amanda, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family,  on Friday, February 8, 2019.  He was born June 9, 1951 in Newark and was the son of the late John and Mary (Lewis) Sellars.  Gary would have graduated from Newark High School but enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam...

Feb 4, 2019

Judy Elaine Mullins, 78, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born December 10, 1940 in Harts, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Blaine and Sally Dingess. Judy was retired from UPS after 27 years of service and a member of Open Door Freewill Baptist Church.  Judys love...

Jan 31, 2019

Leona Maxine “Mac” King, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born November 17, 1931 in Beech Hill, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Garland and Sally (Kinnard) Bechtle. Leona enjoyed people, gardening, flowers and reading. She and her late husband, Harry Lewis...

Jan 21, 2019

Joan R. Schumacher, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born February 21, 1936 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Hicks) White.  She attended Blessed Hope Bible Church. Joan is survived by her son, John Schumacher of New Martinsville, WV; grandsons, John and...

Jan 19, 2019

Fumiko A. Clarke, 77, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Arbors at Carroll.  She was born in Okinawa, Japan on March 30, 1941 and came to the United States in the early 1970's.  She was retired from Columbus Industries. She is survived by a son, Hallie (Carrie) Clarke of Lancaster; daughters, Naomi (Brad) Adams...

Jan 19, 2019

Robert “Bob” Kelly Picklesimer, 67, of Amanda, OH, passed away January 19, 2019, at Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH. He was a man who worked tirelessly to provide comfort and opportunities for his family, whom he loved with quiet, fierce devotion. His tales were tall, but always true – and he will be greatly missed. 

Bob was born in Columbus,...

Jan 12, 2019

Thelma Mae Strous, 79, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Logan Elm Health Care.  She was born July 4, 1939 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth (Lovett) Hartranft.  Thelma was a 1957 graduate of Stoutsville High School and member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Tarlton and...

Jan 8, 2019

Ralph W. Aldenderfer, 102, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born September 22, 1916 and was the son of the late Perry and Minnie (Spangler) Aldenderfer.  Ralph was a member of the Lancaster Seventh Day Adventist Church and various veteran’s organizations.  He was a WWII veteran and served as a pilot...

Jan 8, 2019

Charles Kinser Jr., 94, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2019 at Primrose Memory Care in Lancaster.  He was born August 20, 1924 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Charles and Clara (Lindsey) Kinser Sr.  Charlie spent his first 10 years in school attending Walnut Schools and graduated in 1942 from Amanda...