Obituaries
Sandra K. Goode
Jul 24, 2017
Sandra Kay Goode, 75, of Amanda, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 24, 2017. She was born January 16, 1942 in Wheaton, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Evelyn (Brown) Graves. Sandra was a former librarian at the Circleville Public Library. She is survived by her daughter, Meg (Billy) Chaffins of Lancaster; grandchildren, Hayleigh...
Ronald D. Julian
Jul 6, 2017
Ronald “Ron†Julian, 61, of Lancaster, passed away July 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1956 in Lancaster to Paul and Norma (Kinser) Julian. Ron worked in the auto parts sales industry, most recently for Smyth Automotive, and was a 1974 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was an avid enthusiast of both old cars and motorcycles. Ron...
Annabelle Mae Bethel
Jun 24, 2017
Annabelle M. Bethel, 85, formerly of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Logan Health Care Center. She was born August 27, 1931 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Edward and Lulu (Young) Speakman. Annabelle was brought up to feel she had to earn her worth every day. If you ever drove by her house...
Anita M. VanGundy
Jun 13, 2017
Anita M. VanGundy, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on June 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 28, 1953 in Lancaster to the late Orval and Mary (Kellenbarger) Gorby. Anita was a former member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, and was a Horse 4-H Advisor for over 15 years. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School and previously...
Joshua W. Lewis
Jun 13, 2017
Joshua W. Lewis, 28, of Rushville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Grant Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1988 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Joshua was a 2007 graduate of Lancaster High School and a member of Hedges Chapel Church in Ashville. He is survived by his sons, Brayden and Kyler Lewis; mother, Jolene (Dave) Marcum of Amanda;...
Travis J. Westhoven
Jun 11, 2017
Travis J. Westhoven, 30, of Stoutsville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was born October 7, 1986 in Columbus and was a 2005 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. Travis was an Iraq War veteran serving in the U.S. Marines. He was currently employed by Keller Farms in Columbus. He is survived by his mother, Mylia (David) Marshall of Stoutsville; father, James...
George A. Sharp
Jun 9, 2017
George A. Sharp, 87, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born July 10, 1929 in Amanda and was the son of the late Vance and Della (Arter) Sharp. George was a lifelong farmer in the Amanda area, member of Heidelberg United Church of Christ and a 50 year member of the K of...
Valdo W. Beedy., Sr.
Jun 8, 2017
Valdo W. Beedy, Sr., 81, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on August 1, 1935 in Washington Court House to the late Alva and Flossie (Cherry) Beedy. Valdo was a member of Pine Grove U.M. Church and Moose Lodge #955. He is survived by sons, Michael (Lorri) Beedy of Florida, Valdo...
Wayne J. Roller
Jun 2, 2017
Wayne J. Roller Jr., 64, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born June 24, 1952 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Wayne J. and Dorothy (Williamson) Roller Sr. Wayne was a registered official for over 40 years. He developed training protocol, policies and procedures for new and veteran officials...
Glen Barr
May 27, 2017
Glen V. Barr, 78, formerly of Amanda, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Arbors at Carroll. He was born April 16, 1939 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late C. Walter and Carrie Barr. He was a former member of Israel Lutheran Church. He attended Fairfield Industries Workshop for over 30 years and competed in the area Special Olympics. He...
John "JC" Cox
May 23, 2017
John E. “JC†Cox, age 69, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1947 in Nelsonville, OH to the late Myron and Pauline (Forbes) Cox. John was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Navy as Hospital Corpsman. He was in the automobile industry for years as a car...
Donald Harmon
May 14, 2017
Donald E. Harmon, 76, of Amanda, passed away May 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1940 in Amanda, OH to the late Levi and Alice (Mowery) Harmon. Donny served in the military and was U.S. Army veteran. He was a 1958 graduate of Amanda H.S. and was a big supporter of Amanda Summer League and...
Darian Marie Cook
May 13, 2017
Darian Marie Cook, 20, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was born October 10, 1996 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Randy E. Cook Sr. and Dawn (Hutton) Cook who survives. She was formerly employed by Anchor Hocking and was currently employed by Bob Evans. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her siblings,...
Carl E. Furness
Apr 28, 2017
Carl E. Furness, 70, of Amanda, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Friday, April 28, 2017. He was born February 7, 1947 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Vernon and Alice (Hunter) Furness. Carl was a U.S. veteran serving in the Air Force during Vietnam. He was a 1966 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and a retired...
Roberta Mae Wasem
Apr 27, 2017
Roberta M. Wasem, 75, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the OSU Medical Center. She was born September 29, 1941 in Lancaster, OH to the late Robert T. and Mae E. (Stebleton) Shupe. Roberta was a graduate of Amanda H.S. and Ohio University-Lancaster. She worked for 10 years in the office of the Late Dr. F. C. Ayers...
Mary Pearl Mills
Apr 23, 2017
Mary Pearl Mills, 89, formerly of Amanda, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Bickford Senior Living. She was born October 21, 1927 in New Holland, OH to the late Harry and Daisy (Riley) Orihood. Mary was a lifelong member of the Amanda Presbyterian Church and retired from General Electric in Circleville. She loved to travel with her husband and best...
Janet Hedges
Apr 16, 2017
Janet R. Hedges, 73, formerly of Amanda, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Crestview Manor in Lancaster. She was born on February 27, 1944 in Eagle Mills, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Ora (Schwalbaugh) Tatman. She previously attended Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Janet is survived by her children Carla (Dave) Walls and Joe (Shawana Mitchell) all of...
Gladys Berry
Apr 16, 2017
Gladys E. Berry, 87, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1930 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Spangler) Hart. Gladys was a member of Cedar Hill Calvary UMC, a 1948 graduate of Stoutsville High School and an avid Ohio State fan. She was retired...
John L. Davis
Apr 13, 2017
John L. Davis, 69, of Amanda, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born January 19, 1948 in Wheelwright, Kentucky and was the son of the late Lee and Jeannine (Elliott) Davis Jr. John was a 1966 graduate of Huntington East High School, member of South Perry UMC and retired from Scioto Builders in Columbus. He was a veteran of...
Mavis C. Adkins
Mar 25, 2017
Mavis C. Adkins, 95, formerly of Circleville, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Crestview Manor. She was born October 17, 1921 in Bickmore, WV. and was the daughter of the late Clark E. and Verne M. Neal. Mavis was a cook and waitress at several local restaurants over the years. She started in the Mid ‘60’s at the Viking Dairy...
