Obituaries
Shirley Morris
Sep 11, 2025
Shirley A. Morris, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born April 11, 1936, in Pleasant Township, Fairfield County, to Clarence and Amanda (Stout) Ankrom. She was a graduate of Rushville High School, class of 1954. She was known within her family for her cleanliness. She was an...
Gary Picklesimer
Sep 9, 2025
Gerald "Gary" Picklesimer, age 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 27, 1955, in Columbus, the son of the late Robert and Majoria (Owens) Picklesimer. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1973. After graduation, Gary enlisted and...
Don Bartram
Aug 23, 2025
Don Bartram, age 64, of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at home. He was born September 9, 1960, in Cleveland, the son of the late George and Georgia (Hamilton) Bartram. Don co-owned Clearcreek Screw Machine along with his late brother, George. He was a member of the American Legion, Lancaster Post #11. Don loved dogs and cars,...
Willison T. "Willie" Crites
Aug 19, 2025
Willison T. "Willie" Crites, age 66,of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Circleville, on September 25, 1958 to Vance and Rebecca (Randall) Crites. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1977. He was a member of Heidelberg Church, Stoutsville. He enjoyed reading, writing in his journal,...
Rita Eggert
Aug 8, 2025
Rita M. Eggert, born on July 17, 1926, in Irvington, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 in Mesa, Arizona, where she had resided for over 19 years. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Russell M. Eggert, whom she married in 1958. A devoted homemaker, she and Russell built a loving home devoted to their...
Greg Simon
Jul 27, 2025
Greg "Pappy" Simon, age 70, of Stoutsville, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 25, 1954, in Columbus, the son of Clifford and Phyllis (Lewis) Simon. He attended Groveport Madison High School, and later received his diploma from the school of hard knocks. Greg farmed and drove...
Judi Adkins
Jul 25, 2025
Judith Ann "Judi" (Jolly) Adkins, born Nov. 7, 1954, In Lancaster, went on to her eternal home on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold T. Holt; mother, Vivian M. (Hedges) Holt; sister, Sharon K. Jolly; brother, Lloyd "Butch" Jolly; sister, Wilma J. "Billy" England; and daughter, Heidi Jo Adkins.
Judi was a graduate...
Noweta "Casey" Gyger
Jul 17, 2025
Noweta "Casey" Gyger, age 77, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Inn at Bear Trail in Lewis Center. She was born on April 11, 1948, in West Columbia, TX to the late Laura (Crafford) Pegg. She was a graduate of Allen High School, in Allen, OK, class of 1966. After graduation, she enlisted and served in the...
Gary Lama
Jul 12, 2025
Gary L. Lama, age 74, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home. He was born September 23, 1950, in Amanda, to the late Dorothy (Disbennett) Lama. Gary was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1969. He retired from Amanda Bent Bolt with 40 years of service. He loved rock music music,...
Martin Diaz
Jul 2, 2025
Martin F. Diaz, age 78, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, on April 26, 1947, to the late Andres and Virginia (Ruiz) Diaz. He was raised in New York City and enlisted in the US Air Force following his high school graduation. He is a veteran...
John Henderly
Jul 2, 2025
John B. Henderly, age 90, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born January 16, 1935, in Fairfield County, to the late Harry and Alice (Solt) Henderly. He was a graduate of Amanda High School. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Boy Scout Troop leader....
John "Jack" Howell
Jun 28, 2025
John "Jack" Howell, age 59, of Stoutsville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 2, 1965, in Youngstown, son of the late, Larry and Susan (Paxton) Howell. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1983. He was employed by E.C. Babbert for over 36 years, where he earned...
Jason Mace
Jun 27, 2025
Jason Mace, age 50, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born February 10, 1975, in Lancaster, to the late Randy and Sharon (Bowersock) Mace. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1993. He worked as an HVAC technician since the age of 18. Jason loved to travel, take cruises...
Jackie Moore
Jun 25, 2025
Jackie Moore, age 63, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born May 26, 1962, in Lancaster, to the late Wayne and Marylin (Underwood) Rager. Jackie was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1981. She enjoyed crafts, collecting Primitive items, camping, and her dogs - "Milo", "Mia",...
H. Hoover Horn
Jun 18, 2025
Herbert Hoover Horn, age 96, of Royalton, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1928, in Inez, KY, the son of the late Rufus and Emma (Johnson) Horn. Hoover attended Inez and Warfield High Schools in Kentucky and graduated in 1944. In 1959, he moved to Columbus,...
David Bussert
Jun 12, 2025
David O. Bussert, age 58 of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at home. David was born June 20, 1966, in Columbus, to Ned and Virginia (Wilson) Bussert. David was a painter by profession. He enjoyed playing Chess and cards. He loved music, mostly rock.
He is survived by his sisters, Cheryl (Jim) Dragani, of Columbus and...
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Daugherty
Jun 12, 2025
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Daugherty, age 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on March 4, 1953, in Lancaster, to the late John William and Marie (Greene) Daugherty. Kathy was an avid historian and geneologist, which led to her membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed...
Ray Stoneburner
Jun 9, 2025
Ray E. Stoneburner, age 67, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 9, 2025, at home. He was born November 1, 1957 in Columbus, to Kenneth and Mae (Smith) Stoneburner. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1976. Ray owned and operated Stoneburner Enterprises for 30 years. He was past member of the Amanda Lions...
Nancy Fogle
May 19, 2025
Nancy Fogle, age 86, of Carroll, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born January 31, 1939, in Lancaster, to Walter and Nellie (Paugh) Duncan. Nancy was a graduate of Amanda High School, class of 1957. She was retired from AEP with 30 years of service. Nancy was a member of St....
George W. Speight III
May 18, 2025
George Wimberley Speight III, 66, of Amanda passed away on May 18, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1959 in Jennings, LA to the late George Wimberley II, and Mary Pearl (Vincent) Speight. He retired from The Waterworks after 25 years. He supported his wife's business, Cabin Fever Glass, and was the top salesman. He enjoyed camping, riding his...
