Obituaries
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...
Charles Edward Zawacki III
May 17, 2025
Charles Edward "Chip" Zawacki III, 64, of Stoutsville passed away surrounded by his family on May 17, 2025. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on March 25, 1961 to the late Charles "Chuck" Edward, II and Martha Faye (Casey) Zawacki. He graduated from high school from Culver Military Academy in 1979 and later on, he earned an associates degree in...
Ralph Fetherolf
May 14, 2025
Ralph F. Fetherolf Jr., age 88, of Bronson, FL passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Williston Care Center in Williston, FL. Ralph was born April 15, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to Ralph and Mildred Fetherolf Sr. Ralph was the former ODOT Superintendent for Fairfield County, retired farmer, and well known auctioneer. He was Past President of the Rushville...
Patrick Kelley
May 10, 2025
Darrell "Patrick" Kelley, age 72, of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his home. He was born August 26, 1952, in Lancaster, to the late Darrell Kelley and Reba (Miller) Kelley, who survives. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1971. He worked for Thompson RCA in Circleville for 28 years. After leaving...
Jenny Bowersock
May 2, 2025
Jenniffer Bowersock, age 44, of Bexley, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus with her family by her side. She was born July 17, 1980, in Lancaster, to Bryan Floyd and Barbara (West) Howard. She was a 1998 graduate of East Clinton High School, in Lees Creek, Ohio. She graduated from Hocking College in...
Dale Stoneburner
Apr 28, 2025
Dale E. "Stoney" Stoneburner, age 90 of Amanda, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born July 23, 1934, in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Walter and Lena Ruth (Delong) Stoneburner.
Dale retired from Anchor Hocking after many years of service and was a lifelong farmer in the Amanda...
