Obituaries
Michael K. Norman
Oct 3, 2021
Michael K. Norman, age 70 of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1951 in Columbus and was the son of Herbert and June (White) Norman Jr. He was a 1969 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and a member of David’s United Church of Christ in Canal Winchester. He...
Guy "Eddie" Smallwood
Sep 27, 2021
Guy "Eddie" Smallwood Jr., age 64, of Stoutsville, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1956 in Cirlceville, son of the late Guy and Rosemary (Boyer) Smallwood. Eddie enoyed being outside, fishing, hunting and farming with animals. He especially enjoed time spent cooking out with his family.
He is survived by...
Charles "Chuck" Yeager
Sep 26, 2021
Charles L. "Chuck" Yeager, age 75 of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born March 1, 1946, to Charles and Evelyn (Hafner) Yeager in Columbus, Ohio. He was a loving father, uncle, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a proud Marine veteran who served in Vietnam where he...
Cathy Trivette
Sep 25, 2021
Cathy Trivette, age 71 of Stoutsville, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her residence. She was born December 11, 1949 in Columbus, daughter of the late William V. and Ella M. (Geimhardt) Williams. She was a graduate of Laurelville High School. She owned and operated Cathy Trivette Photography for over 30 years. She loved crocheting and quilting. Cathy...
Larry R. Pinkstock
Sep 19, 2021
Larry R. Pinkstock, age 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1950, in Lancaster, son of the late Harvey and Edna (Dressing) Pinkstock. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1968 and was retired from Anchor Hocking with over 35 years of service. Larry...
Mary Ann Dickson
Sep 13, 2021
Mary Ann Dickson, age 92, originally of Amanda, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 19, 1929 in Wauseon, Ohio, the daughter of Lowell and Helen Hackett. Mary Ann was an elementary school teacher at Amanda Clearcreek for 31 years. She was dearly loved by many former...
Kelly Dawn Griffey
Sep 7, 2021
Kelly D. Griffey, age 43 of Stoutsville, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1978 in Columbus, the daughter of Ronald Christian, of Columbus and Sherri (Jordan) Christian, of Amanda. Kelly was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and Eastland Vocation School. Kelly had a big, big heart and was a...
Charles Eugene Wampler
Sep 6, 2021
Charles E. Wampler age 72 of Ray, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe. He was born June 4, 1949 in Columbus, son of the late Charles L. and Lavada (Osborn) Wampler. He was a graduate of Amanda High School, class of 1968 and then served in the Army during Vietnam where he served two tours...
John Edward Patterson
Aug 31, 2021
John E. Patterson, age 46 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 8, 1975 in Lancaster, the son of John C. Patterson Jr and the late Pamela Paskins. John was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. He worked with his brother, Travis for many years as a painter. John was...
Carole A. Fife
Aug 26, 2021
Carole A. Fife, age 78 of Columbus passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her daughter’s residence. She was born May 12, 1943 in Columbus, daughter of the late Virgil and Zona (Vance) Mason. Carole loved reading books, knitting and crafting and she was always laughing.
She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Tom) Detunno, of Columbus, Toni (Greg) Hardman,...
Donald A. Kraft
Aug 25, 2021
Donald A. Kraft, age 86 of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Fairfield Medical Center - River Valley Campus. He was born October 3, 1934 in Columbus, son of the late George and Ruth (McCaffrey) Kraft. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, having served in Korea. He was a lifetime member of the...
Ashley N. Zeimer
Aug 23, 2021
Ashley N. Zeimer, age 33 of Amanda, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at home. She was born October 17, 1987 in Columbus. She was a graduate of Logan Elm High School, class of 2006. Ashley was a positive person who was also full of life and was always willing to help anyone in need. She is survived by her...
Jettie Jean Tackett
Aug 17, 2021
Jettie J. Tackett, age 90 of Marysville and formerly of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. She was born January 8, 1931 in Pike County, KY, daughter of the late Otis and Jessie (Damron) Compton. Jettie was a member of Open Door Freewill Baptist Church. She loved caring for and raising many children over...
T.J. Praither
Aug 1, 2021
Tucker James “T.J.” Praither, 12 weeks and 5 days old, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at home. He was born May 5, 2021 in Circleville. T.J. was already an avid fan of the Chillicothe Paints, since he enjoyed being “milk-drunk” while attending many games with his family. He was our handsome man and “chunkers” who was always...
Donna O'Hara
Jul 27, 2021
Donna Mae O'Hara, 87, passed peacefully in her home in Winter Haven, Florida on July 27,2021.
She was born May 21,1934 in Fairfield County, Ohio in her grandmother's home. Donna was the daughter of the late Donald and Nellie O'Hara. She worked for the State of Ohio with the disabled at Orient State Institute and then The Ohio Reformatory for...
Carrol A. Stevens
Jul 26, 2021
Carrol A. Stevens, age 84 of Circleville, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born August 9, 1936 in Circleville, daughter of the late Arthur A. and Sylvia M. (Rattray) Leist. Carrol was a graduate of Circleville High School and Ohio University.
She was an elementary school teacher in the Logan Elm School...
Neal A. Shumaker
Jul 26, 2021
Neal A. Shumaker, 83, of Clearport, passed away at his home after a lengthy battle with dementia on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born July 19, 1938 in Clearport and was the son of the late Alva and Helen (Goslin) Shumaker. Neal retired from Kenworth Truck Company in 2000 as a tool and die maker. He was a devoted...
James J. Wohrer
Jul 12, 2021
James Joseph (Jim) Wohrer, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away after a long illness, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, on July 26, 1948, son of the late Joseph and Frances (Justus) Wohrer.
Jim graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1966 and entered the US Navy in January of 1969. He was proud...
Ida M. Artrip
Jul 11, 2021
Ida Mae Artrip, age 80 of Circleville passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 30, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Jesse and Maragaret (Beckler) Johnson. Ida was a member of the Free Holiness Mission Church in Chillicothe. She enjoyed to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach and Florida. She loved...
Mary Lou McNabb
Jun 25, 2021
Mary Lou McNabb, age 87 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born May, 9, 1934 in Thurston, daughter of the late Ira and Grace (Conaway) Seitz. She was a member of the Laurelville Church of God where she also served as the pianist and organist for 30...
