Obituaries
Mary Zeimer
Aug 23, 2019
Mary Zeimer, 86, formerly of Stoutsville, passed away at her daughter’s home in North East, Maryland. She was born October 27, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia and was the daughter of the late James Leslie “Melbourn” and Henrietta (Emmons) Jernigan. Mary was a member of St. John Church in Stoutsville and was a cook for Crites Nursing Home and Brown...
Donna Faye Byas
Aug 21, 2019
Donna Faye Byas, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1949 in Corydon, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Lamar Jerry and Mary Oletha (Popham) Wills. Donna was inflicted with polio and had to overcome struggles her entire life. She persevered through many obstacles she...
Larry Jay Dyer
Aug 9, 2019
Larry Jay Dyer, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born April 6, 1938 in Hocking County and was the son of the late Benjamin Newton and Mellie Irene (Sater) Dyer. Larry was an Air Force veteran and was retired from Ralston Foods in Lancaster. He is survived by his son,...
Ruby Bates
Aug 9, 2019
Ruby Lou Bates, 87, formerly of Amanda, passed away August 9, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. She was born November 6, 1931 in Baxley, Georgia to the late Millard and Lola (Herrington) Faulk. Ruby was a long time member of Faith Memorial Church and enjoyed singing in the sanctuary choir. She was the owner of...
Richard E. Bigham, Sr.
Aug 6, 2019
Richard E. Bigham Sr., age 75, formerly of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born July 12, 1944 in Fairfield County to the late Ernest and Rosetta (Kilbarger) Bigham. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of VFW Post #1380, American Legion Post...
Dona "Jane" Poling
Aug 3, 2019
Dona “Jane” Poling, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born September 3, 1929 in Fairfield County to the to the late Boyd and Clara (Riegel) Spangler, Sr. Jane was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a former member of the ABWA. She was a retired beautician,...
Phyllis L. Paskins
Jul 25, 2019
Phyllis L. Paskins, 65, of Laurelville, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia and was the daughter of Gerald Poole and Mary (Jernigan) Zeimer. Phyllis was a 1971 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. She is survived by her husband, Rick Paskins; six children, Tammy...
Frederick E. Dumm
Jul 21, 2019
Frederick Ervin Dumm, 92 of, Amanda, passed away at Crestview Rehabilitation on Sunday July 21, 2019. He was born March 11, 1927 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Homer and Ruth (Young) Dum. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran serving in W.W. II. and a member of the V.F.W. of Circleville. He enjoyed...
James Bitler
Jul 15, 2019
James J. Bitler, 88, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home. He was born July 25, 1930 in Lancaster and was the only child of James G. and Clara (Judy) Bitler. Jim was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Korean Conflict veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and a retired custodian from Amanda Clearcreek...
Lacy Mae Meadows McClellan
Jul 13, 2019
Lacy Mae Meadows McClellan was born asleep on July 13, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Thomas Michael and Danielle Dawn Virginia (Meadows) McClellan, brother, Luke Thomas Michael McClellan; maternal grandparents, Don and Garra Meadows; paternal grandmother, Ruth Ann McClellan and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of compassionate, caring people at...
Grace L. Miller
Jul 1, 2019
Grace L. Miller, 84, formerly of Circleville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born January 26, 1935 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Albert and Virgie Lang. Grace was a 1953 graduate of Lancaster High School and insurance agent and owner of Miller & Miller Insurance Agency in Circleville for 50 years. ...
Ed Julian
Jun 27, 2019
Ed Julian, 77, of Amanda, passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 27, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1941 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Charles F. and Coral (Kern) Julian. Ed was a long time farmer in the Amanda area and was a Township Trustee for...
Homer Junior Frank
Jun 13, 2019
Homer J. “Junior” Frank, 72, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born to the late Homer and Etta (Smyers) Frank. Junior was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and will be greatly missed. He retired...
Darrell E. Patterson
Jun 5, 2019
Darrell E. Patterson, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1949 in Franklin County and was the son of the late John and Mary Jane (Francis) Patterson Sr. Darrell was a 1968 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and retired...
Carolyn "Jean" Stedman
May 30, 2019
Carolyn “Jean” Stedman, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Arbors at Carroll. She was born on October 16, 1938 in Amanda, OH to the late Denzel and Mildred (Spung) Myers. She was a 1956 graduate of Stoutsville High School. Jean is survived by her brother, Randolph Lee “Zeke” Myers; nephews,...
Linda Kilbarger
May 20, 2019
Linda M. Kilbarger, 82, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019. She was born on February 18, 1937 to the late Wayne T. and Marie Kathryn (DeLong) Reese in Lancaster, Ohio. Linda is survived by her life partner, Larry Schooley and her children, Karen Petrie, Kathryn (Tom) Jones, Kristina (Rick) Babcock, and Kelly (Joyce) Kilbarger. She leaves...
Boyd E. Moody
May 19, 2019
Boyd E. Moody, 82, of Canal Winchester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Carroll Place. He was born June 21, 1936 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Ira and Gladys (Fosnaugh) Moody. Boyd was a 1954 graduate of Amanda High School and was stationed in Germany serving in the U.S....
Florence V. Sharp
Apr 25, 2019
Florence V. Sharp, 95, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Logan Elm Health Care in Circleville. She was born November 6, 1923 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Marion and Christina (Kohler) Hoffman. Florence was a 1941 graduate of Amanda High School and retired from G.E. after 32 years of service. ...
Susan Kay Bell
Apr 23, 2019
Susan K. Bell, 69, of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born October 5, 1949 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Martha G. (Bragg) Bell. Susan was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Justin Michael Johnson
Apr 12, 2019
Justin M. Johnson, 33, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home. He has made the journey to join hands with Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop Johnson. He was born March 9, 1986 in Columbus and was the son of Joseph Johnson of Utica and Susan Resch of Amanda. Justin was a 2004 graduate of Amanda...
