Obituaries
Ann Glendenning
Apr 6, 2019
Patricia Ann Glendenning, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 7, 1931 in Cowan, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Tenney) Mathews. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in West Rushville. Ann worked many jobs...
Denny Griffith
Apr 4, 2019
Dennis Todd Griffith, 75, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Pickering House. He was born April 20, 1943 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Doyle and Marietta (Todd) Griffith. Denny was a 1961 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during Vietnam. He was...

Rosa Mary Lowery
Mar 24, 2019
Rosa Mary Lowery, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born April 20, 1924 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Edna (Danner) Bode. Rosa was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens and past member of Stoutsville Senior Citizens. She...

George "Whitey" Staten
Mar 24, 2019
George A. “Whitey” Staten, 68, of Logan, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born January 13, 1951 in Columbus to the late Homer and Margaret (Murphy) Staten. George was a veteran on the U.S. Marines and was a retired independent truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 42...
Corrine Sanson
Mar 16, 2019
Corrine Sanson, 84, of Stoutsville, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 27, 1934 in Phelps, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Greeley and Addie (Sawyers) Eldridge. Corrine had a strong faith in Jesus and lived her life to the fullest. She also loved to collect baby...
Sandy Fannin
Mar 13, 2019
Sandy Fannin, 68, of Amanda, passed away on March 13, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born August 20, 1950 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Omer and Louise (Burkhart) Abner. She has been a homemaker all of her life as she raised five children and many others who adopted her as their mom...
Jimmy E. Barnhart
Mar 2, 2019
Jim Barnhart was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 2, 2019 in Hudson, Florida. He was born February 11, 1950 in Circleville and was the son of the late Charles and Opal (Morrison) Barnhart. He was a graduate of Logan Elm High School and attended Ohio University. Jim was united in marriage to Zelpha Drum on June...

Bill Daugherty
Feb 22, 2019
William Dean “Bill” Daugherty, 68, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Jamboree, Kentucky on February 11, 1951 to the late Cecil and Othella (Sanson) Daughtery. Bill was described by his family as the strongest man they have ever known. He loved to hunt and fish...
Carla Renee Bastian
Feb 18, 2019
Monday morning, The World Lost a Beautiful Soul, Carla Renee Bastian left this earth surrounded by her Loving family. Born to Carl & Jennie Russell, Edgewood drive was home. After school she left town to chase her dreams, where she met her loving husband Rob. After marriage her entrepreneurial spirit led her to open Renee’s, a downtown store in...
Cheryl "Sherry" Lynn Campbell
Feb 18, 2019
Cheryl Lynn Campbell, 59, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born July 16, 1959 in Long Beach, California and was the daughter of Floyd and Janette (Sizemore) Campbell. Sherry was a 1977 graduate of Northland High School. She loved gardening, playing pool and her dog, Holly. ...
George "Dick" Wharton
Feb 14, 2019
George R. “Dick” Wharton, 85, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Lanfair Center. He was born March 3, 1933 in Rockbridge and was the son of the late Buryl Franklin and Anna Louise (Moyer) Wharton. Dick was a graduate of Amanda High School. He then entered the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict...
Gary Sellars
Feb 8, 2019
Gary E. Sellars, 67, of Amanda, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born June 9, 1951 in Newark and was the son of the late John and Mary (Lewis) Sellars. Gary would have graduated from Newark High School but enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam...
Judy Elaine Mullins
Feb 4, 2019
Judy Elaine Mullins, 78, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1940 in Harts, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Blaine and Sally Dingess. Judy was retired from UPS after 27 years of service and a member of Open Door Freewill Baptist Church. Judys love...
Leona King
Jan 31, 2019
Leona Maxine “Mac” King, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1931 in Beech Hill, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Garland and Sally (Kinnard) Bechtle. Leona enjoyed people, gardening, flowers and reading. She and her late husband, Harry Lewis...

Joan Ruth Schumacher
Jan 21, 2019
Joan R. Schumacher, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1936 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Hicks) White. She attended Blessed Hope Bible Church. Joan is survived by her son, John Schumacher of New Martinsville, WV; grandsons, John and...

Fumiko Clarke
Jan 19, 2019
Fumiko A. Clarke, 77, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Arbors at Carroll. She was born in Okinawa, Japan on March 30, 1941 and came to the United States in the early 1970's. She was retired from Columbus Industries. She is survived by a son, Hallie (Carrie) Clarke of Lancaster; daughters, Naomi (Brad) Adams...