Obituaries

Aug 23, 2018

     Jasmine A. Wood, 33, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. She was born August 13, 1985 in Lancaster and is the daughter of Bruce and Jill (Stebleton) Wood who survive. Jasmine worked in the food industry for years and was currently employed at Taco Bell.      In addition to her parents, Jasmine is survived by...

Aug 20, 2018

      Dennis D. Blankenship, 74 of Circleville, passed away August 20, 2018 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born on December 6, 1943 in Williamsport to the late James and Verna (McCoy) Blankenship. He previously worked for Arcair and Midwest Manufacturing before retiring from Circleville Township.       He is survived by his wife...

Aug 17, 2018

R. Elaine Hampshire, 68, of Circleville, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at Berger Hospital. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 5, 1949 to the late Robert and Ruth (Kuhn) Turvey.  She was a 1968 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and devoted her life as a homemaker, wife and mother.  A loving grandmother to her grandchildren...

Aug 4, 2018

Timothy A. Roth, 60, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.  Tim was born September 11, 1957 in Columbus and was the son of the late Jim Roth and Judy Keller.  He was a graduate of Northland High School and attended Technical School to become a welder/fabricator.  He was formerly employed by DeFabco...

Jul 29, 2018

Ruby Faye ( Roark ) Ward spent her life embodying the definition of love. The world is a better place because she was here. Born August 22, 1932, in Greenup County, Kentucky, she grew up humbly and resourcefully. Having 10 brothers and sisters, she valued togetherness and family. Nothing meant more to her than being with those she loved....

Jul 22, 2018

Agnes Lucille (Kern) Conrad, 98, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018.  She was born June 7, 1920 in Cedar Hill, near Amanda and was the daughter of the late Kirby Emmett  and Jennie Florence (Fosnaugh) Kern.   She was a graduate of Walnut Twp.High School and on March 19, 1939 married the love of her life,  Joseph Conrad at...

Jul 22, 2018

Joseph G. Porter, Jr., 75, of Stoutsville, passed away at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born March 1, 1943 in West Jefferson, NC to the late Joseph G. Porter, Sr., and Myrtle Ruth (McCoy) Porter. He was an avid car enthusiast and a former auto dealership owner...

Jul 14, 2018

Vernon “Pete” Courtney, 86, of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Pickering House.  He was born June 1, 1932 in Carroll, Ohio and was the son of the late Oscar and Nellie (Cupp) Courtney.  He proudly served this nation during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army.  He earned several medals while serving including the...

Jul 9, 2018

Loyd M. Young, 81, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, July 9, 2018.  He was born September 6, 1936 in Amanda and was the son of the late Harold and Mona (Miller) Young.  He was a 1954 graduate of Amanda High School and proudly served our nation in the U.S. Army.  After leaving the Army,...

Jul 1, 2018

Helen Amelia “Millie” Tracey, 82, of Laurelville passed away on July 1, 2018 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.  She was born September 23, 1935 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Peters) Evans.  Helen was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie (Jamie) Hardwick; grandchildren, Amber (Joe)...

Jun 27, 2018

Richard “Rick” L. Antle, Sr., 61, Amanda, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1956 in Columbus to the late Jack and Norma (Neutzling) Antle. Rick attended Pine Grove United Methodist Church and was a long time member of the N.R.A. As a law enforcement officer, he worked for a number of...

Jun 24, 2018

Elizabeth L. Hampshire, 43, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24, 2018.  She was born May 19, 1975 in Columbus and was the daughter of David and Elaine (Turvey) Hampshire who survive. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Samm (Jodie Warren) Marion, Taylor (fiancé Jake Hall) Marion and Kaylee Marion; grandson, Leelynd;...

Jun 17, 2018

Carl Wayne Stebelton, 96, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Pickering House.  He was born July 20, 1921 in Amanda and was the son of the late Boyd and Clara (Stump) Stebelton.  Carl proudly served our country during World War II in the Army Air Corp.   He was a graduate of Amanda High School and...

Jun 17, 2018

George Herbert Pugh, 60, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, June 17, 2018.  He was born July 28, 1957 in Logan, Ohio and was the son of the late George C. and Carol (Oiler) Pugh.  Herb was a graduate of Wellston High School, an independent truck driver and a member of LIUNA #423 in Columbus.  ...

Jun 3, 2018

        Donald B. Werner Jr., 87, of Rockbridge, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born January 6, 1931 in Hocking County. Donnie retired from Eastside Nursery, and later went on to work for Marvin Sharp, as well as other jobs in the construction industry. He enjoyed being outdoors...

May 26, 2018

David H. Green, 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Cumberland Medical Center.  He was born October 29, 1942 in Fentress County, Tennessee and was the son of the late Fate and Iva (Greer) Green.  David proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.  David was retired from Consolidated Freightway after...

May 26, 2018

Dorothy M. “Dot” Cordle, 73, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her sister’s home in Thurston, Ohio.  She was born December 21, 1944 in Baltimore, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Betty (Adams) Camp.  Dot was retired from RCA after 30 years of service, a member of Lancaster Moose #955...

May 17, 2018

Nancy Shawne Lents, 66, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born January 4, 1952 in Charleston, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Clyde Alfred and Alma Kathleen (Creech) Bare.  Nancy earned an Associates Degree at Morris-Harvey College with honors as a registered nurse.  She served as an...

May 4, 2018

Rosa Nisly, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Arbors at Carroll.  She was born January 26, 1928 in Washington, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Magdalena (Raber) Eicher.  Rosa was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster. She is suvived by her son, Kent (Pam) Nisly of Pompano, Florida; grandson,...

May 4, 2018