Obituaries
George C. Sechrest
Jun 21, 2016
George C. Sechrest, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on December 4, 1951 in Bellaire and was the son of the late Robert and Yolanda (Liberati) Sechrest. George was a 1970 graduate of Bellaire High School and was retired from Colgate-Palmolive in Cambridge. He loved to play Texas Hold’em every chance he...
Cathy I. Osmer
Jun 6, 2016
Catherine “Cathy†I. Osmer, age 46, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly June 6, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born January 21, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Bailes and Edith (Bowlby) Miller who survives. In addition to her mother, Cathy is survived by her children, Gary (Alyssa) Hoffman, Kimberly Carson, Edward Hoffman, and Kayla Hoffman; sisters...
Richard M. Timmons, Jr.
Jun 3, 2016
Richard Mack Timmons, Jr., age 31, of Columbus, passed away at Mount Carmel Medical Center on June 3, 2016. He was born December 14, 1984 in Columbus to Richard and Laura (Briggs) Timmons. Richard is survived by his father, Richard M. Timmons, Sr., of Rockbridge; mother, Laura A. Timmons of Arizona; sisters and brothers, Allison Timmons of Columbus, Rackel Rosado...
Mary Allen
May 31, 2016
Mary V. Allen, 89, of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 12, 1926 in Long Beach, California and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Elsie (Harper) Camden. Mary had attended Faith Memorial Church in Lancaster. She is survived by her sons, Jed Allen and Tim (Paula) Allen...
Edith Ellen Cave
May 26, 2016
Edith E. Cave, 94, of Circleville, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Genesis Health Care. She was born September 5, 1921 in Clearport and was the daughter of the late Homer and Ella (Wagner) Bushee. She is survived by her son, Ronald (Pat) Cave in Lewis Center; daughters, Judith Julian of Circleville, Joy Murdock of Lancaster and Susan Cave of...
Jack Nusbaum
May 24, 2016
Jack D. Nusbaum, 84, of Rockbridge, passsed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Logan Health Care Center. He was born October 5, 1931 in Sullivan, Indiana and was the son of the late Harold and Cletis (Harris) Nusbaum. Jack was a 1950 graduate of Canal Winchester High School, Naval Seabee during the Korean Conflict, member of the Amanda United Methodist Church,...
Dorina Kay Mumaw
May 15, 2016
Dorina Kay Mumaw, 51, of Circleville, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1964 in Circleville to William Nelson Mumaw Sr. and the late Dora E. (Spears) Mumaw. Dorina was a member of Circleville First Church. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle (Kevin) Lind, of Amanda; grandchildren, Skylar, Seth and Te’Onna; father,...
Franklin E. Williamson
May 12, 2016
Franklin E. Williamson, 97, of Lancaster, passed away May 12, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on April 18, 1919 in Dry Run, OH to the late Frank and Jessie (Weaver) Williamson. He attended Amanda U.M. Church and Cedar Hill Calvary U.M. Church where he taught Sunday school for many years. Franklin was a veteran of the US...
Drew Douglas
May 11, 2016
Drew Douglas, age 75, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1940 in Elk Valley, TN to the late Andrew and Elsie (Lay) Douglas. Drew was a veteran of the United State Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Trinidad “Heidi†(Sayes) Douglas of Makati,...
Charles M. Rupe
May 9, 2016
Charles M. Rupe, 67, of Tarlton, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Columbus on April 17, 1949 the son of the late Donald and Mary (Bruce) Rupe. He was a truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Living by Faith Church in Grove City. Charles...
Lena Queen
May 7, 2016
Lena Queen, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was born in Rockbridge on Sept. 17, 1922 to the late Boynton and Goldie (Hart) Queen. Lena is survived by her children, Jean Kougher of Lancaster, Boyton Queen of Stoutsville, Goldie (Lee) Sterling of Lancaster, Rick Queen of Circleville and Lisa (David) Fisher of Atwater; numerous grandchildren, great...
Mary "Kathy" Bennett
May 6, 2016
Mary “Kathy†Bennett, 55, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at James Cancer Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Columbus on March 26, 1961 to James and Patricia (Lewis) Corsi. Kathy was a 1979 graduate of Westland High School and retired from Nationwide Insurance after 28 years of service. After she retired she assisted her husband Jack...
Steve Picklesimer
May 3, 2016
Steve Picklesimer, 62, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was born in Columbus on November 1, 1953 to the late John and Minnie (Clevenger) Picklesimer. Steve is survived by his wife, Jan Picklesimer; sons, Ryan (Lakeisha) Picklesimer and John (Brandy) Picklesimer; grandkids, Kylie, Lane and Ladarius; sister, Sharon (Ron) Smith; mother-in-law, Peg Rogers; Jan’s brothers and...
Emogene Welch
May 2, 2016
Emogene Welch, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1945 in Branchland, WV and was the daughter of Ray Merritt and Maxine Adkins. She was a retired machine operator from Textile North Carolina and a member of Berean Baptist Church in North Carolina. Emogene is survived by her sons, Timothy...
Ethel Lucille Spung
Apr 30, 2016
Ethel Lucille Spung, 78, of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born Dec. 2, 1937 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (DeLong) Frank. Lucille was a 1955 graduate of Amanda High School. She was formerly employed by Lancaster National Bank and retired from AEP. She is survived by...
Sharon Kay Schuyler
Apr 9, 2016
Sharon Kay Schuyler, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1953 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Francis Bone and Isabell Carruthers. Sharon is survived by her husband, David Schuyler; daughters, Melody (Scott King) Evans and Tanya (Christopher) Searls both of Lancaster; three step children; grandchildren,...
Aileen Marie VanGundy
Apr 8, 2016
Aileen M. “Granny†VanGundy, 90, of Circleville, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1926 in Haydenville and was the daughter of the late Everett and Blanche (Culliver) Bowersock. Granny was survived by her children, Ginny (Winsell) Murphy of Lancaster, Rose (Jack) Sammons of Union Furnace, Debbie (Butch) Hart of Shawnee, Herbert...
Marion "Moe" Arledge
Apr 6, 2016
Marion “Moe†Arledge, 73, of Lancaster, passed away April 6, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on July 20, 1942 in Licking County to the late Harmon and Viola (Minor) Arledge. Moe retired after 42 years with Lancaster Glass. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary (Wolfe) Arledge; children, Melissa Arledge of S. Bloomfield...
Nora Marie Drake
Apr 1, 2016
Nora Marie Drake, 94, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Logan Elm Health Care in Circleville. She was born August 15, 1921 in Rowan County, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Allie and Louisa (Butcher) Parker. Nora was a member of Olive Hill U.M. Church in Kentucky and a waitress at the former Buccaneer Restaurant in Lancaster. She...
Levi Mitchell Chapman
Mar 24, 2016
Levi Mitchell Chapman was born sleeping on March 24, 2016. He is survived by his loving parents, Mitchell and Ashley (Hurst) Chapman; brothers, Landon and Lucas Chapman; grandparents, Kevin Chapman of Amanda and Dick (Mona) Hurst of Lancaster; Great grandparents, Chester (Betty) Chapman of Amanda, Daniel (Maxine) Perry of Dunlow, WV, Gary (Carolyn) Hurst of Logan and Paul Frazier of Lancaster;...
