Obituaries
Georgie Beavers
Oct 7, 2017
Georgie (Sharp) Beavers, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Main Street Terrace surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1929 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late John Vance and Della Iona (Arter) Sharp. Georgie was a 1947 graduate of Stoutsville High School and a member of Heidelberg United Church of Christ...
Jessie Naomi Rose
Oct 1, 2017
Jessie Naomi Rose, 95, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born May 25, 1922 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Icenogle) Moore. Jessie was a member of Eastland Christian Church. She is survived by her children, Robert (Diane) Rose and Doris Castaneda both of Columbus; six grandchildren and...
Emmer E. Baldwin II
Sep 15, 2017
Emmer E. Baldwin II, 27, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born October 17, 1989 in Lancaster and was the son of Emmer E. and Pam (Kint) Baldwin. Emmer was a 2010 graduate of Forest Rose and attended Fairfield Industries. He is survived by his mother; brother, Travis (Mary Beth)...
Juliann Smith
Sep 4, 2017
Juliann “Julie†Smith, 65, of Canal Winchester, passed away at her residence peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017. Julie was born September 20, 1951 in Lancaster to the late Raymond Thompson and Wilda (McBroom) Thompson who survives. She attended Mt. Carmel United Church of Christ in Clearport. Julie was an avid tennis player and Cincinnati Reds fan. She traveled around...
Louise Christian
Aug 24, 2017
Louise Christian, 76, formerly of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Homestead Center in Lancaster. She was born August 26, 1940 in Morehead, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Willis Mabry and Nora (Parker) Drake. Louise was retired from General Motors. She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Rick) Antle of Amanda, Kathy (Tony)...
Arleta Mae Miller
Aug 18, 2017
Arleta M. Miller, 95, of Circleville, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born March 15, 1922 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Hizey) Amspaugh. Arleta was retired from GE after 27 years of service. She was formerly a long time member of Fairview United Methodist Church in...
Walter Kiser
Aug 5, 2017
Walter Kiser, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born May 31, 1935 in Pike County, Kentucky and was the son of the late Taulbee and Nellie (Branham) Kiser. Walter was retired from the City of Columbus as a heavy equipment mechanic and a member of the Old Regular Baptist...
William "Bill" White
Jul 29, 2017
William “Bill†A. White, 85, formerly of Amanda, passed away peacefully at Arbors of Carroll on Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born August 29, 1931 in Lockbourne, OH to the late John and Bertha (Hicks) White. Bill served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955, and later worked at the Ohio State Penitentiary until 1984, retiring as a...
Charles H. Hanes
Jul 24, 2017
Charles H. “Chuckâ€Hanes Jr., 79, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1938 in Columbus and was the son of the late Charles and Shirley (Cordle) Hanes Sr. Chuck was the founder of Econco HVAC in Lancaster and former owner of Hanes Gun Shop in Circleville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and...
Sandra K. Goode
Jul 24, 2017
Sandra Kay Goode, 75, of Amanda, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 24, 2017. She was born January 16, 1942 in Wheaton, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Evelyn (Brown) Graves. Sandra was a former librarian at the Circleville Public Library. She is survived by her daughter, Meg (Billy) Chaffins of Lancaster; grandchildren, Hayleigh...
Ronald D. Julian
Jul 6, 2017
Ronald “Ron†Julian, 61, of Lancaster, passed away July 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1956 in Lancaster to Paul and Norma (Kinser) Julian. Ron worked in the auto parts sales industry, most recently for Smyth Automotive, and was a 1974 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was an avid enthusiast of both old cars and motorcycles. Ron...
Annabelle Mae Bethel
Jun 24, 2017
Annabelle M. Bethel, 85, formerly of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Logan Health Care Center. She was born August 27, 1931 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Edward and Lulu (Young) Speakman. Annabelle was brought up to feel she had to earn her worth every day. If you ever drove by her house...
Anita M. VanGundy
Jun 13, 2017
Anita M. VanGundy, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on June 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 28, 1953 in Lancaster to the late Orval and Mary (Kellenbarger) Gorby. Anita was a former member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, and was a Horse 4-H Advisor for over 15 years. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School and previously...
Joshua W. Lewis
Jun 13, 2017
Joshua W. Lewis, 28, of Rushville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Grant Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1988 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Joshua was a 2007 graduate of Lancaster High School and a member of Hedges Chapel Church in Ashville. He is survived by his sons, Brayden and Kyler Lewis; mother, Jolene (Dave) Marcum of Amanda;...
Travis J. Westhoven
Jun 11, 2017
Travis J. Westhoven, 30, of Stoutsville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was born October 7, 1986 in Columbus and was a 2005 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. Travis was an Iraq War veteran serving in the U.S. Marines. He was currently employed by Keller Farms in Columbus. He is survived by his mother, Mylia (David) Marshall of Stoutsville; father, James...
George A. Sharp
Jun 9, 2017
George A. Sharp, 87, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born July 10, 1929 in Amanda and was the son of the late Vance and Della (Arter) Sharp. George was a lifelong farmer in the Amanda area, member of Heidelberg United Church of Christ and a 50 year member of the K of...
Valdo W. Beedy., Sr.
Jun 8, 2017
Valdo W. Beedy, Sr., 81, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on August 1, 1935 in Washington Court House to the late Alva and Flossie (Cherry) Beedy. Valdo was a member of Pine Grove U.M. Church and Moose Lodge #955. He is survived by sons, Michael (Lorri) Beedy of Florida, Valdo...
Wayne J. Roller
Jun 2, 2017
Wayne J. Roller Jr., 64, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born June 24, 1952 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Wayne J. and Dorothy (Williamson) Roller Sr. Wayne was a registered official for over 40 years. He developed training protocol, policies and procedures for new and veteran officials...
Glen Barr
May 27, 2017
Glen V. Barr, 78, formerly of Amanda, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Arbors at Carroll. He was born April 16, 1939 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late C. Walter and Carrie Barr. He was a former member of Israel Lutheran Church. He attended Fairfield Industries Workshop for over 30 years and competed in the area Special Olympics. He...
John "JC" Cox
May 23, 2017
John E. “JC†Cox, age 69, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1947 in Nelsonville, OH to the late Myron and Pauline (Forbes) Cox. John was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Navy as Hospital Corpsman. He was in the automobile industry for years as a car...
