Obituaries
Cate Kimple
Mar 24, 2022
Catie (Cathy) Louise Chandler Kimple of Carroll, Ohio, age 56, passed away on March 24th of 2022. Catie is preceded by her parents Larry and Doris Chandler and her son LCpl James F Kimple of the USMC.
She is survived by her husband John D Kimple of 33 years; her sons, Jovid C. Kimple and Parker J. Kimple; her sisters,...
Virginia M. Taylor
Mar 8, 2022
Virginia M. (Malone) Taylor, age 77 of Fairborn and formerly of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her daughter's residence. She was born February 27, 1945, in Waterloo, Ohio, daughter of the late Lloyd O. and Margaret (Keys) Malone.
She is survived by her children, Maria Taylor, of Fairborn, Paula (Art) Kelso, of Amanda, Albert (Melissa) Taylor, of...
Joseph A. Hedges
Mar 7, 2022
Joseph A. "Joe" Hedges, age 52 of Circleville, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Fairfield County on June 3, 1969, the son of the late Carl and Janet (Tatman) Hedges. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek, class of 1988. Joe was a carpenter who was known for his...
Tena D. Hines
Feb 27, 2022
Tena D. Hines, age 57 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Altercare Lanfair in Lancaster. She was born March 16, 1964, in Florence, NC the daughter of the late Larry and Sharon Rose. Tena loved sewing and baking, especially with her grandchildren. The past four years, after moving back with her family in Lancaster, were some of...
Gene G. Noble
Feb 15, 2022
Gene G. Noble, "the absolute luckiest man on Earth", age 89 of Circleville, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the O.S.U. Wexner Medical Center in Columbus while under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born October 23, 1932, in Dayton, son of the late Jesse R. and Emma L. (Hofferbert) Noble. Gene was an Air Force...
Paul David "Dave" Roberts
Feb 9, 2022
Paul David "Dave" Roberts, age 87 of Sugar Grove, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Altercare of Canal Winchester. He was born September 7, 1934, in Fairfield County, the son of the late Preston E. and Macie E. (Bixler) Roberts. Paul was a US Navy veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post #57 in Amanda. He...
Carri Sue Jenkins
Feb 8, 2022
Carri Sue Jenkins, 46, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. She was born on August 14, 1975, in Circleville, Ohio to Kathy and Charles Jenkins.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Annabel Stebelton of Amanda, Ohio and Rev. John and Helen Jenkins of Waverly, Ohio.
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Anna Mae Smith
Jan 31, 2022
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN SERVICE DAYS AND TIMES Anna Mae (Sweeney) Smith, age 96 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Berger Hospital in Circleville. She was born November 10, 1925, in Rehoboth, Ohio, daughter of the late Lewis Charles and Susie May (VanSickle) Sweeney. She graduated from New Lexington High School in 1943 and then...
Jim Bly
Jan 21, 2022
James A. "Jim" Bly, age 83 of Amanda, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home. He was born October 8, 1938, in Ada, OH the son of Robert E. and Ethel M. (Patterson) Bly. He was a graduate of Reynoldsburg High School and then served four years in the Army. Jim worked for the Veterans Memorial in Columbus...
Mabel D. Hutchinson
Jan 19, 2022
Mabel D. Hutchinson, age 79 of Royalton, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born September 24, 1942, in Columbus, daughter of the late Clyde and Annie (Melvin) Roark. Mabel was a member of the Royalton Community Church.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years Clifford Hutchinson; children, Anthony (Karen)...
Margaret "Pat" Smith
Jan 14, 2022
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Margaret “Pat” Smith, age 91, of Canal Winchester passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Arbors at Carroll. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 31, 1930, the daughter of James and Mary (Rhinehart) Hanley. Pat was extremely talented with ceramics, and she had a passion for cooking. She is survived by...
James H. Love
Jan 13, 2022
Jim Love, age 61, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home. He was born January 28, 1960, in Harrisburg, the son of the late Harvie and Margie (Williams) Love. Jim was a graduate of Hilliard High School and then he enlisted into the Army. He served for 21 years before his retirement. Jim enjoyed riding his...
Dorothy M. Drum
Jan 12, 2022
Dorothy M. (Hartranft) Drum, age 91 of Circleville passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Berger Hospital in Circleville. She was born July 31, 1930, in Fairfield County, the daughter of the late Roy E. and Esther Viola (Rhymer) Hartranft. In October 1958, she married Eldon J. Drum. Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Saltcreek Township School. She retired...
Bob Ruble
Jan 7, 2022
Robert E. Ruble, age 87 of Lancaster, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at O.S.U. Medical Center in Columbus. Bob was born January 18, 1934, in Lancaster, son of the late Marion F. and Alma Beatrice (Cruit) Ruble. He was a veteran of the Army. He owned and operated Ruble Excavating until he was 86 years old. Bob also owned...
Belva L. Rucker
Dec 26, 2021
Belva L. Rucker, age 80 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1941, in Columbus. She was retired from Lancaster City Schools. Belva loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and she never met a stranger. She loved gardening, being outdoors and she loved to cook.
She is survived by her daughters,...
John E. McDonald Jr.
Dec 25, 2021
John Elmer McDonald Jr., 63 of Lancaster went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021, surrounded by his children and granddaughter. Born February 23, 1958, in Logan, WV to the late John E and Ilene (Mileto) McDonald.
His devotion to his family and firm faith in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
In...
David A. Luck
Dec 23, 2021
David A. Luck, age 78, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1943 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of Edwin G. and Lucille (Warner) Luck. He was a mechanic in the glass industry for 36 years of which 33 of those years were with Anchor Hocking. He enjoyed farming Angus Cattle with...
Sheila Ann McDonald
Dec 17, 2021
Sheila Ann McDonald, 62 of Lancaster peacefully went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by her husband and children. Born September 1, 1959, in Matewan, WV to the late Raymond and Sarah Perkins. Sheila was a faithful woman of God. She loved the Lord, her husband, her family, and the church. She was formerly a member...
James R. Porter
Dec 16, 2021
James R. "Jim" Porter, age 75 of Amanda passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 2, 1946, in West Jefferson, NC, the son of the late Joseph G. and Myrtle R. (McCoy) Porter. He was a member of the Circleville First Church of Christ in Christian Union and was...
Jo Anne Ebert
Dec 14, 2021
Jo Anne Ebert, age 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1940, in Reese Station, Ohio to the late Earl and Pearl (Farmer) Hardbarger. She had worked for C.E. Glass and Hordus Brothers in Lancaster and then TS Trim in Canal Winchester. Jo Anne was a member of...
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