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June (Adams) Crum

June (Adams) Crum

Oct 28, 2026

June (Adams) Crum

June (Adams) Crum, 83, of Circleville, left this world to meet Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on October 28, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1943, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth (Wilks) Adams.

June was one of 8 children and was preceded in death by her husband, John Crum; her parents, Clyde and...

Francis Lee Norman

Francis Lee Norman

Oct 28, 2026

Francis Lee Norman

Francis Lee Norman, 86, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 6, 1940, in Hallsville, the son of the late Charles and Marie (Brokaw) Norman.

He is survived by his beloved children, Shannon Hart (Casey) and Brent Norman; five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Marjo Norman...

Donna Jean Zwayer

Donna Jean Zwayer

Oct 23, 2026

Donna Jean (Byus) Zwayer

Donna Jean (Byus) Zwayer, 65, of Springfield, passed away on October 23, 2026 at Mercy Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. She was born April 3, 1961, in Springfield, the daughter of the late William Gerald and Norma Jean (Sherrick) Byus. On May 24, 1980, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Charles S. Zwayer, who survives.

Donna...

Larry Lee Leasure

Larry Lee Leasure

Oct 20, 2026

Larry Lee Leasure Sr.

Larry Lee Leasure Sr., 63, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on October 20, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 7, 1962, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Pastor Larry Junior and Phyllis Ann (Sullivan) Leasure. On December 14, 1980, he was united...

Bradley Thomas Fetherolf

Bradley Thomas Fetherolf

Oct 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Bradley Thomas “Brad” Fetherolf

February 10, 1983 – October 12, 2026

Some people leave their mark on this world through the things they accomplish. Others leave it through the lives they touch, the love they give, and the memories they leave behind. Bradley Thomas “Brad” Fetherolf was a man whose greatest legacy was not something he built with...

Robert A. McNichols

Robert A. McNichols

Sep 27, 2026

Robert A. McNichols

Robert A. McNichols, 84, of Adelphi, passed away on September 27, 2026 at FairHope Hospice Pickering House, of Lancaster. Robert was born on June 28, 1942, in Laurelville, the son of the late Kenneth and Ada (Routte) McNichols.

Robert is survived by his loving children, Timothy (Gina) McNichols, of Laurelville, and Brenda (Dave) Hettinger, of Adelphi; beloved partner of...

Karen Lynn Bright

Karen Lynn Bright

Sep 18, 2026

Karen Lynn (Bates) Bright

Karen Lynn (Bates) Bright, 70, of Adelphi, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and love that touched everyone she encountered. Born on April 8, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, Karen was the cherished daughter of the late Wilmer Brady Bates and Shirley Jean (Bentley)...

Tammie Lynn Cummings

Tammie Lynn Cummings

Sep 15, 2026

Tammie Lynn (Patterson) Cummings

Tammie Lynn (Patterson) Cummings, 51, of Waverly, passed away on September 15, 2026 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 10, 1974, in Wellston, the daughter of the late Thomas Michael and Patricia Ann (Keesee) Patterson.

Tammie is survived by her beloved daughter, Taylor Ann Cummings, of Kingston; longtime partner,...

Denny Roger Hart

Denny Roger Hart

Sep 10, 2026

Denny Roger Hart

Denny Roger Hart, 71, of Circleville, passed away on September 10, 2026 at OSU Medical Center. Denny was born on June 13, 1955, in Columbus, the son of the late Floyd Hart and Eunice Opal (Thompson) Hart, who survives. On August 14, 1976, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Barbara Jane (Baylous) Hart, who survives. Together...

Anthony William "Andy" Knece

Anthony William "Andy" Knece

Sep 8, 2026

Anthony William “Andy” Knece

Anthony William “Andy” Knece, 57, of Sugar Grove, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 at Altercare Thornville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Andy was born on June 10, 1969, in Circleville, the son of Helen M. (Knece) Roth.

Andy is survived by his beloved children, Courtney Knece (Nick), Eron Knece, Zachary Knece, and...

Chad R. Mettler

Chad R. Mettler

Sep 6, 2026

“Pain without Christ is suffering; pain with Christ is sacrifice.” -Venerable Fulton J. Sheen



Chad R. Mettler

Chad R. Mettler, 53, of Adelphi, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center after a long and courageous battle following a double lung transplant in 2021. He was born on March 22, 1973.

Chad...

Dianna Lynn Rauschendorfer

Dianna Lynn Rauschendorfer

Sep 4, 2026

Dianna Lynn (McNeal) Rauschendorfer

Dianna Lynn (McNeal) Rauschendorfer, 71, of Kingston, passed away on September 4, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 20, 1955, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late William W. and Martha Pearl (Cox) McNeal.

She is survived by her beloved son, Aaron (Kayla) Schwalbauch, of Kingston; special bonus daughter, Libby Baldwin; grandchildren, Rocky Schwalbauch and Devyn...

John Scott Boggs

John Scott Boggs

Sep 4, 2026

John Scott Boggs

John Scott Boggs, 80, of Kingston, started his journey to eternal life on September 4, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family following an extended illness. John was born on July 31, 1946, in Kingston, the son of the late Howard S. Boggs Jr. and Catherine T. (Smith) Boggs. On August 21, 1970, he united in marriage...

Orville Morton LeMaster

Orville Morton LeMaster

Aug 31, 2026

Orville Morton LeMaster

    Orville Morton LeMaster, 89, of Stoutsville, passed away on August 31, 2026 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born on August 2, 1937, in Etna, Kentucky, the son of the late to Haggard and Rouie LeMaster. He was the oldest of five siblings. On February 14, 1987, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Edith...

Janice Ann Norman

Janice Ann Norman

Aug 22, 2026

Janice Ann (Lowery) Norman

    Janice Ann (Lowery) Norman, 84, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital following an extended illness. She was born June 3, 1942, in South Bloomingville, the daughter of the late Harold Amos and Betty R. (Stelle) Lowery.

    She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Francis...

Shirley Ann Sams

Shirley Ann Sams

Aug 19, 2026

Shirley Ann Sams

   Shirley Ann Sams, 73, of Kingston, passed away August 19, 2026. She was born February 28, 1953 to the late Robert E. and Phoebe E. (Timmons) Sams. She is survived by brothers, David Sams and John (Judy) Sams and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

   In addition to her...

Linda Kay (Stevens) Gibson

Linda Kay (Stevens) Gibson

Aug 15, 2026

Linda Kay (Stevens) Gibson

   Linda Kay (Stevens) Gibson, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026 at National Church Residences Nursing Home of Chillicothe. She was born on May 25, 1951, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late William and Etta Mae (Coey) Stevens Jr.

   Linda is survived by her beloved children, Michele Lewis (fiancé, Mark Goodwin), of...

William Anthony "Tony" Dresbach

William Anthony "Tony" Dresbach

Aug 10, 2026

William Anthony “Tony” Dresbach

   William Anthony “Tony” Dresbach, 71, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on August 10, 2026 at his residence. Tony was born on June 16, 1955, in Circleville, the son of the late Irwin William “Coonie” and Connie (Ross) Dresbach.

   Tony is survived by his children, Michele Dresbach, of Columbus, Christopher (Nina) Dresbach, of Indiana, and Sara Dresbach,...

Doris Marie Roberts

Doris Marie Roberts

Aug 6, 2026

Doris Marie (Gallaugher) Roberts

Doris Marie (Gallaugher) Roberts, born March 18, 1945, left behind a lifetime of love, laughter, hard work and more spicy pretzels than anyone could possibly count when she passed away on August 6, 2026.

If you knew Doris, you knew one thing for certain: she adored Gary.

Their marriage was the kind people hope for but rarely experience. They...

Stella Louise (Downing) Cantrell

Stella Louise (Downing) Cantrell

Aug 4, 2026

Stella Louise (Downing) Cantrell    Stella Louise (Downing) Cantrell, 78, of South Bloomfield, entered into Heaven on August 4, 2026 after an extended illness at Circleville Post Acute Nursing Home in Circleville. She was born on June 23, 1948, in New Holland, the daughter of the late Ross Templin and Maisie Irene (Jorden) Downing. 

    Stella is survived by her...

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