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Karen Bost, 75, of Washington Court House passed away on December 5, 2023. She was born on January 23, 1948 in Mayesville, Kentucky to Royce and Virginia (Gray) Hendrickson. She retired from GE after 38 years of service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister Anita Collins. Karen is survived by her children Tammy (Larry) McGarvey and Heather Bost; grandchildren Destinee (Derek) Sutton, Mackenzee (Josh) Blevins, Kylee (Travis Hedges) Hall,; great grandchildren Gavin Sutton, Lilly Blevins, Gentry Sutton, Mackalynn Blevins, Rory Sutton, Camden Wheeler, Hudson Blevins and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Karen loved her daughters deeply and more importantly...

George A. Poling, 83, of Laurelville passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. George served in the Army from September 1963 to September 1965. He retired from Dupont in April 1999 after 32 years. He was a member of Amvets and American Legion. He loved to travel and he did so with his wife. They visited something special in every state but Alaska and Hawaii. They also visited parts of Canada. His favorite was the desert and mountains of the west. He was born July 5, 1940 to Simon and Ethel (Stevens) Poling. He was predeceased by parents; brothers Leo and Marvin and sisters Wilma, Ruth, Shirley and Helen. George is survived by his wife Tonya (Johnson)...

Nancy Easter, 89, of Circleville passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1934 in Circleville to John and Vaudis (Keaton) Smith. She graduated from Circleville High School in 1954 and worked for GE for 37 years retiring in 1991. In 1956 she married Ronald Easter and together they had Ron Jr. and Kelly Ann "Chickie". Their marriage lasted 45 years until Rons passing in 2001. Nancy was a member of Emmett Chapel UMC, Amvets #2256 and American Legion #134 at one time becoming the Past President of Post 134 Ladies Auxiliary and 7th District Ladies Auxiliary President . Preceding her passing were her parents; her husband of 45 years Ronald Easter and a daughter Kelly Ann...

Nancy Easter, 89, of Circleville passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1934 in Circleville to John and Vaudis (Keaton) Smith. She graduated from Circleville High School in 1954 and worked for GE for 37 years retiring in 1991. In 1956 she married Ronald Easter and together they had Ron Jr. and Kelly Ann "Chickie". Their marriage lasted 45 years until Rons passing in 2001. Nancy was a member of Emmett Chapel UMC, Amvets #2256 and American Legion #134 at one time becoming the Past President of Post 134 Ladies Auxiliary and 7th District Ladies Auxiliary President . Preceding her passing were her parents; her husband of 45 years Ronald Easter and a daughter Kelly Ann...

Bernard Burgess, 70, of Ashville passed away on November 29, 2023. He was born on May 18, 1953 in Madison, WV. to Elmer and Mollie (Wallen) Burgess. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sherry (Forth) Burgess, 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Bernard is survived by his children Rebecca (Gary) Wilson and Douglas Burgess and by grandchildren Cheyenne McCreary, Gary Wilson III, Austin Wilson, Joshua Burgess and Emmitt Burgess. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Harrison Township Cemetery with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

Bernard Burgess, 70, of Ashville passed away on November 29, 2023. He was born on May 18, 2023 in Madison, WV. to Elmer and Mollie (Wallen) Burgess. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sherry (Forth) Burgess, 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Bernard is survived by his children Rebecca (Gary) Wilson and Douglas Burgess and by grandchildren Cheyenne McCreary, Gary Wilson III, Austin Wilson, Joshua Burgess and Emmitt Burgess. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Harrison Township Cemetery with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

Bonetta Carol Chaffin passed peacefully at home on November 23, 2023. She was born on April 30, 1933, in Louisa, Kentucky. Growing up during the Depression brought tough times but also cherished memories like riding horseback with her Grandpa whom she loved dearly; dressing up her favorite cat Rachel; getting a Christmas stocking filled with an apple, orange and peppermint stick; and drinking grape pop on the Fourth of July. Bonetta being 8th grade valedictorian was an honor that she shared with her best friend, Mary. As a teenager, she worked in Circleville with her sister Phyllis where they took turns climbing onto a narrow ledge to change the Cliftona Theatre marquee. At Circleville High...

Dr. Paul B. Haynes, 85, of Loveland, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2023. He was born on August 31, 1938 in Plain City to Paul and Thelma (Wright) Haynes. Paul was a Vietnam Army Veteran and a retired Dentist from the Lancaster area after 38 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Elisabeth Anderson and a brother John Haynes. Dr. Haynes is survived by his wife of 60 years Carolyn (Meier) Haynes; children Amber (Charles) Henderson, Joel (Charlotte) Haynes, Tasha Haynes (Jamie Hall); grandchildren Audrey, Lauren, Josiah, Rachel, Emily, Isabel and Adriana and by sister Paula Williams. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at...

Dr. Paul B. Haynes, 85, of Loveland, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2023. He was born on August 31, 1938 in Plain City to Paul and Thelma (Wright) Haynes. Paul was a Vietnam Army Veteran and a retired Dentist from the Lancaster area after 38 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Elisabeth Anderson and a brother John Haynes. Dr. Haynes is survived by his wife of 60 years Carolyn (Meier) Haynes; children Amber (Charles) Henderson, Joel (Charlotte) Haynes, Tasha Haynes (Jamie Hall); grandchildren Audrey, Lauren, Josiah, Rachel, Emily, Isabel and Adriana and by sister Paula Williams. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at...

Leslie Brown, 82, of Circleville passed away on November 16, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1941 in Circleville to Leslie and Mary (Starkey) Brown. Leslie is survived by his wife Sue (Amos) Brown; children Kathy (Jerry) Wade, Randy (Norma) Brown, Tammy (Todd) Shuttleworth, Kristy (Mark) Roese, Lesley (Shawn) Manson; grandchildren Michael, Ashley, Todd Allen, Steven, Sonny, Eric, Alex, Randy Jr., Elizabeth, Amanda, Austin, Aaron, Emily and David and by 24 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Robert, Richard and Gary and sister Beverly. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home...

Steven Draise, 67, of Circleville passed away on November 15, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1956 in Circleville. In addition to his mother Betty Draise he was preceded in death by his siblings Terry and Linda Draise. Steven is survived by his children Holly Ann and Steven R. Lowther; grandchildren Mariana Pearl Francene and Vivian Eleanor Freeman and by brothers Howard Draise, Gerald Nelon and Jeff Draise. Cremation has been observed. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

James Lee Stevens, age 85, went to be with the Lord November 14, 2023. Born March 23, 1938, Jim was preceded in death by his parents James D. and Louise (Smith) Stevens. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Vivian (Stiltner) Stevens; brother Bill (Kathy) Stevens; sons James F. Stevens (fianc? Rhonda Wilson); Bruce Stevens and daughter Cheryl (Jerry) Mudd; grandchildren Gerri Mudd, Debby Mudd, Jamie (Jason) Dupler, Jessica Stevens, Justin Archer and Taylor Archer; great grandchildren Kilea Dupler and Mariah Dupler and nieces and nephews. Jim was a member of the Roundtown Cruisers Car Club, Maverick-Comet Club International, Vintage Iron Car Club and the Central Ohio Coon Hunters...

Roger E. Speakman, of Circleville, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 22, 1941 in Circleville the son of the late Otis and Zelma (Estep) Speakman. He was also preceded in death by his wife Bernegene Speakman and siblings Julia Skaggs, Myrtle Ramsey, Olie Hiles, Dorothy Hill, Bill, Leo and Luther Speakman. Roger is survived by brother Larry (Nancy) Speakman; his children Roger R. Speakman, Cathy (Jim) Ackerman, Christopher Speakman and by bonus children Betsy (Brian) Imler, Hazel (Mike) Davis, Heather Osborne and Chris Hill; grandchildren Tisha (Ben) Badgley, Ray (Shannon) Speakman, Travis...

Jerry Steele, 74, of Circleville passed away on November 6, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1949 in Circleville to Earl and Martha (Strous) Steele. He was an Army Veteran and an avid Ohio State football and basketball fan and Nascar. He was preceded by his parents. Jerry is survived by his wife Ginger (Palmer) Steele; children Andy (Katie) Steele, Chad (Kristie) Steele; grandchildren Ashley (Mason) Graham, Wyatt (Rebecca) Woolever, Taylor Steele, Isabelle Hedges, Grace (Zack) Woolever, Allee Steele; great grandchildren Jaxon Graham, Riley Redman, Amari Reynolds; siblings Michael Steele, Janet Hebert and by his loving best friend Bear. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November...

Ula Jean Ater Metzler, age 85, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Canal Winchester, OH. She was born at the Chillicothe Hospital, Chillicothe, OH on August 28, 1938, to Mary (Roby) and John Ater. She grew up on a farm in Deer Creek Township where she drove tractors, milked cows, gathered eggs and learned to become a wonderful cook. On March 18, 1961, Ula Jean married Donald E. Metzler. They had been married for 61 years. They have two sons, Jeff (Sylvia), and Jon (Jennifer). Ula Jean's grandchildren are Justin Park (Angie), Audra Metzler Vita (Anthony), Cameron Metzler, Cole Metzler, and Ian Metzler, and one great granddaughter, Lynlii Park. Ula Jean graduated from Atlanta High...

Ula Jean Ater Metzler, age 85, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Canal Winchester, OH. She was born at the Chillicothe Hospital, Chillicothe, OH on August 28, 1938, to Mary (Roby) and John Ater. She grew up on a farm in Deer Creek Township where she drove tractors, milked cows, gathered eggs and learned to become a wonderful cook. On March 18, 1961, Ula Jean married Donald E. Metzler. They had been married for 61 years. They have two sons, Jeff (Sylvia), and Jon (Jennifer). Ula Jean's grandchildren are Justin Park (Angie), Audra Metzler Vita (Anthony), Cameron Metzler, Cole Metzler, and Ian Metzler, and one great granddaughter, Lynlii Park. Ula Jean graduated from Atlanta High...

Gary Bolin, 73, of Circleville passed away on November 4, 2023. Gary was born on March 15, 1950 in Circleville to Jerry and Jo Ann (Music) Bolin. He loved to ride his motorcycle and do woodworking for people. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Scott Bolin; grandchildren Brandon and Tory Bolin; brother Rick Bolin and brother-in-law Kenny Cunningham. Gary is survived by his wife Norma Jean (Detty) Bolin; his children Tracey and Tammy Bolin; grandchildren Hillary Rose, Chase Cramblit, Alisha Fultz, Dallas (Dominique) Rose, Travis (Maekiley) Rose, Ashley Ann Bolin, Tyler (Melissa) Bolin and Brittany Bolin; 15 great grandchildren; siblings Trish Cavo, Brenda...

Carol Smith, 79, of Laurelville passed away on October 30, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1944 in Clendenin, West Virginia to Denzil and Kathryn (Young) Swiney. Carol was a bus driver for Logan Elm School District for 30 years; years of ticket selling for Laurelville Fire Department; did fund raising for multiple organizations. She always loved helping people in need and always had a smile on her face. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her in-laws Ralph and Georgie Smith; step mother-in-law Zella Smith and brother-in-law Joe Sparr. Carol is survived by her husband Ralph Smith Sr.; children Butch (Linda) Smith of Chillicothe, Joyce (Kenny) Skaggs of Laurelville;...

Fred Wagner Jr., 73, of Circleville passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1949 in Hocking County to Fred and Elva (Waites) Wagner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter Samantha Jo Wagner and by siblings Joyce Watson, Marilyn, John and Henry Wagner. Fred is survived by his wife Katherine (Lambert) Wagner; children Thomas and Meghan Wagner; grandchildren Zuinton and Kirsten Wagner; great granddaughter Rigley Kempton; brothers Joe, Melvin, George and by sisters Arlene Wagner and Evelyn Harber. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at noon at Forest Cemetery. Online condolences can be made to...

Carolyn Rosier Clemons, 85, of Circleville, Ohio peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2023, surrounded by those she loved. She was born on December 14, 1937, in Jacksonville Florida, Duval County, to Sterling R. and Emma (Becker) Rosier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Pearl June (Jack) Rosier Jordan; aunt Margaret (Wilson) Swilley; and niece Julie Jordan. Carolyn is survived by her husband Robert J. Clemons; stepdaughters Dawn Clemons-Cline (OH), Jodie (Shawn) Moffett (FL), Amy (Scott) Rouse (OH); granddaughters Nikkita Cline (OH) and Khrysteena Ryan (NC); great granddaughter Raevan Ryan (NC); sister Pauline Phipps (NC);...

Carolyn Rosier Clemons, 85, of Circleville, Ohio peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2023, surrounded by those she loved. She was born on December 14, 1937, in Jacksonville Florida, Duval County, to Sterling R. and Emma (Becker) Rosier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Pearl June (Jack) Rosier Jordan; aunt Margaret (Wilson) Swilley; and niece Julie Jordan. Carolyn is survived by her husband Robert J. Clemons; stepdaughters Dawn Clemons-Cline (OH), Jodie (Shawn) Moffett (FL), Amy (Scott) Rouse (OH); granddaughters Nikkita Cline (OH) and Khrysteena Ryan (NC); great granddaughter Raevan Ryan (NC); sister Pauline Phipps (NC);...