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Jo Ann Carpenter, 87, of South Bloomingville passed away on April 19, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1936 in McArthur to Emmitt and Edna (Jividen) Thompson. She was retired as a Fairfield County Records Clerk. She attended Colrain Methodist Church in Kingston and attended Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Carpenter; her siblings Mack Thompson, Georgene Kemerer and Carol Sue Staten. Jo Ann is survived by daughters Julia (David) Sharp and Karen (Terry) McClaskey; grandchildren Kellie (Bob) Delong, Mandy (Tony) Tallerico, Clayton Sharp, Sarah Shaw, Nicholas (Mariah) Covell, Kimberly (Eric) Holbrook; 13 great...

Jo Ann Carpenter, 87, of South Bloomingville passed away on April 19, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1936 in McArthur to Emmitt and Edna (Jividen) Thompson. She was retired as a Fairfield County Records Clerk. She attended Colrain Methodist Church in Kingston and attended Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Carpenter; her siblings Mack Thompson, Georgene Kemerer and Carol Sue Staten. Jo Ann is survived by daughters Julia (David) Sharp and Karen (Terry) McClaskey; grandchildren Kellie (Bob) Delong, Mandy (Tony) Tallerico, Clayton Sharp, Sarah Shaw, Nicholas (Mariah) Covell, Kimberly (Eric) Holbrook; 13 great...

Mitchell "Brent" Ebert, 70, of Laurelville, passed away on April 18, 2024, at Dublin Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1954, in South Bloomingville, Ohio, to the late Roger and Betty (Shaw) Ebert. A proud graduate of Laurelville High School in 1972, Brent's journey was marked by dedication and community service. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mark Ebert; mother and father-in-law Bill and Thelma Elkins; brothers-in-law Rick and Ron Elkins and Dave VanCuren. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane (Elkins) Ebert; son, Travis (Jill) Ebert; daughter, Tiffany, and Eric Platt; grandchildren, Cord and Calla Ebert, Braxton, and Addison Platt;...

Mitchell "Brent" Ebert, 70, of Laurelville, passed away on April 18, 2024, at Dublin Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1954, in South Bloomingville, Ohio, to the late Roger and Betty (Shaw) Ebert. A proud graduate of Laurelville High School in 1972, Brent's journey was marked by dedication and community service. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mark Ebert; mother and father-in-law Bill and Thelma Elkins; brothers-in-law Rick and Ron Elkins and Dave VanCuren. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane (Elkins) Ebert; son, Travis (Jill) Ebert; daughter, Tiffany, and Eric Platt; grandchildren, Cord and Calla Ebert, Braxton, and Addison Platt;...

Mary Lou Ross, 84, of Laurelville passed away on April 13, 2024 at Grant Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 23, 1946 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Wayne and Dorothy (Frazier) Cupp. She was a graduate of Saltcreek High School in 1958 and was a faithful lifelong member of the Laurelville Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her loving husband Wilson Ross of 64 yeas who she married on July 12, 1959. Mary Lou is survived by her brother Larry Cupp; sister Carolyn Vanfossen; beloved children, daughter Tammy (Brad) Jones, Trent (Janet) Ross, Stephen (Holly) Ross; grandchildren Kyle (Jennifer) Russell, Kaitlin (Daniel)...

Frank Robert (Bob) Lands, II, 74, of Stoutsville, Ohio, died on April 11, 2024 at the James Cancer Center surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born July 10, 1949 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Katherine Lands. He was a 1967 graduate of Logan Elm High School. Bob's life exemplified servant leadership and the importance of family. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Stoutsville. He served for fifty years as a volunteer member of the Clearcreek Township Fire Department, later also volunteering as a paramedic in their EMS. He was a member of the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry (Grange) serving various leadership...

Ernie L. Karshner, 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Brown Memorial Home following a brief battle with cancer. Ernie was born in Ross County to Nelson and Goldie (Waits) Karshner on December 27, 1949. He graduated from Southeastern High School in 1969 where he met the love of his life, Holly Fisher. They were married on July 20, 1969. Ernie worked at Thomson Consumer Electronics for 33 years. After his retirement from TCE, he worked for Pickaway-Ross Career and Technical Center for 13 years. Ernie was active in the community as a coach for little league baseball and youth football. He served as Logan Elm Booster Club president for many years and was a volunteer at Logan...

Robert (Bob) D. Valentine, 97, went to be with the Lord at 3:16 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He lived life to the fullest touching many lives with a simple smile and sense of humor no matter where he was and devoted himself to serving others in Christ Jesus. Bob was born in Greentown, Ohio on August 31, 1926 to Loring and Gladys (Martin) Valentine. He married the love of his life, Carolyn (Wright) Valentine on June 20, 1948, who preceded him in death on September 17, 2009. He was a lifetime resident of Circleville and graduated from Circleville High School in 1944. He delivered milk for the Blue Ribbon Dairy owned by his family. After high school, he proudly...

Lester Marburger, 82, of Circleville passed away on March 29, 2024. He was born on April 8, 1941 in Stoutsville to Bertrand Leo and Gladys Marie (Atwood) Marburger. He was a retired MSGT with the US Army for 20 years, retired tax preparer for Liberty Tax and retired letter carrier for Chillicothe Post Office for 17 years, was involved with Outreach Ministries, member of Kingston Lodge 624 F&AM and Amvets #2256. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughter Tracey Aura Marburger and by siblings Bert Jr., James C. and Robert Marburger, Patricia and Patty twins who died at birth, Mary Louise Blankenship and Betty Isaac. Lester is survived by his wife Constance (Keaton)...

Corrected Funeral Home Location Jerry Crosby passed away peacefully at Ohio Health Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 2:13 p.m. Jerry was 82 years old and is survived by his wife of 53 years Peggy Ann (Rodd) Crosby; two sons James Crosby and Joseph (Tammy) Crosby; four grandchildren Jarrod Crosby, Kyle Bowman, Zadah Luty and Vivian Luty; two sisters Pat Routte, Linda Crosby and brother Doug Crosby. Jerry was a retired pipefitter with Union 798. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Ralph Crosby; mother Lillian (Kent) Crosby; brother John Crosby; sister Betty Lou Woolever and a couple of younger sisters that passed as children and he is survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces....

Jerry Crosby passed away peacefully at Ohio Health Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 2:13 p.m. Jerry was 82 years old and is survived by his wife of 53 years Peggy Ann (Rodd) Crosby; two sons James Crosby and Joseph (Tammy) Crosby; four grandchildren Jarrod Crosby, Kyle Bowman, Zadah Luty and Vivian Luty; two sisters Pat Routte, Linda Crosby and brother Doug Crosby. Jerry was a retired pipefitter with Union 798. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Fred Crosby; mother Lillian (Kent) Crosby; brother John Crosby; sister Betty Lou Woolever and a couple of younger sisters that passed as children and he is survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces. Memorial service will be on...

Mark Passmore, 89, of Circleville passed away on March 26, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1934 in Glencoe, Ohio to Mark and Clara (Wheeler) Passmore. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Passmore. He retired from RCA and Mission Gas. After retirement he along with his son and grandson built Marks Golf on Tarlton Road. Mark is survived by his wife Patricia (Campbell) Passmore; son Mark (Euteva) Passmore; grandchildren Jason, Seth, Skye, Mark III and Hygia; 15 great grandchildren and 1 great, great granddaughter. Cremation has been observed. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

Joann McDonald Disbennett Middaugh was born on September 20th, 1937 to Norma and Shirley McDonald and left this world to be with her Lord on March 21, 2024. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Donald Disbennett, her son, Donald Dwight Disbennett, and her siblings Jack McDonald, Loyal McDonald and Shirley Ray McDonald. She is survived by her daughters Donna (Rick) Sampsill, Penny (Rob) Black, Debra (Brian) Sealock and Joyce (Rick) Davis all of Circleville. She leaves behind her grandchildren Michael Sampsill, Mandy Black, Jaime McCoy, Brianne Weisenberger, Katy Anderson, Taylor Sealock and Nick Davis as well as 12 great-grandchildren. A special thank you to the...

Peggy Lorretta (Alderman) Lee was born at home on August 9, 1942 in Circleville, to Clarice Josephine (Cupp) Alderman, of Circleville, Ohio and William Garner Alderman, of Galax, Virginia. Peggy was preceded in death by both parents as well as her siblings: Janet Forman, Elvis Alderman, Sonia McManes, William Alderman, and Joseph Alderman. Peggy is survived by sister Mary Alderman. Peggy is also survived by her husband, James; children Mike and Jamie, and grandchildren: Angela Renee Lee, Jessica Rowan (Cutshall) Willis, Amanda Marie Lee, Jeremy Seth Cutshall, and Atticus Ryan Lee. She is a great grandmother to: Destiny, Colton, Trenton, Alek, Anselm, Anthony, Asher, and Alistair. She...

Deborah Lynn (McMillan) Perkins Edwards 64 of Circleville passed away Saturday March 16, 2024 in her home. She was born August 13, 1959 to the late Mac and Betty McMillan. Deborah is proceeded in death by her parents, brother Bobbie McMillan, step mother Marge McMillan and special family friend Dick Noe. She is survived by her husband of 16 years Roger Edwards. Also surviving are stepson Kyle Edwards of Circleville, mother-in-law Bessie Edwards of Circleville, David (Terrell) Edwards of Amanda, Carolyn Carle of Galloway and many nieces and nephews. Deborah was a 1977 Graduate of Whitehall High school. She worked as a public service for over 30 years. She attended Ohio State University,...

Charles LeRoy Tomlinson, III Obituary October 29, 1952 - March 15, 2024 Charles, also known best as "Chuckie", was born at Berger Hospital and was the younger son of Barbara R. (Salyers) and Charles L. Tomlinson, Jr. He was one of the first students at Brooks-Yates school, attended Circleville City Schools, and later moved to Lake Worth, Florida where he graduated from Lake Worth High School. He was a bat boy for the Circleville Oil softball team and an avid participant (basketball and bowling) as well as supporter of the Special Olympics. While in Ohio, he worked for the Pickaway County Workshop for several years and later for Publix Supermarkets in Florida. He was proud to have...

With very sad hearts we announce the unexpected passing of beloved wife and mother Judy K. Thomas, age 77. She was born January 1, 1947. She is survived by spouse Merle "Butch" Thomas; daughter Marci (Henry) Sill; granddaughter Moriah (Evan) Goode; great grandson Emory Goode; sisters Pam Hollis and Sue Smith and brother Don (Theresa) Hollis. Preceeded in death by her parents Paul and Catherine (Ferguson) Hollis; sisters Ailleen Berdette and Holly Boerstler (Hollis) and brother Dennis Hollis. She was married November 30, 1981 at Circleville Ohio United Methodist Church, was a member of First Baptist Church. During her work as Activities Director in long term care she contributed greatly...

Helen "Susie" Bussert, 75, of Amanda, died March 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1949 in Circleville the daughter of George and Hazel (Arledge) Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry, sister Linda Taylor and brothers in law Mike Hyme, Kenneth Taylor and Fred Mahoney. Helen is survived by children, Lanette (Chuck) Westhoven and Larry (Tracy) Bussert II, grandchildren Dustin (Kim) Westhoven, Daniel (Meghan) Westhoven, Brett (Taylor) Bussert and Madison Bussert (Matt Sweitzer), great-grandchildren Colton, Raylee, Hudson and Vivian Westhoven and Beckham Bussert, sisters, Dottie Mahoney, Nancy (Pete Ash) Hyme and Pam (Tony) Abbott, several nieces and...

Helen "Susie" Bussert, 75, of Amanda, died March 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1949 in Circleville the daughter of George and Hazel (Arledge) Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry, sister Linda Taylor and brothers in law Mike Hyme, Kenneth Taylor and Fred Mahoney. Helen is survived by children, Lanette (Chuck) Westhoven and Larry (Tracy) Bussert II, grandchildren Dustin (Kim) Westhoven, Daniel (Meghan) Westhoven, Brett (Taylor) Bussert and Madison Bussert (Matt Sweitzer), great-grandchildren Colton, Raylee, Hudson and Vivian Westhoven and Beckham Bussert, sisters, Dottie Mahoney, Nancy (Pete Ash) Hyme and Pam (Tony) Abbott, several nieces and...

Helen "Susie" Bussert, 75, of Amanda, died March 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1949 in Circleville the daughter of George and Hazel (Arledge) Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry, sister Linda Taylor and brothers in law Mike Hyme, Kenneth Taylor and Fred Mahoney. Helen is survived by children, Lanette (Chuck) Westhoven and Larry (Tracy) Bussert II, grandchildren Dustin (Kim) Westhoven, Daniel (Meghan) Westhoven, Brett (Taylor) Bussert and Madison Bussert (Matt Sweitzer), great-grandchildren Colton, Raylee, Hudson and Vivian Westhoven and Beckham Bussert, sisters, Dottie Mahoney, Nancy (Pete Ash) Hyme and Pam (Tony) Abbott, several nieces and...

Harry David Styers of Circleville, Ohio passed from this life to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1937 in Circleville, Ohio to Harry Austin and Dorothy Smith Styers. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Austin and Dorothy Smith Styers; sisters Marilyn Stauffer and Ruth Heffner; Brother Jeffrey Styers; Brother and Sister- in-Law, Paul and June Eitel; Brother- In-Law Maynard Burns; son, David Allen Styers; Daughter-In-Law Amy Styers and Nephews Tom Eitel, Doug Heffner and Tyler Burns. Harry will be greatly missed and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverly Knecht Styers; Daughter Pastor Jennifer Styers; Grandchildren Zachary...