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Savannah Fields Lowe

Savannah Fields Lowe

Jan 13, 2025

Savannah Fields Lowe, 90, of Gahanna, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence. She was born on March 2, 1934, in Laura, Kentucky, the daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Stanley) Fields. Savannah was married for 62 years to the late James L. Lowe.

Savannah was a loving and supportive mother. Gentle and soft spoken, she had...

James Ray Johnson

James Ray Johnson

Jan 10, 2025

James Ray Johnson, 70, of Logan, passed away at the Pickering House in Lancaster on Friday, January 10, 2025. James was born on December 26, 1954, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Joe and Hazel (Bownes) Johnson. James was married for 44 years to Teresa (Riggs) Johnson who survives.

James was an avid lover of horses. James also enjoyed the...

John Wesley Bare

John Wesley Bare

Jan 4, 2025

John Wesley Bare, 77, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2024, at his daughter’s home. John was born on November 10, 1947, in Columbus, the son of the late William Willis and Bertha (Genheimier) Bare. 

John is survived by his son, Jason (Nikki) Bare of Logan; daughter, Stacie (Michael Webster) Bare of Reynoldsburg; grandchildren, Zachary (Alaina) Bare, Joe Bare-Webster,...

Cheryl Teresa Ringhiser

Cheryl Teresa Ringhiser

Jan 2, 2025

Cheryl Teresa Ringhiser, 70, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Cheryl was born on February 2, 1954, in Circleville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clovis and Louise (Thompson) Clark. She was the widow of the late David Michael Ringhiser.

Cheryl served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. She worked for several years...

Mark Franklin McGuire

Mark Franklin McGuire

Dec 30, 2024

Mark Franklin McGuire, 74, of Nelsonville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home. Mark was born on February 11, 1950, in Logan, the son of the late Franklin McGuire and the late Venus M. (Reynolds) Thompson. He was married to Diane (Jonas) McGuire who survives.

Mark was a graduate of Nelsonville York High...

Sarrah Lynn King

Sarrah Lynn King

Dec 26, 2024

Sarrah Lynn King, 43, of The Plains, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on October 29, 1981, in Avon Park, Florida, the daughter of Cathy Green and the late William Green.

Sarrah loved to sing and was a talented artist. She loved life and was always there to help others.

Sarrah is...

Amity Jamila Swanson

Amity Jamila Swanson

Dec 18, 2024

Amity Jamila Swanson, 49, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her home. She was born on October 1, 1975, in Columbus, the daughter of Beverly Hughes and the late Bruce Diltz.

Amity was an amazing mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, always putting family first and creating wonderful memories for all to cherish. Her love and dedication to her...

Claude Olin Bartley

Claude Olin Bartley

Dec 18, 2024

Claude Olin Bartley, 81, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born April 2, 1943 in Springfield, Vermont, son of the late Claude W. Bartley and Velma Adams Bartley Ryan. Claude was married to the late Karren (Van Dyke) Bartley.

Claude was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired after 26...

Tammy Kay Blake

Tammy Kay Blake

Dec 15, 2024

Tammy Kay Blake, 52, of Nelsonville, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 25, 1972, in Marietta, the daughter of Patricia (Fluharty) and the late Jerry Waters. She was the widow of the late Brian Reed Blake.

Tammy loved her family, including her animals, always supporting them in whatever way she could. She...

Brenda Kay Rowland

Brenda Kay Rowland

Dec 11, 2024

Brenda Kay Rowland, 71, of Vinton, passed away at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on May 23, 1953, in Majestic, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Woodrow and May (Thorpe) Chapman. 

Brenda is survived by her daughters, Georgia Chapman (Michael Kropf) of Vinton and Cassandra Unroe of Vinton; grandchildren, Kayla Elkins, Danielle Elkins, Ethan Unroe,...

James Martin Blackford Sr.

James Martin Blackford Sr.

Dec 9, 2024

James Martin Blackford Sr., 72, of Chauncey, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born on June 10, 1952, in Athens, the son of the late Kenneth Leo and Virginia B. (Pitts) Blackford.

Jim was a graduate of Alexander High School and attended Hocking College. He served in the U.S. Army.

Jim is survived...

Joyce Deane Burns

Joyce Deane Burns

Dec 6, 2024

Joyce Deane Burns, 80, of The Plains, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on July 7, 1944, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Carpenter) Forbes. She was the widow of the late John Burns.

Joyce cherished the time she spent with her family, and she loved cooking. Joyce...

Jason Michael Peoples

Jason Michael Peoples

Dec 4, 2024

Jason Michael Peoples, 48, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center, Jackson. Jason was born on January 13, 1976, in Athens, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Charlene (Coleman) Peoples Sr. He was married to Joy (Manering) Peoples who survives.

Jason worked 26 years for Superior Hardwoods. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Tom Zakel

Tom Zakel

Dec 2, 2024

Tom Zakel, 85, of McArthur, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Albert T. Zakel and Hildegarde Zoppelt Zakel.

Tom was a graduate of James Ford Rhodes High School and Dyke College in Cleveland. He served in the United States Army and Army Reserve. Tom was employed by...

Josephine I. Summers

Josephine I. Summers

Nov 29, 2024

Josephine I. Summers, 94, of Logan, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on November 4, 1930, in Logan, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Jones) Summers.

Josephine was a kind and gentle soul. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed being a mentor to...

James Leroy Clary

James Leroy Clary

Nov 24, 2024

James Leroy Clary, 71, of Logan, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1953, in McArthur, the son of the late Otis Leroy and A. Pearline (Tatman) Clary. He was married to Jennifer (Ball) Clary who survives.

Jim enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Cindy...

Juanita Pearl Parker

Juanita Pearl Parker

Nov 20, 2024

Juanita Pearl (Justice) Parker, 67, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born May 14, 1957, daughter of the late Alexander and Judith (Parker) Justice. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Buddy” Parker.

Juanita loved people, and helped coordinate services at the New Straitsville Food Pantry, and with kids for school supplies...

Frances Eileen Perry

Frances Eileen Perry

Nov 17, 2024

Frances Eileen Perry, 95, of Albany, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Eileen was born on January 9, 1929, in Athens, the daughter of the late William Edward and Lottie (Russ) Buck. She was the widow of the late Sherwood K. Perry.

Eileen spent 20 years with the Vinton County Board of Elections. She also helped her...

Harriet Grim

Harriet Grim

Nov 17, 2024

Harriet Ann Grim, 89, of McArthur, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home. Harriet was born on January 14, 1935, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Homer G. and Estella (Travis) Mourn Sr.

Harriet was a member of the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church. She was a devoted matriarch to her family.

Harriet is survived by her sons,...

Pauline Bush

Pauline Bush

Nov 14, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Pauline Bush, age 85, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at the Pickering House in Lancaster, OH.

Born October 26, 1939, in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Beltzer Kelley and Letha Graham (stepfather Ernest Graham).

Pauline worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse most of...

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