Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

James Nathan Scruggs

James Nathan Scruggs

Aug 10, 2018

James Nathan Scruggs, 72, of Bremen, Ohio went to his heavenly home on Friday, August 10, 2018. His life was surrounded daily by the activities and love of his kids, grandkids and great-grandchildren. He was born on July 21, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late William and Catherine Scruggs. James graduated from Ohio University with his Bachelor’s and...

Vernard Ervin "Pappy" Leach

Vernard Ervin "Pappy" Leach

Aug 5, 2018

Vernard Ervin “Pappy” Leach, 87, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Pickering House. He was born September 4, 1930 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio the son of Pearl Eugene and Urtha (Cox) Leach. Vernard was a truck driver his entire career and drove for Superior Fibers for over 20 years retiring in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Elsiean Cromley Larue

Elsiean Cromley Larue

Aug 2, 2018

Elsiean Cromley LaRue, 89, died Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was born July 2, 1929 the daughter of the late Thaddeus Edward and Franceil (Bell) Cromley. Elsiean was a graduate of Walnut Twp. High School and Capital University. She taught for many years and retired from the Fairfield Union School District. She was a member of the Bremen United Methodist...

Karen Sue Fleure

Karen Sue Fleure

Jul 18, 2018

Karen Sue Fleure, 73, of Rushville, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at her home. She was born July 25, 1944 in Huntington, West Virginia. Karen had attended Avlon United Brethren In Christ Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John William Fleure, whom she married February 8, 1964; children, Jana (Brian) Lehman, Lisa Fleure and John Michael...

Cindy Ann Armstrong Anders

Cindy Ann Armstrong Anders

Jul 16, 2018

Cindy Ann Armstrong Anders, 58, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born March 29, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a 1978 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and had worked at Anchor Hocking. Cindy was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren In Christ Church. Cindy is survived by her parents, Richard L. and Ruth...

Loren E. Lonberger

Loren E. Lonberger

Jul 15, 2018

Loren E. Lonberger, 85, born April 10, 1933 in Glouster, Ohio, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Carroll, Ohio. Survived by Marjory, his loving wife of 65 years; children, Susan (Scott) Douglas, Ashville, OH and Carol (Mark) Burns, Canal Winchester, OH; grandchildren, Kevin (Mackinzie) Douglas, Andrew (Julie) Burns and Alyssa Burns; great-granddaughter, Caroline Grace. Preceded in death by parents, Willard...

Harriett Ann Kellenbarger

Harriett Ann Kellenbarger

Jun 7, 2018

Harriett Ann Kellenbarger, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Echo Manor Care Center. She was born February 11, 1927 in Carrollton, Ohio the daughter of Harry Clemmett and Maude Alice (Teeter) Clark. She was a 1944 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. Harriett was a member of Madison Christian Church and a...

Daryll Scott Spangler

Daryll Scott Spangler

Jun 5, 2018

Daryll Scott “Scotty” Spangler, 55, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was born May 17, 1963 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a veteran of United States Army and a member of AMVETS Post 1985. He was a member of Cornerstone New Testament Church and Christ Revelation Church. Scotty is survived by his mother, Jacqie (Wilson) Spangler; children, Jasmine (John)...

Stephanie Jo Mccafferty

Stephanie Jo Mccafferty

May 23, 2018

Stephanie Jo McCafferty, 29, of New Lexington, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was born November 4, 1988 in Zanesville, Ohio. Stephanie was a 2007 graduate of New Lexington High School and was a member of Living Word Church, Junction City. Stephanine is survived by her children, Olivia Dugan and Eli McCafferty; father, Jack E. McCafferty;...

Mildred F. Bell

Mildred F. Bell

May 17, 2018

Mildred F. Bell, 97, of Junction City, died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Main Street Terrace. She was born September 1, 1920 in Crossenville, Ohio to Turner and Bertha (O'Hare) Householder. Mildred graduated from Rushcreek Memorial High School and Bliss School of Business. She was a homemaker and farmer, doing whatever was needed to support her family. She was a...

Joe J Brown

Joe J Brown

May 7, 2018

Joe J. Brown, 80, of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at OSU Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1937 in Cedar Bluff, VA to the late Steve and Lucy Brown. Joe served in the United States Army from 1956-1957. He retired from OI/Techneglass after 30 + years of employment. Joe loved to fish, play rummy and...

Marjorie Heyd Mccandlish

Marjorie Heyd Mccandlish

Apr 14, 2018

Marjorie Heyd McCandlish, 94, affectionately known as Grammy passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born July 4, 1923 in Bremen, Ohio with her twin sister, Marcella to the late George and Meda (Blosser) Heyd. She graduated in 1941 from Rushcreek Memorial High School in Bremen. She was a retired glass cutter at...

Joseph Scott Chrisman

Joseph Scott Chrisman

Apr 9, 2018

Joseph Scott Chrisman, 61, of Logan, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 9, 2018. He was born February 1, 1957 in Greenville, Ohio the son of the late Russell Jr. and Wilma (Fetters) Chrisman. Joe was a graduate of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary and was an associate member of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. He...

Linda Sue Syfert Julian

Linda Sue Syfert Julian

Apr 8, 2018

Linda Sue Syfert Julian, 58, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born June 1, 1959 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of William Duane and Eleanor L. (Bowersock) Syfert. Linda had worked at Essex Wire, Lancaster National Meters and more recently with her sister’s in their house cleaning business. Growing up Linda enjoyed riding bikes and horses. Linda enjoyed...

Ronald G. Tatman

Ronald G. Tatman

Apr 1, 2018

Ronald G. Tatman went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2018 at the age of 63. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Tatman of Thornville; Children, April (Richard) Steele, Ronald (Kim) Tatman, Damion (D.J.) Tatman, numerous bonus children; Grandchildren, Devon, Adam, Kiara, Dominic, and Noah. A visitation will take place Wednesday, April 4th from 5 – 8...

Mahlon Eugene Miller

Mahlon Eugene Miller

Mar 24, 2018

Mahlon E. Miller, 49, passed away March 24, 2018 at Arbors at Carroll. He was born June 10, 1968 in Lancaster, Ohio. Mahlon is survived by his mother, Beulah Miller; and several extended family members. He was preceded in death by his uncle, William Miller and his grandparents, William and Fern Miller. Mahlon’s personality had a contagious element of calm...

Linda Sue Fugate

Linda Sue Fugate

Mar 23, 2018

Linda Sue Fugate, 64, died unexpectedly Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born January 10, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Peter and Lillian (Gilliam) Brickey. She enjoyed playing World of Warcraft, knitting, yelling at Dad, spending time with her son and grandbabies and reading her Bible. She is survived by her husband, James W. Fugate; son, David (Malinda) Morris; 5...

Wanda Mae Turner

Wanda Mae Turner

Mar 21, 2018

Wanda Mae Turner, 72, of Circleville, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born March 20, 1946 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of the late Harley Luther and Clarice Alberta (Vandermark) Thomas. Wanda was a 1964 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and had previously worked at Diamond Power, Rickenbacker-Boeing and retired from Akrosil Mfg.. She...

Robert Neil Grimm

Robert Neil Grimm

Mar 19, 2018

Robert (Bob) Neil Grimm, 92, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2018. He was born on February 6, 1926 to Lloyd Grimm Sr. and Edna (Lienard) Grimm and married Wanda (Howdyshell) on October 20, 1945. Robert was a 1944 graduate of Lancaster High School. He served with the Army’s Fighting 69th on the frontline during WWII. Robert’s...

Charles Alan Poling

Charles Alan Poling

Mar 11, 2018

Charles Alan Poling Sr., 55, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away, Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was born June 27, 1962 in Logan, Ohio the son of the late Kenneth E. Poling Sr. and Rose M. Poling Hanson. Charles is survived by his wife, Theresa Poling; mother, Rose M. (David) Hanson; sons, Charles Jr. and Anthony Charles; daughters, Mary and...