Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Lester Carl Hensley

Lester Carl Hensley

Dec 18, 2016

Lester Carl Hensley, 61, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1955 in Chesapeake, Virginia the son of Carl Lloyd and Mary Frances (England) Hensley. Lester had a degree in Computer Science from Ohio University and received multiple certifications as an employee of RICOH. He had attended Living Water Church....

Thomas Brown West

Thomas Brown West

Dec 17, 2016

Thomas Brown West, 81, of Rushville, died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born April 8, 1935 near Winchester, Ohio the son of the late Elmer Ernest and Nellie (Maude) Brown. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a graduate of Sardinia High School, received his BS in...

Shelby Estell Davis

Shelby Estell Davis

Dec 12, 2016

Shelby Estell Davis, 24, of Baltimore, died unexpectedly Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born October 30, 1992 in Lancaster, Ohio. Shelby was a 2011 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. Shelby is survived by her husband, Bruce “Cruiser” Davis; children, Millie, Emerson and Brantley Davis; father, Bobby John Good; mother, Angela Rana (Marty) Moore-Smith; paternal grandparents, Belinda (John) Good;...

Meredith Stanley Vance

Meredith Stanley Vance

Dec 6, 2016

Meredith Stanley Vance, 95, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born June 22, 1921 in Vinton County, Ohio. Meredith was married to Florence Isabella Vance for 74 years. He was a wonderful husband and provider. He was a longtime member of the Bremen Holiness Church. Meredith spent...

Betty Lou Sherlock

Betty Lou Sherlock

Dec 3, 2016

Betty Lou Sherlock, 81, of Lancaster, made her flight home to Jesus on Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was born August 25, 1935 in Lancaster the daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Beatrice (Mathias) Highley. Betty was a 1953 graduate of Bremen Rushcreek Memorial High School and after raising her children worked for Wyman Cleaners. She was member of...

George Milton Rowe

George Milton Rowe

Nov 25, 2016

George Milton Rowe, 98, of Hide Away Hills, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born October 1, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio the son of George W. and Mildred (Bachman) Rowe. The world just lost a good man but he was blessed to go and be with Mom; and that’s what he wanted. He was married...

Lois Christine Borah

Lois Christine Borah

Nov 23, 2016

Lois Christine Borah, 88, of Bremen, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in her home. She was born March 21, 1928 in Basil, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert and Blanche (Woodruff) Ballinger. She was a 1946 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was retired from Anchor Hocking, Bremen where she was a glass cutter. Lois is survived by...

Ralph Robert Foltz

Ralph Robert Foltz

Nov 17, 2016

Ralph Robert Foltz, 88, of Bremen, passed away at home, surrounded by his family and caregivers on Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born April 14, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of R.M. and Ora Mae (Davis) Foltz. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Debbie (Doug) Leith; sons, Bob (Andries Beirling) and David (Mary) Foltz; grandchildren, Adam (Adrianne) Leith,...

Debrah Sue Hickman

Debrah Sue Hickman

Nov 11, 2016

Debrah Sue Hickman, 48, of Lancaster passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 11, 2016. She was born January 31, 1968 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Arthur Morrison and Patricia L. Ledgett. Debbie is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Glenn Hickman, whom she married April 30, 1993; mother, Patricia Ledgett; son, Ricardo (Jessica) Martinez; daughters, Maria and Miranda...

Betty Ann Dotson

Betty Ann Dotson

Nov 8, 2016

Betty Ann Dotson, 81, of Logan, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born January 20, 1935 in West Virginia the daughter of Dosha McClanahan. She worked as head waitress at Clarmont Steakhouse in Columbus for 40 years. She made the best cheesecakes and carrot cakes. Betty is survived by her son, Jeffrey Gene Dotson; daughter-in-law, Regina Dotson; granddaughters, Sarah...

John F. Fortner

John F. Fortner

Nov 8, 2016

John F. Fortner, 70, of Thornville, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born October 9, 1946 in Circleville, Ohio the son of John Withee and Shirley R. (Stevens) Fortner. He was a 1964 graduate of Laurelville High School, a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired as a Main Frame Adminstrator. John was...

Jean Blosser

Jean Blosser

Oct 31, 2016

Jean Blosser, 92, of Lancaster, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at LanFair. She was born December 12, 1923 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Ferne (Seifert) King. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church, Lancaster. In her younger years, Jean worked at the Bremen Post Office and then later worked in the hardware department of...

Robert Eugene Pontious

Robert Eugene Pontious

Oct 15, 2016

Robert Eugene Pontious, 92, of Fairfield County died unexpectedly, Saturday, October 15, 2016 on his farm. He was born August 21, 1924 in Williamsport, Ohio the son of Samuel and Christine (Briner) Pontious. He was a 1942 graduate of Williamsport High School and had worked for the Central Ohio Breeding Association (COBA) for 41 years, retiring in 1990. Bob was...

Norma J. Waits

Norma J. Waits

Oct 14, 2016

Norma J. (Seymour) Waits, 81 years young, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2016. Born in Lancaster, Ohio on June 7, 1935 to Pearl and Ethel (Brown) Seymour. She was a graduate of Carroll High School and was retired from Mirror Insulation. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. She was a devoted...

Jeremy L Proulex

Jeremy L Proulex

Oct 13, 2016

Jeremy L. Proulex, 34, died Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was born June 14, 1982 in Lancaster, Ohio. He is survived by his mother, Judy; grandmother, Sue Ellen; children, Jeremiah, Caleb and Lyla; siblings, Joey, Barbara, Jennifer and Rosa; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and best friend, Paul Watson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lowell; and father,...

Ashton Alexander Boggs

Ashton Alexander Boggs

Oct 11, 2016

Ashton Alexander Boggs, infant son of Justin Michael Boggs and Brittany Nicole Tubaugh, was born Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds 1 ounce and was 17 ½ inches long. He is home in heaven and leaves behind his parents; brother, Jamison Boggs; sister, Miley Mae Powell; maternal great-grandmothers, Wilma Tubaugh and Bonnie Nalley; maternal...

Ivan E. Bigham

Ivan E. Bigham

Sep 20, 2016

Ivan E. Bigham, 81, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born November 13, 1934 in Lancaster, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jo-Ann; three sons, Ronald (Patricia) Bigham of Indianapolis, IN, Daniel (Charlotte) Bigham of Bremen and Greg Bigham of Zanesville; three daughters, Karen Bigham of...

Beda Luthringer

Beda Luthringer

Sep 16, 2016

Beda Luthringer, 100, of Lancaster, died Friday, September 16, 2016 in Bickford Senior Living. She was born in Bremen, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elmer T. and Pearl (Torrence) Baum. She was a 1935 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School, Bremen and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster. She is survived by special niece, Carol Bruington; great-nieces, Margie...

William E. "Gene" Neal

William E. "Gene" Neal

Sep 11, 2016

William E “Gene” Neal, 81, of Lancaster, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Willow Haven Care Center, Zanesville. He was born January 5, 1935 in Kingston, Ohio the son of the late William B. Neal and Lillian Wagner. He served in the Ohio National Guard in the late 50’s and was retired from Value City in Lancaster. Gene is survived...

Phyllis Belle Burchett

Phyllis Belle Burchett

Aug 31, 2016

Phyllis Belle (Moyer) Burchett, 75, of Bremen, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was born October 3, 1940 in Fairfield County, the daughter of Ralph Leo and Garnett Louise (Householder) Moyer. She was a 1958 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was a retired cook from Bremen Elementary. She was a member Avlon United Brethren...