Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Betty Lou South

Betty Lou South

May 9, 2012

Betty Lou South, 82, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, May 09, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1930 in South Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Minnie (Nelson) South. Betty worked for Irving Drew Shoe Company as a shoe fitter. She is survived by sons, Tommy Knisley of Somerset, James Starkey Jr.,...

Dolly Defenbaugh

Dolly Defenbaugh

Apr 21, 2012

Dolly Defenbaugh, 85, of West Rushville, Ohio died Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was born November 15, 1926 in Westerville, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Lida (Dye) Garrett. She was a lifelong resident of West Rushville and graduated from Rushville High School. She was active in her community of West Rushville having served as Mayor, a...

Sidney Alan George

Sidney Alan George

Apr 8, 2012

Sidney Alan George, of Pleasantville died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Star Township, Hocking County Ohio, July 4, 1941 to the late Harry George and Golden Louella (Kisor) George. Sidney attended East and South Elementary Schools, graduating from Lancaster High School on June 5, 1959. On June 10, 1959, he enlisted in the...

Mary Ellen Schmeltzer

Mary Ellen Schmeltzer

Apr 3, 2012

Mary Ellen Schmeltzer, 75, of Bremen, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012. She was born May 1, 1936 in Junction City, Ohio the daughter of the late Emmett and Florence (Gordon) Clark. Mary was a member of Bremen St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Robert F. Schmeltzer; six children, Sheila (Mike) Cluse of Amanda, Madonna (Jerry)...

Emerson D. Walker

Emerson D. Walker

Feb 19, 2012

Emerson D. Walker, 97, born on October 18, 1914 in Fairmont, New York the son of the late Deforest B. and Mamie A. (Warren) Walker. Was promoted to heaven to be forever with the LORD of his life for 65 years and joined the love of his life for 71 years, on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 9:45 AM. He...

Raymond Dwight Heyd

Raymond Dwight Heyd

Jan 3, 2012

Raymond Dwight Heyd, 86, of Bremen, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at LanFair Center in Lancaster. He was born March 5, 1925 in Bremen, Ohio the son of the late George Raymond and Meda Blosser Heyd. He was a veteran of the United States Navy in World War II and was retired from Diamond Power with 37 years of service....

Louella Virginia Beardmore

Louella Virginia Beardmore

Dec 11, 2011

Louella Virginia Beardmore, 94, formerly of Bremen, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at LanFair Center. She was born December 1, 1917 in Lebanon, Ohio (Monroe County) the daughter of Harvey and Clara Hill. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1935. In 1938 she married her late husband of 59 years, Charles M. Beardmore. Louella retired after 25 years service...

Larry Wayne Mccafferty

Larry Wayne Mccafferty

Dec 2, 2011

Larry Wayne McCafferty, 70, of Bremen, died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born February 19, 1941 in Bellaire, Ohio the son of Nolen Leroy and Henrietta (Shumaker) McCafferty. Larry retired from General Motors - Columbus in 1999 and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Junction City...

Alice Loretta Mott

Alice Loretta Mott

Nov 24, 2011

Alice Loretta Mott, 88, of Lancaster, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Crestview Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. She was born September 22, 1923 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky the daughter of James M. and Willabelle (Fugitt) Franklin. Alice was the first office manager for Fairfield Family Counseling and worked closely with Dr. Harold Brown in founding the organization. She was a devoted...

Thelma E. Lacey

Thelma E. Lacey

Nov 20, 2011

Thelma E. Lacey, 86, of Bremen, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. She was born on February 13, 1925 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of Jess and Eva Stoner. She was a lifelong member of the Bremen Calvary United Methodist Church and a devoted church worker and prayer warrior....

Pamela Sue Collins

Pamela Sue Collins

Nov 9, 2011

Pamela Sue Collins, 48, of Rushville died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 9, 2011. She was born February 2, 1963 in Circleville, Ohio. Pam had worked in Lancaster at Premix for 12 years, Drew Shoes and most recently at Glasfloss Industries. She was a member of Rushville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Doug Collins, whom she married...

Timothy Randall West

Timothy Randall West

Oct 17, 2011

Timothy Randall West, 36, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, October 17, 2011 in his residence. He was born March 26, 1975 in Lancaster. Tim owned and operated Tim West Electric LLC. He was Project Manager at Romanoff Group in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Grace Fellowship Church in Pickerington. He was preceded in death by his father, George E .West Sr;...

Ronald Porter Huston

Ronald Porter Huston

Aug 9, 2011

Ronald Porter Huston, 83, of Bremen, died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Utica Care Center. He was born October 19, 1927 in Perry County, Ohio the son of Samuel Porter and Risma Ruth (Poling) Huston. Porter was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a member of Bremen Jerusalem Church. He was a retired truck driver contracting with various...

James Michael Hill

James Michael Hill

Aug 7, 2011

James “Jamie” Michael Hill, 45, of Rushville, died Sunday, August 7, 2011. He was born February 1, 1966 in Lancaster, the son of Rudolph and Janet Hill. Jamie was a 1984 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and served in the United States Air Force during Desert Storm. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and was employed...

Denise Marie Matz

Denise Marie Matz

Aug 2, 2011

Denise Marie Diefenbach Matz, 51, Lancaster, Ohio. On August 2, 2011 Denise went to be with her Lord and Savior after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer; wherein she demonstrated tremendous faith, courage and strength that serves as an inspiration to all she came in contact. She was born February 7, 1960 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of Jack and...

Jordan Eugene Hill

Jordan Eugene Hill

Jul 26, 2011

Jordan Eugene Hill, 24, of Lancaster died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 following a battle with cancer. He was born December 15, 1986 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Eugene and Dorothy (Upp) Hill. He was a member of the Fairfield Union High School Class of 2004 and was very active in FFA. He was a member of Rushcreek Presbyterian Church....

Geneva Stoltz Williams

Geneva Stoltz Williams

Jul 19, 2011

Geneva Stoltz Williams, 88, of Bremen, passed on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. She was born December 31, 1922 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of the late Henry “James” and Mary Elizabeth (Heinzman) Stoltz. She was a 1941 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. She retired from Brooks...

Natalie Lynn Mccune

Natalie Lynn Mccune

Jul 16, 2011

Rushville: Natalie Lynn McCune went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 16, 2011 from her residence in the presence of her family. Natalie is the daughter of Lowell and Carolyn Fisher of Rushville, born October 18, 1957. Natalie graduated from Fairfield Union High School and Ohio University, was controller of Mid Ohio Ambulance, retired volunteer of the...

Paul E. Butcher Sr.

Paul E. Butcher Sr.

Jul 15, 2011

Paul E. Butcher Sr., 95, of Rushville, died Friday, July 15, 2011 in Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1915 in Rutland, Ohio the son of John and Lola (Knight) Butcher. Paul is survived by seven children, Vivian Devereaux, Nancy (Tim) Byers, Lola (John) Young, Peggy (Allen) Bell, Paula VanHorn, Paul Butcher Jr. and Larry (Sherry) Butcher; two...

Opal Maxine Howdyshell

Opal Maxine Howdyshell

Jul 14, 2011

Opal Maxine Howdyshell, 90, of Bremen, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 14, 2011. She was born January 31, 1921, in Hocking County Ohio, the daughter of Clarence and Elista (Poling) Carpenter. She was a graduate of Logan High School Class of 1939. Opal was a long time member of Salem United Brethren Church and active in...