Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
Judith Anne Childers
May 29, 2023
Judith Anne Childers, 79, of Junction City, went home on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1943 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Donald John and Veleda Gertrude (Love) Griggs. Judy was a lifelong member of Salem United Brethren Church. She loved teaching kids about the Bible and Jesus through Whirlybirds, Scioto Youth...
Carolyn Sue Litchfield
May 20, 2023
Carolyn Sue Litchfield, 72, of Junction City, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1950 in Junction City, Ohio the daughter of Devon and Frances E. (Butcher) Saum. Carolyn was a longtime member of the Ladie’s Auxillary at the Junction City American Legion Post 376. She had worked at the Top Hat for...
Faith Mcclelland Millisor
May 19, 2023
Faith McClelland Millisor, 70, of Lancaster, Ohio died peacefully, Friday, May 19, 2023 at Primrose Memory Care. She was born July 21, 1952 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to E. L. “Mac” and Bette (Richards) McClelland. Faith was a 1970 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Capital University. She was retired from Bremen Elementary School...
Keith Alan Ward
May 18, 2023
Keith Alan Ward, 61, of Lancaster, died Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born August 2, 1961 in Lancaster, Ohio. Keith enjoyed working on cars whenever possible. Keith is survived by his mother, Loretta Jean Morgan (Ronald) Rosser; sons, Josh Ward and Chris Roby; sister, Brenda (Mark) Houseworth; step-siblings, Teresa Rosser and Ronnie (Johna) Rosser; 6 grandchildren;...
Ronald Lee Spangler
May 15, 2023
Ronald Lee Spangler, 85, of Lancaster, died Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born August 21, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late Foster T. and Myrtle Ilene (South) Spangler. Ron was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corp. He worked as a union carpenter for Local 200, Columbus. He had been a member of...
Carolyn Louise (Shriner) Henery
May 7, 2023
Carolyn Louise (Shriner) Henery, 76, of Junction City, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born April 13, 1947 in Crossenville, Ohio to the late Floyd Homer and Gladine Evelyn (Householder) Shriner. Carolyn had worked 48 years at the Drew Shoe Factory, Lancaster. Carolyn enjoyed her flowers and watching hummingbirds come to her feeders and flowers. Carolyn is survived...
Jaelynn Brielle Hall
May 2, 2023
Jaelynn Brielle Hall, of Bremen, Ohio went from the loving care of her parents and big brother into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Jaelynn is the daughter of Randy and Ashley Hall and the sister of Ayden Hall. She was born on June 4, 2012. Jaelynn fought the hardest fight during her year long battle;...
Linda Sue Baker
Apr 30, 2023
Linda (Toole) Baker, 68, of Rushville, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on April 30, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Vernon and Myrtle Toole on May 21,1954 in Cleveland, Ohio. Linda graduated in 1972 from Lancaster High School. She worked for many years at Premix, then Fashion Cleaners before retiring in 2021. She loved...
Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Roby
Apr 18, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Roby, 87, of Bremen, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s. He was born June 24, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of James Douglas and Elizabeth Evelyn (South) Roby. He was a 1954 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War. Jerry was the...
Cheryl Lynn Mason-May
Apr 17, 2023
Cheryl Lynn Mason-May, 56, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly, Monday, April 17, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born October 6, 1966 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a 1986 graduate of Lancaster High School. She had worked as a pre-school teacher for many years. She is survived by her father, Daniel Lee Mason; son, Brock May; brother, Michael Mason; sister,...
Richard Lee "Dick" Armstrong
Apr 12, 2023
Richard Lee “Dick” Armstrong, 88, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born July 5, 1934 in Bremen, Ohio to the late Percy Samuel and Marie L. (Bay) Armstrong. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Junction City High School and served in the US Marine Corp from 1956 – 1958. He was retired from...
Ronald Ray Baker Sr.
Apr 10, 2023
Ronald Ray Baker Sr. age 74 of Lancaster, passed away on April 10, 2023 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born to the late Curtis (Shorty) and Vivian (Stevens) Baker on January 21, 1949 in Pleasantville, Ohio. Ron worked as a mechanic much of his life before retiring from ATI Machine Shop. He loved riding in his rail...
Donna Mae Burnworth
Apr 5, 2023
Donna Mae (Van Horn) Burnworth, 94, of Bremen, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Buckeye Care and Rehab. She was born September 4, 1928 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Harry S. and Doris (Ray) Van Horn. She had worked at Kroger and My Little Market, Bremen in her early years prior to working and retiring from Anchor Hocking in...
Marvin Henry Myers
Mar 22, 2023
Marvin Henry Myers, 86, of Thornville, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East. He was born February 26, 1937 in Vinton County, Ohio the son of Henry and Thelma (Palmer) Myers. Marvin retired in 2009 from Richland Township after 21 years of service. Marvin is survived by his children, Marvin Gregg Myers and Beverly (James) Wilson; step-daughters, Janet...
Ivan Richard "Whitey" Martindill
Mar 20, 2023
Ivan Richard “Whitey” Martindill, 87, of Lancaster, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at Buckeye Care & Rehab. He was born March 21, 1935 in Jackson County, Ohio to the late Irvan and Bernice (White) Martindill. He was a graduate of Allensville High School and spent the majority of his career working in the oil fields as a driller. He was...
Brandi Thompson Taylor
Mar 5, 2023
Brandi Thompson Taylor, 47, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly, Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born June 21, 1975 in Landstuhl, Germany to James Thompson and Linda Alt. She was a graduate of Udall High School in Udall, KS and was currently working with Jessie and Roger Walker at Account Technologies. Brandi is survived by her...
Shanna Lynn (Bussart) Nash
Feb 27, 2023
Shanna Lynn (Bussart) Nash, 49, of Lancaster, was called to her Heavenly Home on February 27, 2023 at the Pickering House. Shanna was born August 10, 1973 in Lancaster the daughter of Ben Bussart and Ann Judy. Shanna was a graduate of Berne Union High School, Class of 92’, where she was active in the marching and concert band, softball...
Zachary Cole Chapman
Feb 18, 2023
Zachary Cole Chapman, age 31, of New Lexington, Ohio died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home in Bremen, Ohio. He was born November 4, 1991 in Zanesville, Ohio to Melissa Thomas Tankersley and Matthew L. Chapman. Zach was a 2010 graduate of New Lexington High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp where he proudly served...
Benjamin James "Ben" Morrow
Feb 17, 2023
Benjamin James “Ben” Morrow, age 40 of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born June 2, 1982 in Lancaster, the son of Ted and Patti (Marcum) Morrow. He was a graduate of Berne Union High School, class of 2001, attended Hocking College and was currently employed by Arbor Barber. He was a member of St. Paul...
Joseph Dale Richards
Feb 3, 2023
Joseph Dale Richards, 75, of Bremen, died Friday, February 3, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio to James Vernell and Ida Fay (McManis) Richards. Joe was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in Vietnam and was currently attending Rushville Church. He had worked at Diamond Power, Columbus Equipment Company and...