Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Gregory Alan Jones

Gregory Alan Jones

Sep 14, 2023

Gregory Alan Jones, a beloved husband, father grandfather left this world on September 14, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1958 in Lancaster, Ohio. Gregory led a life filled with love, duty, and dedication. Greg’s journey began on that autumn day in Lancaster, as the son of Robert Dean and Betty (Snider) Jones. He grew up in the close-knit...

Bryce Avery Walker

Bryce Avery Walker

Sep 10, 2023

Bryce Avery Walker is a bright and promising 14 yr. old who tragically lost his battle with mental health and took his own life on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born November 12, 2008 in Lancaster, Ohio. Bryce was a Freshman at Amanda-Clearcreek High School. He loved fishing, gaming with his friends, listening to music and cooking his favorite...

Barbara L (Hubbard) Johnston

Barbara L (Hubbard) Johnston

Sep 1, 2023

Barbara L. (Hubbard) Johnston, 90, of Bremen, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Bickford of Lancaster. She was born on August 25, 1933 in Bremen, Ohio, along with her twin, Martha “Sue” the daughter of Victor and Carrie (Dent) Hubbard. She was the youngest of nine children. Barb was a 1951 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. She married...

Gloria Zornes

Gloria Zornes

Aug 11, 2023

Gloria Zornes, 86, of Rushville, died peacefully at her home on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born May 28, 1937 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Amos and Dorothy (Cook) Greenfelder. She was a 1955 graduate of Akron Central High School. Her and her husband, Walter moved to the Rushville area in 1971 and she took a job with...

Virginia "Ginny" Call

Virginia "Ginny" Call

Jul 30, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” (Deck) Call, age 101, of Bremen, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born January 13, 1922 in Morristown, Ohio the daughter of Wilber and Amelia (Clay) Deck. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Bremen. She was a full-time homemaker and took great pleasure in baking cookies and other goodies to...

Daniel F Bigham

Daniel F Bigham

Jul 27, 2023

Daniel F. Bigham, 66, of Lancaster, formerly of Bremen, left his earthly body on July 27, 2023 at the Pickering House. He is the son of Ivan E. (deceased) and Jo-Ann (Amerine) Bigham, born April 1, 1957 in Lancaster. As a born again Christian, he worshipped at Faith Memorial Church, Lancaster. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School,...

Gerald A Fink

Gerald A Fink

Jul 11, 2023

Gerald A. Fink, 83, of HideAway Hills near Bremen, Ohio passed at home on July 11, 2023. He was born July 11, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Bob and Elsie Fink. Jerry was a retired Lieutenant for the City of Columbus Fire Dept.- Ladder 23. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church near HideAway Hills. He was...

Jean Betler

Jean Betler

Jun 21, 2023

Jean Berry Betler, age 92 of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at O.S.U. Medical Center in Columbus. She was born October 16, 1930, in Mingo County, West Virginia. Jean had worked at and retired from Kroger East in Lancaster. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jean enjoyed gardening, cooking, and decorating her home. She loved...

Charles "Charlie" Joseph Walton

Charles "Charlie" Joseph Walton

Jun 1, 2023

Charles Joseph “Charlie” Walton Jr., 44, of Lancaster, Ohio died unexpectedly June 1, 2023 at home. He was born September 25, 1978 in Lancaster to Charles Lewis Sr. and Sylvia Mae (Francis) Walton. Charles had attended Fairfield Union High School and had worked at Fairfield Core & Recycling. Charlie is survived by his parents; his children, Brice Nathaniel and Brooke...

Judith Anne Childers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...