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Debra K. Hoagland

Debra K. Hoagland

Oct 15, 2026

Debra Ann "Debbi" Kelly Hoagland, age 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, passing peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and children, following a hard-fought battle with glioblastoma.

Debbi was born on August 6, 1960, in Lancaster, Ohio, to William H. and Martha L. (Russell) Kelly. She graduated from Lancaster...

John N. "Butch" Hollar

John N. "Butch" Hollar

Oct 9, 2026

John Norman Hollar, "Butch", passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 86 on the morning of October 9, 2026. John was born March 26, 1940, at the family homestead in Newark, Ohio to to John Henry Hollar and Maxine (Clayton) Hollar. He grew up on the farm, graduating from Newark High School in 1961. After graduation, John served...

Chuck Blackston Jr.

Chuck Blackston Jr.

Sep 13, 2026

Charles D. "Chuck" Blackston Jr., age 66, of Circleville, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus. He was born on October 10, 1959, in Circleville, to Charles and Darlene Sue (Cordle) Blackston. Chuck enjoyed hunting for Morel Mushrooms and deer hunting. He loved watching movies...especially action movies, horror movies, and Westerns. Chuck's family will...

Joe Keith Roberts II

Joe Keith Roberts II

Aug 22, 2026

Keith Roberts, age 60, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 21, 1966, in Wheeling WV, to Joe and Linda (Hornsby) Roberts. Keith was a graduate of Gallia Academy, class of 1984. He served as a Radioman on the USS Caron, an aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy. He was...

Ronald Wayne Armstrong

Ronald Wayne Armstrong

Aug 14, 2026

Ronald (Ronnie) W. Armstrong

Ronald W. Armstrong, a beloved brother, family member, and friend, passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 49.

Ronnie's life was not always easy. Like many, he faced struggles and difficult seasons that helped shape his journey. Yet his story was far more than the challenges he endured. Behind those hardships was a man with...

Fred Thimmes

Fred Thimmes

Aug 8, 2026

James F. "Fred" Thimmes, age 86 of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 24, 1939, in Lancaster, the son of George and Mary (Roscoe) Thimmes. Fred was a graduate of Lancaster High School's class of 1958. He retired from the Western-Southern Life Insurance Company with 33 years of service. He attended...

Warren D. Stover

Warren D. Stover

Jul 30, 2026

Warren D. Stover, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home. He was born December 30, 1940, in Middleport, OH, to the late Harry and Elizabeth (Davis) Stover. Warren was formerly employed at Lancaster Glass for 28 and then the Southeastern Correctional Complex, where he retired with 15 years of service.He is survived by...

Jane Atkinson Hurley

Jane Atkinson Hurley

Apr 30, 2026

Jane Hurley, age 89, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, mother, and friend, known for her positive outlook on life. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Jane was born on September 30, 1936, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Hilliard...

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