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Vaughn P. Atherton                  Send flowers

Services: Saturday November 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Grace Chapel House of Prayer Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Friends may call one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 pm at the church

Vaughn P. Atherton, 52 of Columbus, died Saturday morning November 1, 2025 at his home. He was born July 24, 1973 in Kenton to Larry and Sharon E. (Hause) Atherton. Vaughn was a 1992 graduate of North Union High School. He had worked for Tracy Carlyle at his restaurants in Richwood and Delaware. He also had worked for Midwest Express. Vaughn enjoyed hunting and fishing, cooking and both vegetable and flower gardening, he had a bit of a green thumb. He is survived by his father, Larry Atherton of Richwood. His sister, Suelyn (Kevin) Ackerman of Richwood and their children, Luke (Olivia) Ackerman, Blake (Nick) Pitman and Joel Ackerman Also surviving is Vaughn’s longtime friend, Kevin Lefevers of Columbus And many extended family and friends. Services celebrating Vaughn’s life will be held Saturday November 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Grace Chapel House of Prayer, 17935 St RT 739 Richwood, Ohio 43344. Pastor Larry Burchett will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 pm at the church. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family Memorial gifts may be made to Grace Chapel House of Prayer, c/o Debbie Mathys, 10675 LaRue-Mt. Victory Rd. LaRue, Ohio 43332 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Grace Chapel House of Prayer Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Sherri Buyer North Lewisburg Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM Larry, Suelyn, Kevin and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Vaughn was a wonderful, caring and sweet man. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love and hugs to you all. Sherri #2 from: Marilyn Coleman Richwood Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM Suelyn and family,so sorry for your loss.   God be with you as you celebrate your brother's life #3 from: Rose Mary (Price) Bales Austin, Indiana Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM Dear Larry, and Suellen and family,  My heart is broken, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have such good memories of time with you all and Vaughn. What wit he had! You could be sure of a good time when he was around! Please know you all have our prayers. I love you all. I hope your memories will give you comfort and healing. I so loved your son and brother.💔  Bill and Rose Mary #4 from: Debbie Hensley Richwood Ohio Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM Oh my. Such a sweet person you were! I will always cherish our friendship, and miss you dearly my friend!  My heartfelt prayers for comfort to his family. #5 from: Chuck and Dana Warrix Richwood Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM Dear Larry, Suelyn, Kevin and family. Our hearts hurt for you all having to go through this, keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love. #6 from: Nikki   Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM Oh, my heart hurts. I loved Vaughn. I first met him many years ago when we worked at Chi-Chi's together. Such a beautiful person inside and out. #7 from: Bobby Brown jr Huntsville ohio Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM Had so many good times in high school with him. We also we got in a little bit of trouble. All good memories will buddy will meet you again in heaven. Rest in peace buddy miss you. #8 from: Neena Rees Richwood Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM Great memories of band camp. Vaughn gave us all the pep in our steps to make it thru!!! Wonderful sweet guy. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

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