Norma Jean McFann
Apr 28, 2026
Norma Jean (Waugh) McFann
Norma Jean (Waugh) McFann, 84, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Savior on April 28, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1941, in Washington Court House, the daughter of the late Willard Asbar and Ruth Amelia (Adams) Waugh. On March 2, 1969, she united in marriage with her beloved husband of 55 years, Frederick McFann,...
Robert Warren Carroll
Apr 23, 2026
Robert (Bob) Warren Carroll
Robert (Bob) Warren Carroll, 84, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 after 43 years of loving his wife, Gloria Dean nẻe Kempton. Bob was born March 27, 1942 to Delbert Foster Carroll and Ruth nẻe Giffin in Bainbridge Ohio, where he grew up on the family farm.
Bob served as a Maintenance Man for the...
Glenn Elmon Congrove
Apr 23, 2026
Glenn Elmon Congrove
Glenn Elmon Congrove, 91, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on April 23, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on April 17, 1935, in Adelphi, the son of the late Arthur Elmon “Brownie” and Mary Esther (Hobbs) Congrove.
Glenn is survived by his children, Jennifer (Jeff) McCalla, of Chillicothe, and Dennis Congrove (Mary...
John A. Reed
Apr 21, 2026
John A. Reed
March 10, 1932 - April 21, 2026
John was born in Los Angeles, California on March 10, 1932 to Eugene and Margaret (Osterhaus) Reed. John lost his father at the young age of 4. His mother worked very hard after her husband’s death to provide for John and his sister, Jean. Margaret worked sewing vacuum bags together in her...
Dan Raymond Paxton
Apr 17, 2026
Dan Raymond Paxton
Surrounded by family and doggies, Dan Raymond Paxton, 61, of Kingston, left his earthly life to be with the creator on April 17, 2026 in Kingston, Ohio. He was born on July 21, 1964, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Douglas M. Paxton and Phyllis J. (Van Meter) Paxton, who survives.
In addition to his mother, Dan is...
April Amanda Browning-Ramey
Apr 17, 2026
April Amanda Browning-Ramey
April Amanda Browning-Ramey, 50, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2026 at her home. She was an incredibly strong woman who put up a courageous fight with Stage 4 Brain Cancer. She was born on March 1, 1976, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Douglas Browning and Shirley Smyers. On...
Edward Benheart Templin Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
Edward Benheart Templin Jr.
Edward Benheart Templin Jr., 82, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026 at Westmoreland Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was born on July 2, 1943, in Argillite, Kentucky, the son of the late Edward Benheart and Julia Alice (Sullivan) Templin Sr.
Edward is survived by his nieces and nephew, Brandi B. Orloske, of Baker,...
Donald E. Coates Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
In Don's words, "I do not want an obituary." Here is a non-obituary for Donald E. Coates Jr:
Donald E. Coates Jr.
July 30, 1952 - April 8, 2026
Donald E. Coates Jr., of Pomeroy Ohio, formerly of Circleville, Ohio. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Mike; and sister, Debbie. He is survived by his nephew and niece, Casey and Jennifer, of...
Carl Eugene Gearhart Sr.
Apr 3, 2026
Carl Eugene Gearhart Sr.
Carl Eugene Gearhart Sr., 94, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on April 3, 2026 at his family farm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 6, 1931, in Kingston, the son of the late Charles Virgil and Hannah Marie (Evans) Gearhart. On July 31, 1995, he united in marriage with his wife of 31...
Mary Margaret Rigsby
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Margaret (Brungs) Rigsby
Mary Margaret (Brungs) Rigsby, 92, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on March 31, 2026 at Pickaway Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born on June 8, 1933, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Walter and Eva (Wolfe) Brungs. On April 3, 1952, she united in marriage with her beloved husband, Ranzie Haden Rigsby...
James F. Hettinger Sr.
Mar 30, 2026
Pastor James Fredrick Hettinger Sr.
Pastor James Fredrick Hettinger Sr., 90, of Adelphi, went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 30, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 22, 1935, in Columbus, the son of the late Eugene E. and Wilda A. (Fast) Hettinger.
James is survived by his beloved son, James...
Ruth Etta Tatman
Mar 27, 2026
Ruth Etta (Karr) Tatman
Ruth Etta (Karr) Tatman, 91, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 10, 1934, in South Perry, the daughter of the late Fredrick H. “Jake” and Jeanette (Kline) Karr. On July 2, 1955, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Melvin...
Kenneth W. Wissinger
Mar 18, 2026
Kenneth W. Wissinger
Kenneth W. Wissinger, 82, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife following an extended illness. He was born on May 4, 1943, in Clymer, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Burton Ezekial and Ella Mae (Dishong) Wissinger. On February 3, 1995, he united in marriage with his beloved...
Ranzie Haden Rigsby
Mar 18, 2026
Ranzie “Randy” Haden Rigsby Jr.
Ranzie “Randy” Haden Rigsby Jr., 70, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with multiple health issues.He was born on March 30, 1955, in Circleville, the son of the late Ranzie Haden Rigsby Sr. and Mary Margaret (Brungs) Rigsby, who survives. On...
Jamie Renae Hatten
Mar 16, 2026
Jamie Renae Hatten
Jamie Renae Hatten, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away on March 16, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on June 23, 1976, in Gallipolis, the daughter of Robin (Gillespie) Lewis, who survives.
In addition to her mother, Jamie is survived by her beloved husband, Ernest Lee Lowery Jr.; daughter, Madison Hatten, of Chillicothe;...
Ronald Gene Morgan
Mar 16, 2026
Ronald Gene Morgan
Ronald Gene Morgan, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 29, 1950, in Columbus, the son of the late Richard Lee and Helen Marie (Terflinger) Morgan.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife, Dema Rahe (Kneece) Morgan;...
Mark Steven Boley
Mar 11, 2026
Mark Steven Boley
Mark Steven Boley, 63, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. He was born on February 2, 1963, in New Lexington, the son of the late Donald R. and Lenora Jane (Young) Boley. On July 5, 2025, he united in marriage with his beloved...
Melvin F. Huffer
Mar 11, 2026
Melvin F. Huffer
Melvin F. Huffer, 77, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on June 21, 1948, in Circleville, Ohio, the son of the late Henry George and Lola Francis (Streitenberger) Huffer. Melvin was a 1966 graduate of Centralia (Zane Trace) High School and retired after a long career as a truck driver. He...
Robert Lee May
Feb 25, 2026
Robert “Bob" Lee May, 90, was taken to his heavenly home to meet his Saviour on February 25, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob a former resident of Chillicothe and Kingston, was born on June 27, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the oldest child of the late Leroy “Bud” and Letha “Bea” May.
Bob graduated from Laurelville High School in 1954. Shortly after...
Donald Eugene Hinton
Feb 21, 2026
Donald Eugene Hinton
Donald Eugene Hinton, 81, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on February 21, 2026 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on January 2, 1945, in Londonderry, the son of the late Harold and Doris (Routte) Hinton. On September 28, 1965, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Carolyn Mae (Clements) Hinton, who preceded...
