All Obituaries

Stephen Douglas Heckler     Stephen Douglas Heckler, 68, of Galena, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 25, 1952, in Columbus, the son of the late George Clarence and Marjorie Louise (Pritchard) Heckler.     Doug is survived by his beloved daughters, Kara Barnhart, Stephanie (Jason) Adams, Samantha (Eric) Coey, and Jennifer Heckler; fiancé, Gale...

John E. Bennett     John E. Bennett, 92, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord at 6:50 pm on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 23, 1929 in Ross County to the late Claris E. and Evelyn (Easter) Bennett.  John is survived by his loving wife Betty (Stevens) Bennett, whom he married on June 25, 1950 in the Yellowbud United Methodist Church.     Also surviving are his son Dan (Debbie) Bennett, daughter...

Kenneth Alan Stephens     Kenneth Alan Stephens, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021 at OSU Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on April 16, 1950, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Garrison) Stephens.     Ken is survived by his loving wife, Sandi Stephens; sons, Alan (Hillary Kayser) Stephens, Kirk Stephens, and Tony (Ashley Lester) Stephens; daughters, Jaime (Chuck) Francis, Kelly (Steve Hatfield)...

Sandra Kay Timmons    Sandra Kay Timmons, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on July 9, 1946, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Truit and Clarabella (Adkins) Timmons.     Sandra is survived by her beloved sister, Karen Jean Timmons; aunts, Phoebe Sams and Mary Lou Coey; special cousin and advocate, Jerry Sherwood; many cousins; and numerous other special family...

Donald Earl Hansford     Donald Earl Hansford went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2021. He was born on April 24,1948 in Charleston, West Virginia to Donald Burke and Elma Louise Hansford. Don married the love of his life, Donna, on March 14, 1970. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2020. He cherished her, their life together, and their children. Don loved Donna with all of his heart and their marriage set the gold standard for their family. Don loved to travel...

Mary Elizabeth (Wunsch) Cook     Mary Elizabeth (Wunsch) Cook, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021 at Heartland Healthcare and Nursing Center. She was born on November 27, 1928, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Albert and Jessie (Anders) Wunsch.   Mary is survived by her beloved sons, Richard (Carolyn) Lance, of Chillicothe, and James H. “Jamie” (Tina) Cook Jr., of Maine; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters,...

Ruth B. (Hettinger) Brokaw    Ruth B. (Hettinger) Brokaw, 84, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on February 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1936, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Willis and Minnie (Arledge) Hettinger.     Ruth is survived by her beloved children, Randy (Kim) Keeton, Gary (Georgiann) Brokaw, and Karen (Donald) O’Harra; grandchildren, Steve Keeton, Keith Kness, River Kidder, Janey Kidder, Tristen Keeton and John...

Sandra N. (VanFossen) Uhrick     Sandra N. (VanFossen) Uhrick, 81, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on August 1, 1939, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Seymour) VanFossen.     Sandra is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Andy) Judd, of Indiana; grandchildren, Morgan (Adam) Likens, Lindsey Judd, and Jason Judd; great-grandchildren, Larkin Likens and...

Carol Jean (Huston) Justice     Carol Jean (Huston) Justice, 76, of Ray, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on December 20, 1944, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Harold “Buss” and Theresa “Treat” (Menear) Huston. On April 18, 1966, she united in marriage with her late husband, Elmer Wayne Justice, who preceded her in death on November 28, 2015.     Carol...

Richard P. Leach     Richard P. Leach, 79, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on February 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 29, 1941, in Baltimore, the son of the late Charles A. and Lucille O. (Kinney) Leach.      Richard is survived by his beloved daughters, Cheri (David) Phillips, Tammy (Lawrence) Elkins, Renee (Curtis) Ream, and Cindy (Tim) Seymour, all of Laurelville; grandchildren, Josh (Elizabeth), Jennifer (Brady), Clifton...