Obituaries

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;...

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 Raye (Kneece) Morgan;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 20, 2026

Dorothy Ruth (Karshner) Imler

Dorothy Ruth (Karshner) Imler, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 6, 1933, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Merle and Edith (Seymour) Karshner. On June 29, 1950, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Harley Arthur Imler, who...

Feb 19, 2026

Jacqueline Sue (Brokaw) Karshner

Jacqueline Sue (Brokaw) Karshner, 67, of Kingston, passed away on February 19, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 18, 1958, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Donald and Joanne (Pritchard) Brokaw. On April 27, 1980, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Michael Leo Karshner,...

Feb 17, 2026

Donna Jean (Ray) Mavis

Donna Jean (Ray) Mavis, 91, of Kingston, passed away on February 17, 2026 at Chillicothe Post Acute Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born on October 28, 1934, in Ray, the daughter of the late Floyd E. and Muriel Beatrice (Trumen) Ray.

Donna is survived by her beloved children, Debra S. (Ken) Hamilton, of Kingston, Steven...

Feb 11, 2026

James Eugene Seymour



James Eugene Seymour, 66, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2026 at home. He was born on July 23, 1959, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of the late Eugene Seymour and Norma Gene (Hart) Seymour, who survives. On November 15, 1999, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Roseann (Storcz) Seymour, who survives. James is...

Feb 8, 2026

Donald Ray Blanton Sr., 81, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on February 8, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 21, 1944, in Beaver, OH, the son of the late Burl and Fannie Marie (Newman) Blanton. On March 13, 1962, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Sharlene (Conn) Blanton, who survives.

Donald...

Feb 7, 2026

Kyle Noah Allen Spears

Kyle Noah Allen Spears, 28, of Chauncey, formerly of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1997, in Columbus, the son of Clem and Regina Marie (Blair) Spears Jr., who survive.

Kyle is also survived by his children, Dixielynn Spears and Kyle Spears Jr.; girlfriend, Ashley Giffin;...

Feb 7, 2026

Joyce L. Goodman

Joyce L. Goodman, 73, of Kingston, passed away from this life on February 7, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 26, 1953, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Delta and Janie (Arledge) Goodman.

Joyce is survived by her son, Steven Goodman, of Chillicothe; and sister, Judy Goodman, of...

Feb 5, 2026

Judy Kay (Cradlebaugh) Norman

Judy Kay (Cradlebaugh) Norman, 62, of Washington Court House, passed away on February 5, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 9, 1963, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late William and Shirley (Pickell) Cradlebaugh.

Judy is survived by her beloved children, Alisha Rossiter (Rick Talley), Bernie Rossiter, and Teila Mercer;...

Feb 3, 2026

Albert Eugene Houser

Albert Eugene Houser, 79, of Chillicothe, went to be with Jesus on February 3, 2026 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after suffering a stroke in August of 2025. He was born on November 29, 1946, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Clarence and Geraldine (Dyke) Houser Jr....

Feb 2, 2026

Timothy David DeLong

Timothy David DeLong, 40, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Circleville, entered into Heaven on February 2, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital, Concord, North Carolina, following a sudden cardiac event. He was born on May 7, 1985, in Columbus, the son of David Edward and Debbie Sue (Bretz) DeLong, who survive.

Timothy is also survived by his beloved...

Jan 23, 2026

Donald Newsome

Donald Newsome, 89, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at Bristol Village of Waverly following an extended illness. He was born on June 8, 1936, in Piketon, the son of the late Fred and Mae (Wallen) Newsome. He retired as the Senior Carpentry Instructor at Tri County Vocational School after over 20...

Jan 23, 2026

Kevin "Kogie" Alan Woodgeard

On January 23, 2026, Heaven gained another angel as Kevin "Kogie" Alan Woodgeard, 51, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at Adena Medical Center. Kogie was born on October 29, 1974, in Circleville, the son of the late James Edward Woodgeard and Juanita (Doug) Harper, who survives.

Kogie is...

Jan 23, 2026

Gale Martin Kyle

Gale Martin Kyle, 79, of Hallsville, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 12, 1946, in Laurelville, the son of the late Earl Wesley and Mary Lou (Hoey) Kyle. In 1971, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Sarajane...

Jan 18, 2026

Herbert L. Speakman

Herb passed peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 10, 1940, to Melvin and Thelma Speakman. Herb graduated from Saltcreek High School in the class of 1958.

Herb was a life-long businessman, having started his own logging and trucking business in 1972....