All Obituaries

Jerry Lee Betkey, Sr.     Jerry Lee Betkey, Sr., 85, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord at 12:30 a.m. on April 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1939, in Waverly, the son of the late Charles and Wanda (Yeager) Betkey.     Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Carol (Hughes) Betkey; beloved children, Debra (John) Sullivan, of Broadway, Ohio, Nora May, of Wauseon, Ohio, and Jerry Lee (Julie) Betkey, Jr., of Mooresville, Tennessee; 9...

Sherry Lynn (Congrove) Mitchell     Sherry Lynn (Congrove) Mitchell, 52, of Laurelville, was carried by her Good Shepherd and entered into Heaven peacefully on April 21, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer. All the while whispering in her ear “well done good and faithful servant, today you will be with me in paradise!” She was born on July 9, 1971, in Logan, the daughter of the late James Congrove and Carolyn...

Brian Dale Speakman     Brian Dale Speakman, 56, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born on July 28, 1967, in Circleville, the son of the late Melvin Speakman and Judith (Seymour) Leming, who survives.     Brian is also survived by his beloved daughters, Kayla (Christopher) Burris and Alexis Ann (John) Turner; one special granddaughter on the way; siblings, Becky McKown, Michael Speakman, Jane (Michael) Moore,...

Kay Laverne (Fellenstein) Large     Kay Laverne (Fellenstein) Large, 82, of Kingston, entered into Heaven peacefully on April 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness.  She was born on December 8, 1941, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Noah Charles and Alice Mae (Mowery) Fellenstein. On August 29, 1959, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Lawrence Raymond Large, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2014....

Charles E. Danner     Charles E. Danner, 87, of Jamestown, Tennessee, formerly of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024 at his residence with his daughter by his side. He was born on December 12, 1936, in Laurelville, the son of the late Beman E. and Ruby F. (Carroll) Danner.     Charles is survived by his beloved daughter, Theresa Graham, of Jamestown, Tennessee; grandson, Tom (Shawna) Gifford; great-grandchildren, Deanna (Dennis) Nourse, Dustin...

Virginia Mae Pritchard     Virginia Mae Pritchard, 90, of Kingston, passed away on March 30, 2024.  She was born on February 14, 1934, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Carmon O. and Dorothy E. (Ward) Allen.  On September 11, 1953, she was united in marriage with her husband, Donald L. Pritchard, who preceded her in death in 1994.      Virginia is survived by her daughters, Colleen “Susie” Miller, of Port Orange, Florida, Carol (John)...

Shannon Rhae Campbell     Shannon Rhae Campbell, 50, of Muncie, Indiana, formerly of Logan, passed away on March 30, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on March 4, 1974, in Lancaster, the daughter of Randall Knece and Valerie (Wood) Dunetz.       Shannon is survived by her sons, Christian (Ciera) Campbell, of Muncie, Indiana, Shayne (Carlie) Campbell, and Jordan Campbell, of South Bloomingville; father, Randy (Karen) Knece; mother,...

Joyce E. Riley     Joyce E. Riley, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on March 29, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 20, 1945, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ronald “Jack” and Violet (Woods) Hurles, who survive. On May 4, 1974, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Craig Riley, who survives.       Joyce is also survived by her children, Carrie Herren, Stefanie Riley, Danielle (Mandy) Cade, Brian...

Charma L. McFadden     Charma L. McFadden, 72, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on May 14, 1951, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Delbert Kerr and Violet Mae (Lively) Kerr-Rister.  On October 29, 1972, she was united in marriage with her loving husband of almost 48 years, Michael Carl McFadden, who preceded her in death on September 26, 2020.     Charma is survived by her son, Jarrod McFadden,...

Neal L. Coder     Neal L. Coder, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on July 27, 1951, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of the late Howard and Juanita (Short) Coder.    Neal is survived by his beloved siblings, Roy (Cathy) Coder, of Jeffersonville, Ruth Tarter, of Athens, Howard L. (Pam) Coder, of Chillicothe, and Verna (Gary) Scurlock, of Frankfort; special nieces and nephews, Roy...