Obituaries

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....

Jan 6, 2026

Vicki Lynn (Kerns) Hampp

Vicki Lynn (Kerns) Hampp, 78, of Kingston, passed away on January 6, 2026 at her residence. She was born on April 23, 1947, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Paul W. and Ferne Ann (Dearth) Kerns. She was united in marriage for 55 years with her loving husband, John Edward Hampp, who...

Jan 1, 2026

Paul Eldon "Butch" Frazier

Paul Eldon "Butch" Frazier, 77, of Londonderry, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 1, 2026 at his home. He was born on April 8, 1948, in Adelphi, the son of the late Ollie and Bernice (Nungester) Frazier. On September 26, 1970, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Carole Lee...

Dec 30, 2025

Carolyn Muriel Koker

Carolyn Muriel Koker, 86, of Kingston, died peacefully on December 30, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was born the daughter of Ace and Maxine (Heartley) Wade on September 3, 1939, in Athens, Ohio.

Carolyn lived a full and happy life. She graduated from Guysville High School Class of 1958 and earned...

Dec 15, 2025

Phyllis A. (McCain) Imler

Phyllis A. (McCain) Imler, 91, of Circleville, passed away on December 15, 2025 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on July 30, 1934, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Kinser) McCain. On October 17, 1951, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Donald...

Dec 15, 2025

Virginia Gayle Handley

Virginia Gayle Handley, 67, of Kingston, passed away on December 15, 2025 at Kobacker House, Columbus, following an extended illness after spending the day with her loving family. She was born on November 11, 1958, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Curtis E. and Doris Elizabeth (Wills) Handley.

Virginia is survived...

Dec 9, 2025

Shirley A. (Schwalbaugh) Smith

Shirley A. (Schwalbaugh) Smith, 89, of Adelphi, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 30, 1936, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Clem and Carrie (Pritchard) Schwalbaugh Sr. On May 1, 1954, she was united in marriage with her...

Dec 9, 2025

Sharon L. (Barney) Fast

Sharon L. (Barney) Fast, 77, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 24, 1948, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lida (Woltz) Burnheimer. On June 9, 1966, she was united in marriage with her loving...

Dec 6, 2025

Cyrus Eldon "Buck" Congrove

Cyrus Eldon "Buck" Congrove, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 14, 1936 in Hallsville, Ohio. Eldon was the son of the late Eldon Franklin Congrove, Sr., and Isabel Lily (Kerns) Congrove. He was blessed to celebrate 70 years of...

Dec 2, 2025

Glen Dewitt Wilson

Glen Dewitt Wilson, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 2, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Columbus, the son of the late Charles Brian and Frances Elizabeth (Edler) Wilson. In December of 1986, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Cassandra (Downs) Wilson, who...

Dec 1, 2025

David Glendon Linton Jr.

David Glendon Linton Jr., 66, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 1, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 8, 1959, in Circleville, the son of the late Patricia Eilene (Woodward) Linton.

David is survived by his beloved daughter, Monica Linton; siblings, Diana (Ed) Rhodes, Debbie (Dwight)...

Dec 1, 2025

Marcia Jean (Ricketts) Vandagriff

Marcia Jean (Ricketts) Vandagriff, 74, of Adelphi, left singing her way into Heaven to be with her Lord and beloved parents on December 1, 2025 at Berger Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 23, 1951, in Adelphi, the daughter of the late Oddie James and Mildred Pauline (Leasure)...

Nov 28, 2025

Rev. Curtis Booth, 88, of Lenore, WV, entered his brand-new Heavenly Home on November 28, 2025. He was joyfully welcomed by his beloved wife, Pat; his sons Curtis, Mike, Rick, Steve, and Ronnie; his brothers Truman and Dana; his sisters Opal, Nellie, Loretta, and Edna; his parents, Alton and Nancy Booth; and two grandsons who preceded him in death....

Nov 26, 2025

Phyllis Marie "Tiny" Campbell

Phyllis Marie "Tiny" Campbell, 85, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on November 26, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 6, 1940, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Vernon William and Eloise (Hoppes) Chapman. She was united in marriage with her loving husband, Arnold Campbell, who preceded her...

Nov 22, 2025

Lowell Dean Horn

Lowell Dean Horn, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away on November 22, 2025 at his residence following a battle with COPD. He was born on June 14, 1961, in Inez, Kentucky, the son of the late Edward and Joyce (Maynard) Horn. On September 7, 2013, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Gina (Hawk)...