Obituaries

Nov 23, 2023

Donald "Jake" Brokaw

Donald "Jake" Brokaw, 84, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1938, in Laurelville, the son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Hettinger) Brokaw. He married his lovely wife, JoAnne (Pritchard) Brokaw on March 23, 1957; she...

Nov 22, 2023

Martha Jean (Freshour) Gearhart

Martha Jean (Freshour) Gearhart, age 96, passed on November 22, 2023 surrounded by family and caregivers in her home.  Martha was born at Chillicothe Hospital on December 13, 1926.  She attended school in Kingston where she met her future husband, Paul Wendell Gearhart, who preceded her in death in 1998. They wed at...

Nov 16, 2023

Larry Edward Brokaw Sr.

Larry Edward Brokaw Sr., 83, of Adelphi, entered into Heaven on November 16, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 3, 1940, in Laurelville, the son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Hettinger) Brokaw.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Larry Edward...

Nov 14, 2023

Ruth Ann (Delong) Jones

Ruth Ann (Delong) Jones, 84, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022 at Wyngate Senior Living, Circleville. Ruth was born on March 3, 1939, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Wayne Charles and Nina (Hartsock) Delong. On October 13, 1957, she united in marriage with her loving husband of almost...

Nov 11, 2023

Gary Stephen Johnson

Gary Stephen Johnson, 69, of Hallsville, received his heart's desire to be with Jesus for all eternity on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Lancaster, surrounded by family. He was born on July 7, 1954, in Circleville, Ohio, to the late Henry and Carolyn (Callihan) Johnson.

Gary attended Logan Elm High School and...

Nov 2, 2023

Wanda Joane (Seymour) Johnson

Wanda Joane (Seymour) Johnson, 69, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on November 2, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 5, 1954, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Price) Seymour. On June 7, 1971, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Robert...

Nov 1, 2023

Geneva Marie (Elliott) Hettinger

Geneva Marie (Elliott) Hettinger, 87, of Adelphi, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 1, 2023 at Logan Elm Healthcare, Circleville following an extended illness. She was born November 11, 1935, in Clarksville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Iralee and Annabelle Elliott.

Geneva is survived by her...

Oct 29, 2023

Rosalina Marie Taylor

Rosie was born on October 4, 2023. She was a beautiful little girl who had an adorable smile and a contagious laughter. Her parents Alex Mace and Peyton Taylor loved her more than anything in the world even after she left us on October 29, 2023. She lived in Laurelville, Ohio where she was...

Oct 25, 2023

Martin Ray Adams

Martin Ray Adams, 65, of Beaver, entered into Heaven on October 25, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on October 11, 1958, in Columbus, the son of the late Arthur Ray and Jean Louise (Bell) Adams. On June 11, 2011, he united in marriage with his loving wife of...

Oct 21, 2023

Hazel Jean (Farley) Snyder

Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother. Hazel Jean (Farley) Snyder, 94, of Kingston, went to be with our Lord on October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 28, 1929, in McCoy, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William Hibbard and...

Oct 12, 2023

Patricia Louise (White) Hedges

Patricia Louise (White) Hedges, 75, of Laurelville, passed away on October 12, 2023 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on October 23, 1947, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Edward and Shirley (Schauer) White. On March 1, 1964, she united in marriage with her loving husband of 59 years, Marvin...

Oct 8, 2023

Glenna Gayle (Copley) Agin

Glenna Gayle (Copley) Agin, 69, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on October 8, 2023 at Adena Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on May 16, 1954, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ira Ray and Betty (Ratcliff) Copley Sr.. On October 2, 1993, she united in marriage with...

Oct 8, 2023

Carl Joseph "Joe" Kuntz Jr.

Carl Joseph "Joe" Kuntz Jr., 63, of Kingston, went to be with our Father in Heaven on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 4:41 am. He was born October 25, 1959, son of Carl "Snooks" and Judith (Weaver) Kuntz. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty (Lowe) Kuntz, on April 16, 1977.

Sep 9, 2023

Glenn E. Hinton

Glenn E. Hinton, 89, of Adelphi, passed peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his residence.  He was born November 27, 1933 to the late Herman F. and Mildred (Arledge) Hinton.

Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, Marylin Sue (Ricketts) Hinton. He is survived by children, Drena Clyne, Westerville, OH, Casey...

Sep 5, 2023

Martha June Chaffin Truman, 85, of Sciotoville, Ohio, and formerly of Kingston, Ohio, became a guest of our Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, after an extended illness.  She was born on March 8, 1938, in Pickaway Co., to the late Perry L. and Hazel (Arledge) Gaines.

Aside from her parents, and husband, Paul Truman, who also...

Sep 5, 2023

Carol L. (Harper) Hedges

Carol L. (Harper) Hedges, 73, of Laurelville, passed away on September 5, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born on April 1, 1950, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Delano and June (Tubbs) Harper.

Carol is survived by her beloved children, Carol Ann Hedges (Donnie Sutton), Eddie Lee...

Aug 31, 2023

Charles Wesley Pritchard Jr.

Charles Wesley Pritchard Jr., 84, of Circleville, closed the final chapter of his earthly life on August 31, 2023. Chuck was surrounded by his loved ones on the family farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice; his sisters, Marjorie (George) Heckler and Donna (John) Karshner; and...

Aug 24, 2023

SueAnne Knisley

SueAnne Knisley, 72, of Chillicothe, passed into the arms of her heavenly Lord and Savior on August 24, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1951, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Harold L. and Ruth (Carper) Knisley.

SueAnne is survived by her sister, Sherry (Dennis) Zeigler. Also left to mourn her...

Aug 24, 2023

Grace Louise (Jenkins) Bennett

Grace Louise (Jenkins) Bennett, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on August 24, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12, 1944, the daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Purdue) Jenkins.

Grace is survived by her beloved sons, Larry Allen (Mindy) Bennett,...

Aug 18, 2023

Sheila Sue (Kuntz) Trimble

Sheila Sue (Kuntz) Trimble, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away on August 18, 2023 at Adena Regional Mecial Center following a brief illness. Sheila was born on October 4, 1957, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Homer Wesley and Minnie M. (Seymour) Kuntz.

Sheila is survived by her beloved children, Janell...