Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Joyce (Casebolt) Dameron

Joyce (Casebolt) Dameron, 94, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023 at Circleville Post Acute Nursing Home. She was born November 11, 1928, in Virgie, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Harvey and Mae (Damron) Casebolt.

Joyce is survived by her children, Jennifer Dameron (Colby Joyner), Annalou Allen, Sandra Dameron,...

Feb 7, 2023

Robert Theodore Greenwalt

Robert Theodore Greenwalt, 86, of Kingston, passed away on February 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1936, in Chillicothe, the son of the late George Arthur and Harriott (Armbruster) Greenwalt.

He is survived by his brother, Jack (Viola) Greenwalt; nephews, Dave (Cherie) Greenwalt and Denis (Glenda) Greenwalt;...

Feb 5, 2023

Charles Edward Kreisel, Jr.

Charles Edward Kreisel, Jr., 73, of Chillicothe, passed away on February 5, 2023 at Heartland Nursing Home. He was born on January 26, 1950, in Circleville, the son of the late Charles Edward and Flora Barbara (Knecht) Kreisel Sr..

He is survived by his sister, Mary Belle Haddox; nephews, Charles (Paula)...

Feb 4, 2023

JoAnne (Pritchard) Brokaw

JoAnne (Pritchard) Brokaw, 82, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 following an extended illness. She was born September 23, 1940, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Thomas) Pritchard. On March 23, 1957, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Donald Brokaw, who survives.

JoAnne...

Feb 3, 2023

David Lee Hunter

David Lee Hunter, 61, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023 at Mount Carmel Hospital East following an extended illness. He was born on September 7, 1961, in Adelphi, the son of the late John and Genevieve (Hart) Hunter.

David is survived by his children, Travis (Brandy) Hunter, Axel Hunter,...

Jan 26, 2023

Randall Craig Davis

Randall Craig Davis, 61, of Chillicothe passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born on March 29, 1961, in Wilmington, Ohio the son of the late Harold D. Davis and Savannah Hayes.

He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Greg Evans and...

Jan 26, 2023

Samuel R. Garrett

Samuel R. Garrett, 80, of Kingston, passed away on January 26, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 7, 1943, in Circleville, the son of the late Leslie M. and Mary Belle (Lutz) Garrett. Sam united in marriage with Marilyn Sue (Brokaw) Garrett on July 6, 1963.

Sam is survived...

Jan 9, 2023

Charles R. "Tate" Newman

Charles R. "Tate" Newman, 82, of Londonderry, passed away on January 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born on January 30, 1940, in McArthur, the son of the late Roy C. and Ocie (Clary) Newman. On May 24, 1958, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Lena "Peggy" (Elkins) Newman, who...

Dec 31, 2022

Walter Monroe Murphy

Walter Monroe Murphy, 61, of Laurelville, passed away on December 31, 2022 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born on July 27, 1961, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Robert Murphy and F. Arlene (Butcher) Green.

Walter is survived by his sisters, Carey "Sissy" (David) McMasters...

Dec 31, 2022

Terry James Jenkins

Terry James Jenkins, 61, of Kingston, passed away on December 31, 2022 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born on November 3, 1961, in Chillicothe, the son of the late James Edward and Yvonne Jane (Chester) Jenkins.

Terry is survived by his beloved son, Raymond Jenkins (Dakota Scarberry);...

Dec 27, 2022

Nancy Jo (Donahue) Warner

Nancy Jo (Donahue) Warner, 68, of Columbus, passed away on December 27, 2022 unexpectedly at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1954, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Beavers) Donahue. On August 26, 1983, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Charles "Chuck" Warner, who preceded...

Dec 26, 2022

Edward Lee McClure Jr.

Edward Lee McClure Jr., 59, of Laurelville, passed away on December 26, 2022 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. He was born on September 27, 1963, in Columbus, the son of Edward Lee and Doris (Hunt) McClure Sr., of Laurelville, who survive.

Edward is also survived by his children, Ryan McClure, Malia (Jeremiah)...

Dec 23, 2022

Michael Dale Hicks

Michael Dale Hicks, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 23, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital-Columbus South surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 14, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Ricky and Patricia Ann (Stockley) Lasko.

Michael is survived by his beloved son, Michael C....

Dec 18, 2022

Todd Christopher Uhrig

Todd Christopher Uhrig, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 18, 2022 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on August 31, 1962, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Ronnie Uhrig and Wanda Faye (Chester) Hoylman.

Todd is survived by his beloved daughter, Chloe Uhrig; nieces, Nicole Uhrig and Brooke (Jacob)...

Dec 13, 2022

Jim F. Justice Jr.

Jim F. Justice Jr., 78, of Kingston, passed away on December 13, 2022 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. He was born on April 13, 1944, in Columbus, the son of the late James and Kathleen (Mead) Justice.

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally Jean (Reisinger) Justice, of Kingston;...

Dec 8, 2022

Clara Le Mae (Jones) Johnson

Clara Le Mae (Jones) Johnson, 57, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born June 27, 1965, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Richard Raymond and Ramona Elaine (Tabler) Jones.

Clara is survived by her children,...

Dec 4, 2022

Johnny Lee Johnson

Johnny Lee Johnson, 77, of Laurelville, passed away on December 4, 2022 at Pickaway Manor, Circleville. He was born on June 10, 1945, in Columbus, the son of the late Margarite Louise (Binkley) Johnson.

Johnny is survived by his grandchildren, Joanna Johnson Brown and Austin Johnson; and numerous other special family members...

Dec 1, 2022

Beatrice Irene (Arledge) Ritchhart

Beatrice Irene (Arledge) Ritchhart, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away December 1, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones, following an extended illness.  She was born May 27, 1943, in Chillicothe, on her family's farm to the late Harold (Sr.) and Helen (Congrove) Arledge.  She attended Unioto High School and graduated in 1963. ...

Nov 22, 2022

Ewing Giffin

1939-2022

Ewing Giffin, 83, of Wooster, Ohio passed peacefully on November 22, 2022. Ewing was born February 4, 1939, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Carl and Bessie Kreis Giffin. He married Alice Hill Giffin in the Hill family garden on July 1, 1961.

Ewing graduated from The Ohio...

Nov 16, 2022

Robert E. Gray Robert E. Gray, 84, of Kingston, was called to Heaven on November 16, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center after a long battle with kidney problems. He was born on December 17, 1937, in Adelphi, the only child of the late Orville and Nellie (Hixson) Gray. On June 20, 1959, he united in marriage with his...