Obituaries

Aug 14, 2023

John M. Manson

John M. Manson, 73, of Kingston, went to his heavenly home on August 14, 2023 at Pickaway Manor, Circleville. He was born June 5, 1950, in Lancaster, the son of the late John W. and Phyllis (Williams) Manson. On June 8, 1973, he united in marriage with his loving wife of 50 years, Rebecca...

Aug 5, 2023

Roger Eugene Minor

Roger Eugene Minor, 84, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on August 5, 2023 at Wyngate of Circleville. He was born November 9, 1938, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Carroll and Evelyn (Fox) Minor. On January 28, 1961, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Clara Jackie (Easterday) Minor, who survives.

Jul 28, 2023

Urban Adams

Urban Adams, 78, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on July 28, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 24, 1945, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Clyde and Elizabeth Adams. On February 25, 1965, he united in marriage with his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Sue Adams,...

Jul 23, 2023

Hope Bettina (Evans) Miller

Hope Bettina (Evans) Miller, 82, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on July 23, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1941, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Ralph Lawrence and Susan Irene (Hixon) Evans. On May 22, 1959, she united in marriage with her loving husband of 49 years, Emmitt Merle Miller,...

Jul 22, 2023

Scott Steven Congrove

Scott Steven Congrove, 58, of Kingston, passed away on July 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 23, 1964, in Chillicothe, the son of Glenn E. Congrove, who survives, and the late Beverly Ann (Donahue) Congrove.

Scott is also survived by his son, Zac Congrove, of Lumberton, North Carolina;...

Jul 15, 2023

Frank Leslie Henson

Frank Leslie Henson, of Circleville, left us on July 15, 2023 after battling cancer.  Frank was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 1, 1935.  He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Henson; mother, Mary Houch Ekers; step-father, Okey Ekers; wife, Dolores Cunningham Henson; half-brother, Earl Henson; and step-grandson, Phillip McGill.

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Jun 25, 2023

Charles Boyd Hardin, DVM

Charles Boyd Hardin, DVM, 87, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 4, 1935, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, to the late John Boyd and Josephine (Tisher) Hardin.

He attended elementary school in Hannibal, Kingston, Pickaway, and graduated in 1953 from...

Jun 21, 2023

Clifford Eugene Ream Jr.

Clifford Eugene Ream Jr., 73, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe Ohio. Cliff was born September 26, 1949 to Clifford and Katherine Ream in Adelphi Ohio.

He is survived by his daughter, Mindy (Troyce) Martin; granddaughter, Alexandrea Stump;...

Jun 16, 2023

Patrick Carson Kelley

Patrick Carson Kelley, 75, of Kingston, passed away on June 16, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1948, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Carson Nolan and Lucille Irene (Porter) Kelley.

Patrick is survived by his special cousin, Shirley (Bob) Irwin; aunts, Maxine Porter, of...

Jun 13, 2023

Nancy Ellen (Carpenter) Truman

Nancy Ellen (Carpenter) Truman, 82, of Chillicothe, Ohio, peacefully fell asleep in death on June 13, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was born on April 9, 1941, in McArthur, Ohio, the daughter to the late Sylvia (Wachenschwanz) and Rothbe Carpenter. On July 17th, 1959, she was united in marriage with her loving...

Jun 8, 2023

Kenneth H. Atwood

Kenneth H. Atwood, 60, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2023 at The Ohio State Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born on September 7, 1962, in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of the late Stephen and Judith (Herlin) Atwood. On December 1, 2012, he united in...

May 14, 2023

Carlene Jeanette VoVillia

Carlene Jeanette VoVillia, 79, of Circleville, entered Heaven on May 14, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born July 4, 1943 to Ralph and Dorothy (Thomas) Pritchard.

She will be sadly missed by her children, Larry Edward (Kim) Brokaw, of Lancaster, Christina (Donald) Finley, of Circleville, Keith (April) Brokaw, of Kingston...

May 10, 2023

Tamela Kay Abner

Tamela Kay Abner, 60, of Lancaster, entered into Heaven on May 10, 2023 at Pickering House, Lancaster. She was born on January 17, 1963, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Omer Clay and Louise (Buckhart) Abner, Sr..

She is survived by her beloved children, Jessica (Steven) Lemaster, Cody Moss, Tabitha Moss,...

May 5, 2023

Tim D. Fetherolf

Tim D. Fetherolf, 63, of Washington Court House, passed away on May 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1959, in Circleville, the son of David and Jeanne Fetherolf, of Kingston, who survive.

Tim is also survived by his sisters, Sonya (Troy) Justus and Tina (Bill) Wiggers; numerous...

May 3, 2023

Arthur "Jim" Rice

Arthur "Jim" Rice, 89, of Hallsville, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 18, 1933, in Wellston, the son of the late Arthur Raymond and Twyla Yvonne (McClain) Rice. On July 25, 1992, he united in marriage with his loving wife...

Apr 29, 2023

Mildred Marie (Parrett) Williams

Mildred Marie (Parrett) Williams, 79, of Frankfort, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Adena Medical Center. She was born on October 4, 1943, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late David Harold and Louise Almria (Rutherford) Parrett.

She is survived by her beloved sisters, Mary Atwood, Teresa Henderson, and Dorothy...

Apr 25, 2023

Judith L. Swepston

Judith L. Swepston, 83, formerly of Kingston, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023 at Circleville Post Acute. She was born on September 18, 1939, in Ashville, the daughter of the late Franklin E. and Celia Jane (Alexander) Smith.

In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by her husband,...

Apr 25, 2023

Billy Joe Congrove

Billy Joe Congrove, 84, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 27, 1938, in Hallsville, the son of the late Eldon Franklin and Isabel Lily (Kerns) Congrove, Sr.. On March 16, 1957, he united in marriage with his loving...

Apr 22, 2023

Jareth Travis Wilder

Jareth Travis Wilder, 32, of Kingston, passed away on April 22, 2023 at Grant Medical Center after sustaining multiple injuries in a tragic car accident the previous Monday afternoon. Jareth was born on September 13, 1990, the son of James Francis Wilder and Kimberly Kay (Speakman) Wilder, who survive.

Jareth is also...

Apr 19, 2023

James Edward Fisher

James Edward Fisher, 66, of Kingston, passed away on April 19, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 8, 1956, in Coshocton, Ohio, the son of James Ott and Wanda Mae (Miller) Fisher, who survive. On May 30, 2009, he united...