Obituaries

Aug 21, 2022

Donald James "DJ" Humphrey II

Donald James Humphrey II, 70, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on August 21, 2022 at Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born on July 1, 1952, in Palo Alto, California, the son of the late Donald James and Patricia Ann (McGinnis) Humphrey.

DJ is survived by his...

Aug 18, 2022

Jerry W. Anderson

Jerry W. Anderson, 93, of Simi Valley, California, formerly of Circleville, passed away on August 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 15, 1929, in Circleville, the son of the late William F. and Edith L. (Young) Anderson.

Jerry is survived by his brother, Donald (Kay) Anderson, of Lancaster;...

Aug 13, 2022

Rita M. (Knece) Tisdale

Rita M. (Knece) Tisdale, 71, of Adelphi, left us peacefully after fighting a long time illness on August 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 10, 1950, in Hocking County, the daughter of the late Edgar Knece and Novella Imogene (Woodward) Eveland.

Rita is...

Aug 2, 2022

Heaven received a loving and beautiful Angel on August 2, 2022 when Wanda (Chester) Hoylman, 84, of Chillicothe, passed into Jesus' loving arms. She was born February 8, 1938, in Hallsville, OH, to Berman and Rebecca (Campbell) Chester.

Wanda is survived by her son, Todd Uhrig; three loving granddaughters, Nicole Uhrig, Brooke (Jacob) Purpero, and Chloe Uhrig;...

Jul 30, 2022

Thelma Mae (Matheny) Fox

Thelma Mae (Matheny) Fox, 91, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022 at Brown Memorial Nursing Home, Circleville. She was born on November 19, 1930, in Leon, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Melvin and Stacie Agnes (Cossin) Matheny.

Thelma is survived by her siblings, Homer (Juanita) Matheny,...

Jul 30, 2022

Cecil Roger Kramer

Cecil Roger Kramer, 69, of Kingston, passed away on July 30, 2022 at his residence with his daughter by his side. He was born on November 29, 1952, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Richard and Zelma (Adams) Kramer.

Cecil is survived by his loving daughter, Amber Nicole Kramer; and numerous...

Jul 27, 2022

Betty A. (Stevens) Bennett

Betty A. (Stevens) Bennett, 90, went to be with the Lord at 9:21 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the home of her daughter. She finished the race exactly how she wanted, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ross County to the late Clifford E. and Alice (Peart) Stevens....

Jul 27, 2022

Loretta Yvonne (Scott) Jones

Loretta Yvonne (Scott) Jones, 84, of Hallsville, entered into Heaven on July 27, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 14, 1937, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late James C. and Beatrice (Atwood) Scott. On August 31, 1952, she was united in marriage with her one true love,...

Jul 27, 2022

Raymond Lynn Garrett

Raymond Lynn Garrett, 68, of Kingston, passed away on July 27, 2022 at Circleville Post Acute Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was born on August 7, 1953, in Lancaster, the son of the late Ernest and Arbilla (Ciders) Garrett.

Ray is survived by his loving step-daughter, Teri Link (Christopher Pettiford),...

Jul 26, 2022

Theodore Lee Jenkins

Theodore Lee Jenkins, 69, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 28, 1953, in Pickaway County, the son of the late Walter Allen and Bertha Viola (Perdue) Jenkins.

Theodore is survived by his loving daughters, Amy Stonerock (Matt Bickel) and Katie (Darrell)...

Jul 24, 2022

Samuel W. Johnson

Samuel W. Johnson, 76, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born November 1, 1945, in Cookeville, Tennessee, the son of the late Ward and Fannie May (Oxendine) Johnson.

Samuel is survived by his loving wife, Patricia J. (Wilson) Johnson; grandchildren, Patty Younger, Brandy...

Jul 22, 2022

Karen Sue (Sims) Stalder

Karen Sue (Sims) Stalder, 76, of Circleville, passed away on July 22, 2022 at her residence. Karen was born on March 9, 1946, in Columbus, the daughter of the late James Edward and Alice Virginia (Cochenour) Sims.

Karen is survived by her children, Shawn Raines (Mike Tatman), David Raines, Dawn (Tracy)...

Jul 21, 2022

Phyllis M. (Patton) Bond

Phyllis M. (Patton) Bond, 95, of Kingston, passed away on July 21, 2022 at her residence. Phyllis was born March 21, 1927, in Circleville, the daughter of the late James and Maddie (Tidd) Patton.

In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Bond, in 1995;...

Jul 19, 2022

Iola Etta (Leasure) Bevins

Iola Etta (Leasure) Bevins, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Iola was born August 26, 1942, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Wesley and Thelma Alice (Thomas) Leasure. On June 1, 1967, she united in marriage with her loving husband,...

Jul 18, 2022

Joni K. Messmore

Joni K. Messmore, 67, of Circleville, passed away on July 18, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Joni was born on January 30, 1955, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Glenn and Phyllis (Butler) Messmore. She graduated from Marion Franklin High School in the Class of 1973.

Joni...

Jul 16, 2022

Sharon Kay (Rhoades) Hahn

Sharon Kay (Rhoades) Hahn, 72, of Londonderry, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center. Sharon was born May 12, 1950, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Mace) Rhoades.

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

Jul 2, 2022

Margaret Ruth (Notestone) Steele

Margaret Ruth (Notestone) Steele, 85, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on July 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1937, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Georgia (Huston) Notestone.

Margaret is survived by her sons, Tony (Kathy) Steele and Chad Steele; grandchildren, Cassie (Brian) Karr,...

Jun 22, 2022

Roberta Ann Britton

Roberta Ann Britton, 79, of Kingston, passed from this life at 5:38 am on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on October 2, 1942, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Eunice (Wilkerson) Britton.

Roberta is survived by her...

Jun 19, 2022

Mark Anthony Derouin

Mark Anthony Derouin, 57, of Bainbridge, passed away on June 19, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on June 9, 1965, in Lynn, Massachusetts, the son of the late Sonny Derouin and Ruth Ann (Hiles) Girouard.

Mark is survived by his siblings, William (Lynette) Houck, David Derouin...

Jun 11, 2022

Michael Joe Congrove

Michael Joe Congrove, 64, of Kingston, passed away on June 11, 2022 unexpectedly. He was born December 1, 1957, in Chillicothe, the son of Billy Joe and Patty (Lunsford) Congrove, who survive.

In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his children, Julie (BJ) Bass, David Congrove, and Bradley Congrove; sister,...