Obituaries

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...

Nov 14, 2022

Carolyn Sue (Holbrook) Adams

Carolyn Sue (Holbrook) Adams, 77, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on November 14, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1945, in Marion, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Young) Holbrook. On February 25, 1965, she united in marriage with her loving husband of...

Oct 30, 2022

David Wolfe Imler

David Wolfe Imler, 88, of Laurelville, passed away on October 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1934, in Kingston, the son of the late Roland Wolfe and Eunice Belle (Garner) Imler.

David is survived by his brother, Daniel W. Imler; special nieces and caregivers he was very...

Oct 24, 2022

Valerie Lee (Hamilton) Wilson

Valerie Lee (Hamilton) Wilson, 78, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1943, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Arthur and Doris (Anderson) Hamilton. On October 8, 1966, she united in marriage with her loving husband of 56 years, Norman...

Oct 23, 2022

Joella Burnice (Large) Pennington

Joella Burnice (Large) Pennington, 85, of Ashley, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 19, 1937, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Arthur and Jestie (Adams) Large. On June 20, 1953, she united in marriage to her loving husband, Robert Pennington,...

Oct 22, 2022

Susan (Reisinger) Gillian

Susan (Reisinger) Gillian, 78, of Kingston, passed away on October 22, 2022 at Winchester Place Nursing and Rehabilitation, Canal Winchester. She was born on June 24, 1944, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Donald Jean Marvene (Francis) Reisinger.

Susan is survived by her children, Teresa Kinser (Scott MonBeck), of Nelsonville, and...

Oct 14, 2022

Sue Anne (Cloud) Kerns

On October 14, 2022, the final school bell rang for Sue Anne (Cloud) Kerns, 78, of Lancaster, formerly of Kingston. She was born on June 15, 1944, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Marie (Perkins) Cloud.

She was married to her life long classmate and best friend...

Oct 13, 2022

Howard Paul Elliott

Howard Paul Elliott, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away on October 13, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 19, 1950, in Bainbridge, the son of the late Paul and Joan (Smith) Elliott.

Howard is survived by his soulmate and partner of 44 years, Judy Jones; children, Paul Clifton...

Oct 12, 2022

Janet L. (Frazier) Moody

Janet L. (Frazier) Moody, 76, of Circleville, went to her heavenly home on October 12, 2022 in her home. She was born September 17, 1946, in Laurelville, to the late Ollie and Bernice Nungester Frazier. On January 8, 1967, she united in marriage with her loving husband, William "Bill" Moody, who preceded her...

Oct 6, 2022

Cecelia Faye (Donahue) Moore

Cecelia Faye (Donahue) Moore, 81, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on October 6, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida. She was born on April 5, 1941, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Beavers) Donahue. On March 22, 1980, she united in marriage with her loving husband,...

Oct 3, 2022

Patricia Joyce (Wilson) Johnson

Patricia Joyce (Wilson) Johnson, 85, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 10, 1937, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Charles Brian and Frances (Edler) Wilson.

Patricia is survived by her granddaughters, Brandy (Mike) Norrod and...

Oct 1, 2022

Bernie James Rossiter

Bernie James Rossiter, 61, of Laurelville, passed away on October 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 19, 1961, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Bernard James and Connie Ruth (Humphreys) Rossiter.

Bernie is survived by his children, Alisha Rossiter and Bernie Jay Rossiter; siblings, Tammie (Cash) Mustard,...