Obituaries

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,...

Jun 10, 2022

Kara Lynn Hodge

Kara Lynn Hodge, 22, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven unexpectedly on June 10, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 5, 2000 in Washington Court House.

Kara is survived by her dad, Michael Johnson; mother, Samantha (Mamadou) Seck; father, Seth Hodge; siblings, William Johnson, Dante Hodge, Maykala Hodge,...

Jun 7, 2022

Martha Rose (Wolf) Smith

Martha Rose (Wolf) Smith, 98, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on June 7, 2022 at Wyngate of Circleville. She was born March 25, 1924, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Forest and Ruth (Davis) Wolf.

Martha is survived by her children, Betty (Eugene) Carter, of Kingston, and Roger (Rita) Weaver,...

Jun 4, 2022

Richard Alan Hansford

Richard Alan Hansford, 69, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1952, in Marmet, West Virginia, to the late Donald Burke and Elma Louise (Duncan) Hansford.

Richard is survived by his children, John (Heather) Hansford, Jennifer (Brad) Hill, and...

Jun 2, 2022

George E. Williams

George E. Williams, 76, of Circleville, left to be with our Lord on June 2, 2022 at 9:13 pm at Berger Hospital. He was born on April 14, 1946, in Piketon, the son of the late James and Virginia (Crabtree) Williams. He was such a wonderful man and will surely be missed by all...

May 25, 2022

Rodney W. Davis

Rodney W. Davis, 74, of Kingston, passed away on May 25, 2022 after an extended illness. He was born May 23, 1948, in Kingston, to Paul C. and Elaine (Brown) Davis. In addition to his parents, Rodney "Rod" was preceded in death by his brother, Brent, in 2019; and sister-in-law, Dolores Davis, in 2021....

May 24, 2022

Marvin Douglas "Doug" Ramsey

9/24/1954 – 5/24/2022

Doug Ramsey, age 67, of Chillicothe, OH, passed suddenly from this life to his much anticipated heavenly home. He was born in Chillicothe to the late Marvin Knisley and Anna Belle (McCloskey) Knisley Ramsey.  He was also preceded in death by his father, Francis Ramsey.

Doug...

May 20, 2022

Angela Michelle Getz

Angela Michelle Getz, age 52, peacefully departed her loving family on May 20, 2022. Angie was born on January 12, 1970, to Robbye and Jerry Myers in Circleville, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeric Grooms.

Angie is survived by her loving husband, Ron Getz. She is...

May 18, 2022

Robert James Collins

Robert James Collins, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022 after an extended illness. He was born on January 15, 1933, in Londonderry, the son of the late James and Grace (Price) Collins. On March 15, 1952, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Alice L. (Chaney) Collins, who preceded...

May 16, 2022

Phoebe Elizabeth (Timmons) Sams

Phoebe Elizabeth (Timmons) Sams, 94, of Kingston, passed away May 16, 2022. She was born September 24, 1927 to the late Orville and Celestia (Speakman) Timmons. She married Robert E. Sams on June 7, 1947.

She is survived by children, David (Carolyn), John (Judy), and Shirley Sams; sister, Mary Lou Coey;...

May 15, 2022

David "Dave" Edward King

David "Dave" Edward King, 67 of Kingston, Ohio passed from this life at 3:04 PM Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 17, 1955, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of David L. King and Thelma A. Rhinebarger King.

Dave was a...

May 12, 2022

Fred A. Jones

Fred A. Jones, 85, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born on February 19, 1937, in Portsmouth, Ohio. On October 13, 1957, he united in marriage with his loving wife of almost 65 years, Ruth Ann (Delong) Jones, who survives.

May 5, 2022

Anthony Roger Hartshorn

Anthony Roger Hartshorn, 52, of Circleville, passed away on May 5, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center. Anthony was born on July 20, 1969, in Circleville, the son of Larry Roger Hartshorn Sr., who survives, and the late Patricia (Danner) Hartshorn.

Tony is survived by his beloved children, Cheyanne Hartshorn, Coalton (Rissy)...

Apr 22, 2022

Cynthia Sue (Rhoades) Copper

Cynthia Sue (Rhoades) Copper, 56, of Chillicothe, passed away on April 22, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia was born on November 2, 1965, in Kingston, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Mace) Rhoades.

Cynthia is survived by her beloved children, Dustin (Sierra) Copper, Scott...