Obituaries

Jan 25, 2022

Charlene Kay (Hettinger) Amerine

Charlene Kay (Hettinger) Amerine, 79, of South Bloomingville, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Charlene was born on June 9, 1942, in Adelphi, the daughter of the late Walter and Blanche (Carney) Hettinger. She was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Jan 24, 2022

Claudia Grace (Karshner) Ward

Claudia Grace (Karshner) Ward, 76, sailed out of our view early on Monday morning, January 24, 2022. There was much rejoicing on the other side as she was welcomed into Heaven by our Lord and received her new body that allowed her to finally walk and run again without pain. She was greeted...

Jan 14, 2022

Scott Alan Salley

Scott Alan Salley, 62, of Kingston, passed away on January 14, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 2, 1959, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Edward L. Salley, Sr. and Sharon (Prickett) Hedrick, who survives. On October 16, 1993, he united in marriage...

Jan 10, 2022

Merrill L. "Punky" Dillie

Merrill L. "Punky" Dillie, 47, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 5, 1974, in Circleville, the son of the late Wingett W. "Wimp" and Mable Eilene (Imler) Dillie.

Merrill is survived by his special cousins, who thought of him more...

Jan 10, 2022

Virginia A. (VanFossen) Paxton

Virginia A. (VanFossen) Paxton, 99, of Laurelville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1922, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Ralph and Lelia (Ebert) VanFossen. On May 24, 1941, she united in marriage...

Jan 7, 2022

Cathyern Francis (Hill) Causey

Cathyern Francis (Hill) Causey, 84, of Circleville, passed away on January 7, 2022 at Signature Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 1, 1937, in Wilkesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Denzil and Fern Alice (Napp) Hill. Cathyern was preceded in death by her loving husband, Noah Causey,...

Jan 1, 2022

Lavonne May Wolfe

Lavonne May Wolfe, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away on January 1, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Sacramento, California on March 14, 1936.  She is remembered by her family and friends as someone who was hard-working, organized, dependable, and self-sacrificing.

Lavonne is survived by her daughter,...

Dec 31, 2021

Virginia Carol (Carter) Patterson

Virginia Carol (Carter) Patterson, 77, of Kingston, passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 8, 1944, in Marion County, Ohio, to the late Willard and Golda (Crabtree) Carter.  Carol was the loving wife of the late Dale Eugene Patterson, whom she...

Dec 31, 2021

Toni Lee (Knapp) Willis

Toni Lee (Knapp) Willis left this life for her heavenly home on December 31, 2021 with her loving husband Tom by her side.  She was born on June 22, 1955, in Chillicothe, the second of four children of Charles Edward "Jack" and Blanche (Nihiser) Knapp.

Toni is survived by her husband,...

Dec 30, 2021

Harold Edward "Eddie" Artrip

Harold Edward "Eddie" Artrip, 62, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on December 30, 2021 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1959, in Evanston, Illinois, the son of the late William and Dixie Lee (Springer) Artrip.

Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Kim (Riffle) Artrip; beloved...

Dec 28, 2021

Novella Imogene (Woodward) Eveland

Novella Imogene (Woodward) Eveland, 93, of Adelphi, entered into Heaven on December 28, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 18, 1928, in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Bundy and Mary (Lightel) Woodward.

Novella is survived by her beloved children,...

Dec 18, 2021

Jeffrey Alan Webb

Jeffrey Alan Webb, 50, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 18, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 22, 1971, in Portsmouth, the son of the late William and Kay (Webb) Harris.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Teresa (Rinehart) Webb; beloved daughters, Rylee (Cody) Pulsinelli and...

Dec 14, 2021

Kevin Clay Faulkner

Kevin Clay Faulkner, 65, of Kingston, passed away on December 14, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on December 5, 1956, in Columbus, the son of the late Berkeley and Esther (White) Faulkner.

Kevin is survived by his beloved daughters, Jennifer Faulkner and Janet Faulkner; brothers, David (Dee) Faulkner, Paul...

Dec 7, 2021

Georgia Love (Weaver) Hertenstein

Georgia Love (Weaver) Hertenstein, 89, of Chillicothe, earned her Angel wings on December 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 31, 1932, in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Clarence and Carrie (Barnes) Weaver. On September 13, 1952, she was united in marriage with...

Dec 7, 2021

Daniel Lee Seymour

Daniel Lee Seymour, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2021 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on December 15, 1950, in Chillicothe, the son of the late George Beaman and Mary Ellen (Sheets) Seymour. On October 29, 1979, he united in marriage with the love of...

Nov 22, 2021

Sandra L. (Reynolds) Wiget

Sandra L. (Reynolds) Wiget, 83, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on November 22, 2021 at Mount Carmel Hospital Grove City surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1938, in Matewan, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Frank and Nollis (McCoy) Reynolds. On November 14, 1962, she was united...

Nov 16, 2021

Wanda D. (Lowery) Bethel

Wanda D. (Lowery) Bethel, 75, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on November 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 30, 1946, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Artie C. and Louella Inez (Davis) Lowery. On January 21, 1969, she united in marriage with her...

Nov 15, 2021

Helen Louise (Stauffer) Mallow

Helen Louise (Stauffer) Mallow, 82, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 8, 1939, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ruby (Hardesty) Stauffer. On August 24, 1957, she united in marriage in Indiana with her...

Nov 8, 2021

Kenneth Ray Routte

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth (Kenny) Ray Routte, 83, announce his passing on Nov. 8, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Patricia (Crosby); his two daughters, Yolanda (Jack Roush) Routte and Kelly (David)...

Nov 4, 2021

David Arlen Smith

David Arlen Smith, 48, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2021 at Adena Medical Center. He was born on June 1, 1973, in Circleville, the son of the late Franklin and Dianne (Hudson) Smith.

David is survived by his loving wife, Lometa (Pope) Smith; son, Franklin "Frankie" Smith; siblings, Andy...